Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
Are you feeling disconnected from your sense of self or purpose? Has your life gone in a direction you are unhappy with? Are you struggling as a parent or in your relationships? We are all a work in progress. We have each developed our own unique way of experiencing the world and how we interact within it. At times, that experience can be challenging and uncomfortable. Engaging in counseling is...
My passion is to provide psychotherapy for general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, grief/loss & more) and specialty services (eating disorders, body image) for individuals who desire positive change in their lives. All are welcome from adolescents (ages 16+), college students, middle aged adults, and older adults of any gender and background. My treatment approach integrates 20 years...
When the storms of life hit us, it can leave one feeling breathless. Even after the crisis and challenge passes, it takes time to heal and learn to breathe again. In Hawaiian, Kealohahou, means to renew ones Ha or breath, without breath we cannot live. Aloha, my name is Celeste Leonani Sagarang and I am passionate about helping those who have been through abuse, trauma and loss. I have worked w...
I believe we are all renegades, worthy of living a life of liberated love. Our binary world makes it challenging to feel accepted, leaving us fragmented and hindering our ability to connect with ourselves and others. I strive to create a safe and affirming space for clients to engage and connect with their whole self. I am passionate about working with individuals, partners, and the LGBTQIA+...
I am a very caring and compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with men, couples, families, and children. My faith plays a large role in the services I provide. My intention is to meet my clients where they are and help them become unstuck or untangled from their current issue or situation. I encourage families to see me, when it is appropriate, as I excel in systems work,...
As a counselor and a nurse, I have spent my whole career helping people struggling through life's difficult journeys. Are you struggling with the lingering effects of abuse, neglect, trauma, divorce, loss or unwanted change? Though we can't change the circumstances, we can work together to improve how you express yourself, make decisions, resolve conflicts, manage stress and eliminate thoughts ...
I am a licensed independent social worker with a passion for helping others find their path and promote positive change in their life. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with general life stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and a multitude of other challenges. I utilize a variety of client centered therapeutic approaches to best fit each...
I became a therapist because I believe everyone is worthy of healing and wellness. With a background in medical social work, my heart lies in working with teens and adults coping with anxiety and depression, disordered eating and body image, chronic illness, medical trauma, and grief and loss. Life throws curveballs and I’m here to be a guide and active listener throughout this process. I see...
I have dedicated myself over the last decade to providing efficient, empathetic, and supportive services to countless clients with various needs and circumstances from differing backgrounds and of various ages. I have worked with children in the foster system, teens on probation, babies and parents struggling with attachment, victims of domestic violence, older adults with memory loss, individu...
Online sessions and in-office sessions are available. We provide a nonjudgemental environment for you to move forward in if you have decided to work on yourself or your relationship. We work with clients 5+ that are dealing with abuse, stress, anxiety, and depression. Life can be overwhelming for individuals and families that are trying to do life on life's terms. Internal and external battles ...
It is okay to ask for help. So often, we are shamed for reaching out and admitting the need for assistance and, I am here to tell you, it is okay to ask for help. It is my philosophy that my job is to further facilitate this cycle of positive change and growth within my clients, regardless of whatever personal struggles and challenges they may bring to counseling. Clients can look forward to...
Is your child slipping deeper into avoiding school, friends, or family as they become stuck in the cycle of anxiety and depression? Are you becoming frustrated and helpless as you try your best to reach them? I hear you! Using evidence-based interventions, I effectively and creatively use your family's strengths and resiliency to help your child get back on their feet. A specialist in parent-ch...
I obtained my Master's in Social Work from The University of New England with a concentration in clinical social work. I am currently a LCSWA. I have experience in public and private mental health, the school setting, and social services with individuals, families and couples. Each individual or family has specific needs and strengths. I help the individual or family identify their strengths so...
I specialize in working with adolescent and young adult females seeking psychotherapy for trauma, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, coping skills, learning disabilities and autoimmune disorders. I provide both individual and group counseling for those ready to accept care, support, and honesty from a helping professional throughout their healing journey. As a holistic psychotherapist, I beli...
You’re a modern couple, building a career and a relationship. You notice the effort taking its toll. You’re ready to learn how to protect your spark, so that your love continues to thrive. Perhaps, it’s been too long since you experienced passion and fun with your partner, or, you're going through a relationship crisis. You remember when things were different, and you long to re-connect, and...
