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.
( English | español ) Stephany Rivera (she/her/ella) is a Florida-based Latinx, English, and Spanish speaking Social Worker. She is a proud first-generation Colombian-American and college graduate who has experienced the marginalization of coming from an immigrant family. These experiences have informed her passion of providing each client with a supportive space to overcome the stigmas of ment...
I specialize in working with fat folx and people living in otherwise marginalized bodies. I want to help you feel at home in your body and at home in yourself. I’m a fat-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink knowledgeable, anti-diet therapist, I’ve got a passion for issues regarding sex and sexuality, and I’m here to help you kick ass and take names. I believe self image and sexuality comprise so...
Lindsay James, C.S.W., is a certified social worker that specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma as well as a wide variety of life’s issues. She is passionate about helping clients to live their best lives and overcome struggles. She has experience working with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID, as well as other ment...
Our agency specializes in the treatment of substance use disorder or co-occurring counseling and groups facilitated by licensed Clinicians. We are made up of 3 female LADC Clinicians, ready to meet you where you are at, with compassion and empathy, and without judgement, to help you achieve your personal treatment goals. A Time To Rise offers individual and group counseling for substance use...
Our innate human desire and need for love and connection is undeniable. In my work with families, individuals and partners, I encourage my clients to uncover and share feelings that often lie underneath dysfunctional patterns and interactions. This systemic perspective also values reflection on the impact from our families of origin. I also aim to nurture a strong sense of identity and self wor...
When we are struggling it can cause a major disruption in our lives. It can also change the way we view ourselves, making self-compassion and personal growth hard to achieve. Whether your struggles include self-esteem issues, anxiety/depression, relationship conflicts, or other various concerns, it is my aspiration to join you in this struggle by lending a compassionate hand to help you meet yo...
I am a dedicated and creative provider of evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have a certificate in Child and Family Therapy, extensive understanding of child development, and utilize modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, family systems theory, and talk therapy in my practice. I strongly value a team approach, collaborating with...
We often seek out therapy because we feel disconnected from others or from ourselves. Relationships may not be working out the way we want. We might feel we are not being the best version of ourselves when relating to other people. This can create anxiety, sadness, anger and other negative emotions. I create a supportive space to help you better understand yourself and your loved ones. Our work...
The times that we find ourselves living in would be stressful for anyone. Now combine that with pre-existing issues of depression, anxiety, or self-esteem and it might feel like it's too much to manage. Therapy is a great place to begin to build the skills that you need to manage your stress and care for yourself during these uncertain times. It can help you to build tools to manage relationshi...
I am a Board Certified Chaplain and Certified Spiritual Director. If you would like to address your concerns from a spiritual perspective, it would be my honor to help. Often our sense of dissatisfaction, disconnection and general unease is about our deep hunger for meaning and connection. We wonder how to access our own inner wisdom to find answers that will bring relief from suffering. Tools...
I specialize in trauma therapies but also treat other metal health issues that usually come with. I want people to be able to handle life's challenges head on, be able to appreciate their life, and be successful with their goals. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, anger management, bi-polar, relationship issues, trauma, parenting issues, and stress. I have worked in the mental...
For many, calmness, comfort, and healing begins with the warmth and care that comes from relationship and connectedness. For years, I have worked with young people and adults who are in search of an open and honest space to connect or reconnect with their most authentic selves- and want to identify and work through the blockages (such as, anger, sadness, and anxiousness) in their lives that...
Life is full of change and transition, and that means life is also full of times when we need extra support to manage the anxiety, depression, and/or distress that often comes along with it. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. That includes moms, new and not-so-new, who are navigating the challenges of motherhood. I like to think of myself as a treatment partner, not someone who...
Are you feeling stuck? Have issues become overwhelming? Do you feel like giving up? Has your relationship or marriage lost its spark? We all have times when life seems tough. It is during those times that we need a nonjudgmental listening ear. I would love to help you! Any problem can have a positive outcome. Together, we can work through emotional pain, sadness, stress, anxiety, relationshi...
