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.
( English | español ) There are many challenging life events that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unable to sleep, having a hard time starting or getting through the day, all without improvement. You may have experienced trauma. You may had multiple losses of significant people, relationships or employment. You may have turned to drugs, alcohol, sex to help you cope but these are having a...
Often times we get stuck in patterns related to our thoughts or behaviors that get in the way of us getting to where we want to go. These patterns can worsen symptoms of anxiety, depression and at times, interfere with our relationships and overarching goals. Through a collaborative approach, I aim at helping you explore your own motivation to take meaningful steps in creating the life you want...
The parenthood journey has its inherent rewards, but the struggles are REAL. Sometimes the weight of these struggles becomes too much, even crushing. The stress takes away from the moments you want more than anything to enjoy. The responsibilities are endless. It is common to feel alone, particularly in times of need. But know you are not alone! Whether you are trying to conceive, are pregnant,...
Searching for the right therapist can be a confusing, overwhelming process, but congratulations on taking the first step! Prioritizing you or your child’s mental health while juggling other stressors and responsibilities in life can be difficult, but is very necessary and important. I believe that everyone deserves treatment that is created specifically to target one’s own symptoms, issues, goa...
My approach to therapy is unique to every client that walks through my doors. This is why I am passionate about creating a collaborative, open, and safe space for clients. Whether it be anxiety, trauma, relational issues, or adjusting to a major life change, therapy can help create a safe space for healing and growth. I look forward to helping create your own space and path for healing. My spec...
Beginning counseling can be likened to setting off into the woods, unsure where the path leads but hoping to find clarity in the journey. The right counselor can help you navigate the brambles and find the path again when you lose your way. I enjoy working with adults and young adults who are struggling on their path, whether from depression, trauma, loneliness, or simply the weight of life. I...
Hi, my name is Carter and I specialize in helping people through life transitions, such as career changes, relationship upheavals, moving, death of a loved one.etc. I am a Master-Astrologer as well as a Pastoral Counselor, and in your first session with me we will study your astrology chart together and through this develop a common archetypal language for talking about who you are and where yo...
Are you feeling unexpected increase in anxiety or panic, depression in response to the uncertainties of our current times? Are you worried about being separated from others due to practice of current social/physical distancing and uncertainties in returning to school or the workforce? Are you having difficulty with sleep, becoming more easily agitated, eating more (or less) than usual, have...
If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new job or suddenly having to look for one , a new relationship or a heart break, a marriage, a divorce, life not working out the way you had hoped. Let me help you navigate these uncertain times, helping you to find a way through them or take a new tack or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change...
( English | español ) We specialize in customized mental health care for adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. With over 15 years of experience, we've also treated a wide range of additional mental health conditions. Most of all, we meet you wherever you are now, and we’ll work together with you along every step of your healing process. We celebrate all the effort you make in thera...
***NOW OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING***Do you ever feel stuck? Stuck in your relationships or stuck in your thoughts. You feel like no matter what I’ll never be good enough. You feel alone, frustrated and not understood. Do you wish you had a “start over” button? You struggle with the “should” and “if only” this or that would have happened. Do you feel disconnected from the people that you care...
How do you handle your emotions? Does your anxiety spiral out of control and keep you stuck? Does your depression trap you and make it impossible to do anything? Does your anger explode and hurt your relationships? Does your past trauma lead you to pushing others away and isolation? Managing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and stress can seem impossible. We can easily become trapped by inte...
Lenna is an international award-winning artist, art psychotherapist, licensed mental health counselor, and yoga teacher. Through an integrative holistic approach she works with clients to balance and awaken their internal healing capacity and live with greater meaning, connection, and happiness. Offering mindfulness-based art and yoga therapy in addition to CBT, DBT, and ACT, Lenna provides a...
MY PRACTICE IS NOW OPEN - ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AS OF 10/06/2020. // I help my clients discover the root causes of their presenting concerns, versus focusing on the surface thoughts and emotions. My areas of treatment focus include anxiety, depression, poor family relations, marital issues (including spousal infidelity or questions of divorce), employment and life transitions, grief and loss,...
I work with adolescents and adults with an emphasis on achieving a quiet, relaxed and joyful state of mind to help with a variety of mental health challenges. My mission as a therapist is to help you overcome the limitations created by issues such as anxiety and depression so that you can feel like yourself again and can go on to lead the happy, successful and unburdened life that you're meant ...
