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 now offering appointments by telehealth! Finding ways of coping with this uncertainty and change is a challenge, particularly right now. Let's work together to find healthy ways of navigating change and the uncomfortable feelings associated with these times. My therapeutic training and experience have centered around adults and older adults dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic health...
I provides therapy to individuals and families for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress and conflict, life transitions, grief and loss, and behavioral issues. Through the use of art therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy, I work to create a space for clients to cultivate coping skills, initiate self-expression, and stimulate self reflection and insight. I am also a...
NO LONGER ACCEPTING CLIENTS! I help children adolescents, young adults & adults, feel comfortable in their own skin & create lives worth living. I provide a safe space full of light for those looking for guidance, accountability and positivity throughout this process. I am always myself and I approach things very directly with compassion woven throughout. I am not a therapist who will sit in...
I work with teens and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship and school related issues, and self-harm. I also have experience with substance use disorders. It is my goal to work with each client and provide them with a safe and positive environment to explore the issues and destructive patterns that cause distress and discover healthy and adaptive ways to live and thrive. I...
My approach is person centered, supportive, positive and challenging to the point of helping you develop self-compassion, self-love and overall confidence. We all struggle from time to time and deserve a non-judgmental support person. If you are wanting to improve any aspect of your life, or to cope with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, I am here to assist you as you work toward your goals. ...
Counseling is not just an educational endeavor for me, it is my true life’s passion. As my primary spiritual/natural gift, my purpose on earth is to utilize my counseling skills to serve others in any capacity that I can. We have all felt sad, angry, lonely, misunderstood, unforgiven, misused, abused, fed up, and so on and so forth. Our goal in therapy would be to examine your emotional well be...
Children, adolescents, adults and couples: As I have a Masters in Drama therapy any age client could have an activated improvisational state of connection and embodiment with the Self and in relationship. Goals are a need to feel at ease with different parts of yourself through, movement, sound, role play and character development! Connect to the unconscious through projective play i.e. sand tr...
People enter therapy for various reasons. Perhaps you are reading this because you feel stuck in your job, a relationship ended, or you recently experienced a loss in which you feel others cannot understand. I would be honored to support and work side by side with you during these life transitions. Together, we can try to make sense of what is happening, understand what possibilities exist, and...
Most clients seek therapy due to mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders that many times come from having a difficult childhood or trauma. Increased stressors due to finances, workplace difficulties, parenting and/or issues within their families can lead to resentments, anger, and sleepless nights. For some, this can lead to emotional withdrawal and using...
Do you feel "stuck" or find yourself overwhelmed by life's responsibilities? Do you desire to reconnect with your true self? If this is you, then therapy may be a good option to help you gain a deeper understanding of your individual needs, patterns and limiting beliefs while becoming the person you were created to be. It is my belief that everyone holds the power to change, and like a seed tha...
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida since 1998 (licensed in NJ since 1995). My experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and children with mental health issues; assessment and evaluation; individual, family and group therapy. I am trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) or the treatment of Veterans/clients with PTSD related to trauma, Certified Consultan...
My ideal client is a woman who feels she has the world on her shoulders. That Woman Walking Alone. I have helped over a couple hundred women with their worries and fears, insecurities, relationship concerns, breaking free of codependency and abuse, recovery from trauma and addiction, and the infliction of self-injury. I find that no issue is too small or too large to handle. I'm here so you don...
I work best with clients who are ready to begin the sometimes difficult work of exploring who they are, setting goals, and discovering how to make changes to improve their lives. For those who are not quite sure where to begin I provide support, education, and a safe space to delve into the possibilities of how they might create the life they want. I offer a person-centered approach, meaning I...
Life can be a struggle. Maybe you’re balancing multiple demands: parenthood, relationship, career, and you feel constantly pulled in different directions. As the demands increase, time for yourself decreases and you find yourself full of worry and defeating thoughts such as: “I can't handle this” “what will I do?”; “I’m not good enough”. Self doubt and insecurity set in and daily tasks may feel...
I see the development of relationships with my clients as the most important element of therapeutic work. From there, with growing trust and a common goal, all things seem possible. I am comfortable using modalities including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Insight driven therapy to help my clients get what they want from their therapeutic work. I've practiced for a total of 7...
