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 have 26 years experience specializing in LGBTQ therapy, trauma treatment, and working with seniors and their caregivers. I work well with a wide variety of clients, best with those who are curious about themselves and are ready to consider changing things in their lives for the better. I support your well-being as you define it. I am interested in learning what is most important to you, what ...
Are you feeling panic, anxiety, sadness, anger in these days of constant changes to our lives? Having trouble processing it all, and need someone to listen and help you find hope & balance again? For over a decade, I've been helping individuals & couples figure out better ways to respond to lifes challenges, each other, family, friends and even their own hurtful, cycling thinking patterns....
Life can be hard, the day-to-day “stuff” can be a challenge to navigate. Depression, feelings of hopelessness, grief, navigating family relationships, anxiety, a traumatic childhood, and/or struggling with how to raise your kids in a way that is different from how you were raised... Is it all just getting in the way of having the life you truly desire? Life can be a struggle, but it doesn’t hav...
I believe in a direct but empathetic approach to helping my client’s triumph over addiction. I do not adhere to any specific model of recovery, but instead work closely with clients to help them reach their greatest potential. I believe change takes place when we thoroughly examine the beliefs and thought patterns that have kept us from moving in a positive direction. I am firmly convinced that...
Overthinking and worst-case-scenario planning keep you distracted and irritable lately. You’re the go-to person when others want to vent. They know you'll try to help, but you're getting resentful of the earfuls of TMI. If you’re honest, it's getting old to be called selfish when you try to take some alone time. You haven't been feeling like yourself, and are starting to wonder if there's...
I specialize in helping people heal from traumatic and stressful experiences, to include: family conflicts, abuse survivors, parental alienation and parents financially caring for adult children. You may not know what to expect from therapy, but you know you need to make some changes so you can move forward in life. Stress, anxiety, and depression are highly prevalent in our lives, and sometime...
I am a compassionate person that truly believes that each individual in this world deserves authentic happiness and inner peace. We all have our own journey of growth, and I feel like I have a unique opportunity to create a safe space to support others in healing from experiences that have challenged their sense of self. Each individual is in charge of his/her own growth, and I view therapy as ...
Sometimes life can be difficult to handle alone. There are times a person needs outside help. My clients are a diverse group of people from various genders, sexual orientations, races, and backgrounds who are experiencing a variety of problems. I commonly assist people with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, transitions-life changes, substance abuse, mental...
There's 4 common problems for which people seek counseling: anxiety, depression, anger & relationship trouble. How do you improve your life by tackling these issues? By changing the beliefs that drive them. An anxious person may feel the need to be in control, an angry person may feel the need to be right, a depressed person may feel inadequate & someone with relationship issues may feel like t...
Sometimes anxiety can interfere with how we envision living our best life. Together, we can identify strengths and values that can be leveraged to process the "stuff" that has been getting in the way - leading to the creation of new possibilities. I am exceptionally therapeutic with kids and teens (even those who seem 'shut down'), and women who experience challenges with interpersonal...
The behaviors and emotions of grief, loss, and trauma are complex. Healing in mind, body, and spirit can be accomplished through traditional and spiritual counseling as well as guided meditation, spiritual structure, and goal setting. When clients are experiencing an inability to move forward, find it difficult to come to terms with life, cannot balance emotions and spirit, are enduring high...
I am so excited to offer both counseling and clinical supervision services within my practice. I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist. I have worked extensively in community behavioral health settings and have a wealth of experience to share with licensee's. I believe that people are resilient and that being alongside a person through their own individual journey is a sacred honor. I...
I believe that the relationship between the patient and therapist is sacred. Many people come to therapy having been betrayed by important people in their lives, and having a trustworthy and consistent therapist can help patients repair these wounds. I consider it my life’s work to help patients work through their past hurts so that they can live healthier and happier lives. “Sometimes we have ...
Amma is a licensed clinical social worker with a passionate commitment for helping others make positive changes in their lives. She received her master’s degree in social work from Delaware State University. Her primary passions are helping individuals work through their problems and issues utilizing positive self-talk, mindfulness and grounding. Areas of Specialties including but not limited t...
