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.
**Will do in person therapy** In today's ever-changing, complex, stressful, and uncertain world many people are struggling and feeling disconnected, yet unsure what to do about it. Be it imposters syndrome, pandemic fatigue, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting, substance use, identity, work-life balance, or other such issues, life can be overwhelming. If you are looking for a change in your...
Have you recently gone through a major life change-breakup/divorce, career change, becoming a new parent? Are you stuck in fear, anxiety, worry, or thinking about the past or the future? Is parenting not what you expected it to be, and you feel guilty for feeling the way that you do? Our lives often surprise us with how quickly circumstances can change. Sometimes we manage life beautifully, oth...
Do you feel stuck? or feel like you are caught on a treadmill, thinking you are going somewhere only to find that you are still in the same place emotionally? You are not alone. My basic premise is that we are each on our own journey, attempting to do the best we can with what we have – and then life’s events happen to us. We can end up feeling entrenched in patterns of behaviours and thinking...
At New Narrative Therapy we provide a space to safely and gently explore life’s experiences. Our approach is focused on building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship. We believe that treatment should be client-led, based on each person's unique experience. We believe that understanding early childhood attachment is an important first step to clearing the path for finding and...
At Compassionate Counseling, we believe in you becoming the person you were meant to be. Depression, anxiety, past trauma, or life issues no longer need to hold you back from your dreams and aspirations. Our goal is to provide quality services to clients in need, and to overcome obstacles such as: •Financial Hardship •Transportation •Resistance to Therapy •Childcare Issues We are also sensitive...
Therapy is best when it is collaborative and holistic therefore I come from an ecological and client-centered approach using techniques from pyscho-education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and creative therapies for anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, infertility, life transitions and adjustment issues. Ages seen are adolescents through adults for individual and group.. I am a Certified...
I specialize in working with people who are struggling with stress related to change, or life transitions, including but never limited to: post-graduation, career, grief/loss, marriage/divorce, perinatal, infertility, sexuality, and disability. I have 12 years of experience focusing on how this stress can impact your sense of self, relationships with others, and ability to see alternative...
Have you forgotten what it feels like to be happy? Do you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Are you feeling overwhelmed by a difficult life transition? My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental atmosphere in which clients can express their feelings and gain insight into what led to this current state of mind and then take the steps toward ...
Hello. I am so glad you are here. This is a big step. Life is hard. Mom’ing, dad’ing and parenting are hard. Being in relationship is hard. Being in the world is hard. I want to help you. Are you a mom? A dad? A human? You are not alone. We all struggle sometimes. You are vulnerable, and reaching out for help is scary. I am here to walk next to you on this journey. I work with families on their...
Millie Mathis graduated with her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University. She enjoys working with families, couples and children of all ages. She personally understands many challenges that people experience in life. She knows that we all have challenges. Unfortunately we don’t get to choose those challenges, but we can choose how we will deal with them. She believes that...
I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Thera...
I am passionate about women’s issues – both in out and of the mental health field – and am especially interested in working with young adult and millennial women attempting to navigate the unique social pressures and challenges associated with this life stage. I specialize in helping people learn new ways to manage anxiety through mindfulness and stress management techniques, increase self-este...
I work with children through older adults, couples, and families using various techniques including identifying true feelings, play therapy, trauma related care, role playing, and learning how to rebuke irrational thoughts. My practice style is Cognitive Behavioral, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy. That means I can look at your problems from both a modern and a more...
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who suffer from symptoms of anxiety: racing thoughts, panic attacks, difficult sleeping, social anxiety, overwhelm, difficulty relaxing, and feeling disconnected from others. My goal is to provide a compassionate environment for us to get a better understanding of your past experiences, current symptoms, and connect to a more meaningful and fulfilling...
Are you mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted from trying to get through each day with how you are feeling? Maybe it feels like anxiety has taken over your life or perhaps feelings of depression have left you feeling hopeless and alone. I can help you work through what is affecting you and regain control over your life. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults who are experienc...
