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.
The majority of clients want relief from their symptoms and are in need of being taught coping skills, the underlying issues related to increase of symptoms, and an unbiased perspective of their current life struggles. I am a 2015 graduate from IU-Columbus and have specialized in addiction/substance abuse treatment. I have knowledge to help individuals in recovery or families who are needing he...
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the thi...
Ever feel like a "stranger in a strange land"? I know how disorienting and heartbreaking it can be to find yourself living a chapter of your life you never expected. Whether you are adjusting to new parenthood, experiencing shifts in your religious beliefs, changes in relationships, disappointment in your sexual experience, or feeling alienated within your cultural milieu, I believe that healin...
Begin a journey to gain clarity and awareness about yourself, your life situations and your relationships. Learn skills to alleviate stress, feel peace, set healthy boundaries, develop self-worth and self-confidence. Embrace new perspectives and ways of being that invite and sustain healthy, fulfilling relationships and secure attachments. I offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),...
I am a certified clinical trauma therapist & clinical counselor in process of completing a doctorate degree in counselor education and supervision. I have extensive professional experience, training, & skill supporting children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in...
I enjoy working with people who are struggling with challenges related to PTSD, traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, substance misuse/dependence, adjustment to major life changes, and interpersonal dynamics. I value the therapeutic relationship and use this working partnership to help clients gain an understanding of their struggles and develop greater self-efficacy as they manage their sympt...
I provide a safe, supported and healing therapeutic setting for adults and adolescents who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, addictions or are challenged by their life experiences and have found themselves ready to begin the process of gaining insight, understanding, and skills to safely navigate those experiences. These experiences can lead to a variety of issues that can have profound...
Inherent in the human condition is the potential for suffering. At times, we may find that our pain, worries, and traumas have overcome our capacity to cope. When our capacities for coping become overwhelmed, we struggle to connect to others, to fulfill our daily obligations, and we may carry haunting feelings of shame and negative thoughts about ourselves, the world, and the future. Also inher...
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and state certified Domestic Violence Professional, my specialty is working with individuals who have experienced significant trauma, violence, pain or loss in their home or community. With over 24 years of clinical experience, I have gained the opportunity to work with many who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and sexual trauma. I am able...
**I'm currently accepting new tele-clients** I specialize in treating creative professionals working in and around the entertainment industry. I bring to my work a background in media, production, and the performing arts; I understand what it takes to cope with the pressures and anxieties of navigating a career in show business. Regardless of where you are now, the unknowns of where you'll end ...
I believe in creating an environment which serves as a ‘soft place to land’ for my clients. When children are challenged, their entire family is challenged. By creating a positive environment where children feel accepted, valued, and safe, they are able to make sense of their world by expressing themselves in a way that feels natural to them. Children do not always have words to communicate the...
My experiences have taught me the importance of a safe, respectful, and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. My personal journey and diverse life experiences enhance my outlook on the therapeutic process by offering nonjudgmental perspectives by avoiding moral conclusions. I focus on generating hope and building on personal strengths to foster change and individual growth. Innatel...
I love working with adult clients in areas of identity, relationships, stress/anxiety, family of origin issues, and substance use (though do not provide individual treatment for substance abuse). I also work with both traditional and non-traditional couples (dyads or other) to address issues of communication while fostering mutual love, care, trust, and respect and restoring harmony in...
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, mood disorders and relationship issues. I will help you learn to cope with present stressors or process past experiences. It is important that we establish goals, and I will actively work to help you meet them. I develop personal and genuine relationships with my clients, which i...
I believe therapy can be a valuable tool to address the difficulties we can all encounter navigating the challenges and stressors of modern life, including those that arise in our relationships, our work, or in dealing with the effects of depression, anxiety, or other mood concerns. Through patient investigation, careful listening, and the development of a warm and trusting relationship, a good...
