The first steps towards therapy are truly beautiful as it affirms the commitment of wellness to oneself. My passion for therapy is reflected within my intention to aid others through the ups and downs of their human experience. As your therapist my goal is to ensure that you can practice using coping skills, develop your communication abilities and sense awareness of yourself and others. I utilize different approaches like CBT, coaching, motivational interviewing, and sometimes sensory motor tec...
I work with adults navigating life transitions, career development, and independent lifestyles, and have extensive experience supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I also help clients manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Whether you're facing a significant change or feeling stuck, I provide a safe, welcoming space to talk and work together toward your goals. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, with a focus on building trust and helping you gain clarity and con...
The clients with whom I work tend to seek a better understanding of their coping mechanisms, relationship patterns, and self-limiting beliefs. I often work with college and graduate students that struggle with negative beliefs related to their capabilities and worthiness. I help clients to explore how past experiences have contributed to developing coping mechanisms, such as persistent worry, perfectionistic tendencies, and hypervigilance in social situations, that may have been helpful in the p...
The Compassion Practice is a mental health practice that offers a wide range of services to help individuals improve their mental wellbeing and lead more fulfilling lives. Our team of clinicians includes licensed therapists, psychologists, and social workers who are dedicated to meeting our clients' needs through evidence-based practices and genuine human connection. We work with individuals across the age span, including adults, young adults, teenagers, children, couples, and families. Our s...
I have assisted clients with managing their anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict, and grief. I look forward to continuing to serve those who are in need of some extra support and care. My counseling style is client-centered and collaborative. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and an important aspect of that partnership is feeling a supportive, trusting rapport with your clinician. I like to apply different techniques and aspects into therapy based on what each specific client pres...
I firmly believe that all people can make great changes in their lives by developing inner strength and learning to listen to answers that come from within. Inner transformation can profoundly impact a person’s process of developing joy and tapping into limitless potential. I have been a therapist and life coach for almost 20 years. I have been trained in many modalities such as EFT (tapping), Family Constellations, Transpersonal Psychology, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral...
Clients can expect me to be culturally sensitive. I will work collaboratively with each client to help achieve the best results in treatment. After an initial evaluation, I will provide a diagnosis, and over the next 2-3 sessions, we will begin formulating a treatment plan based on goals set by the client. These personal treatment goals will help guide the course of therapy. My experience working with clients from so many different backgrounds has also helped shape my view that everyone, despite...
I have a passion for helping clients to deeply understand and accept themselves. I emphasize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach with knowledge of grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. I love offering hope and healing to clients who may have suffered for years with unresolved trauma. It is exciting to see clients transform from feeling downcast, depressed, and hopeless to seeing their experiences in a more balanced and accepting way; allowing them to move forward and live a more rewar...
Welcome all! I have been working in the mental health field for several years and one of the most important factors in whether therapy succeeds or fails is the goal of each party in session. As a therapist, my goal is to understand where you are going and where you have been. Together we can create a roadmap to success — that looks different for each person. I am here to focus on the needs of each client and help people feel heard so that each individual can focus on the best version of themselv...
Feeling better is right around the corner with the right guidance and tools. My first priority is to provide you support, to understand your greatest concerns, how your life has been impacted and to then create a plan with you to meet your goals. Depending on your needs, we may utilize several different modalities of treatment. Therapy is a collaborative journey and it’s not all science. It requires a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and understanding. I will strive to...
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver I've been thinking about this every day since the first time I read it (or rather the first time it smacked me in the face, oh, so many years ago). It's some question, isn't it? Sometimes it inspires me. Sometimes it frightens me. Since it always challenges me, I've rooted my practice philosophy in it. It's kind of like the adult version of 'what do you want to be when you grow up'? How in the worl...
My clients are adults of all ages, genders, races, sexual orientations, religions, and cultures. They are interested in working with a therapist who will help them heal from stress, trauma, and unconscious conflicts. My approach while direct, is comforting and understanding. A compassionate and accepting approach has the power to change our lives. I believe 'Disorders' are just our body's way of pointing us in the direction of change and growth. They are not labels forever, nor weakness, but th...
My approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is to help individuals challenge faulty and irrational cognitions that have been triggering maladaptive behaviors within themselves and finally put an end to negative thoughts. I like to focus on modifying existing behavior patterns, including assisting clients to reduce negative interactions among family members or friends and increasing positive communication and problem-solving abilities. My focus is to help clients identify their dysfunctio...
My therapy style tends to be compassionate and relational. I understand how much courage it takes to dedicate time to working towards a better life while being vulnerable to change. Therefore, I start with a strengths-based approach and encourage acceptance and awareness on the client's journey to wellness. I believe our minds have the capability and desire for healing; the therapeutic relationship is key to open the door for growth to begin. Over time, the client becomes more in tune with thems...
I am passionate about supporting people through difficult transitions in their lives. This can come in a variety of forms whether it be adjusting to a new job or school, parenting, relationships, being diagnosed with a serious illness or disability, or the day-to-day challenges of living with anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, mood, and behaviors, and in turn, help you to better manage and cope....
Hi, I’m Arlana, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over eight years of experience in mental health care. I started my career in a state inpatient facility where I treated a wide range of psychiatric disorders. This experience gave me a deep understanding of how mental health treatment is not always a straight path—there are ups and downs, and patience is key. I’ve worked with patients through some of their hardest moments and watched them make progress, sometimes in unexpected ways. This has ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with clients since 1998. Through my experience with clients, I have been on a quest to find the most effective approaches to help make significant changes and feel empowered. I am a strong believer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which gives specific tools and techniques to be successful and present in our daily lives. I have found that it is important to develop an understanding of ourselves through attention to our core beliefs and...
Ally Counseling and Therapy is a women owned practice. Our practice focuses on developing relationships with our clients and our community. We value being connected to our neighbors, community partners, and our natural environment. Our practice is safe, culturally sensitive and inclusive for all people to participate in psychotherapy. We are affirming of all LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse individuals. We are dedicated to teaching and empowering people to understand, improve, and take responsibility...
In the past 11 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families in a therapeutic partnership. Making the decision to focus on oneself and start working with a therapist can be life-changing and I applaud you for taking the time to focus on yourself. Therapy can be enlightening and help create positive and lasting changes. But it can also be intimidating when starting this process. This is why the therapeutic relationship is so important. As a therapist, it is my goal to w...
We are wired for connection, but we experience challenges when we struggle to keep our relationships stable. Managing life can be overwhelming if we do not have the right supports in place and fail to equip ourselves with the needed tools. My goal as a therapist is to aid my clients in maintaining wellness in all areas of their life. How we think and how we feel are the greatest contributors to the reality we live. I will help you to embrace what is helping and release what no longer serves you....