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 have been practicing for over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a variety of settings including hospitals, out patient mental health clinics, school-based counseling, and most recently a group private practice. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, unexpected crisis, tragedy and...
I provide individual and couples counseling for ages 15 and up. I specialize in trauma/PTSD. mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, adjustment transitions and transitions, including vocational/academic stressors, eating disorders, and relationship distress. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. I have specialized training in Cogntive Behavioral Therap...
Life transitions can be tough. Did you just get a new job, start college, or recently graduate? Maybe you just got engaged and are struggling with this big change in your life. Or you’re experiencing communication difficulties in your long time marriage. These transitions in life can be draining emotionally, increasing anxiety and sadness. You may notice that you distance yourself from others,...
Welcome! I am so glad that you are looking for positive support in your life! I am an affirmative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples helping them become the best version of themselves. Psychotherapy is talk therapy. The individuals I work with identify with different sexuality and gender identity. Individuals may experience anxiety or other issues around sexuality and intimacy...
I help clients push through challenges to find fulfillment, well-being and balance in love, work and play. I offer warmth, openness and honesty in order to co-create trust and curiosity about the challenges clients face. I listen deeply, with compassion and help facilitate self-awareness, change, empowerment and growth. My approach is relational and psychodynamic, but my practice is eclectic. I...
Do you ever find yourself frustrated with your relationships and connections with others, especially people close to you like family and loved ones? Have you noticed that you keep dating the same type of person and you're ready to break the cycle? Are you ready to find recovery for you and your relationships and you're not sure how to start the healing process? Healing begins in relationship, a...
Evening/weekend hours currently available. I welcome you to my practice where you will find a nonjudgmental, accepting environment to explore what you are facing and build strength...at your pace. I primarily see individuals who have experienced some form of trauma (including long term trauma and/or neglect), depression/anxiety, relationship/work problems or disability issues. Individuals who a...
I know life can throw some pretty mean curveballs. Life can get extremely difficult to navigate, causing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. I would be honored to work with you, to help you make it through these difficult times and get to a better place. I believe that everyone has the inner resources to heal their wounds and improve their lives. As your therapist, I can help you to access...
Hello, I am Genesis Espinoza. I am well aware that we all have different needs such as needing someone to talk to, needing someone to hear us out, needing someone to validate our feelings and experience, needing someone to process past trauma with, or simply needing someone's genuine and warm presence. All human beings need help navigating life and gaining assistance through life's confusion an...
CURRENTLY I do Teletherapy (Video or Phone) ONLY & serve ALL of LOUISIANA and TEXAS. I specialize in helping people heal from trauma. I work with Boy Scout sexual abuse, Priest/Clergy sexual abuse. Incest. Emotional neglect, physical & emotional abuse, domestic violence, chronic bullying. Natural disasters. Military, First Responders-police, deputies, firemen, EMT, Therapists. I treat Complex...
I'm a Licensed Psychologist specialized in working with young to middle-age adults, particularly graduate students and young professionals. As a therapist of color, I recognize the importance of honoring and respecting the intersectionality of your identities. Many of my clients struggle with multicultural challenges, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, life transitions, and identi...
I've had a psychotherapy practice in rural Pahoa for 18 years. Psychotherapy/Counseling works best when clients are met by someone who really cares AND the therapist has a wide-range of psycho-therapeutic skills and Life Experience. I work with anxiety, trauma, depression, bi-polar, grief, coping skills and other challenges. In addition to individual sessions, I offer couples counseling and...
What’s the dream You have for yourself and your child? What does that connection look like? Do you want something different for your child than what you had? Do you want to hit the “reset button” in the chapter of parenting? This is all possible. I believe children hold the answers in healing ourselves. They reflect back to us what needs to be seen and the work we need to do. Healing the...
Some problems life throws us are particularly tough. You've likely tried to figure things out on your own; maybe confided in those you are close to - both of which can be very helpful. But there are times when it is valuable to speak with someone who is objective and trained in these matters: to share issues of concern or confusion; with support, without judgement, uncomplicated by the needs or...
As a therapist, I admire the courage of individuals stepping into the counseling office. It is my hope that clients find counseling both a safe and comfortable place to share what is important to them. Generally, people seek counseling hoping to find support toward the goal improving the quality of life. It is my hope that together, we can accomplish that goal. Addressing the issues of our life...
