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.
I can only imagine what it what it has taken to bring you to the point of seeking therapy. Entering therapy takes courage and I consider it a gift and an honor to help you on the journey to healing. I specialize in trauma recovery from a variety of difficult issues that life could have thrown at you and that I already believe strongly in your resilience and ability to recover, no matter what pa...
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients experiencing relational, marital, and individual therapeutic needs. As connection-seeking beings, I believe that relationships within our early attachment experiences are deeply connected to our ability to manage stress, express emotions, and understand our needs within friendships and partnerships. Within this process, I am passionate about helping...
I enjoy working with families struggling with interpersonal relationships, pre and post marital issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse, and trauma. I have experience working with individuals dealing with addictions and recovery, depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self esteem, grief, anger management, self harming issues, and borderline personality disorder. I also provi...
5 Star Google Rating. Teens & Adults. Symptoms of anxiety & depression can leave us feeling stuck & alone. They can stop us from enjoying day-to-day activities, living the life we want & may have a negative impact on our relationships. Thoughts & feelings related to anxiety & depression often make us feel like we aren't good enough, worried, afraid, & stuck. We may experience physical symptoms ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am married and have three adult children. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the Wisconsin Psychological Association and also a Registered Nurse. I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years. One of my personal goals is to promote quality, effective, and efficient treatment to both reduce emotional pain and to promp...
Finding someone with whom you feel comfortable and understood is the most important factor in effective therapy. I offer a safe place to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover ways your past may be impacting your present, learn new ways of looking at things, and grow confidence in yo...
Identifying strengths in each person is the foundation of my work. I work with children, families, teenagers, & adults. Families & individuals come to see me if they are experiencing significant life transitions, like divorce, grief, or loss, or they are struggling with interpersonal relationships or unhealthy attachment styles. I am passionate about supporting adolescents processing trauma &...
I like to work with adult clients (over age 18 preferably) of all sorts, but really feel I do good work with people who are on their life journey and have bumps and bruises that cause anxiety, depression, grief, and many other feelings that people don't like to feel or talk about. I also work with substance abuse clients that are trying to find better coping skills than the substance they abuse...
Sometimes in life we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck, confused and alone. Have you been trying to handle it all on your own but feel like you've reached a breaking point? Are you feeling that you just keep going in circles? Do you feel like no one understands you? Emotional suffering can come from a significant loss, trauma, struggles with relationships, or chronic high stress. Someti...
Are you active duty military, a Veteran, law enforcement officer, first responder or family member, intimate partner, caregiver, or friend of one? Do you have difficulties overcoming anxiety, depression, stress, or traumatic events? Does abuse, addiction, anger, or violence exist in your relationship? I also assist children and adolescents that have Behavioral/Intellectual/Mental issues or may ...
( English | Português ) Working with clients from ethnic minority groups is my passion; especially Brazilians, Latinos and Native Americans. Having experienced being an immigrant myself while living in Brazil, I am very aware of the unique difficulties facing newly arrived immigrants. Individuals needing assistance with school difficulties, parenting concerns, family conflict, marital discord, ...
Right now I am providing teletherapy sessions during the COVID 19 Crisis (online and phone). Please contact me to schedule an appointment today! My clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance abuse, domestic violence, effective parenting, grief and loss, chronic illness and cancer. I provide a personalized approach to therapy, working with my clients' strengths...
FIRST, I would like to implore everyine I know to view "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix. As for myself, I have 43 years experience and have worked with children, teens, adults and families in mental health and substance abuse outpatient, intensive outpatient, day hospital, residential and inpatient settings, in urban and rural and areas including native villages. I have extensive trauma treatmen...
Jennifer has been a therapist for 10 years and loves working with children, teenagers, adults, and families. She has specialized in helping clients who have experienced trauma but also works with individuals and families on a variety of other concerns such as anxiety, depression and familial relationships. Jennifer's primary focus is to assist others in discovering and developing their own self...
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, who works with a variety of clients including adults, families, couples, children and adolescents. I believe in the power of a genuine therapeutic relationship, and a holistic approach in creating entire awareness, healing, growth, peace, purpose and self acceptance. I equip people to empower themselves using mindfulness...
