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 don't have to go through life's challenges alone. Whether you are experiencing issues in your relationship or going through a life transition that leaves you feeling stuck or hopeless, I can help you. With my help you can gain clarity of your needs and longings, build courage to share and ask for them, recognize the negative cycle that keeps you stuck and learn how to interrupt it, recogniz...
I am the owner of Mercy For Today counseling services in Clarksville. I have 30 years, experience working with individuals, families and children in the home, community and, school. I have also worked with developmentally disabled adults and children. I have spent 6 years, as a drug and alcohol counselor. I spent 8 years working in assisted living facilities and in private residences with...
I prioritize healthy relationships- with others, with ourselves, and with the world around us. I see the need for deeper emotional and physiological understanding to identify where we can become stuck with ourselves and in our relationships. I seek to create a space for introspection and self-compassion in the therapist-client relationship so that you can explore your authentic narrative, your...
I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, and other conditions by integrating and customizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I believe that a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere are vital to relieving your symptoms and fostering growth....
My lifelong passion is empowering others to maximize opportunities, develop skills, and achieve their personal potential. I believe we all have the power to grow from challenges and stressors; we just need the right guidance and space to do so. I offer high quality individual, couple and/or family therapy to treat a wide range of symptoms, stressors, and/or conflicts. I believe the way change...
Life can sometimes feel like a long race with impossible hurdles to jump. These hurdles can look like so many things: disconnected communication, increased conflict, decreased intimacy/closeness, low energy, or even overwhelming stress that negatively impact you, your marriage, and your family. This is often a frustrating, scary, and hopeless place to find yourself. You may feel alone in it all...
( English | español ) Are you overwhelmed with situations that are currently presenting themselves within your life? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, misunderstood, or lost? Do you feel as if you are seeking the person you used to be or wish to achieve the potential you know you have? These feelings can be challenging, but positive change is possible through mindful self-exploration. In...
Welcome to Kristin Bonilla New Hope Counseling Services. I am thrilled to be a part of your journey to discovering the best version of yourself. I believe that recovery is possible and am here to assist you in achieving your goals and maximizing your potential. You deserve to be happy, joyous and free. I will provide you support in a non judgmental and compassionate manner. If you are having a...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist that works collaboratively with individuals, couples and families. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults going through transitional periods (i.e., school, new job, college, new relationship, etc.). My goal is to improve family dynamics, address intrusive issues, thoughts, and aim to improve the relationship with yourself and/...
I am a Baby Boomer. I realize I have probably lived three-quarters of my life, during which I have experienced most of the situations one can experience throughout one's life. I still have a positive outlook on the time I have left, and I want all of my generation to feel that their presence on this earth has made a difference. I have counseled families who promised to "never put Mom in a nursi...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I provide psychotherapy services for children ages 10 & up, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population. Life can get challenging sometimes and these challenges may seem impossible to overcome; my goal is to work side by side with my clients, providing them with the tools and coping skills that will empower them to manage life's challenges...
I believe change occurs in the context of our relationships, with our own self and with others. Oftentimes, when people seek out therapy, they are feeling lost, discarded, and may be filled with self-doubt and negative thoughts and feelings about themselves in the world. I work with clients to forge new ways of relating to ourselves and others to engage more fully in the world. We do this by...
I encourage my clients to heal the wounds of their past in order to gain self-awareness, clarity, and control of their thoughts and feelings. Feeling discomfort and facing our fears can be challenging; however, once we make the decision to work through our fears, we will find that relief and empowerment are at the end of the tunnel. I can help you learn how to challenge irrational thoughts that...
*Accepting appointments in office and online* Developing a trusting relationship with your therapist is essential. I am here to support individuals of all ages to grow and explore unhelpful patterns in order to help find the best version of yourself. I use a gentle and supportive approach to guide you into developing healthy relationships. I use trauma-informed approaches and am trained in EMDR...
For the past 20 years I have been involved in the mental health system, and have had the privilege of helping individuals & families achieve their goals and overcome a variety of challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relational & substance abuse struggles & life transitions). While speaking both English & Spanish languages, my hope is that each individual that I encounter will g...
