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.
When facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life can feel pretty hard. There are probably times when you feel like the trauma is happening all over again or that your fears about what might happen paralyze you from making any decision, or it could be that depressive symptoms are making you feel sluggish, indecisive, and wanting to give up. I have compassion, understanding, experience, training, an...
I believe that everyone deserves the chance to be heard, accepted, and believed no matter what issues or struggles you are currently facing. In addition, I believe that our life experiences can shape who we are and can influence how we react to certain situations. And by examining and processing these experiences we can better understand ourselves and our behaviors. My goal is to empower you...
"We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to." - Brene Brown I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years experience working with school-aged kids and teens, adults, and families. My goal is to provide compassionate support and create a safe, relaxed space to work through challenges, identify strengths, and promote resilience using cognitive-behavioral techniques and...
I've often described myself as a personal trainer for the mind. My approach is uncomplicated but requires hard work by both therapist and client. I use this simple motto: Change your thoughts, change your life. My passion is empowering clients to engage in deep self reflection and challenge the unhealthy choices we make on a daily basis that result in increased stress and prevent us from...
The therapeutic-transformational approach integrates practices aiming to break down barriers created by modern systems. This practice offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories. The changes of our time contain great challenges...
I have worked with people from all socio-cultural-economic demographics. My work focuses on helping client's identify patterns in their lives which do not serve them positively. Emotional, intellectual, psychological and behavioral habits develop in childhood. We are often unaware of how these habits affect our decisions and overall ability to choose constructively. I will help to explore and...
*Not accepting new patients* "Shame dies when stories are told in safe places." This quote, beautifully stated by Ann Voskamp, couldn't be more true. I believe in creating a safe & trusting environment for my clients to ensure every individual's unique experiences can be shared in a space designed to engender comfort, acceptance, & respect. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have extensive...
“Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world…” Hi there! I never thought I’d have a good excuse to use a Journey song as my introduction, but here we are! I am a small-town girl; I grew up in Willard, graduated from Willard, and have returned. While driving home for Christmas in 2015, I realized Willard needed a counseling center--and I have officially taken the leap! My hope is this can h...
With over 25 years of working with children, adolescents and parents, my therapy style is empowering, strength based, compassionate, creative and fun. I love working with tweens, teens and young adults who inspire me every day because growing up and finding one’s own way in life is hard, exciting and full of possibilities. I have a great deal of experience working in multicultural and LGBTQ+...
Are you looking to cope with anxiety or depression due to age related stressors, overwhelming caregiver responsibilities, or female issues. Do you want to feel validated and heard during sessions? I believe the pursuit of happiness is something we all want and you can find it through therapy. Women’s issues can affect a female at their core. If you have a goal to connect with your body, learn t...
Alberto is a highly gifted psychotherapist with over 30 plus years of experience. His passion and calling is his work . Alberto has helped hundreds of individuals gain their sense of well being and get back their lives. He is extremely intuitive and can go deeply into the source of the clients issues and causes that created their original problems. Clients who have spiritual beliefs, Alberto...
WE OFFER PHONE AND VIDEO SESSIONS. I specialize in working with children (ages 4 and up), adolescents, and adults presenting with issues in a wide range of behavioral, emotional and social areas such as: addiction. depression, anxiety, postpartum issues, infertility struggles, problems at school/with peers, ADHD, self esteem issues and adjustment issues overall. My background has allowed for...
My approach to therapy is warm, heart-based, and client centered. My goal is to create a safe space, where you can feel free to share and explore what is on your mind, and in your heart. I see therapy as a partnership. You are the expert on your life. My role is to support you in the exploration of your internal landscape, as you gain insight and understanding into the intrinsic motivations tha...
If the current situation has you trying to overcoming anxieties, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders, my commitment to you is to support and empower you. My therapeutic approach is to build trusting relationships with my clients while helping them find healing life skills, and sustainable wellness. I view my work as a supporter who empowers you towards self-actualization. I am a...
