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 believe individuals already have the answers inside themselves but sometimes we tend to get lost in the overwhelming feelings of our situations and this is where I can help. I offer a safe space to help guide and walk alongside you through these difficult times. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and overwhelm find happiness. I have extensive experience...
I have been working with LGBTQ+ communities and their families in mental health settings for the last 8 years. I'm passionate about providing a space for all people to be celebrated for their full authentic selves. I honor and respect the strategies clients have learned that support them in coping and surviving. Together, we can work towards becoming more aware and understanding of how these...
I understand my clients are unique individuals. The approach to their therapy should be just as unique. There is no "cookie cutter" approach in working with the subtle nuances that we all possess as people. As a clinician, I find working with people who want to grow incredibly rewarding! Ideally, I find clients who are curious, want to grow and who are dedicated to working on themselves wonderf...
I am both a mental health counselor and a mental performance coach. My work with individuals is influenced by a cognitive behavioral and person-centered approach. I believe in the importance of the relationship between therapist/coach and client and I work to cultivate a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for each client and teach an eclectic range of techniques to help them overcome barrier...
( English | 中文 ) [Mindfulness Psychotherapy and Counseling] Are you dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship issues? Do you feel overwhelmed or helpless with these issues? You don't need to struggle alone. With Mindfulness-based Therapy, you will have an opportunity to develop your awareness and inner strength to cope with your challenges. I am anti-racist, cross-culturally...
Hi, my name is Deborah and I believe that we all go through ups and downs and difficulties in life. Reaching out for help, I feel, is the bravest step that anyone can take in dealing with challenges that they are trying to overcome. Life is a journey and we often encounter bumps in the road. This can be within ourselves or with others. I work WITH you, right by your side, to help you navigate...
My name is Lisa Higgins, and I am a trained Couple and Family Therapist. In this role I work with Individuals, Couples, and Families. My passions lie in helping you identify and reduce stress and anxiety, and to help you find the patterns in your life or relationships that you’ve held on to that are causing you to feel stuck. Additionally, my prior career in Human Resources also provides a brid...
I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become wh...
I was trained in providing case management for adults experiencing homelessness and advocacy group-work with inner city youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System. My work has primarily been with marginalized urban communities; treating trauma, grief, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other social/emotional/behavioral concerns. Prioritizing a holistic treatment approach, my work is guided by...
Hello and Welcome. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, feeling misjudged or pressured to behave in ways that don’t feel authentic or healthy, chronic pain, a harsh inner critic, a big life transition, or relationship distress. Maybe you’re not totally sure what you’re dealing with or why you think, feel, and do what you do, but you know you want things to change. I...
I am a generalist clinician who's passionate about working with individuals facing a wide variety of challenges. Life is complex and dynamic, as are the difficulties we face. I'm proud of the experience I can provide due to the complexities I've seen and successfully helped my clients navigate. I offer solutions-focused, time-sensitive, research-proven strategies for dealing with life's...
Where to begin? This question is so frequently asked and the answer is more simple than most think. The answer is to begin by allowing someone to help. Just allowing someone to provide you a space where you can begin your journey with support and acceptance. At the Center For Healing And Hope, therapy provides an environment of acceptance and understanding in which you and your therapist can wo...
Many of us experience difficult roadblocks throughout life. Learning the tools to cope with these barriers is possible and achievable. Although it may seem daunting, change is always within arm's reach. Using many forms of Cognitive Behavioral Treatments, Kathy helps her clients examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are perpetuating struggle. Together, they identify new choices and...
I believe everyone has their own unique way of looking at the world. How we view ourselves and the world around us can impact our thoughts and actions. I work from a person-centered therapy approach, where your experiences are the key to personal growth. I provide a safe, open and non--judgmental atmosphere, where clients can become more self-aware and accepting of themselves. Our focus will be...
Spoiler Alert: Relationships can be messy and everyone wants an advantage when it comes to love. No matter your status — single, dating, engaged, or married — relationships take work. Whether they end with tears or last until forever depends on countless factors, but your actions, words, and thoughts undoubtedly play a role. Regardless of your personal situation, learning to hard-wire a healthy...
