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 am accepting new clients for Telehealth sessions only at this time. I have deep appreciation for the strength it takes to reach out for support when life becomes overwhelming, stressful or we find ourselves stuck. Recognizing that we might be in need of support can be difficult, I see it as a bold and courageous endeavor that can lead to a happier and more enriched life. I utilize an eclectic...
I understand that in life we each come across many different challenges. I'm also aware that seeking therapy can be just as sensitive and difficult. I believe it is important to provide my clients with a welcoming and comfortable environment in order to help develop true self-acceptance, strength, and resolution to these challenges. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are...
I have worked with children adolescents, individual adults of all ages, and couples & families. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, spiritual conflicts, and major mental health problems. I have worked with schools, faith communities, employers, physicians, and other therapists to understand the challenges confronting my clients. We often discover connections between...
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, having relationship issues or just need someone to speak with regarding managing your current situation? The clients I work with are in a place of being or becoming stagnant and not knowing how to make the next step. This could be due to past decisions, trauma, relationships or current situations. My clients want to live their best life possible and need insi...
Hello! I believe the power of therapy lies in improving your relationship to the world, the people close to you, and ultimately to yourself. I use our relationship as our guide in your journey to heal, transform, and navigate life's challenges. While I provide therapy to people from all walks of life, I especially enjoy working with gay, lesbian, queer, trans, and nonbinary individuals and peop...
Hi there! Welcome to my practice. Clients describe me as authentic, wholehearted, creative, fun and compassionate. I believe healing is a journey built upon trust and safety in vulnerability. My approach is client focused, strengths-based, creative and individualized. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, identity and life transitions. I also specialize in treating comple...
Are behaviors interfering with education, achievement, or having the sorts of relationships you want within your family? Are you or a loved one struggling with impulse control or behaviors that get in the way of learning at school? I have been helping families, frustrated parents and students who are struggling for well over a decade. My practice includes individual & family therapy, communicat...
Our mental health is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, and life can put hurdles in our way that could, at times, be challenging. My goal is to help provide the change that you are seeking, help to repair parts of you that may feel broken, and help empower you to become your true self. I thrive in helping those who seek change and look forward to guiding you to that change. I thrive in...
My vision is for all women and mothers to feel worthy of mental health treatment without fear or judgement. Women have unique needs based on what stage of life they are in. Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs. My passion is helping women navigate through all their transitions & difficulties with compassion and empathy...
Currently accepting new clients. Life transitions, Grief and Loss, relationships and trauma have a direct impact on our quality of life. I believe that sooner or later we all experience crisis and we do not have to overcome them on our own. In my approach to therapy I will not provide you with all the answers, rather I will guide you in your own discovery of how you can become aware of what...
I am a native New Yorker with a lot of experience working with people from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Deciding what to do about: a troubled child, aging/ailing loved one, workplace challenges, relationship issues, or personal struggles can be draining, complicated, and discouraging. My emergency room/crisis work history has given me special skills to help with sudden life changes as w...
My orientation is relational, I practice being present and authentic in the therapeutic room in a way that facilitates a deeper connection with my clients. This includes the non-verbal communication that passes between us, processing emotions through the body, and allowing my clients to explore their personal traumas with my support. The goal of working in this psychodynamic, explorative way is...
I have been working with adolescents, adults and families since the mid 1980's. Substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBT and family issues are the areas that I have the most experience in. I believe folks come to therapy because some aspects of their lives are not working...we will explore these issues and move to get you where you want and need to be. I have many years of various types of...
Do you have a child or teen who is struggling with things such as anxiety, depression, anger? Do you have a young child who has tantrums and difficulty listening at home and school? Are you a parent who needs help managing your child's behaviors? At STL Play Therapy Institute, we believe in the power of play. Play therapy is a hands-on therapy that allows people of all ages to learn better ways...
Are you struggling in your marriage? Are you thinking about getting married and need some guidance? Has your spouse or significant other cheated? Are you feeling down and you just don't know why? Do you often feel just not good enough? Feel not worthy? Have you experienced a trauma such as abuse, rape, natural disasters or car wrecks? Your goals for your life are important to me and getting to...
