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.
Do you feel alone? As if nobody quite understands you or what you are going through? Or maybe you need someone impartial to listen - someone with an objective, unbiased point of view? Everybody needs someone to talk to, and sometimes having family and friends to talk with, just isn't enough. I can be that person - that person who listens with objectivity and compassion, and helps you make your ...
You don’t have to suffer, and you certainly don’t have to suffer alone. Welcome! My name is Macala ("muh-kae-luh"; pronouns: she/they) and I strive to make therapy accessible and relevant for underrepresented communities. As a yoga psychotherapist with training in EMDR, I integrate mindful awareness and cutting edge science to support your mental health. My practice is rooted in considering you...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with Summit Psychological Services. I have a passion for helping people that have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. I work with first responders, veterans, children, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience treating PTSD, grief, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and anger. I am a certified EMDR clinician and provide Trauma Informed Ca...
My approach to many issues we might face is that with a change in our mindset or normal path of thinking, we most likely have solutions to our concerns within ourselves. By changing our mindset or charting a new path we can find healing and peace. Sometimes we have to dig deep and look at situations from a different angle to see how we can take control and make the change we desire to achieve o...
ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR APRIL 2021 (teletherapy available). If you're feeling stuck in the mundane, stilted by anxiety, or have recurrent memories or obsessions, you may feel ready to give up. You don't need another person in your life to tell you "just relax" or suggest "just do X more." What you want is to be deeply understood for your experience, to be uplifted and to get help to pursue a...
When considering my patients, I take a holistic approach and assess from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual point-of-view. I believe assessing the whole patient is the best way to understand underlying problems/symptoms related to psychopathology. Most importantly, empathy, trust, a therapeutic alliance and rapport is of utmost concern; I want your therapy hour to be useful, beneficial, and enjoyabl...
I am a Licensed Psychologist at Summit Psychological Services. I often work with those who feel lost and are unable to get in touch with their ideal selves. Many of these clients include children, pre-teens, teenagers, parents, adults, and veterans battling PTSD, ADHD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families to achieve their goals. These...
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to...
No one should walk through their healing journey alone and everyone has meaning and purpose in life. I will help you to create the life that you want by providing you with the skills to overcome past hurts and embrace your future to live your best life. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and my communication style is to combine support and compassion with honest feedback to help you...
*** IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE*** Hello and welcome. I am excited to be opening my private practice after years of working for Community Mental Health and in the School System! I'm excited for this new chapter and the flexibility it allows in meeting clients where they are and facilitating the journey to where they want to be. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and o...
My passion has always been to help and encourage others. Regardless of where you're at or what you're dealing with, there is always a way to overcome the obstacles life puts in your way. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship distress, grief, or any other life impacting situation, I can help. I am trained in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, and...
I believe that counseling can be an opportunity to process through various life experiences, become empowered, find peace, and discover long-lasting skills to improve well-being. My work utilizes a cognitive-behavioral perspective that can be useful in helping clients with various concerns and is an evidence-based approach. I strive to provide a safe place for clients to process through life’s...
I believe it is vital to meet you where you are and walk with you along your path. It is my belief that the counselor-client relationship is a crucial element to therapy. Journey to Wellness Counseling, LLC strives to facilitate an environment that is trusting, inviting, safe, and professional. By encouraging each client to engage in self-exploration so that they will come to a deeper...
I have been lucky enough to work in community settings with diverse populations for 13 years. Kentuckians are amazingly resilient people. There are many who struggle with burn-out, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues and substance use. It is my experience that along with our choices and genetics our political, geographical and social environments impact our overall wellbeing. Many...
