Positive Psychology focuses on the positive influences in the client’s life, such as institutions, optimistic emotions, and character strengths.
Positive Psychology therapists believe that emotional and mental factors lead to happiness, so they help clients identify happiness from moment to moment.
Positive Psychology utilizes positive emotion, engagement, and meaning to enhance the client’s life. The therapist will ask the client to maintain a journal of positive experiences each day in detail. Keeping a gratitude journal helps rewire the brain, offsetting ruminations of negativity. The client becomes more attentive to their expectations and memories of events, creating a more balanced perspective.
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I am an art therapist and licensed mental health therapist. I have been practicing therapy for over 30 years, working together to effectively support interpersonal and relational treatment goals through active art-making and utilizing the creative process as well as the more traditional talk therapies. I provide an opportunity for a positive psychotherapeutic relationship with teens and adults ...
I believe there is a unique outcome for all of us. So many of us experience trauma and grief in our lives, if we have not learned positive coping skills or don’t feel supported, we often wander and feel lost. Finding that positive outcome that we so desperately want can feel challenging if not hopeless. My work as a therapist continues to reaffirm my passion and resolve in working with clients...
I have worked in the mental health field for the past 26+ years and have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults. My experience includes addressing such issues as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationships, self-esteem and coping with stress. My training and experience also includes working with veterans addressing these issues as well as helping address the uniq...
Prior to her work as a licensed therapist and LCSW, Danielle worked as an actor and ballroom dance instructor. Her journey from performer to therapist wasn’t a clearly defined path, but rather a sweaty, awkward, but exhilarating process of step, stumble, fear, learn, repeat. And like everyone else, she continues her own work through self-discovery and healing. Danielle's also the creator and ho...
The weather is changing so are you ready for a mindful, positive experience using nature to improve overall well being? Healing the mind, body, and spirit are essential to overall health. happiness, sleep and overall well being. In my experience, traditional talk therapy in an office setting isn't right for everyone. There are a multitude of benefits from doing Walk and Talk Therapy as an...
My goal is to help families and individuals in crisis. I have 3 areas of passion. First, I love working with children, teenagers, and their parents. Children were the reason I decided to seek a career in psychology. My second area of passion is working with my clients to rewire their brains and change emotional reactions. I integrate mindfulness, coping and self-soothing skills, and other tools...
I have 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with life's struggles, overwhelming emotions, end of life issues, and grief and loss. My approach is warm and gentle, yet insightful and to the point. I create an inviting atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable to delve deep to bring about peace of mind and profound change. My approach incorporates a variety...
It's surprising how hard, exhausting, and overwhelming life can be. Particularly now as we've all had to quickly adjust to life with Covid-19. If the day to day demand is building with what everyday stress now looks like, from school or work demands, or more complex issues like relentless negative thoughts, out of control emotions, and concerns for your teen or young adult, you have reached the...
I am both a skilled Expressive Arts Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years experience. I am able to integrate art and music approaches into my work. I am welcoming, warm and, although I take my work seriously, I have been told that I have a great sense of humor. I am an active, engaged listener, a participatory therapist with a distinctively eclectic style. I bring my...
As human beings we are incredibly resilient but weathering the storms of life can be difficult at times without additional support. Counseling can provide an outlet that allows us to explore our pain and gain an understanding of our true Self. I take an integrative, holistic, and trauma informed approach to counseling. Using a warm and open approach, together we will work to discover the resour...
I work with people in situations that take them to the edge of their abilities or comfort zone. When we are not sure what to expect, our minds may try to fill in the uncertainty with strong thoughts and emotions. They can be mild, or strong enough to stop people from doing the things they need to do every day because of anxiety or depression.Sometimes there are things about our lives that we ca...
I have been working with individuals who experience family conflicts, behavioral issues, parenting concerns, substance use, infertility issues, and more, for the past 10 years. I previously worked for Child Protective Services for 8 years and have knowledge of child abuse and neglect concerns, court matters, and custody issues. I worked with an intensive family program (HCBS Waiver) that focuse...
I have over 20 years experience in private practice. I have also been a counselor educator for 13 years teaching at the graduate level and providing practicum and internship supervision for students entering the counseling field. I believe the counseling process is all about change, that is, changing current behaviors, thinking patterns, or feelings. Counseling will allow you opportunities to...
When it comes to anxiety, I understand personally and professionally what it takes to lean in and move toward your best life. I am passionate about this work, which can often be life changing. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders including general anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, and social anxiety, with evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also treat families with addiction, and...
Grief is not about "getting over it." It's not a medical condition that needs to be cured, nor does it fit into a box. It is about loss...a break up, death of a loved one, end of a friendship, job loss or the end of a career, divorce, or the loss of a dream. Some days it may feel like you are drowning in a tidal wave of sadness. Other days, a pocket of grief envelopes you because of a song, sme...
