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.
Are you feeling stuck? Alone? Afraid? Are you feeling angry, shameful, depressed, or anxious? Do you feel a low sense of self-worth? Do you notice yourself doing or saying things that you normally wouldn't in order to self-soothe? You are not alone. As a counselor that has personally experienced all of those feelings and more, I am here to provide you support with empathy, compassion, and...
Making the choice to seek counseling is a complicated and daunting decision, but it is worth it. Throughout therapy with me, I will aid you in finding a peaceful balance within your life once again or for the first time. Sessions with me take place in a non-judgmental & empathic environment. I specialize in adolescents & young adults who sometimes feel lost or unheard. I see adult clients as we...
I’d like to invite you to make yourself at home in the most holistic way possible. This is your time and opportunity to sit one-on-one with a skilled therapist and create a confidential space to share your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I provide psychological assessment and treatment to adolescents – mature adults suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family challenges,...
***Waitlist*** Nizhóní is a traditional Navajo word, which means “The Beauty Way.” Beauty is a sense of being, and is comprised of harmony and balance that is felt within. A healthy person lives in balance within themselves and in harmony with their environment. In times of crisis, we struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, divorce, stress, past trauma, grief and los...
** TELEHEALTH ** Have you had a recent "awakening" in your life? Seeking to better understand yourself? Perhaps your feelings have felt more intense: anxiety, depression, confusion, or desire to find purpose to life is weighing on your heart. You look around - seeking answers, understanding, & deeper healing. Maybe a life situation unfolded and you were suddenly on a path you never imagined (jo...
Zena Counseling Center provides an accepting and nurturing environment that emphasizes psychological reconstruction, behavioral reformation and spiritual elevation. This allows our clients to feel comfortable exploring their goals and unique strengths in order to empower them in making meaningful live changes. Our counseling center utilizes a holistic integrative approach that acknowledges the...
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a mental health therapist. I have always been drawn to learning more about people and their unique stories. I enjoy exploring what brings us to think, feel, and act the way we do and identifying ways to shift patterns that may be creating challenges for us in our day to day lives and relationships. My therapeutic style is direct, while also supporti...
Life is full of change and the unexpected. Have you been blindsided by one of the many curveballs life can throw at you? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or directionless? Realigning after a huge change- be it the loss of a loved one, separation/divorce, job change, health shift, or even college graduation- can be a challenging process. I love to help people adjust, grow, and transform though the...
Being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years, working with families, in addition to, supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional, intellectual and behavioral needs, Allison has extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, socialization issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the years,...
As an art therapist, I am open to guiding client's into an exploration of self, targeting key issues with a creative focus. This includes utilizing various mediums, such as pastels, paints, and collage to uncover and discover all aspects of self. These transformative mediums can aid in building self esteem, resolving conflict, healing underlying issues causing somatic ailments etc. I have...
Do you have something on your mind? There are times when we all have thoughts running through our minds. Thoughts related to family, friends, relationships, school, love, spirituality, money, work, or happiness. Sometimes they are memories from your past that you're unable to let go. Maybe you can't sleep, maybe you can't eat. Maybe you have lost your purpose, who you are, what you're doing or...
*SOLELY OFFERING VIDEO COUNSELING SERVICES* You know you want change but feel unsure where to start. Facing challenging life transitions can be frustrating and confusing. You may feel that your life is not what you expected it to be. Talking it through with friends and family still leaves you feeling lost. Imagine how it would it feel for you to live each day feeling fulfilled, at ease, and hap...
Treating patients (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) suffering from symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, aggression, mood dysregulation, trauma, behavioral concerns, and other mental health concerns. Treatment is provided to patients and their families who are seeking improvement in their daily functioning, including work, school, relationships, and family dynamics. Patients are the...
My is aim to provide compassionate care by way of authentic regard for each client and their experiences. I use a strengths-based integrative approach to counseling, and I strongly believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My areas of clinical focus are grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, marital and relationship issues, parenting concerns, and challenges associated...
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems ...
