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.
Life can feel out of control when you’re managing school, work, daily responsibilities and relationships. As a licensed clinical social worker, I use my clinical experience and training to help you feel more in control. I work with children, adolescents and adults and address a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal issues and life transitions. I have...
Therapy is unique and diverse, as is each individual. Depending on the issue and type of therapy, help can come in the form of support, guidance, information, self-knowledge and/or a space to learn and practice new skills. The center of my practice is focused on building empowerment, balance, self-esteem, and self-awareness. I offer a warm and empathic environment for those facing difficult lif...
My approach is kind, direct and compassionate. You as a client, are my number one priority. We all are different so that means we all need different things to help us grow! My focus is to meet you where you are, assess your strengths and uniqueness, then work together to find a way to utilize and integrate those into accomplishing your goals. I like to gently push my clients toward openness,...
Hardly any of us come out of our early life experiences unscathed. Old ways that we have learned to adapt along the way offer both positive and negative ramifications in our adult lives. Perfectionism, anxiety hypervigilence, depression, over-functioning, substance abuse, people pleasing are all examples of ways in which we struggle, often without knowing why. Helping people understand the sour...
Hi there! I am Ali Janning and I have been practicing in the field of mental and social work for the past 10 years before opening Well Life Therapy Services, LLC. I want to create a space where individuals feel supported and comfortable to explore their own personal strengths and challenges, along with their wellness goals. I aim to meet clients where at they are at, while offering tools and...
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor and a nationally certified school counselor with over 20 years of professional experience. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. Over the course of my career, I have worked in private practice and school settings providing individual, group and family therapy. I also offer educational consulting services for familie...
( English | español ) I enjoy working with couples or those who want to improve their relationships in life. I have years of experience with couples seeking counseling because of conflict and crisis or those who would like to re-ignite the passion and intimacy in their relationship that they once had. I have worked with couples from diverse populations including African American, Latinos,...
Do you feel stuck or lost in your life? Are you having difficulty with a major life transition such as moving to a new city, changing a career, or loss of a relationship? Are you struggling with how you feel in your current relationship? These experiences can be difficult to manage but therapy can provide new solutions that work for your life. Therapy with me is empathetic, non-judgmental, and...
You can feel confident that whatever your issue is, we can talk about it and together we can figure out an approach to alleviate your suffering. Sometimes we need guidance while at other times we need someone to listen and hold space for us. It is possible that you are looking for a fresh take on your circumstances or have tried "everything" out there and are ready to give up. Do not be...
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental, space to process your emotions and gain clarity on what might be contributing to your distress. I would seek to understand your unique situation and perspective, and we would uncover thinking and behavior patterns getting in your way. Whether it's having the tools and skills to cope with daily stressors...
Feeling distraught about your relationships or sexuality? My role in this relationship is to guide you as you take steps towards positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. I am here to help you meet your goals, create more self-awareness, feel empowered, and embody the best version of yourself. I seek to help clients strengthen their relationships with themselves as well as others. My...
Are you feeling stressed out, down or anxious? Are you experiencing grief from a significant loss in your life? Are you struggling with some kind of addiction? Are you having issues in your personal relationships? Or maybe you are doing okay and you would like to do even better? Negative life events can really be a challenge to all of us. My approach to therapy is very strength-based,...
Teen Therapy Group for Girls (Art Therapy). Do you need help with self-esteem, managing stress, depression, or anxiety? Are you looking for a fun, creative outlet for self-expression? This group provides a safe space and support where you can practice ways to cope with stress and learn resilience. Art Therapy can help teens explore emotions and increase self worth. This group is led by a traine...
Therapy is about facilitating conversations to help someone build self-awareness and healthier relationships with oneself and others. The experience of watching an individual grow beyond their current mindset of sadness, depression, feelings of hopelessness to unworthiness into an individual who truly knows and believes in their personal value is why I love therapy. To make you as comfortable a...
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and that the client steers the direction. Internal motivation and a willingness to ask yourself the difficult questions are essential to success. The beauty is that the power lies in your hands at all times. I am happy to help facilitate the process and smooth the path along your way. I have training in cognitive behavioral therapy, rational...
