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.
Therapy can be a difficult process as it requires you to expose thoughts and feelings that one may have buried for a long time. The courage it takes to be vulnerable deserves someone ready to listen and help. If you are ready to make a change, I am ready to hold that space for you. I work hard to help you understand yourself on a deeper level and help you gain more self-awareness. I will provid...
Where there is hope, there is healing. I provide a warm, safe, caring, non-judgemental space for you to express and process upsets and pain while gaining insight and hope. This is a safe place where you do not have to suppress any part of yourself - all your thoughts, feelings and beliefs are valued and understood. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or re...
If you’re feeling anxious, nervous, stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. At times in our life we all feel the desire to be healthier. Using evidence-based treatment and modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused theories, Nick is an empathetic clinician who loves working with parents, adolescents, and adults in order to help them...
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this time of unprecedented uncertainty and quarantine. My principle areas of expertise are working with couples, children, teens, and adults experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of stresses in their lives caused by relationship difficulties, family conflict, work/career...
There are times in life when it seems that circumstances will overwhelm and swallow us whole. Are you blindsided by the intensity of emotions like sadness fear and guilt? Do You feel alone with your thoughts and feelings, like you're just faking being okay, while inside it feels like your life has come apart? Are you feeling down, overwhelmed by stress and worry? Do you find that you are...
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work...
As a Christian doctoral psychologist, I see sustained, profound change and growth as possible for all people who seek wellness. A comprehensive approach that considers spirit, soul, and body interventions is essential and begins with a profound desire to understand each person I am privileged to encounter. Together we will pursue optimal health and growth through considering and effectively...
**Accepting NEW CLIENTS** If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I am here to help. We can work together to gain understanding and support you on your journey. I combine compassion and empathy to build a counseling relationship with you where you can feel heard, understood, and begin to build coping skills. I work with teens, young...
**Now offering TELEHEALTH. Weekend appointments available. Do you feel lost or like you don't belong? Providing practical, short term approaches while working toward resolving deeper, long term struggles; facilitated in a safe space that allows you to process and explore. We can explore your ability to discover your own daily practice(s) that help you find the state of mind that you seek. I can...
Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that requires a deep sense of safety if clients are to risk creating the change they long for. I believe it is very important to cultivate a secure relationship. I use evidence based therapies and use an eclectic blend of person centered approaches to meet the needs of each individual. My goal is to meet each client where they are at, help them identify their...
I have a passion for guiding individuals and families in overcoming emotional and situational challenges. My experience includes providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings as they navigate specific mental health diagnoses, trauma, addiction issues, grief and loss, body image issues, and interpersonal and family conflict. I implement a variety of strategies ...
In 2015, I left my job at Google to pursue a career that better catered to my lifelong passion for human interaction and relationships. My background in tech tailors my practice to those working in Silicon Valley, but my clients yield from all walks of life. I specialize in working with couples, adult individuals, those who have experienced trauma, those struggling with questions about their...
Life is full of transitions and changes; some are welcome, and some are life shattering. What do you do when the aftermath of these changes is too much to manage? While it is common to feel anxious, overwhelmed, defeated, confused, and uncertain; you don’t have to stay in that place. Defining your new normal after these moments can require support and guidance. I provide a space of openness and...
Are you feeling disconnected with your child or teen? Are you a teacher balancing life and work? A college student feeling stuck? Feeling overwhelmed with adulthood? I can help. Life can be tough and with so many influences on how we should look, act, and feel… it doesn’t quite match up to reality! With a virtual world as our main connection it can be a challenge to feel heard, supported, and...
