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.
You may be ready to take a courageous first step and choose a therapist for your needs. I treat your concerns in a non-judgmental environment of respect and confidentiality. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This type of approach helps to better understand how your thoughts contribute to behaviors that may lead to emotional distress. CBT is effective to help anxiety, fears,...
Any one who is looking to "navigate" life while enduring stressors from home, job, school, relationships, etc., can come to us for help. The world is ever changing but mentally we are not always prepared for what is asked of us which causes people to question themselves and their abilities. We all have self-correcting systems in our bodies, but these systems need more specific information than ...
Pursuing therapy takes courage, and it can feel intimidating to enter into a new space, without a clear sense of direction. I believe that the trust and relationship between us is the first step to a successful therapeutic environment. It is important to me that we take the time to build and foster a collaborative, safe, and supportive dynamic for you to explore, heal, and grow. Through our wor...
Are you a complete mess? Are stress, anxiety, and frustration draining you? I get it! Coping is challenging and can leave you feeling lost, exhausted and even hopeless. There is hope. My job is to walk alongside you on the journey back to a stronger, better you. I commend you for taking the first step in reclaiming your life. Counseling offers a safe place to receive the support you need to tak...
Are you experiencing uncertainty? Do you feel as if you have no one to talk to, or that no one will understand what you are going through? I can help. I provide a safe, warm environment where you can work through your issues, and gain insight into what is happening in your life. I will help you figure out what is going on, and provide support so that you feel that you are able to move forward. ...
I can help you get quick relief from your disturbing memories, remove negative emotions from your memories, decrease your anxiety, depression, anger, shame, and guilt while increasing love for yourself, love for others, happiness, joy, and peace. I'll show you how to master your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, increase your positivity, broaden your awareness of thought, emotion, and behavior...
As a trained psychotherapist, I understand how anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, addiction, and major transitions can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others. I will work with you with compassion, guiding you to effectively make changes and discover and create new habits that better serve you in creating the life that you want. My goal is to support you during these life...
( English | 中文 ) My mission is two-fold: helping you cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself, and a healthy relationship with others. In your relationship, do you feel like walking on eggshells often because you are afraid of saying anything to your partner that will spark yet another fight? Do you feel disconnected and your needs are not met? If you are single, do you feel frustrated ...
My name is Alison Mitchell. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Welcome! Do you sometimes feel “stuck,” like nothing can change? It takes courage to reach out. If you are ready to take that step, I will help you gain understanding of how the past may contribute to current experiences and/or potentially self-destructive habits. I work individually with adults experiencing life...
Testing and support for neurodivergence: autism and ADHD! I provide support to individuals who are ready to collaborate for positive change in their life. This could be with life stress, social struggles, trauma healing, or a variety of other issues. My goal is to come along side you and provide insight and support as you make progress toward your goals. I provide support for neurodivergent...
Life can be overwhelming! Sometimes we feel like we don’t measure up or fit in. We can start to feel tired and alone. Maybe we can’t seem to concentrate on work, school or other important areas of our lives. Sometimes what seems like a simple task for others makes us feel nervous and overwhelmed. A therapist is both a safety net and a guide, someone to help you discover and recover from what li...
I am a licensed professional counselor and my motto is "I'm in the business of self-acceptance more than the business of self-improvement." I hold to the tenant that when we shoot for and achieve self-acceptance it is then that self trust, self love and self confidence organically emerge. We achieve these goals through a series of gentle conversations that lead to remarkable self discoveries....
Sharon has been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Family Life/Human Sexuality from Central Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. She completed a supervised clinical training program at the Loyola University Outpatient Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, holds a certificate in Sex...
Are you feeling stuck in the same old patterns in your life and ready for a change? Maybe you're feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma and could use a hand in healing the past to experience freedom from it in the future. Have you noticed you keep getting into the same types of relationship challenges? It is normal for people to feel conflicted and get in our own way - it's...
Are you a sensitive person who feels overwhelmed by the world around you? Do you sometimes feel like your needs are trampled on by others? Do you find yourself experiencing the same problems despite your best efforts to do things differently? I get it. I have been there myself and an important thing to understand is that you are not alone. Many of us have difficulty knowing, or even asking, for...
