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.
Explore. Equip. Empower. I believe that we all have the ability to live the worthy and abundant life destined to us. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about empowering individuals to shift their mindset, practice new habits, and create a healthy and whole life. I am specifically passionate about working with women that are seeking identity, wholeness, and empowerment. My approac...
Now Offering Telehealth in addition to face to face sessions. I am a licensed mental health counselor with an emphasis on a trauma-informed and cognitive behavioral approach. I'm passionate about understanding your strengths as well as areas that are continuing to grow. It is of paramount importance that you feel safe, supported and understood while we work together. I believe that everyone has...
I offer individual and couples therapy to adults experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and dating issues, career concerns, identity development, and life transitions. Many express difficulty balancing busy professional lives with maintaining a fulfilling personal life, and express a fear of getting stuck. Clients are often interested in improving...
Are you dealing with grief and loss? Have you been struggling with a chronic illness or new diagnosis? Are you at a crossroads in life needing guidance? Unsure if it’s just the “baby blues”? Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create an empathic, safe, non-judgmental, and healing therapeutic environment. Through meeting you exactly where you are, we work together to navig...
To the broken & the beautiful, to the ones who feel stuck in their story & to the ones who feel like there is no story, welcome to a safe place. A place in which together we will explore how your story was formed and who the authors have been. A place in which together we will learn new ways to rewrite that story and choose who you will allow the authors to be. Whether it is the story of your...
I relocated from New Jersey, where my past clinical experience included gerontology, oncology, hospice, serious mental illness, substance use disorders & dual diagnosis treatment. Currently, I'm clinically proficient in treating PTSD, C-PTSD & trauma related disorders. I am trained in EMDR therapy. I utilize a holistic lens when treating clients, paying attention to the mind, body and soul. I...
When overwhelmed by life, you may experience feeling drained, disconnected, dissatisfied with your relationships, and at times physically unwell. Whether you're seeking relief from prolonged sadness, overwhelming stress, excessive worry, relationship difficulties, sexuality issues, or wanting to move forward, I believe I can help. We can work together towards helping you become more self-aware,...
Newberg Counseling & Wellness is fully equipped for telehealth (online therapy). Contact us for details. "I was introduced to behavioral health through my love for art. While teaching art classes at an adult day facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, I saw how important is for people to have a way to express thoughts, emotions, and past trauma to find the strength that is ins...
We all have our own story that needs to be told and we need to "feel" heard without judgment Children just as adults, want to tell their story and feel & know someone is really listening. At BHCS we pride ourselves on meeting the client where they are while providing a safe and comfortable place to begin healing. We all have our rough patches in life and as Murphy's Law would have it, "life" di...
Your mental well being is just as important as your physical well being. Taking the courageous step to invest in the mental health of yourself or your child is imperative for building a healthy and fulfilling life. We strive to provide the highest quality of care and tailor evidence-based and research-informed therapeutic services to meet each individual’s unique needs. Creative Psychological...
With over 21 years of experience with crisis intervention, interpersonal violence, trauma, grief, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through work as a Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Counselor, Crime Victim’s Advocate within the criminal court system, a Director of a sexual assault and violence prevention program on a college campus, and primary therapist at an outpatient eating disorder...
ONLINE THERAPY. Accessible Care for Individual Needs! Online Therapy cuts time spent commuting & in wait rooms and increases access to counseling services for people; living in rural communities, with hectic/busy schedules, who experience symptoms that make it difficult to travel to an office, and with transportation difficulties. Clients are able to connect to sessions online via tablet, smart...
I have worked with people to address: persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress and anxiety, struggling with difficult life transitions, substance use, trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behaviors, exploration of sexuality and gender identity, men’s issues, and managing expectations imposed on us by outside sources. I treat these and all reasons to seek out therapy with the sa...
I work with clients to build insight and skills that help to clarify challenges and maximize joy. New job? New parent? New relationship? Whether you're transitioning into a different phase of life or feeling stuck, I will meet you there with curiosity and compassion. It can be far too easy to tear ourselves down or to ignore our challenges out of fear that it may make us weak. I believe that th...
I value my client’s autonomy, self determination, and inherent value, guided by this person centered approach we’ll identify and work toward your individualized goals. I have ample experience working with LGBTQIA+ identified clients and with using the WPATH guidelines to help transgender and gender non-conforming clients achieve their goals. I am committed to providing a warm, welcoming, and sa...
