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.
Our emotions and feelings take a toll when they go unaddressed, affecting our relationships, self-worth and general life satisfaction. So often, these emotional problems stem from our family-of-origin and past wounds that are silenced. While we can feel that something is wrong, the path to healing, recovery and health can feel messy and out-of-reach. Our feelings are not a reflection of reality...
Psychotherapy is a learning process for both consumer and clinician. The beginning phases of therapy include developing a genuine understanding of who you are as a person. As patterns in feeling, thinking and behaving begin to appear, our understanding of your life and your struggles deepens. With this understanding we are able to reframe, refocus and move beyond our past patterns and focus on ...
*Not accepting new clients* 100% Virtual Therapy Services. I help adults and couple/relationship systems of all identities heal from the past, appreciate the present, and grow in the future. Maybe you feel disconnected from your partner or yourself. Perhaps you are feeling anxious or stressed about current or past life events. Topics such as sexual wellness, couple conflict, and trauma are...
My clients come to me looking for support in their journey toward a more fulfilled and healthy life. My clinical focus is on mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-compassion. I've worked with hundreds of patients in treatment settings suffering from co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues and am well-equipped to support those healing from adjustment disorders, substance abus...
( English | Português | español ) I specialize in working with clients who want to resolve emotional, relational, or other phase of life changes. The way I do this is sharing therapeutic practices that serve to overcome emotional distress which, in turn, leads to unhealthy behaviors that interfere with current life goals and values. As we work together in a safe, non judgmental therapeutic...
I am truly passionate about my work and believe it is important to find the right match. My goal is to meet everyone where they are at in their readiness and insights, and I work with a wide range of clients from various backgrounds. I have over a decade of experience in working with others, and will bring a comprehensive and eclectic approach to our time together. Working in the Present allows...
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female...
Are you struggling with your relationships and sexuality? Looking for a specialist that can make talking about sex easier? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. We offer a holistic, gentle yet direct, and tailored approach that includes well-researched theories with a relational foundation. Issues can include communication, fear of sex, relationship conflicts, const...
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate working with adults and teens experiencing a myriad of issues. As an Adlerian counselor, I recognize that you are the expert of your own life and help you to find answers and insight within yourself. Within that scope, I offer the following specialties: spiritual and cultural exploration, trauma healing, emotion regulation, career counseling, gen...
I love working with all individuals during transitional times (ie. college, marriage, children, divorce) in their lives. Helping individuals, couples, and families live to their full potential with complete freedom from roadblocks and mental/emotional issues is my passion. I do this through teaching body and mind awareness, everyday coping strategies, and working through some of the areas where...
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the chaos of life, stressed over relationships, alone even when surrounded by others? The first step to taking control of life is the hardest, and I would love the opportunity to help you reach your optimal life vision. Using a blend of therapeutic approaches together we will look at your life; what is working, not working and ways to change daily behaviors to...
Miami Addictions is a community-based, outreach agency & organization that takes community action in the very environment in which the difficulties are happening. Serving individuals, children, adolescence, couples, & families in need of supportive services with Addiction Counseling. We are taking action in bringing hope into the unique areas of need – Bringing the solution of improving &...
We all have times in which we struggle in life and need a helping hand. We face choices in life, circumstances come up. Life happens and our normal ways of dealing and coping aren't working. I utilize a person-centered approach, working with the client to find what works, as I recognize that there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to an individual's unique needs. I approach with empathy a...
Growing up is never easy. Even with a loving and supportive family, children and teens will encounter varying challenges through out their lives. They may not possess the skills to navigate and understand their emotional lives. With over twelve years of experience working with children, teens, and families, I specialize in helping to identify the purpose and reduction of challenging behaviors,...
In the midst of it all, don’t forget about YOU. Through my specialized work with High Needs children, teens, and adults, I have learned to take notice of the forgotten needs of driven yet exhausted parents and siblings. Family members are often neglected through the course of treatment of their loved one. My passion is providing care to the whole family unit. YOUR NEEDS MATTER and are a necessa...
