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.
Hi, Joy here! Perhaps recent events are affecting you deeply? Or you are realizing (like we all do) that old "stuff" is lingering in your life - and you really want to make lasting changes? Perhaps symptoms of Depression & Anxiety are running the show? I get to help folks cope with life's challenges, like loss, stress, relationship problems, and traumatic events. We're in this together. As a...
Welcome! Here's to taking the time to seek out something to benefit you today. The fact that you are here, regardless of whether or not you choose to begin, continue, or pause your therapy journey already informs us greatly about your strengths. Finding someone you trust enough to begin sharing your story with may seem like an overwhelming task in the midst of an already overwhelming situation....
Watercourse Counseling Center operates from the belief in the power of relationships in life and in healing. Our approach relies on collaboration in which each person's abilities, sense of self, and life experiences are valued and utilized. Our services encompass inclusion, equity, compassion and integrity. Watercourse is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to strengthen our Minneapolis communi...
My passion is to provide a empathetic and nonjudgmental space for clients struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, anxiety, body dysmorphia, body image issues, shame, depression, and recovering from past traumas. My approach to healing is through developing a trusting therapeutic alliance. Looking at the social, cultural, familial, learning, and peer influences, as well as the...
We all want the same things. To be understood, recognized, treated with kindness and respect. To feel like we belong. We share the same path to growth through self-effort in overcoming challenges in our life’s journey. Are you mastering the game of life? You are more powerful than your past or stories. Truth be told, “life is simply what you create it to mean.” Imagine yourself as the eagle tha...
Do you feel "stuck"? Are you tired of struggling with, or worse yet, avoiding things that have bothered you for a while? Are there things in your life you cannot seem to get past? Are you ready to be your best you? Is your relationship not where it once was, or where you would like it to be now? We work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from ther...
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a specialization in children and adolescents, focusing on systemic therapy in which may include anyone in your system from significant others to family members and spouses. I have 15+ years of experience working with families and children from all different demographics, backgrounds, and cultures. Some of my experience of working with families an...
I have been privileged to have experienced a very diverse clientele. Currently I am accepting clients who are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, those who are working on trauma or traumatic pasts, 'outside the box' or deep thinkers, and/or those who have lived diverse/alternative lives. I DO have a few available openings. When contacting me, please say what about this profile you were interested in, and w...
**Limited openings starting January 2021** Therapy is a journey of self exploration that often begins with a problem or symptom that brings one pain or discomfort. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. My role is to provide you with empathic support and to assist you in enhancing the skills and strengths already within you. I treat adult...
There's Surviving, and there's Thriving. Both kinds of challenges are often better navigated with help. Together, we can better understand a problem, identify your areas of resilience, and harness them so that you can survive and thrive! Whether you're seeking relief for anxiety, depression, trauma, (or something else), you are the expert of your experience. If you're trying to understand how y...
Opiate use disorder, Alcoholism, Meth, Cocaine, internet Addiction. Relapse prevention, Drug, and Alcohol Education and Training for school districts, medical centers, and first responders. Making A life change can seem overwhelming, but I have learned it only takes a little action and a little help and guidance and your life can change. CTA has been in the forefront in the movement to bring th...
Regina offers a compassionate and wise presence, decades of experience, and a holistic set of skills, techniques, and strategies. She provides psychotherapy services that are trauma informed and include mindfulness, DBT, breathing techniques and relaxation while addressing somatic issues, Heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression by remembering who you are. Be free from suffering and life with...
I recognize the uniqueness of each person, couple, adolescent, and family. It is my goal to provide a safe and nurturing environment where one’s true self is free to be expressed. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship which can be curative in itself, which is why it is important to me to bring my most genuine self in order to have an authentic experience in session with my...
Are you feeling stressed out? Not getting along with others? Is your mind super busy or is it hard to think at all? Are you having trouble calming down and finding rest? Or are you shut down, stuck, unable to move? Every minute our internal experience is changing. Our nervous system is constantly moving up and down. We can feel worried, afraid, anxious one day, and isolated, sad, and exhausted ...
People have an unlimited capacity for growth and change. People come to therapy for a wide range of reasons. My role as a therapist is to assist you in working towards your goals by offering support, validation, as well as practical tools that will assist you in working towards achieving those goals. Most of my training and experience has been in working with individuals who have experienced...
