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.
My goal as a therapist is to create an environment where you can authentically flourish and become the best version of yourself. I offer a safe, affirming space where you can process your concerns and experiences while also developing a sense of empowerment and hope. The space I create is ideal for clients who want to live a healthier life, process past or current hurt, and/or improve...
I help people whose trauma, anxiety, and depression take over at the worst possible moments. Viktor Frankl wrote, "Between stimulus and response is a space" and that in that space we find "our growth and our freedom." I can help you find that space by guiding you in the process of discovering new insights and strategies. I help people manage anxiety and depression before it has a chance to take...
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being. My job as a therapist is to help you rediscover and connect with your inner wisdom. I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy with a strong emphasis on holistic healing of both the mind and body. Using...
If you can change your thoughts you can change your world. I believe that our day to day thoughts directly dictate our emotions and ultimately our decisions and actions. Whether it is childhood trauma, adult anxiety or postpartum depression, we can take captive every self-defeating thought and turn that negative narrative into a powerful and hopeful future. Regaining control over our thoughts a...
Why is it that the most important relationship in our lives is often the one that gets the least attention? Self-care is so essential, and yet many of us leave it for last or skip it all together. Many of us in today’s society feel enormous pressure to do and have it all, often at the expense of our happiness and mental health. The resulting anxiety, stress, and depression can be difficult to...
Joanna has over 10 years of experience in community mental health working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Joanna is a trained Dialectical Behavior therapist and has extensive experience in working with individuals who have difficulty regulating emotions and struggle with self-harming behaviors and chronic suicidal thoughts. Joanna also has significant experience in working wit...
Lisa Rogers, MS, MFTI and MS CPCI, received her first Masters in Psychology with a Specialization in Children and Adolescents, graduating Suma Cum Laude with honors in 2012. Lisa received her second Master’s degree with duel licenses in Clinical Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy again graduating Suma Cum Laude. Lisa has extensive experience working with adults, couples,...
I am open to those who are both willing and apprehensive about therapy. I have treated children and adolescents with extensive traumatic backgrounds, maladaptive behaviors, and other mental health needs including depression, anxiety, self-harm, and attention/impulsivity difficulties. I have also provided therapeutic services to adults within a family setting. While I believe our past experience...
The hardest step in change is asking someone for help. Therapy is a collaborative, coaching, and self-building journey where we work together to accomplish your desired goals. I enjoy working with men and women on depression, anxiety, men's issues, self-esteem, relationship challenges, obesity and weight loss, chronic pain, and long-term disabilities such as visual impairment. You may be feelin...
Life sometimes has unexpected challenges: loss of someone we love, traumatic or frightening events, separation or divorce. Therapy is a way of being heard without interruptions, learning new strategies to reduce the emotional pain and tapping into the strengths that you are already using to heal. Where is it written that you cannot find happiness again? Find support for yourself or your child....
I have over 30 years of experience in working with individuals of varied ages from adolescents through adulthood including 27 years of working in a local school district along with 10 years of private practice. My bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) skills have allowed me the privilege of guiding a diverse group of clients with varied life challenges. Life requires a delicate balance which can have...
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of...
"No one is ever beyond help" I specialize in dual diagnosis, CAP certified with the last 4 years in the field. While having a lifetime of personal family ties to addiction. I am not only experienced in the field with education, I understand personally how addiction can complicate and separate family dynamics. I also work with family members to help them learn how to separate the addiction from ...
Life can be difficult. Everyone experiences stressors in their life that can seem overwhelming at times. Whether they are due to childhood issues, life transitions or trauma, a caring, compassionate therapist can offer you the support you need to move forward and create lasting change. I am here to support you through these times and help you develop tools to create positive changes in your lif...
