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.
Are Grief and Loss issues, Life Transitions or Past Traumas causing you overwhelming anxiety and keeping you stuck? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Grief and Anxiety specialist who for over 20 years has provided individual and group therapy to adults and teens to help them better cope wiith emotional challenges and life transitions so that they can be present to enjoy life and obtain...
MTI is an outpatient addiction counseling center which uses evidence based treatment as well as "time tested recovery programs" to assist our patients to find and maintain their approach to recovery. Rev. Dr. Ed Reading, is in the addiction field since 1969, & uses spiritually (not religious) orientated in approaches to counseling. Our patients are referred to medical care if needed, & more...
You are worthy of peace. You are capable of calm. I'm here to help you unravel your journey so far and light the path ahead. As a therapist and collaborator, I work with you to build a space to approach your thoughts and emotions with kindness and curiosity. I help you to explore that space in a non-judgmental and accepting atmosphere to assess how you show up in your life. Together, we'll work...
I believe that therapy is a partnership between the client and therapist and utilize client centered goals, coupled with evidenced based approaches to provide a holistic and dynamic approach for achieving overall well-being. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, dealing with trauma and abuse, as well as adjustment issues. I also work with families to increase effecti...
My work is to support you in realizing your goals. Please talk to me about your preferences in how you make change. I encourage resources that will support your path and together we integrate self help tools, relaxation, hypnosis, meditation movement and play therapies. Sometimes the journey is direct and sometimes the path is a trail through many inner adventures. Please let me know what tools...
The quality of our relationships often indicate how we're feeling about our life. You may be struggling with a particular issue, or just can’t shake the feeling that there should be more to life. While I specialize in couples, I also enjoy my work with individuals – focusing on emotional growth and maximizing the ability to meet personal life goals and challenges. Psychotherapy is about working...
ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! WE OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES! GET THE HELP YOU NEED FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME! Judith Pantalino is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in Delaware. She received her Master’s Degree in 2013. Judith takes a person-centered approach to counseling in the initial phase while the therapeutic relationship between counselor a...
Intensively trained in DBT, my approach teaches coping skills and mindfulness strategies for regulating emotions such as anger and sadness, tolerating distress and dealing with stressful situations, and improving interpersonal skills and relationships. I combine cognitive behavioral therapy with an educational component that teaches coping or life skills. I help my clients with problem solving ...
Do you long to experience change in your life? Maybe you're feeling defeated in life, seeking freedom from a shaming voice inside, longing for greater connection in relationships, or facing a significant transition or loss. Whatever you're experiencing, I believe there is no cookie cutter approach to addressing the complex problems of life. I view psychotherapy as a coming alongside journey tha...
Wanting change is hard. When I started my own work, It seemed like some kind of dream that things could be even a little different. Somatic Therapy was the magic that brought me through complex trauma and back to myself, to my emotions and to the possibility for connection and joy. When I work with you, I bring my training but I also bring my whole self. I am warm, compassionate, and above all...
Warm Greetings! I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am bicultural and bilingual (Spanish/English) and am proud of my Latin heritage. I have strong ties to the Latino culture and am familiar with challenges immigrant populations face here in Northern Virginia related to acculturation and grief/loss. I have worked with families, children, adults...
The decision to begin therapy is not an easy one to make. As a therapist, I strongly believe it is one of the most beneficial steps to take in your life and will work with you to find a space within yourself where you can settle and feel more at ease. Therapy is a collaboration in which we will work closely to define how to make your life vibrant and fulfilled. Together, we can break...
As an experienced counselor and advanced clinical hypnotherapist, it would be my deep honor to walk with you as you move through process of grief and transition. I provide a safe space for for you to express and process your pain and move toward healing and growth. I believe that you have everything you need within. It is my job to help you get in touch with your personal power and wisdom. As a...
You may be feeling down, anxious, sad, hopeless, or stressed with work, relationships, or life itself. You can be in control of your life and feel worthy of everything it has to offer. My goal is to help you achieve these goals. I am able to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering approach to help you manage your life and concerns. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief and...
