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.
It is often that when you have difficulties managing your emotions, they have a negative impact on your closest relationships. My goal is to support understanding of where these symptoms originate and how we can work to manage them. I specialize in working with people who have difficulties with their mood, relationships, and having the life they want. I also have expertise in conducting...
I know that change can be unsettling and at times even frightening. This period of uncertainty and discomfort is your platform to move through this difficult time and bring positive change to your life. I believe in the value of human life, dignity, and that each person is unique. We all have inherent strengths to deal with life's challenges, even when we feel powerless. Coming from a...
Marie Tueller is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing as a therapist, coach, consultant, and clinical supervisor. Marie’s education, professional and personal background in treating mental health issues, addiction, and trauma gives her a unique and effective approach to counseling. She works to provide clients with individualized treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily...
Are you ready to create the peace in your life you have always been looking for? Then let's talk! I help people from their early years all the way into adulthood to work through their trauma, learn how to effectively cope, and how to move forward from whatever they feel is "holding them back". It can be so easy to allow our past to define our future, to feel as if there is no where to turn, and...
Everyone gets stuck or overwhelmed and at these times we need additional support. Therapy creates opportunities for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can better understand and change what's getting in the way of you living as your fullest self. I work with children, adolescents and their parents as well as individuals; in order to address anxiety, depression, self criticism, ange...
Hello! My name is Sara Gibson, LCSW, RYT-200. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, Art Educator, Health and Wellness Coach through Integrative Nutrition (IIN), and Advocate. I am a Trauma-Informed, Holistic Therapist and Yoga Teacher. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. Professionally as well as anecdotally, I know the importance of mind, body, heart,...
You worry entirely too much and feel that the world is much too big. You are scared by all the possibilities, frightened by the fear of making choices. You linger way too long in bed dreading each day, wondering why the world seems like such a scary place. You find certain smells, certain tastes and certain sounds draw you back to a world that you try to escape. Imagine what it would look like ...
"Healing does not mean the damage never existed, it just means the damage no longer controls our lives". As a psychotherapist I have had the pleasure of working with children, adults and families for over ten years for an array of clinical concerns, stemming from depression, anxiety and ADHD to trauma related issues. It is important for me as a practitioner to create an atmosphere in the treatm...
If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck; therapy will help you develop personal awareness, ease painful patterns, and help you to take control of your life. I partner with individuals to ease discomfort and meet their essential goals. In therapy, you will find new ways to meet these goals through the supportive reflection of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I provide a non judgmental...
Life is full of experiences that catch us off guard, leaving us feeling fragile and vulnerable and full of emotions that are difficult to manage. Some of these events, such as pregnancy, parenthood, marriage, and new relationships often cause us to have juxtaposing emotions that can be challenging to navigate and contribute to feelings of isolation. As your therapist, I will walk beside you as ...
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or insecure in your current situation? Do you struggle with feeling sad or blue, or with letting go of trauma from the past? Do you notice what is wrong more than right? Do your thoughts tend to loop and get stuck in your mind? Are you lonely, indecisive, questioning of your purpose and goals? Are you in a life transition, struggling with feelings that come u...
Tele-therapy sessions are available throughout California. As a somatic therapist, I am devoted to helping clients experience the deeper meanings and intentions of their life and connect more to their own inner healer. I provide a warm, compassionate space to explore so clients feel seen and accepted. Transformation and healing are then possible. I bring a wealth of experiences to my therapy...
Everyday life can sometimes become unbearable, overwhelming and stressful. Stress is often a call for help, and it’s a call that I answer with understanding and compassion. I believe that we can work together to make the changes you want to see in your life. My approach is holistic and solution focused. Through mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other evidence based practi...
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and healing. I feel deeply honored to journey alongside my clients as they face the challenges of being human. I value creating a space for my clients where anything can be said and explored without fear of judgment. I love helping individuals identify and embrace all parts of themselves, even their dark or "shadowy" side. This process can lead to...
I believe that the start of change is through self-awareness! Being aware of triggers from past wounds may guide people at a conscious level to explore an understanding of what is occurring at their unconscious level. Unconscious memories from past wounds can at times control and influence someone's current thought patterns, emotions and behaviors. Processing past wounds in therapy may give you...
