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.
Sometimes you can hit a wall and experience overwhelming emotions. It can be confusing to sort out your thoughts and feelings during that experience. Many times this is rooted in trauma, childhood adversities, family dynamics, or relational stresses. My role as your therapist is to help you understand how your past is in your present. Learning themes and patterns will help you facilitate the...
I like to approach therapy with compassion, a sense of humor and an open heart. More importantly, I approach therapy with each client with motivation and commitment, won’t you as well? My goal is to give the support needed to restore balance and wellness. I am committed to guiding my clients as they meet their goals and navigate their, sometimes tremulous, journey of healing. My experience is w...
Hypnosis is a safe and effective tool for achieving personal goals, whether you want to stop doing something (smoking, over eating, biting fingernails, feeling anxious, worrying, any unwanted habit) or want to start doing something (eating better, exercising, improve concentration, test scores, even athletic ability). It can be utilized to improve mood, reduce tension and stress, relieve feelin...
Watercourse Counseling Center operates from the belief in the power of relationships in life and in healing. Our approach relies on collaboration in which each person's abilities, sense of self, and life experiences are valued and utilized. Our services encompass inclusion, equity, compassion and integrity. Watercourse is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to strengthen our Minneapolis communi...
Do you feel "stuck"? Are you tired of struggling with, or worse yet, avoiding things that have bothered you for a while? Are there things in your life you cannot seem to get past? Are you ready to be your best you? Is your relationship not where it once was, or where you would like it to be now? We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from ther...
We all want the same things. To be understood, recognized, treated with kindness and respect. To feel like we belong. We share the same path to growth through self-effort in overcoming challenges in our life’s journey. Are you mastering the game of life? You are more powerful than your past or stories. Truth be told, “life is simply what you create it to mean.” Imagine yourself as the eagle tha...
I am passionate about helping clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and chronic pain. As a therapist my first priority is building a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship, allowing clients to feel comfortable in a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate environment. Clients i work with may suffer from low self confidence, negative self-talk, chronic headach...
My goal is to support those I work with to feel successful in their lives. I see success as someone who is able to have meaningful and close relationships, attain their goals, speak from their heart and connect to their joy. Over the last five years, I have specialized in supporting youth and young adults as a therapist and counselor in overcoming the challenges they face in their day to day li...
Life is full of expected and unexpected challenges that present a roller coaster of emotions. On the one hand there is a desire to openly share all of these thoughts and emotions connected to life's challenges and on the other hand a desire for privacy. Emotions can boil under the surface or they can be obvious at the top; and, we owe it to ourselves to set aside time to share and talk about th...
Systemic Solutions Counseling Center is comprised of a group of independent practitioners that are either licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Therapists, Licensed Social Workers, or Registered Interns in the state of Florida. Our clinicians have diverse backgrounds in terms of training, experience and interests. We want to ensure we can help you find who is best suit...
* Accepting new clients* I am passionate about helping those who feel lost or overwhelmed transform their daily life. Life can be even more challenging if you feel sad, anxious and alone. Together we resolve your immediate situation and build strengths to discover your true self and regain control. I can help deepen your understanding of self and interaction with the world. We explore thoughts,...
Victoria Evangelista is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) working towards becoming a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. Victoria is also a member of the American Counseling Association and a Nationally Board Certified Counselor. Victoria’s counseling techniques include Cogniti...
Some time getting through the day is just too much. Trying to negotiate life's challenges while maybe feeling decreased tolerance and irritability to what feels like everything? Maybe you're struggling with feelings of shame or guilt. Maybe you're burdened with anxiety, depression, exposure to trauma, grief/loss, chronic/complex medical concerns, and/or just having a difficult time making some...
My ideal client is someone who is just not quite sure,'where to go from here', with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, and just plain being,' Stuck'.I have over 25 years of counseling experience and have successfully helped clients overcome career, family, and relationship dilemmas, as well as addiction and troubles with compulsive behaviors. I will work with you in determining your best cours...
Life happens to all of us, but it's the ability to become stronger and 'bounce back' from life's challenges that is the test of our true strength. Can you adapt well in the face of adversity, depression, anger, anxiety, or stress? Have you experienced any behaviors, feelings, or symptoms at work, school or home that you don't quite understand? We want to work with you to earn your trust as we g...
