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.
There are times in life when it feels like you cannot take another minute of toxic stress or anxiety….whether it is about how you are coping with personal challenges or about your children or relationships. Perhaps there are events in your past that keep you from moving forward with your life. I invite you to a calm and welcoming space to help you find a way to resolve these issues. I am an...
Nobody ever said that change was easy - but here you are looking for change. You realize that you can't continue doing the same thing over and over again with no results. But where do you start? Who can you trust? Who is going to listen? Well you have come to the right place. If you are ready to make real change from a life of depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, anger, and grief then...
ONLINE SESSIONS ONLY. You deserve vibrant health & freedom from toxic relationships. My specialty is education about covert malignant narcissistic abuse, a type of insidious emotional abuse that causes trauma & changes your neurochemistry. Experiencing inexplicable pain and/or numbness in different parts of your body, brain fog, depression, anxiety, hyper vigilance, chronic fatigue, skin proble...
I work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have all come to a shared realization: that their way of living is no longer working for them. Whether they are struggling with addiction or depression or find themselves experiencing relationship difficulties, they all aspire to something new; something more. Together we identify the nature of their particular dissatisfaction, discove...
I am currently working towards completing my Master’s of Arts in counseling from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado specializing in both Clinical Mental Health and School counseling. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and the American School Counseling Association. I have worked in a public school with children in preschool through grade 8 and sponsored a Gay Straight...
Do you find yourself feeling emotionally/physically/spiritually exhausted after the day-to-day grind? Has life become hours of binge-watching Netflix, Hulu, & YouTube to disengage from the stress of your own thoughts? Feel disconnected from friends, family, co-workers or even yourself? You might be bored, stuck, and unsure of how to get where you want to be…or even discover what you want. It’s ...
I offer evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional or behavioral concerns. I work with clients to help them determine what they need in order to feel and function better in daily life. My practice is currently full. If I seem like a good fit with what you're needing, though, you're welcome to contact me about being placed on my wait-list. I...
Hey Mama... Tired of pretending you're fine? It's OK to not be OK! Quarantine sucks and life right now is HARD. If you need support and a sane adult to talk to - I'm here! No expectations. No judgement. No drama. I am dedicated to supporting new, experienced, and hopeful moms through life’s transitions and stresses. My person-centered, holistic approach allows me to develop individually-tailore...
The reason why I chose to touch the lives of people through therapy stemmed out of my desire to assist people with the challenges of daily living. I opened up Fruggiero Counseling Services with the intention that it would be a safe haven for you to free yourself in expressing both the worst and best moments of your life. There is difficulty in holding thoughts and feelings within, but know that...
Among families, kids, adults, and couples alike, feeling healthy, happy, connected, and confident can be hard. For so many people and families today, the pressures of the world, fast changes in life, and challenging or traumatic experiences interrupt the connections we wish to have. Maybe for you or your family, this means more and more conflicts, feeling alone and unsupported, being unsure how...
Distressing experiences may result in your feeling disconnected, unreal, fragmented, and struggling to make sense of your identity or existence. Perhaps it feels that your True Self is lost and you float through life as a mere passenger, longing to connect with your desired life's path. Through the therapeutic process, your mind-body-being can be deeply accessed and nourished to grow from the...
I’ve been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for twenty-five years working in a variety of contexts. I’ve worked with survivors of abuse resulting in PTSD and DID and I see the beauty, bravery, and resilience of those who are willing to face trauma and work toward healing. I’ve worked with teens, enjoying the energy and enthusiasm they bring into the room, and I’ve worked with people in...
I believe in your capacity to find the healing you seek and create the life you envision. Perhaps you are dealing with anxiety or depression, grieving the death of a loved one or a painful breakup, struggle with belonging, or just feel stuck and know that you are ready to do something about it. Do you want more intimacy, connection, and joy in your relationships? Let me help you uncover...
We face challenges everyday, on an internal and external level. My hope is that by having a space to freely explore your values and identity, you can enhance your everyday life for yourself and others. So, whether you are just curious or you need a space for healing or change, my office offers a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. I am grateful that I get to work with people's intimate an...
**August 2020: I am not accepting new clients at this time.** Do you feel overwhelmed? Stuck in patterns that keep you feeling alone? Looking to break free from the past? Worried about your child? I can help. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, children, teens and parents. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship...
