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.
I am a social work professional with nearly 10 years of outpatient behavioral health experience. I have worked with adults who have a broad scope of emotional disturbances including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger issues , complicated grief, trauma and mood problems. My approach is non judgmental and strength based. We will work together to tackle the daily complexities of life....
Emotional hurts can manifest in a multitude of ways, including physical pain, unhealthy behaviors, and relationship struggles. When you are struggling with anxiety, depression, early childhood hurts, or just the pressures of daily life, it can feel like you’re treading water. When you’re an adult this can look like irritability, lack of sleep, loss of interest in things, or feeling fatigued or...
“A person’s a person, no matter how small!” —Dr. Seuss. Children aren’t immune to pain and suffering, and they often have trouble dealing with feelings they don’t yet understand. This can manifest itself into behavioral issues, difficulty in school, and conflicts in the home. Whether there’s been trauma, separation from biological parents, or they are struggling with life’s daily stressors, I c...
**Telehealth Available**NEW INTAKE availability!** I have often hoped that counseling could be viewed as routine as oil changes or perhaps, more pleasant: lunch. The truth is that counseling is often utilized during crises or when things feel “too much.” Maybe your experiences have led to challenges in your relationships, leaning on numbing agents to cope, having thoughts that are not typical f...
I love to work with women and adolescents of any stage in life who are looking for a new way of managing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues or seeking help with relationship conflict and communication. The clients that I love to work with have high hopes for having healthy relationships with their family and friends and also want to find new, healthy ways to practice...
My beliefs, values and understanding is that all humans are made whole because we were created in God’s own image. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive and transformative space for people to develop techniques to assist them with navigating in healthy ways through this journey called life. I have a unique ability to build rapport with all people and have a niche for working with...
What is your view of life? We all face challenges which can become a pathway to goal achievement as we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our capacity to have a fulfilling life. With over 20 years of clinical and professional experience I assist individuals, couples and families, and businesses and organizations address challenges and find solutions, establish progressive goals, enhan...
Maintaining a balanced relationship to substance use can be challenging. Whether we are managing addictive patterns, past traumas, or life stresses that feel overwhelming, we all need to cope in ways that are healthy and self-nurturing. I am here to support you! I work with clients in all stages of recovery by helping them reduce the harm of substance use while optimizing meaning in their lives...
I’ve been in the helping business for over 15 years. I’ve worked with all populations with an extensive background in geriatrics. I pride myself on my down to earth demeanor and my ability to empathize with anyone. I come from the streets of North Philadelphia where we had to find a way out of no way. It is my duty now to help others find their way. Life is hard and can be challenging. Together...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly ten years of experience working with children and families. My hope, as a therapist, is to provide support and guidance to individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers. I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for the clients I serve in order ...
The average person who isn’t a first responder never sees anything close to what you’ve seen. You experience more death, tragedy, and violence in a year than most people experience in a lifetime. The demands of your job impact your relationships, your attitudes, and your health. You have a hard time sleeping. You can’t remember the last time you felt truly at ease and happy. And the intense str...
It would be hard to argue that our lives haven't been a lot more complicated over the last few years. Whether you are a child or teen dealing with peer pressure or the stressors at school, a stay at home parent trying to manage everyones busy schedules, a working professional balancing family life and the stress a job can bring, a single or divorced parent struggling to get through each day, a...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Worthless, stress, tired, or angry? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors, relationships, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or overwhelming than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even...
Sometimes having compassion for ourselves is much harder than extending compassion to others. It’s difficult when we are dealing with thoughts that convince us we are broken or stuck, or when we are facing issues that seem larger than us, issues that appear beyond what our personal power can handle. Along with these thoughts of uncertainty come feelings such as anxiety, sadness, shame, and grie...
Are you seeking to find joy and a deep connection to your own intuition and find your own inner compass? Are you seeking to release old, stuck patterns that keep you feeling anxious or unhappy? Are you seeking to develop healthy and fulfilling relationships? Through somatic experiencing and self acceptance training, I offer clients a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental approach. I encourage...
