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.
Accepting New Clients! Anthem BCBS and Aetna Insurance Accepted! After working at all levels of care within the mental health system, it is a joy and privilege to witness the journey of self actualization with my clients. I am a registered play therapist who spent two years studying trauma in childhood to better understand the impact of trauma throughout the life cycle. I am also trained in EMD...
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. I help clients struggling with identity issues, trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and substance abuse issues using a promising new approach called Acceptance & Integration Training (AAIT). What you'll love most about AAIT is its ability to help you quickly resolve the layers of conditioning, self-judgment, loss, a...
Hello, you fantastic human, you! Are you seeking talk therapy with a side of creative expression such as music, poetry, and art? Are you looking for a trustworthy guide to walk with you on the path towards meaning and purpose? I work with clients whose challenges may relate to anxiety, depression, identity, spiritual wounding, sexual abuse and other traumas, and substance use. Are you curious...
Heather will be offering psychotherapy and therapeutic services to the community at Open Circle Family Practice. Heather has a person - centered, empathetic approach. Heather believes in fostering holistic care interventions and is skilled as a psychiatric social worker. Heather is interested in working with those who are seeking support and are motivated to working on goals. Heather has...
If you would like to learn how to manage overwhelming emotions, reduce stress or anxiety, change unhealthy behaviors, or feel more satisfied in your relationships, working with a therapist can help. Taking the first steps toward change can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. I aim to create a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental environment for you to experience and explore your...
My passion is human connection and the ways in which this connection can be healing. In particular, I connect with humans with trauma history and PTSD, mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, and personality disorders. I love the concept of radical acceptance and strive to work with individuals to radically accept and simultaneously change to forge new paths in their lives, a DBT-informed approach. ...
Hello there! Life can present many challenges, some small and some significant. It is during these times that many reach for help through the participation in counseling. It is this first step towards support that shows great strength and desire for positive change. I believe that the counseling experience should be collaborative in nature so that each individual can grow within themselves to...
I believe in striving to meet clients wherever they are along their journey and working together to create a treatment plan that utilizes a holistic therapeutic approach. Together, we will tailor your care to meet your specific needs and address your concerns. My background in trauma-focused therapy allows me to take proven techniques from this branch of therapy and apply them across the board ...
Have you been hurt by a failed relationship, felt disconnected, or lonely? Been fearful or experienced hopelessness? Or have you been in an intense fog, desperate to climb out of the dark pit of grief? You are not alone. I work with couples, families, teens, and adult individuals looking to foster connection, security, healing, and hope. I work with relationship experiences and patterns that do...
Welcome!! Today is the time for emotional growth and healing. Together, in the safe emotional space of our sessions, you can explore the gaps between your actual and true self, untangle patterns of past choices and behaviors, and explore new ways of interacting with the world. Through the hard but rich work of therapy you can enjoy a deeper understanding of yourself, a strengthened emotional...
"Vulnerability is a path back to each other, but we're so afraid to get on it" Brene Brown. I can help you identify the underlying struggles that keep you from being your best self. I work with a variety of interventions. We will work to find the one that fits you and your needs to get you back on the path. I work with people of all ages with concerns such as: depression, anxiety, behavioral...
Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Interpersonal struggles, career obstacles or mental health issues can make us feel confused about who we are, where we fit in and how to move forward. I specialize in helping individual adults and couples in their 20s and 30s navigate difficult feelings, identify and change dysfunctional thoughts and patterns, and overcome challenging situations in...
This sucks, I get it. You're on here trolling psychology today profiles trying to find a friendly face and a bio that "speaks" to you. Hoping to find a glimmer of hope that makes you believe you won't feel this way forever. I understand and I'm here to help. Do you feel like you're in a slump and can't get out of it? Have you just gone through a big change in your life and don't know what to do...
** I do not currently have openings. ** I see therapy as a collaborative process in which, together, we figure out the best plan and approach for you. My practice is nonjudgmental, inclusive, and active-- I believe that you are the expert on your life, and it's my job to help you get through the stuck points so that you can live the life you choose. I integrate CBT, psychodynamic theory,...
I believe that each of us has the innate ability to heal ourselves. At times, we need a little guidance to feel empowered, learn how to heal, and access our inner wisdom. I consider myself a guide on the walk with you through times of pain and frustration, to increase understanding and acceptance of yourself, and teach you to use your abilities to improve your quality of life. Life can seem...
