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 am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with years of experience working with families, individuals, and couples of all age groups. I have provided therapeutic services to families, couples, teens, and adolescents living within underserved communities. I have worked in the school, outpatient, and group home settings guiding those who have faced the challenges from everyday stressors to...
Are you are at a crossroads in your life? Do you feel you're living inauthentically or that some essential part of yourself got lost along the way? Oftentimes we hide complex parts of ourselves due to fear and, in so doing, experience depression and anxiety. Self-defeating belief patterns and narratives, often stemming from early conditioning, can trap us in habitual patterns of negative thinki...
I know seeking therapy can appear as a sign of weakness but I want to assure you that it is not. I want to congratulate you on taking the first step along your mental health journey. I'm here to support you through life's unexpected challenges. It is my personal and professional interest to help provide you with the tools you need to cope and manage daily stressors, whether it is a sudden chang...
*NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. In the course of a lifetime, many of us encounter periods of profound struggle. Anxiety, depression, stress, and past wounds can impact our relationships, health, and ability to participate fully in our lives. Has a loss or traumatic event left you overwhelmed by unfamiliar thoughts and emotions? Have you spent years coping with emotional challenges on your own and want...
Life presents one with significant challenges-highs and lows and everything in between. My ideal client probably has tried everything possible to face these challenges on their own. Or maybe they feel their problem is too big (or overwhelming), or the hurt too deep (or shameful) for anyone to possibly understand or help. I'm here to share that this is simply not true. Your heart knows there is...
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualize...
At times we can feel so overwhelmed by emotions that our natural instinct is to simply shut down. We feel no one understands us and that if we tell someones they will either dismiss it, tell us " just get over it," "why don't you just look at the bright side." Other times, we don’t want to share what we are feeling because we do not want to burden those close to us. This only further validates...
I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Chicago and have more than 25 years experience in the social service/mental health field. I am a Certified Therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, anger issues, ptsd, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, grief and loss. I typically engage in the...
{Not accepting clients at this time; email if you’d like to be added to a waitlist} I am a Baltimore-based psychotherapist treating individuals, couples and families for almost a decade. My expertise is in adjustment and trauma related disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety, particularly in adolescents and young adults. My empathic, creative approach allows me to pay close attention to the...
At The Heights Counseling and Wellness, we understand that the process of wellness can often be a daunting journey. It can feel like you are alone, climbing uphill, without the necessary support to keep moving forward. Whether it's seeking individual counseling during challenging times; desiring to begin a journey of wellness; or looking to support your staff, The Heights Counseling and Wellne...
Life offers us challenges and opportunities. Often courage emerges when we reach out for help when life seems overwhelming. I offer my clients a safe space to explore their emotions, relationships, and goals. In my practice, I partner with my clients as they discover insights, access the power of hope, and explore their vulnerability. I work to develop a trusting non-judgmental relationship tha...
The focus of Reviving Sanctuary is offered in the name. Services support the specific therapeutic needs of the person served. Individuals with concerns about trauma [recent or by history], mood dysregulation or instability, family conflict, stress or anxiety management, managing depression or grief, resolving behavioral issues or chronic relapse receive individualized interventions for rapid...
I offer a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment for creative, collaborative therapy. I have worked with widely diverse individuals facing challenges with PTSD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, anger management, grief and loss and other issues that impact lives and create a desire for change. I am currently offering TeleHealth and phone sessions. ***Please note, I am currently unable to...
Although it can be challenging to begin therapy, my primary objective is to make it a true collaborative process and to partner with you through every step of that process. My goal is to provide a safe environment in which you can explore, dig deeper and gain insight into your struggles. Using an approach that is both compassionate and direct, my hope is that over time you will feel more empowe...
Life can be a beautiful, complicated, perplexing mess. You may feel like you have it together most of the time. However, there are stumbling blocks that keep you from truly being your best self. Your life may look good on paper, but you feel unsatisfied and caught up in the daily grind and an endless monotony. You may be in a season where are simply surviving and not thriving. If you can see...
