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.
Ana grew up in Mendoza, Argentina in a city with a landscape and four seasons, just like Utah. This came with a gift, she speaks Spanish, and is trying very hard to learn Portuguese (for now she can understand it very well). Ana earned her bachelor’s degree at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, in Argentina and her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at Argosy University, the...
Hi. I have been a therapist in private practice for over 30 years. Experience matters in this field! Also I have continued to keep up with the very latest developments, methods and skills that continue to evolve in both individual and couple's work. I have a passion for this learning and contribution. I love my work. Some of the areas that I work with are: anxiety, depression, trauma, family of...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 28 years of experience in the field of Social Work. I began as a social worker working in child welfare. I proceeded to work extensively in hospitals, home health, mental health, child welfare, juvenile court, schools, palliative care, hospice, and residential settings; providing case management. I moved to Georgia 10 years ago with my...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, primarily working with individual adults, although I have experience serving children and couples as well. My specialties are trauma, anxiety, depression and pain management. I use a variety of treatment modalities including: CBT, person-centered, behavioral relaxation training, and EMDR, depending on the needs of the individual. I am also a Certified...
Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or anxiety, depression or grief are making it difficult for you to function at your best, therapy can help. I can teach you to tap into your inner strength in times of crisis while helping you work through your challenges in order to heal. My focus is on getting you results and decreasing your symptoms as soon as possible. Treatin...
I am a Licensed bilingual Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals on achieving their goals while living a healthier life and future. Most of my career, I have helped individuals surpass anxiety and depression through meditation, guided imagery and mindfulness. I also work with families/ couples in reconnecting, managing anger management, I have grea...
My ideal clients are young adults (ages 18-35 in Chattanooga and Nashville) and also adult individuals in addiction recovery. My clients are navigating new chapters in their lives, including new jobs, dating/marriage relationships, family dynamics, and sobriety. They are motivated for change and open to feedback and alternative perspectives. I've worked with people of all ages through various...
I often work with the GLBTQ community and just work with adults. We use a process of looking at the imagination, loose associations, and dream material to help integrate unconscious depths with conscious material. My Ph.D. is from Pacifica Graduate Institute where I studied the death-life-rebirth archetype. My masters is in counseling and is from Portland State where I studied sexuality and...
Are you feeling isolated, lost or riddled with anxiety? Has life become difficult to manage? Are you feeling not good enough, hoping for a different way? Right now is a great time to connect with a therapist, an ideal time to work on yourself. If you are looking for a therapist who cares and makes the effort, who listens without judgement. If you wish to be seen and heard and valued, I am uniqu...
Accepting New Patients I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counsel...
Clearfork Academy is a Christ-centered recovery community that serves adolescent boys (13-17 years old) entangled in the physical, mental, social and spiritual bonds of chemical dependency. We offer a structured and therapeutic environment where teen boys experience freedom from addiction. From the first phone call to discharge, Clearfork Academy delivers the highest quality substance abuse...
You are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You're going through your day with the constant fear of not being a good enough mom, partner, employee. You feel lost and overwhelmed as you fight to present yourself as someone who has it "all together." Your friends and family don't know how alone you feel because you don't want to be a burden to them. The ghosts of your past torment...
People often think that therapists are paid to "pretend" to care about them. In reality, therapists are people who had to learn to care for themselves and are now ready to help you do the same. I'm Bethany Yates, a licensed social worker who brings her warm and playful personality into the professional setting in order to build genuine relationships with clients. My main specialties are treatin...
It can be exhausting trying to keep it together when you feel as though your life is falling apart. You're likely feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and maybe don't recognize the person you've become. Together, we will work to figure out the root of what's going on, discover your innate strengths, find your authentic voice and develop coping skills so you can reconnect with those you care about and fi...
What do we do when everything in our world, and the world around us, no longer feels safe and secure? Who do we turn to when our very foundation has been rocked? There are times in our lives when we face challenges. You do not have to struggle every day! You do not have to do it alone! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the field for over 20 years. I specialize in working wi...
