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.
** Note: My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients at this time** Deep down, we all possess an inner wisdom and knowledge of what we need in order to heal. However, we sometimes benefit from having someone alongside us in our healing process, which is how I see my role as a therapist. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, body image issues, relationship issues, and abuse of al...
In these troubling times you may be feeling, alone, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. Sometimes therapy isn't about a severe mental health diagnosis, it's about processing and managing or emotions in the here and now. I'm here to help, listen, process, and guide without judgement....
Patients treated at A Pawsitive Change are ready to move forward in their lives in a calm and caring environment. Patients can expect effective treatment for various conditions. Patients may come from a trauma background where EMDR will be helpful or this may be their first time seeking counseling, either way, A Pawsitive Change is a place to start your journey towards a better life. Therapist...
We all start out life with expectations, hopes and dreams. We are whole & complete - with purpose -ready to take on the world. Then life happens. We get bumped, chipped and battered. We change, we may break, and we may shatter by what happens to us. We become like beach glass: what our original purpose was, what our dreams were have changed. Now we must collect the pieces of ourselves and learn...
Our team has licensed clinicians trained in social work, professional counseling, and psychology. We provide therapy, counseling, and testing services for you and your family members. Please feel free to contact us to learn more about what we can do to help!...
Hypnosis is a safe and effective tool for achieving personal goals, whether you want to stop doing something (smoking, over eating, biting fingernails, feeling anxious, worrying, any unwanted habit) or want to start doing something (eating better, exercising, improve concentration, test scores, even athletic ability). It can be utilized to improve mood, reduce tension and stress, relieve feelin...
As a therapist, it is my passion to help people make sense of their lives, cultivate self-awareness, and grow to accept their whole selves. Operating from a humanistic framework, I believe that we are bound to struggle over the course of a lifetime. Throughout these ebbs and flows, I hope to walk alongside with you to provide a sense of acceptance, authenticity, and emotional safety. I believe ...
I have a experience working with individuals who have endured trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I enjoy working with clients coming from a diverse range of backgrounds and am passionate about helping my clients achieve growth and healing as I support them through their process of transformation. I believe it is important as a therapist to recognize that there is no...
Life hurts in so many ways—loss, rejection, shame, failure—and in protecting yourself you may get stuck in anger, depression, anxiety, addiction, or some other way of fighting off the pain. This may hurt your marriage, family, and work and your ability to deal well with change and loss. Your pain needs caring attention so you can find your way back to your true self. I would be honored to join ...
During this time of uncertainty, there is still help to be offered: whether you have been struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, or are you just feeling down. My goal is to help you meet your goals so that you can return to living a happy and productive life. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I practice from a compassionate and non-judgmental perspective; and I...
Amber believes people have the wisdom to heal themselves, but sometimes we need guidance to discover or effectively apply it. Her goal as a therapist is to help you build the skills and the courage to listen to your own voice and live the life you desire. Throughout the course of treatment, patients have many opportunities to practice actively focusing on positive change and living in the prese...
My goal is to assist you become more aware of the unique strengths and characteristics you already possess which will allow you to navigate your current life circumstances with greater self-awareness and confidence, while you develop person-centered alternatives. My door is open for individuals who are specifically looking to identify and address Cause. This chosen treatment process examines yo...
Feeling “stuck” or like you have “hit a wall?” Do you and your spouse or significant other feel like your communication is not what it used to be? Are you “at a loss” in trying to figure out your teenager or adolescent child? Are you scared of the “next steps” in life after a big change? I thrive in helping you find better ways to enrich your life and strengthen your relationships. I have...
Empathic guidance towards growth and change. I am a compassionate and skilled psychologist specializing in child and family therapy, trauma recovery and infertility, voted one of Best Child Therapists by Mainline Parent Magazine in 2016. Together we will address your struggles as an individual or as a parent, building on your strengths, improving your understanding, and discovering better ways ...
Would you like to resolve long-standing or more immediate struggles? Let me partner with YOU on your journey toward achieving YOUR goals & dreams. Usually, my clients are those with challenges ranging from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life-stage adjustment, PTSD/trauma, grief/loss, career, to parenting concerns: including foster and adoptive parents. With 15+ years’ experience providing...
