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.
Hi I'm Kathleen, a Latinx Spanish speaking therapist; and I know this is really hard to do, realizing that you need professional help is needed but you don't know where to start or where to go. You made the first step by finding this page! I can help you reach your goals of overcoming past trauma, building a better relationship with food or your body, improving your mood or decreasing your...
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." I believe we are all at the forefront of our own inner battles. Maybe you're struggling in relationships or with anxiety and you want deeper, healthier and more authentic life experiences. Or maybe you're on the healing path from past abusive relationships, trauma, and/or sexual assault/abuse and you want to feel confidence and...
OPENINGS AVAILABLE!! Tracy believes that all healing comes from allowing clients to share their stories of personal struggles and being able to talk openly without fear of being judged. Her approach with clients is genuine, empathetic and energetic, and she takes pride in providing a safe and therapeutic environment. Tracy works to support individuals facing day to day challenges on their journ...
I am currently accepting only limited new clients. Feel free to reach out, but my caseload may be full. As your counselor, I’ll guide you through some of your toughest challenges in life with a gentle but “real” approach. Within our counselor-client relationship, I prioritize developing trust and openness, allowing you the freedom to share anything on your mind without fear of judgment or...
Greetings: I have been licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002 in the state of Georgia. I have experience working with youth-preferably 8y/o and older, adults, families, military families and the correctional population. I utilize an eclectic approach, utilizing solution focused, motivational interviewing and person centered. I have a Master Addiction Counseling certification a...
At this time my practice is full and I am not accepting new clients. I have experience working with Adults diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Health challenges, older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, and adolescents. With adolescents, I focus on developing awareness of emotional states, including the impact they have on our behaviors as well as the developme...
( English | español ) I believe that all human beings can heal themselves. However, not everyone has the tools or knowledge to do this on his or her own. My goal is to first educate you about hypnotherapy and how it works in an effort to dispel any myths, misinformation and fear surrounding the hypnosis experience. Hypnosis is a treatment modality that has proven effective in treating Anxiety,...
Wearing masks is exhausting - are you ready to find your authentic self? Struggling with boundaries, authenticity, or being assertive? Are you finding that you are unsure of who you are anymore, due to the "hard stuff" life has thrown at you? We wear masks when we don't accept ourselves or feel others will either; believing we must play a certain part in order to be accepted. And acceptance is...
I am à Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than three years of experience working with adults and youth struggling with a variety of mental health issues. I understand the difficulties associated with the stress of everyday life as well as the added burden of trying to cope with a mental health diagnosis. I am also aware of the added stress imposed upon all of us by the COVID 19 pandemic....
I believe psychotherapy is the art of helping others to find peace and reach goals. Sadness, confusion, anxiety, anger, addiction and other non-peaceful feelings often result from trauma or difficult life situations. Such feelings lead us to seek guidance, and we hope for guidance from someone with insight, understanding and therapeutic skills -- which is exactly what I consider to be my missio...
*Currently accepting new clients!* During times of stress, transitions, and uncertainties, life may be more overwhelming than you could ever imagine. We will work together to identify sources of stress, difficult emotions, and limiting thoughts and behavior patterns in order to develop resources for more satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy in your life. My goal is to be deeply present with your...
You’re trying your best, but life didn’t used to be this hard. Things aren’t going right. You notice it’s harder to be happy, to feel connected, or even to get out of bed in the morning. It feels like you’re failing...like you aren’t good enough. You’re tired of pretending to be okay; to be perfect. On the inside you feel so sad, worried, and angry. You’ve pushed things down and ignored it, but...
Sometimes it's hard to know which path to take when you want to feel better or simply get more out of life. It 's human nature to get stuck in behaviors and life patterns that aren’t helpful. Fortunately, getting unstuck is entirely possible. As a counselor and wellness coach, I offer a powerful combination of counseling and wellness strategies to allow you to "super-charge" your path to change...
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been...
I feel passionately about helping children, teens, and adults put anxiety and stress in its place. Do you ever feel like you struggle with big emotions that are difficult to manage? I believe in teaching individuals and families tools to honor and comprehend emotions, so that we can be more present in our relationships, and know ourselves more deeply. Embedded within each of us is the ability t...
