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.
Each one of us face moments in life when we could use help in finding our way. Perhaps life's problems have left you feeling helpless and you are not sure how to regain control over your situation. Maybe fear and anxiety have begun to limit the joy and happiness you are able to feel. It might be that you're athletic or work performance has plateaued and you are looking for a mental edge to...
The Becoming: Counseling and Wellness, PLLC is a community of practitioners dedicated to helping our clients live fully as their true selves. With offices in West Nashville, TN and the Green Hills area, we offer outpatient mental health therapy, health coaching, telehealth, and clinical assessment services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our licensed clinicians have specializatio...
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients and offer Telehealth appointments. I am a believer in living one's life deliberately; however, the day to day commitments, expectations, and challenges sometimes divert us from living the life we want for ourselves and loved ones. Having a fierce advocate to remind you of your strengths, help you navigate challenges, and support you on your journey ...
This practice is designed to work with my clients not on them. We are engaged in enhancing abilities and strengths through the art of Theracoaching, an integrative approach where both the client and the practitioner are focused on their goals. You as the client work with the Theracoach to identify these goals and join them either in or out of the office to locate methods in achieving these...
Hi I’m Toni Bossalina, LCSW-C Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and Board Certified Supervisor. I provide Individual and family therapy services to children, teens and adults. I also provide Supervision to LMSW’s & LGPC's looking to gain further hours outside of their organization. I have always been a very compassionate person and I love to help others. I want to be there for others so that th...
Ok. Take a deep breath. No matter where you are in your search for a therapist, anxiety can make the task a bit overwhelming. I understand. My goal is to help you experience a sense of peace and balance in all areas of your life. Let me help you focus on what really makes you feel fulfilled. Depending on your needs, I will draw upon a wide range of techniques to help you achieve wellness,...
"Whoever looks outside, dreams. Whoever looks within, awakens." - Carl Jung. I work with clients to simplify their outlook, know themselves, and ignite joy in their personal, family, and work lives. With a background in film and theater, a successful career in executive recruiting and career coaching, and a ten+ year meditation practice, I help clients address deeper questions of meaning and...
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore differ...
I have been a counselor for over thirty years. My background is diverse, there are few populations I have not worked with as yet. I specialize in trauma recovery, and anxiety management. Some of the clients in my past include; incarcerated teens, residential psychiatric hospital adolescents, gifted children, hospice patients, attachment disordered infants, chronic pain patients, depressed/anxio...
Desperate, don’t know where to go. Thinking about suicide or harming yourself? Maybe it seems like no one will actually hear what you have to say about your pain. Maybe you’re tired of being judged? Todd Hawkins can provide you with a safe place to talk about your wounds, your emptiness, your struggles, your fears, all without judgment. For Todd, understanding where you’re coming from is the mo...
Sometimes we need an objective person to talk to about our problems and stresses. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe, open and honest space for clients to discover personal challenges and help with personal growth. I am compassionate, respectful and empathetic to my clients’ issues, and work to help them create and support healthy relationships, gain clarity in life, and achieve wellness...
Every one of us experiences seasons in life when we feel completely overwhelmed by our circumstances and are unable to just "shake it off." This might be especially true in the aftermath of a crisis, a stressful event or traumatic experience (such as loss of a job, the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, an accident). Have you ever found yourself longing for someone to understand your...
The search for a therapist can be a daunting task. Dr. Wahl recognizes this and is intentional about creating a comfortable, compassionate, and confidential setting for therapy. “I get excited to meet with people who have the motivation to participate in the life enhancing path of therapy. I have seen many people grow, heal, improve their ability to love and be loved, find more purpose and...
I often share with my clients that if they want things to be different, they have the power to change things. In the process of change, I am able to help with providing more insight, strategies, and knowledge that may assist in making the change process more successful. I find so much joy in helping clients learn more about themselves, learn new ways to see and respond to things, as well as lea...
Everyone faces challenges and struggles in life. Sometimes talking with a professional in confidence is beneficial and necessary for personal growth and overall health and wellness. You are not alone! You have taken the first courageous step in seeking help and support. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and have over 20 years in providing therapy to individuals, groups,...
