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 strive to provide a warm, respectful, comfortable environment for you to explore your life and areas of discontent. I believe people can benefit from therapy at any stage in life, things come up and often we need a sounding board to gain insight into our future goals or past experiences. When something is off in our lives, it is difficult to figure out how to move forward to achieve balance. ...
No one person is out to manipulate another; they are only trying to get their needs met." If this applies to you, come see us at IChange Solutions. As a team, we approach each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We specialize in substance abuse assessment, treatment and evaluation. As well as mental health services. Believing in yourself is the first step for change, change is...
Healing begins with building a collaborative therapeutic relationship. In therapy, we will sit together in your time of change. My goal will be to provide a safe, compassionate, confidential environment where we can explore your past and present to create a sense of awareness. Once a client has the power of knowledge about themselves then they begin to build skills such as regulation, compassio...
I became a therapist because I have found that helping others is one of the greatest privileges afforded to a person. For me, working with people experiencing difficulty is a both a passion and a calling. My sense of purpose in life-what I describe as my spirituality-is directly connected to finding ways to be of service to other people. I have a tattoo on my wrist that summarizes my philosophy...
Do you feel disconnected, numb, confused, anxious and/or fearful? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward? With over 12 years of experience in trauma and abuse, I use research proven CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) techniques to identify and change those beliefs and thoughts that drive your behavior. Together we can work to get you...
I have always been immensely passionate about mental health. As someone who has undergone her own adversities, I can sincerely say that I know how elusive achieving change and growth can be, but I also know that change is possible. Navigating through the difficulties and stressors that life inevitably brings us can be challenging and difficult to do alone. I am a motivated and compassionate...
Clients come to therapy with individual needs, goals and expectations. It may be ambivilance towards a long term relationship based more on convenience than love. You may feel growing frustration and hopelessness with a marriage filled with conflict. A gnawing feeling of being 'stuck' or lacking direction and purpose. Anxiety or depression create barriers to everyday tasks. Parenting challenges...
CHILD, ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SPECIALIST. I work with individuals who wish to resolve conflicts in a peaceful way. I intervene in any place where conflicts impend. Resolving conflicts with empathy, intelligence, knowledge & wisdom changes everything. You can remain peaceful, productive, and happy in spite of disruptive, difficult people and situations. While all new beginnings can be difficult, I...
My ideal client is one that takes that first step to begin working towards improving their lives by seeking treatment services, so basically this means you! I know that this is often the hardest part of making positive life changes and attempt to make this process as comfortable as possible for my clients through education, support, and guidance during our therapeutic relationship. While receiv...
Hello! Life can be an amazing journey and sometimes it seems unkind. Let me help you bring new life to your journey by seeing life through a different lens. Therapy can provide a clear perspective that allows you to no longer walk your journey in darkness but as you apply the light on your path becomes illuminated! I will work with you in order to assist you with identifying your treatment goal...
I believe in finding a way forward: through life changes, loss, anxiety, depression and other obstacles. I have worked with college students and adults for 20 years, offering optimism, understanding, and strategies for change. With a thorough background in evidence-based practices, current CBT-training, and focused training in OCD treatment, I have skills which can help clients move ahead. As a...
**Now accepting CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield Insurance** **Now providing teletherapy via a HIPPA compliant platform** At times we face challenging experiences which can cause us to feel intense and often painful emotions. When these experiences are unresolved and those emotions linger they often negatively impact how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our experiences past and...
It is my passion to help people lead fulfilling lives and cultivate nourishing relationships. Through mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and somatic interventions, I empower adults, children & teens with tools to navigate their lives and nourish their relationships. I offer couples counseling, parenting support and therapy for children & teens who are...
This is a period of great anxiety and uncertainty, and it's important to have extra support. Chances are, you are more compassionate towards other people than you are to yourself. Having an internal critic who never lets up on you can lead to depression, increased anxiety, and relationship problems. As my clients develop greater self compassion, they see amazing changes in many aspects of their...
You ever wish your brain would just SHUT UP sometimes? Finding it hard to relax because you're always worrying, thinking of worst case scenarios, or replaying the past in your mind? As a licensed independent clinical social worker, I'll help you find relief from repetitive thoughts and overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, or anger. We will work together to identify underlying causes of...
