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.
Stepping into your truth can be frightening, mixed with feelings of doubt which may cause you to retreat and stay quiet. There is no right way to uncover emotions that may be blocking you from living a fulfilled life. Everyone has stories to tell, unique, inspiring, challenging and sometimes devastating. The shocking thing is that many people walk through life without ever sharing these life...
Everybody is going through something. We all have our own stories to tell, issues we need to face, and storms we have to go through. I want to come alongside you and help you find healing in your circumstances whatever they may be. If you have experienced trauma, have unresolved pain or are struggling with current issues, I want to help you process those things in a healthy, therapeutic way to...
I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. With my clients, I enjoy working with the following issues: depression, anxiety, self-esteem/body image, career decision-making, life planning, and academic issues. As a counselor, I offer a chance for clients to take control of their own growth. I specialize in empowering clients to grow towards their goals, while providing skills and...
I have over 18 years of experience of working with individuals and families, first in child welfare, and then in mental health/spiritual counseling. I have a Ph. D in Counseling, and am an Interfaith Minister. I work with clients desiring to include all of the aspects of the self in therapy- emotional and spiritual. Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and difficulties in relationships are all...
Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City and San Francisco. Due to the COVID-19, we are currently offering remote teletherapy services and we have immediate openings. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with the therapist who best meets your needs. Our website is...
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I utilize an intuitive approach to healing that draws on the logical, emotional, and spiritual components of ourselves. I offer a safe space for clients to examine their path. I then help to facilitate the release of trapped emotions and diminish the intensity of painful memories and/or trauma. I am skilled at seeing what may be holding a person back...
Are you so frustrated that it keeps you from moving forward? Are you anxious for something to happen in your life, something positive? Does your thinking wander, anxiously waiting for the phone call, text message, email, letter, or positive message from someone? Is anxiety setting in, and you have nowhere to go? You are facing the enemy of fear, stress, or anxiety. Will it help you to call on a...
Hello! You deserve to live a life you are proud of and can feel good about. As a psychotherapist, I work with clients of diverse backgrounds and varying interests. I strive to provide an honest and compassionate space that encourages individuality. I work with clients suffering from a wide range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, eating disorders, relationship...
Are you exhausted by life? Do your job, relationships or responsibilities and anxieties drain more of your time and energy than they should? Do you find yourself feeling stretched thin trying to manage it all? Have you been waiting for the time, the money, the body to finally go out and go for what you've always wanted or live in the way you've always hoped to? You know there's got to be more t...
My ideal client is someone who is questioning and wondering what they are supposed to do at this time in their life. Do you feel like something is missing, that your life is not the way you want it to be? I can help you find your way into a whole new world. Every issue is fundamentally spiritual and will persist until you discover what is going on. Let's free you up from the restrictions in you...
( English | 中文 ) In a sea of therapists, WHY ME? Let’s see. If getting unstuck, improving functions, restoring confidence, finding meaning in life, and treating yourself kindly is what you need - then, YES, ME. You may feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or fearful. These emotions exist for very good reasons. Perhaps you find yourself in a foreign territory: a new environment, a new...
FULL. Are you looking for a compassionate and effective therapist who can help you work through your struggles and conflicting emotions? Do you long to be seen, heard and understood, so that you can make sense of your past hurts and start living authentically in the present? Would you like to work with a therapist who values diversity and embraces your unique social/historical/cultural backgrou...
I have a passion for helping others. I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field in different settings. I love working in all settings ranging from the mental health hospitals, emergency group home shelters for adolescents, schools, and even clients’ home. The age range of clients I have worked with extends from ages 2 years old to 65 years of age. I have worked with...
Staying centered while balancing the many demands and expectations that our lives place upon us, may become overwhelming at times. Finding our balance between meeting those demands and creating mind space to explore, develop, and implement our authentic selves can be challenging. These imbalances can compromise our emotional and psychological well-being, as well as impact our physical and...
