"I focus on working with adults, couples, and families, but my specialty is in working with couples. My approach to couples therapy is to work with my clients to identify the core issues that prevent them from having fulfilling, connected relationships rather than giving them short-term solutions. Identifying the underlying issues in the relationship that go beyond the "symptoms" expressed through fighting or distance is critical in effective couple's work. I believe that a therapist should be a good fit for a client, and when working with couples that both of you feel like I'm the right therapist."
"I focus on working with adults, couples, and families, but my specialty is in working with couples. My approach to couples therapy is to work with my clients to identify the core issues that prevent them from having fulfilling, connected relationships rather than giving them short-term solutions. Identifying the underlying issues in the relationship that go beyond the "symptoms" expressed through fighting or distance is critical in effective couple's work. I believe that a therapist should be a good fit for a client, and when working with couples that both of you feel like I'm the right therapist."
"I best like working with couples and individuals who are motivated to look within at what isn't working well, ask for guidance in learning how to work through challenges more effectively, and take initiative to complete homework between sessions. With couples, the magic formula is in recognizing your partner's experience in challenging situations and supporting them through their difficulty in those situations rather than acting like an attorney defending your case in court. I absolutely love working with couples in all stages of relationship. "
"I best like working with couples and individuals who are motivated to look within at what isn't working well, ask for guidance in learning how to work through challenges more effectively, and take initiative to complete homework between sessions. With couples, the magic formula is in recognizing your partner's experience in challenging situations and supporting them through their difficulty in those situations rather than acting like an attorney defending your case in court. I absolutely love working with couples in all stages of relationship. "
"I believe that everybody is unique and that one approach doesn't fit all. I combine evidence based treatment with intuition to tailor treatment to each person's needs, taking into consideration their strengths and weaknesses. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that fosters trust between therapist and client to help clients explore and resolve life challenges."
"I believe that everybody is unique and that one approach doesn't fit all. I combine evidence based treatment with intuition to tailor treatment to each person's needs, taking into consideration their strengths and weaknesses. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that fosters trust between therapist and client to help clients explore and resolve life challenges."
"Hannah Zackney is a holistic psychotherapist, MFTi supervisor, teacher, writer and speaker that infuses meditation, mindfulness into her work of supporting clients to experience their highest potential. As a yoga teacher of 20 years she is passionate about weaving the mind, body spirit connection to empower and embolden her clients to connect with their true happiness and creative capacity."
"Hannah Zackney is a holistic psychotherapist, MFTi supervisor, teacher, writer and speaker that infuses meditation, mindfulness into her work of supporting clients to experience their highest potential. As a yoga teacher of 20 years she is passionate about weaving the mind, body spirit connection to empower and embolden her clients to connect with their true happiness and creative capacity."
"Are your mental and physical issues taking over your life? Experiencing changes in life can be difficult. When changes are significant, and you find that they are multiplying, it can make the most capable person feel unfocused, irritable, sad, worried, and overwhelmed. You feel exhausted trying to find things to make you feel better. So many things you've tried have not worked. Maybe you've tried to reach out to loved ones, but they simply do not understand. Yet, overtime, the chronic pain, fears, and uncertainty about the future can make things worse. It is why you are here."
"Are your mental and physical issues taking over your life? Experiencing changes in life can be difficult. When changes are significant, and you find that they are multiplying, it can make the most capable person feel unfocused, irritable, sad, worried, and overwhelmed. You feel exhausted trying to find things to make you feel better. So many things you've tried have not worked. Maybe you've tried to reach out to loved ones, but they simply do not understand. Yet, overtime, the chronic pain, fears, and uncertainty about the future can make things worse. It is why you are here."
"Welcome! My goal is to come along side of you to work through any difficulties that you may be experiencing. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you may share your pains as well as your joys. Many times throughout our lives, we can become confused and overwhelmed by the twists and turns life brings our way. I encourage clients to collaborate together when identifying goals of therapy in order to create lasting, positive changes to their lives. I look forward to meeting with you.I utilize CBT interventions and am trained in EMDR."
"Welcome! My goal is to come along side of you to work through any difficulties that you may be experiencing. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you may share your pains as well as your joys. Many times throughout our lives, we can become confused and overwhelmed by the twists and turns life brings our way. I encourage clients to collaborate together when identifying goals of therapy in order to create lasting, positive changes to their lives. I look forward to meeting with you.I utilize CBT interventions and am trained in EMDR."
" Alyssa Brooks-Dowty Alyssa is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (Reg #107017) who believes that love is the most powerful force in the universe, and that healing happens through safe, nurturing relationships. She has a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Seminary, but credits her time as a foster parent as being the most formative experience in her approach to therapy. She has training in Theraplay (tm), which is a fun and effective way to build attachment between children and caregivers, and Sand Tray Therapy, which allows clients to process feelings without needing to put them into words. "
" Alyssa Brooks-Dowty Alyssa is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (Reg #107017) who believes that love is the most powerful force in the universe, and that healing happens through safe, nurturing relationships. She has a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Seminary, but credits her time as a foster parent as being the most formative experience in her approach to therapy. She has training in Theraplay (tm), which is a fun and effective way to build attachment between children and caregivers, and Sand Tray Therapy, which allows clients to process feelings without needing to put them into words. "
"I believe therapy should be a place where you can come as you are, share your real self and find acceptance and practical tools for growth. Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life. I can offer you the professionalism of high quality therapy mixed with my own joy and passion for working with people."
"I believe therapy should be a place where you can come as you are, share your real self and find acceptance and practical tools for growth. Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life. I can offer you the professionalism of high quality therapy mixed with my own joy and passion for working with people."
"I am a doctoral-level therapist (LMFT 91087) and researcher specializing in anxiety-related disorders and couples therapy/family-based treatment. Additionally, I see a variety of adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, men's issues, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder."
"I am a doctoral-level therapist (LMFT 91087) and researcher specializing in anxiety-related disorders and couples therapy/family-based treatment. Additionally, I see a variety of adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, men's issues, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder."
"I believe that you hold the key to personal growth and I am here to help facilitate your process. Together, we can build awareness of your own beliefs, feelings and behavior that lead to unhelpful patterns in your life. I specialize in couples therapy using Emotional Focused Therapy, depression/anxiety, life transitions, trauma and personal growth. Your goals can be focused on creating more balance and fulfillment in life and/or support in moments of life crisis."
"I believe that you hold the key to personal growth and I am here to help facilitate your process. Together, we can build awareness of your own beliefs, feelings and behavior that lead to unhelpful patterns in your life. I specialize in couples therapy using Emotional Focused Therapy, depression/anxiety, life transitions, trauma and personal growth. Your goals can be focused on creating more balance and fulfillment in life and/or support in moments of life crisis."
"I believe we all need help sometimes. Life is a journey, a journey that can be painful to navigate. It is my honor to walk beside you. It makes a difference to have someone that can help hold the burden until you find your own strength. It is my privilege to hold space as you work through trauma, pain, and grief. Transformation is a process, and to have support integrating the pain into the depths of your soul, is a gift of connection. Soul to soul. If you are searching for an advocate and a healer, it is not a coincidence you found me."
"I believe we all need help sometimes. Life is a journey, a journey that can be painful to navigate. It is my honor to walk beside you. It makes a difference to have someone that can help hold the burden until you find your own strength. It is my privilege to hold space as you work through trauma, pain, and grief. Transformation is a process, and to have support integrating the pain into the depths of your soul, is a gift of connection. Soul to soul. If you are searching for an advocate and a healer, it is not a coincidence you found me."
"My style and beliefs are to create a safe environment within which individuals, couples, and families can explore their issues and challenges. I do this using brief solution focused therapy embedded in a narrative view. This means that I assist people in seeing their lives in a healthy way as they overcome challenges. This occurs in an atmosphere of empowerment and growth."
"My style and beliefs are to create a safe environment within which individuals, couples, and families can explore their issues and challenges. I do this using brief solution focused therapy embedded in a narrative view. This means that I assist people in seeing their lives in a healthy way as they overcome challenges. This occurs in an atmosphere of empowerment and growth."
"I have been providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for over 22 years. I have worked in a variety of settings including schools, foster care, residential treatment, out-patient counseling, an in-patient psychiatric hospital, and private practice. I have experience treating a variety of issues including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/Trauma, Couples and Relationships, Parenting, Grief and Loss, and Stress Management. I use a client-focused, supportive approach integrating CBT and DBT techniques. My approach is strength based and solution focused."
"I have been providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for over 22 years. I have worked in a variety of settings including schools, foster care, residential treatment, out-patient counseling, an in-patient psychiatric hospital, and private practice. I have experience treating a variety of issues including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD/Trauma, Couples and Relationships, Parenting, Grief and Loss, and Stress Management. I use a client-focused, supportive approach integrating CBT and DBT techniques. My approach is strength based and solution focused."
"I am a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (IMF #74912) who enjoys and has a passion helping couples who are contemplating divorce, have trust issues and hurts. I work alongside couples to help them bridge the gap to forgiveness and possible reconciliation. I use a Narrative approach to communication and uses active listening to create an opening to identify problem areas in relationships. My husband and I have been married for almost 40 years; and in ministry for over 40 years, and have helped many in spiritual guidance, when asked."
"I am a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (IMF #74912) who enjoys and has a passion helping couples who are contemplating divorce, have trust issues and hurts. I work alongside couples to help them bridge the gap to forgiveness and possible reconciliation. I use a Narrative approach to communication and uses active listening to create an opening to identify problem areas in relationships. My husband and I have been married for almost 40 years; and in ministry for over 40 years, and have helped many in spiritual guidance, when asked."
"As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues."
"As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues."
"Interactions with a loved one can bring out the very best and worst in us. If the dynamic with your spouse or partner is a repeated source of pain, I am here to help. Instead of trying to understand each other, most partners make accusations and get defensive. l help couples to uncover feelings driving their interactions and reactions and then teach communication skills to help them transform the way they relate and connect. I truly believe that a loving and supportive relationship/family is one the most amazing gifts we can give to ourselves, children, and loved ones."
"Interactions with a loved one can bring out the very best and worst in us. If the dynamic with your spouse or partner is a repeated source of pain, I am here to help. Instead of trying to understand each other, most partners make accusations and get defensive. l help couples to uncover feelings driving their interactions and reactions and then teach communication skills to help them transform the way they relate and connect. I truly believe that a loving and supportive relationship/family is one the most amazing gifts we can give to ourselves, children, and loved ones."
"Specializing in Restoration Therapy I work with couples and individuals who find themselves stuck in a disruptive and damaging pattern of painful emotions and destructive coping. There is great hope and life to be found in the marriage and in relationships and I work to help couples or individuals reorient themselves and their relationships around the truth about who they are in order to live in peace. As a Level I Certified Restoration Therapist I help my clients gain insight about their identities in order to move toward responsible change and new life-giving patterns."
"Specializing in Restoration Therapy I work with couples and individuals who find themselves stuck in a disruptive and damaging pattern of painful emotions and destructive coping. There is great hope and life to be found in the marriage and in relationships and I work to help couples or individuals reorient themselves and their relationships around the truth about who they are in order to live in peace. As a Level I Certified Restoration Therapist I help my clients gain insight about their identities in order to move toward responsible change and new life-giving patterns."
"To seek the help of a therapist involves great strength. Life's experiences often challenge us. As an Adult, Adolescent and Child Therapist, it is my experience that facing these obstacles provides an opportunity to create change in yourself. Allow me to support you in this process. As your therapist, I will take time to get to know the individual you are and help you identify internal strengths. I will actively guide you through exploring past wounds, help you reframe thoughts for a deeper understanding, and teach you concrete skills to improve your quality of life."
"To seek the help of a therapist involves great strength. Life's experiences often challenge us. As an Adult, Adolescent and Child Therapist, it is my experience that facing these obstacles provides an opportunity to create change in yourself. Allow me to support you in this process. As your therapist, I will take time to get to know the individual you are and help you identify internal strengths. I will actively guide you through exploring past wounds, help you reframe thoughts for a deeper understanding, and teach you concrete skills to improve your quality of life."
"Children and adolescents struggle in school for many different reasons. If your child is struggling academically, a detailed assessment is the best way to understand the true causes of these struggles. I have tested and helped hundreds of students for a wide spectrum of struggles. In addition to assessment, I offer treatments including individual counseling, family counseling, consultation, and parenting advice. I have counseled many students and families to help overcome many barriers to academic success."
"Children and adolescents struggle in school for many different reasons. If your child is struggling academically, a detailed assessment is the best way to understand the true causes of these struggles. I have tested and helped hundreds of students for a wide spectrum of struggles. In addition to assessment, I offer treatments including individual counseling, family counseling, consultation, and parenting advice. I have counseled many students and families to help overcome many barriers to academic success."
"Are you in a relationship in which you keep having the same argument over and over again? Do you long to be more connected with your partner? I teach couples tools to be more in tune with each other and and facilitate getting to the core issue impacting the relationship. I specialize in working with couples (married, not married, pre-marital counseling, co-parenting after a divorce and couples dealing with infidelity). I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients attune to each other and creates safety in communication. I also have extensive training in sex therapy."
"Are you in a relationship in which you keep having the same argument over and over again? Do you long to be more connected with your partner? I teach couples tools to be more in tune with each other and and facilitate getting to the core issue impacting the relationship. I specialize in working with couples (married, not married, pre-marital counseling, co-parenting after a divorce and couples dealing with infidelity). I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients attune to each other and creates safety in communication. I also have extensive training in sex therapy."
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