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.
Many clients decide to come to my therapy practice as they find themselves confronting life circumstances that challenge previously effective coping strategies. They may be seeking self understand and a comforting environment to explore options, some of which they may not have yet considered. Clients want comfort, support as well as non-judgmental objectivity in order to discover their best pat...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN JAN. 2021* I provide a skillful, respectful, warm and compassionate therapeutic environment in which you can begin your journey of healing and personal development. My goal as your therapist is to apply a combination of compassion and clinical expertise to empower you to reach your greatest potential. I enjoy working with people from a broad diversity of histories and...
My work with clients is centered around relationships and connection. I help individuals explore barriers to connection with self and others including histories of trauma, major life transitions, those exploring identity questions, relationship concerns and turmoil, and those who are in the depths of grief and loss. There are many explanations for why we turn away from others in times of distre...
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a 10 year background working with patients. My philosophy is that counseling is a journey where we learn about ourselves, our struggles and most importantly, our strengths. My biggest priority in therapy is to provide a safe space; one free of judgement, to promote trust by learning from one another, and feeling supported in the most difficult areas ...
Does this sound familiar: · Feeling stuck? · Trapped? · Struggling to cope with all the demands placed on you? · Feel like you have no control over things in your life? · Struggling to remain organized? · Struggling with life's transitions? · Difficulty managing daily stresses? · Struggling to regulate your emotions? If you answered 'yes' to any of those and are ready to make a change and take...
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have been working in the mental health field for the past 8 years. I am a firm believer that, with the right guidance, each individual is capable of reaching their potential and actualizing their best self. I am known for my empathic approach and insightful feedback. Some of the modalities I use are cognitive behavioral therapy,...
I believe each individual I see is different, has unique needs, and each client needs an individual plan. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma issues, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and other areas. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Level 3 Trained Gottman Therapy for Couples, in addition to other...
We are an innovative infusion company treating medication resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. We individualize treatments to maximize patient responsiveness, provide a safe place for healing, and utilize seasoned clinicians. We are a compassionate care organization that takes a holistic approach to treating sufferers of mental illness and chronic pain. We pride ourselves on our...
I collaborate with individuals and youth and their families who are experiencing anxious thinking, depressed mood or chronic or life-threatening illness. We also focus on how these aspects of life can sometimes cause troubles in daily life. You can learn self-regulation skills to address anxiety and depression and learn steps to reduce stress and navigate problems. Therapeutic conversation to...
My approach is calm, thoughtful, kind, positive, creative, genuine and down-to-earth. I provide a caring and non-judgmental place for you to access your authentic self and resolve obstacles at their root. Together we will work from an integrative theoretical framework to explore, understand and harness the complexity that you embody as a whole person. The right fit between therapist and client ...
Welcome, I am so glad you are here! Allow me to walk with you as you parent your toddler, child or teen through the most important years of their life. My goal is to support and guide you and your child through their emotions, behaviors and life transitions to form healthy relationships that can be replicated through out their life. I work with children, teens and young adults both in individua...
My treatment focus is to treat depression, anxiety and marital therapy within 6 to 12 visits, for even the most difficult, previously failed cases. Two of Chicago Magazine's Top 500 physicians referred their own patients for 19 years. The Center's reputation was built on its commitment and success at offering the most effective and rapid treatments without the use of medications. The vast major...
I deeply value the experience of being human, the joy and the inherent suffering that come with being alive. We all struggle in some way with various fears and anxieties although the sources and how they manifest may be different for each of us. I am heartened by the courage it takes to live a life true to one’s self, to face who we are in the wake of trauma, grief, or disapproval, and to learn...
When we can skillfully relate to our inner experience/ emotions, we suffer less. I help people: Develop skills to be more adept at coping with the sufferings that are a part of everyone's life. Learn the inner and outer skills for healthier & happier Relationships. Heal Unresolved Issues/Trauma. Healing Trauma is a specialty. With the right approaches (I use EMDR & TAT) it is much faster and...
