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.
Finding the right therapist can be hard. Call for a free consultation. Within the chaos of divorce, trauma, grief and change, our identity - our very sense of self - seems temporarily lost. These pivotal experiences can leave us feeling anxious, depressed or broken, when in reality we are on a natural, yet difficult, search for our new bearings. This work that requires discomfort and...
My expertise is helping adults with chronic anxiety and/or depression, and/or grief feel better. My clients are adults who are competent and skilled in many ways, but not in healing their own spiraling fears and emotional pain. With investment in the therapy process, my clients learn to quiet self-criticism, and calm themselves when distressed. They feel more competent in relationship, and they...
In my experience, parents often come to that first intake session feeling at a loss on how to make positive change in their child’s behavior. I will listen to you carefully and compassionately as we all come up with a plan that works for your family. Helping children build confidence in themselves, reach goals and reclaim their joy of just being a kid is what drives me every day. I am honored t...
( English | español ) I have 18 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, community health centers, pediatric clinics, schools, and residential treatment centers. I offered many years to working with children, adolescents, parents, and families through child protective services, rape crisis centers, shelters, neighborhood centers, and adoption centers. I am...
I am a clinician with over six years of experience working with adults and young adults. My training and experience have been focused around areas of substance abuse, trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety issues. I am licensed as both a clinical social worker and an alcohol and drug counselor. My therapeutic approach is supportive, strength-based, and directed by the goals of the client. I am...
There are many struggles we face in life and sometimes we don’t feel properly equipped. Issues with money, food, relationships, trust, sex, body, self-esteem… come up and sometimes we get stuck using very well-intended safety strategies that no longer work. Whatever struggles you are facing, we can work together to identify how they came to be, why they are important, and what you need to...
When life throws us something we can't handle or integrate, a discomfort begins and is noticed in body symptoms and recurring patterns. Often times, we will not consciously know how to help ourselves or access that information. The good news is those irritants or triggers are the health and healing creating an opportunity for you to remember, heal and be free of the old stuck places....
Therapy is a journey wherein you discover the solutions and/or answers which bring you here. I will support and help you in the discovery of them. I have over twenty five years of experience serving children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I have worked in inpatient and partial hospital settings as a therapist and clinical director in Des Moines, Omaha Nebraska and Glenwood, Io...
Our species is unique: we’re storytellers. Some write novels or films, others are great raconteurs. But we all create stories about our lives, filtered through the lens of experience. These stories affect how we relate to others and the choices we make. At the core of my practice is the intention to help you recognize the stories you tell yourself. Through a collaborative process you’ll gain an...
I am a strength based therapist with over 25 years of Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment. I also am a Certified Problem Gambling Specialist. My treatment is client based and work with my clients to recreate their own treatment plans. Therapy includes CBT, mindfulness and other modalities which fit the circumstances of each individual client. My skills in addiction have empowered many...
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, stress, and doubt? Are repetitive thoughts, panic attacks, and depression creating suffering in your life? As a licensed clinical psychologist I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety and Trauma related disorders including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am passiona...
I will provide a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment so that you can move past life’s challenges, develop new coping skills and live a more fulfilling, authentic life. I have experience working with both children and adults affected by depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, stress, interpersonal conflict, low self esteem, life transitions, dual disorders, substance use, gambling...
Now Accepting New Clients..........Therapy is about the willingness to change and grow, an endeavor that takes Commitment and Courage. It is an honor to work with individuals and couples who are willing to look at their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in order to gain insight Into themselves. Call or text Cynthia at 805-975-3151. Working from a trauma-informed approach I am aware of the complex...
Our philosophy is simple; one size does not fit all. What works for you is what works. At Skeleton Key you can expect our experienced professionals to practice a non-judgmental, client centered approach to therapy. Our focus is on you. Your personal growth and wellness are the primary concerns. All of our Therapists utilize evidence-based modalities clinically proven to be effective, we will...
I have been a professional counselor for 23 years and have worked in a variety of settings: private practice, community mental health and residential. I bring a wealth of experience to the counseling session. I assist my clients in improving their lives by teaching coping skills, providing a sounding board, facilitating greater insight, offering psycho education and knowledge of community...
