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.
The human experience is complex, yet empowering. Oftentimes, our lack of knowledge due to inexperience and lack of positive mentors, can create debilitating and limiting mindsets that make it difficult for us to feel connected to who we truly are. On top of that, difficult life events can overwhelm our coping mechanisms and pull us even further away from ourselves. I offer an...
I believe that stronger self-awareness better equips individuals to set goals and make choices that affirm integrity, authenticity, and wholeness. As a clinician, I hope to create a safe environment where all can come to know themselves more fully and implement practical steps to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in leadership...
I believe individuals have it within themselves to effectuate positive change and that the therapeutic relationship can facilitate that process. By providing a person-centered approach to therapy, clients use their own wisdom and self-knowledge to move forward, improve their lives and achieve a greater level of self-actualization. Recognizing common threads and patterns woven into the tapestry ...
As a therapist I believe my role is to create a safe space where diversity of experiences can be explored with compassion. People make the choice to embark on the journey of therapy for many different reasons. I enjoy offering individuals, couples and families the opportunity to explore these reasons in a safe, supportive environment with the compassion, support and commitment to everyone I ser...
Trauma can have an impact on many parts of your life causing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression and at times, physical pain and discomfort. Luckily, you do not have to go through this alone. As your therapist I will work with you hand-in-hand to help you work through your feelings of stress, anxiety, and pain towards a brighter future healing both the mind and body. I completed my Bachelor...
Shakespeare famously wrote “to thine own self be true.”I often wonder about what it means to be true to myself, and I know that I am not alone. In today’s fast paced society, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. Society frequently dictates what seems or appears to be right or perfect, from the type of job that we have, to the way that we look, who we love and how we love, and the choices that...
**Not currently accepting new clients***Making the choice to attend therapy can be difficult. Therapy is the ultimate form of self care to heal old emotional scars, wounds, and patterns. We will work collaboratively to find ways for you to heal, cope with stressors, build and maintain a better relationship with yourself and others, and empower you to create the life you want by tackling all tha...
As a therapist, my goal is to help you live your life to it's fullest potential, in whatever way that may look for you. For many of us, unwanted emotions, thoughts, or behaviors get in the way and create roadblocks or barriers. My goal is to help you identify what keeps you feeling stuck in your life and, together, create simple solutions so that you can live a life that feels authentic and...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in the treatment of Mood Concerns, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, ADHD and Anger focused treatment. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (IATP) and believe in taking a nurturing approach when supporting others with processing Trauma and Symptoms of PTSD. I have over fifteen years of experience working with adults,...
Do you feel misunderstood and overwhelmed? Is people pleasing or code switching exhausting? Do you feel disconnected from YOU? Are you searching for a space that is safe to be YOU? Are you hyperaware of your melanin in white spaces? Are you searching for a therapist that understands the minority experience? I recognize the struggles of living while Black. And I champion disrupting White Suprema...
Calling all overcommitted, stressed moms, young professionals & entrepreneurs who are ready to get UNSTUCK! If you’re looking heal from Depression, Grief & Loss, or Anxiety and actually achieve lasting change, you’re in the right place. Or maybe you would like support navigating life’s unrelenting stressors? Better yet, you’re motivated to silence your negative self-talk and finally step into y...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Yes, you are capable. Yes, you are resilient. Yes, you are human. We speak human here. It can feel slightly scary to take that first step into therapy. You want help, but you don’t want to be seen as needy, weak, or less than. You want someone you can talk to and someone who can listen. And you believe that healing consists of more than just talking. I ha...
No matter where you are on this journey we call life, we can all benefit from support, free of judgment, to explore, grow, and evolve into the best versions of ourselves. It's exhausting and overwhelming, the feeling of being stuck in a seemingly endless cycle. Your thoughts run away with you, anxious and jumbled, trying to make sense of everything that has happened in your life, leading you up...
As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, it is my focus to provide compassion, a safe therapeutic environment, and potential for creating clearer pathways for clients to grow and heal. I support teens (12+) and adults with depression and anxiety/panic disorders as well as traits of grief/loss, eating disorders, difficulties with communicating emotions, low self-esteem, and coping with relationshi...
Having worked with women for over 14 years in sexual health education, my passion for helping them led me to seek my future in counseling. I carry the Sensuality, Sexuality & Survival certificate empowering me to work with those whose intimacy has been impacted by cancer. This program allows me to work side by side with current cancer fighters, survivors, and their partners in dealing with sexu...
