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.
You are strong and courageous to not only acknowledge that change is needed but to take the steps to achieve it. Change is hard, especially when you are uncertain of who to trust to walk with you through the process. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes if only they are provided with a nurturing and empowering environment that fosters your strengths, your passions and builds...
Feeling alone in your primary love relationship is one of the most painful experiences. No one gets married or starts a family with the intention of becoming disconnected, or overwhelmed navigating the daily frustration of arguments, or dealing with the silent love-killer, non-communication. Why can't my partner just understand my needs? Why should I have to explain myself? Why do I feel so alo...
Welcome! My name is Vanessa and I am a gender-affirming counselor in the Virginia Beach, VA and Hampton Roads area. I also provide telehealth counseling to Florida residents. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, families, and specialize in the needs of the LGBTQ+ communities. My clients enjoy my warm and understanding approach to addressing issues. I listen closely to your story and i...
The world has changed, overnight. And continues to do so day to day. Are you irritable and unsure why? Living alone and feeling isolated? Home with your family 24-7? I am here to help you process and get grounded. I provide experienced, confidential on-line counseling. Need someone to just hear you out? Give me a call. Want a hand navigating jam-packed emotions, or feeling more like numbing out...
I value working with those who are faced with trauma, mental/emotional health problems, transitional issues, domestic violence, alcohol and other drugs (AOD). I invite the broken, the wounded, and despondent to share their pain and begin their healing journey. Connecting with my clients, while also respecting and honoring their willingness to share and seek help. My desire is to be a vehicle to...
Terry Rauschuber is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a mental health therapist with over 20 years of successful experience working with adults and seniors with depression and anxiety. She applies techniques to develop skills to learn how to manage negative thought processes and develop alternative thinking patterns. Terry’s...
( English | español ) We specialize in customized mental health care for adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. With over 15 years of experience, we've also treated a wide range of additional mental health conditions. Most of all, we meet you wherever you are now, and we’ll work together with you along every step of your healing process. We celebrate all the effort you make in thera...
I provide a friendly, honest, non-judgemental therapeutic space with a combination of talk therapy and expressive techniques to engage the areas of challenge and celebrate the character strengths that make you unique. Art Therapy is offered to explore a visual way using sand tray, drawing, journaling, collage, painting, or imaginative play. This safe space offers therapeutic support to children...
I welcome individuals of all ages into my practice. My clients want to learn to manage the anxieties, hardships and expectations in their lives. They lack confidence, self-compassion, struggle to engage in self-care, to set boundaries, have difficulty in relationships, put their needs last but are ready to change. I work with individuals who have endured trauma, struggle with self-expression or...
Since 2003 my work has been with people experiencing problems related to substance use, trauma, mood dysregulation, psychosis, poverty, stigmatization, criminal injustice and oppression. My passion is for fostering spaces for for exploration, discovery, healing and growth. I have provided services in inpatient, outpatient and intensive community settings. Additionally, I have supervised both BS...
Are you experiencing difficulty in adapting to life transitions or changes? Are you currently experiencing anxiety and do not know how to de-escalate your anxiety level? Have you noticed that your past experiences affect your current relationships at work, in family, and in personal life? Have you tried everything you can think of to best cope with stressful and anxious situations and it doesn'...
Feeling depressed, anxious or lost in your life? Struggling to find happiness? Having behavioral issues with children at home and in school? I work with adults, children and families specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment issues, as well as household strife and behavioral issues. I have worked as a mental health specialist for over 20 years and my skills include problem...
Anxiety and depression can make you feel like you are coming apart at the seams. Have you been questioning "am I loosing it? Am I the only one?". Shame about our emotions, the racing thoughts in our head, tell us all kinds of nasty stories about ourselves. I get it. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. When we are overwhelmed we become stuck and repeat patterns of behavior that no longer serve us. Understanding ...
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...
( 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...
