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 have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. i have spent the past 4 years working with adolescent males struggling with depression, defiance, poor impulse control, boundary issues dealing with sexual perpetration, poor anger management, bullying behaviors, drug addiction, video game addiction, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideation, PTSD, grief, and attachment issues....
Hi. I’m Travis, and I’m here to partner with you so that you can overcome life’s inevitable difficulties and suffering with more strength, grace, compassion, and understanding of yourself. No one should feel alone, and sometimes we need someone outside of our personal situation to help. I’ve been practicing in Frederick for 13+ years. My early career was spent leading the team of clinicians...
I work with first responders and their spouses, and other individuals who are struggling in their personal and/or professional relationships as a result of being exposed to a critical or traumatic incident. I also work with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma. Critical or traumatic incidents can lead to our brain getting stuck on certain images, sounds, smells, thoughts and emotio...
Are you feeling unhappy about your life at this point. often depression is masked with the use of alcohol, drugs or some other kind of compulsive behavior. I have over 30 years treating families, couples, and individuals with these problems. There is no need to continue unhappiness when help is available. Asking for help is the first step, take it now. I've been working with families and...
As your therapist, I want to help you learn how to identify and achieve your goals in life! Unfortunately, many of us have been told that we are “a problem" and this can impact our beliefs around what we think we deserve. Oftentimes, these things do not serve our greater good but someone else's and to our detriment.I enjoy working with clients to disband these harmful beliefs, so that we may no...
If you'd like to master coping skills, learn more about yourself, conquer anxiety and/or depression, we can help. Do you want to strengthen your relationships with family members or repair a damaged marriage? Would you like to work on co-parenting in order to enjoy your child and prepare them for a successful future? Veley Foundation can provide supportive parenting coaching in order to increas...
I treat clients for trauma and trauma related conditions. I help people untangle their lives from the grips of depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and other conditions that result from life's difficulties. I see clients from all walks of life in various stages of life including adults and adolescents. I utilize a variety of skills and tools including EMDR, DBT, Interpersonal Neurobiology and...
Are you someone who wants to know themselves more deeply and is motivated for change? You may want to address existential or identity issues or adjust to recent changes in your life. You may be in a grieving process or recovering from a traumatic experience or you might be having challenges in your personal relationships or just have a desire to increase your creativity. In any case you have a...
**Accepting Telehealth Clients **"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.”- Pema Chödrön Throughout my life, I’ve discovered the beauty of continually being thrown out of the nest. I’ve had many difficult struggles in my own life including intense trauma and grief. I believe that in order to heal we must embrace all parts of our self and...
I love helping people become the most positive, energized, happy and productive person while helping defining their vision and meet their personal goals. My focus is both on the individual as well as the family unit. I have a professional certification in Life Coaching, Family Trauma and The Management of ADHD both in the child and adult. Working through past trauma as well as current stressors...
The people I love to work with are those in enough distress to be ready to try something new, even though they know the process of change can be difficult and painful. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, Trauma/PTSD, burnout, addiction, marital difficulties, and pain management. I enjoy pre-marital or pre-engagement counseling. I love...
There are tools and help for those overcome by grief, struggling with high sensitivity, or who find themselves in a state of depression or anxiety -- empathy, insight and Christian wisdom can provide God's peace and assurance. I can support those who want to know how to find balance and peace for their mental and spiritual health. I have experience in Crisis Intervention, Highly Sensitive Perso...
The anxiety my clients are feeling during the Covid 19 pandemic is certainly understandable and it's likely challenging for you as well. What we see on the news is scary for everyone and staying cooped up inside doesn't help. If you're experiencing anxiety, stress, fear, money challenges, and an inability to sleep well you are not alone. Even the best relationships are tested and over these nex...
Congratulations on taking the courageous step to begin therapy. As we all know, life can be challenging and demanding at times. This may lead us to feeling sad, angry, hopeless or confused. We may feel stuck and not know how to move forward; which can be a very lonely and scary place to be as well. However, you are not alone and healing is possible! My role as a therapist is to provide a safe...
