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 believe in collaboration and offer a companioning approach in our sessions – with you as the expert on your own story. It is my honor to walk alongside clients through a strength-based approach to therapy – helping clients identify and amplify their own unique gifts. My experience working with individuals includes stress management, life transitions, grief and loss, family or interpersonal...
I am a bilingual and cultural therapist who has been living in the United States since 1998 and 12 years in Minnesota. I am from Venezuela and I have a deep understanding of cultural changes and backgrounds. My philosophy starts with an integral work in clients, being present and believing that body, mind and soul connection are keys to enhance the quality of life. Being aware is the beginning ...
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / LBA providing psychotherapy, applied behavior analysis therapy and consulting to individuals, couples and families. One of my main specialties is helping clients understand the impact of trauma and assist them in their journey of growth. I also work with...
*Office locations in Commack & Seaford- Now In Network with Cigna* Working with all ages, I offer traditional talk therapy, creative arts therapy, and spiritual/life coaching . I use whichever approach works best for you depending upon what you prefer and how you would like to process your difficulties. Each session is individualized based upon your specific needs and goals, and I make it my du...
Many kinds of difficulties and pain can lead a person to seek counseling. The most important thing is you made that first step. From here, you begin an experience of self-discovery and growth. Whatever is troubling you, you are already one step closer to resolving it just by starting your search for the right counselor. I am excited to join you in your task and help you with whatever you may ne...
Wellness is a quality state of being: body and mind. Aspiring for wellness is a journey with many obstacles and successes. If you are feeling challenged in an area of wellness, you are not alone. Accessing personal strengths and available supports are possible! I provide a mindful, holistic approach to mental wellness with profound respect for each individual journey. Through practices rooted i...
I will be sincere, genuine and compassionate as I listen to your needs and help guide you through the storm. I have 10 plus years of experience serving children, teens and adults who had or were suffering from trauma at all levels; daily and chronic stress; mental health disorders, spiritual warfare, anger, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I use a variety of techniques to help you navigate...
If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, major life stressor(s), relationship issues, grief, emotional concerns, parenting issues, behavior issues, or have a child/teen struggling with any of these I am here to listen and help guide you. I understand the unique challenges military families face and draw from personal experience in helping to navigate the transitions military life...
Do you keep finding yourself in the same toxic relationships? Repeating the same patterns? Making the same choices, even though you swore you would never do THAT again? You're not alone. In my counseling practice, I'll guide you to learn how these cycles occur and what you can do to put an end to it. We'll take a look at how your awareness is shaped by more powerful forces-- more specifically, ...
Are you having a hard time navigating this difficult year? Have you felt like quarantine is pushing you to the edge of your patience? Are your kids acting out from life not being "normal" right now? Everyone is affected by our current events, but if you are struggling daily and need someone to talk to, I am happy to help you. From covid parenting, to helping teens who can't socialize and cope, ...
You feel overwhelmed, frustrated, broken and filled with despair. Often you feel undervalued in relationships, school, and work. You want so badly to feel happy, accepted, and valued by the people around you. The ongoing strife with relationships, school, work and personal struggles just seem all too much! You have sleepless nights, due to situations and circumstances constantly on your mind. Y...
Stuck in loops of guilt, shame or anxiety? You don't have to be. I specialize in helping clients feel more stable, joyful, confident, and better able to handle the stressors of life. Habitual emotional patterns influence most of our daily behaviors, and thus make it much easier or much harder to deal with life and its stressors. The therapies I utilize are exquisitely equipped to help your mind...
I am not a normal therapist. I am told that I am gifted at being very intuitive and perceptive so I catch on in a hurry and tend to give a lot of feedback rather than "uh huh and how do you feel about that?' .I am able to break things down into easy to understand language so clients better comprehend their personal issues and ways to heal and to better manage their lives.This is communicated wi...
Therapy is choosing yourself. Boldly. It's a lantern-lit excursion, to seek out your one-true-voice, amidst a great din. It is a space to find your sovereignty, wounds, and all. A workshop, laboratory, and garden plot, in which to build, test, and grow: so you can hone your inner leader, teammate, partner, friend, and family member. I work with the veils and walls that stand between you and...
We all experience pain in life. However, I believe that everyone is capable of living a life that gives us meaning and passion; and to grow despite hardships. If you are tired of feeling stuck, I am here to help! I am a knowledgeable, compassionate, non-judgemental counselor who will meet you where you are at in life, and work collaboratively with you, so that you can live the life that you...
