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.
As a therapist, I strive to always be honest with my clients, open to feedback and to work in a collaborative manner. It is my focus to assist you in reaching the goals that YOU want to achieve. We will work in a collaborative manner to create goals and to design a pathway to change. I will challenge you to enact this change, and guide you through the process in a supportive manner. For Parents...
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, frustrated or any of the other ways our suffering can manifest, I am here to support you. Our work together may assist you in transitioning out of this discomfort and bringing back a sense of what it is like to be comfortable in being you. Maybe you want to explore your inner landscape and are wanting to integrate cosmic like experiences into your consciou...
Lillar believes life becomes a gift when we are able to recognize and accept our true self, and facilitates this process by helping clients understand how their past has shaped them to be the beautiful and unique individuals they are. A quote that she lives by and utilizes in her practice with clients is “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at will start to change.” Thi...
Aloha! My background and foundation is in horticultural therapy, a holistic and nature-based approach. I have worked with many people experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, and eating disorders. You are worthy of happiness - let's create a path there together. To schedule an appointment online visit: https://www.yellowschedule.com/booking/fac I have training and experience in EMDR, Sandpl...
Weekend and Evening appointments available. Life changing events that bring about emotional struggles, grief and loss and other challenges. Adults may find themselves questioning and asking "Who am I now?" and "Where do I go from here?". Children, preteens and teens may find themselves navigating through new emotions and experiences as they grow and change. The need to explore and understand th...
My passion in this life is to provide clients not only with helpful tools and techniques in order to manage stress, anxiety, fear, and depression, but too equip clients by digging deeper and working through the deep and difficult pain they carry daily, whether it be through a trauma, sexual orientation, bullying, low self-esteem, addiction, anger, failing marriages, coping with major life chang...
Disappointment, failure, loss, frustration, anger and sadness are unavoidable aspects of human existence. The past cannot be rewritten. But the way in which we choose to come to terms with the past - as either members of a familial unit, a couple, or an individual - will go a long way towards determining our happiness in the present. I bring a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to my...
Are you struggling to find joy and meaning in your role as a mother, father, son, daughter, employee, partner or spouse? Do you feel like your only value is in what you provide to others? Are you finding it difficult to get up and face the day without the weight of cultural, societal, family, and even your own expectations dragging you down? Do you smile and fight back tears whenever someone lo...
I value all individuals and believe in everyone’s capacity to heal. I have worked with diverse populations and ages including adolescents and teens, LQBTQ spectrum, adults, individuals with chronic mental health and physical health issues, and older adults. I have experience and focus on issues including transition, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, identity, and relationship issues. I...
“If I asked you to name all the things you love; how long would it take you to name yourself?” Which is why I work continuously to help others through their mental health journey. I received my Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2003 and am licensed as both a Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Addiction Counselor. I started practicing...
*Currently accepting new clients for teletherapy* Mental health exists within all of us. At times, we will lean toward mental well-being while other times we experience mental health struggles. Everyone will face mental health struggles at some point in their lives. When we do, it can be incredibly overwhelming and difficult to know how to address. Thankfully, we have therapy for this. Therapy...
Janay believes that embarking on a therapeutic journey can be life changing. Janay’s theoretical orientation is a combination of Person-Centered, Strengths-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Janay believes that by changing your thought patterns, recognizing your strengths, and building self-esteem, you can create the life you deserve. Janay recognizes that spirituality may play a role in y...
Today you are one step closer to feeling empowered and whole. By visiting this site you acknowledge that something is missing. Maybe you notice that you rarely feel content or at ease, or that the pursuit of happiness has become exhausting and seems unattainable. Unrealistic expectations of perfection, high-conflict relationships, and/or traumatic events can cloud our self-concept and lead to t...
Hi, I’m Gabby! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor that has over 10 years of experience in the human services field. My work with a variety of populations across settings has helped me to build skills working with young children, adolescents and adults but I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and other common life issues in the adolescent and adult...
