Kimberly Leighton, CCLS at Play Warriors, Inc. supports children going through a difficult life circumstance. Most young children are unable to express their strong emotions using only words. They can, however, process their feelings in their play using toys and manipulatives, making art and music, and acting out in dramatic play and more! Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS's) are experts in child development, psychology, medical care, and all things FUN! CCLS's provide a supportive and nurturing relationship in a safe environment, teaching coping skills, relaxation strategies, in a strength-based model.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty with family relationships, feeling overwhelmed with everything that is going on in your life and in the world today? Are you experiencing anger, frustration and/or hopelessness that is interfering in your relationships and your happiness? Is your mid consumed with worry about the future? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, trauma focused therapy and other therapeutic models including mindfulness practices are used to assist you in working through these challenges so you can create peace and hope in your personal life and relationships with others.

I see the development of relationships with my clients as the most important element of therapeutic work. From there, with growing trust and a common goal, all things seem possible. I am comfortable using modalities including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Insight driven therapy to help my clients get what they want from their therapeutic work.

Therapy is a gift to yourself. Life is difficult at times. Therapy gives you tools to meet those challenges. My role is to guide you toward the parts of you in which your strengths reside. You learn life skills that help you make the best choices for your current circumstances. I will teach you to understand how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs sometimes bring disharmony. Therapy helps you to modify your perspective and determine ways of dealing with life's problems.You can then make healthy choices to meet life's challenges. Are you ready to make such changes?

Are you constantly worried about what might happen? Do you re-play situations in your mind and wish you could go back and change what you said? Do you doubt yourself? Does all of this negative thinking make you feel exhausted? Symptoms of anxiety can take a toll on your well being and can cause many unwanted results. Anxiety can surface for many reasons at any time in your life. Experiencing these emotions can affect our relationships as well. It can be scary to take that first step to seek counseling, however that first step is all you need.

*We are in a very challenging period as a culture. The coronavirus has altered the way we interact. As a result, I evaluate each referral as to whether remote work is clinically viable. As a clinical social worker, I treat the whole person, including the circumstances in which they live. I feel two unique qualities that I have, beyond the years of training and experience, are a sense of humor and a world view that includes helping clients feel completely at ease and not judged. Although I work with a wide range of clients, I have particular expertise working in the LGBTQ+ community with 30 years of experience.

For over 25 years I have been committed to helping clients experience more joy in their lives. Whether challenged by anxiety, depression, addiction or stress, it all boils down to finding better ways to cope with life's curveballs. My approach is to work collaboratively with people to achieve their goals. I have extensive experience working with couples and strive to have each person feel heard and understood. My work experience also includes work for the Department of Corrections and as court-appointed Guardian-Ad-Litem. Feel free to call with any questions..

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Phone and Video sessions authorized by most Insurances due to COVID 19. Are you looking to feel happier in your life? I believe that seeing a therapist can make positive change happen. We can work together to explore difficult situations and identify solutions. I have over 25 years of experience helping people improve the quality of their lives. Frequently, mental health, trauma and/or addiction can impact our self-esteem, relationships, work and family. I am interested in how people feel, think and behave. If something in your life working for you, let's figure it out. You deserve to feel joy.

Caring, competent and effective counseling, A Trauma Relief Center for Couples and Individuals with Anxiety, PTSD, Performance Anxiety, depression, couples power struggles & alienation; career and business issues. Feeling Lost? I can help you meet your most challenging issues. Feel connected and joyful again. Manage stress from PTSD, trauma, anxiety, unresolvedcircular issues, depression, anger infidelity. As your coach / therapist we work together to help you find Your way back to loving your life again. "With courage and new skills you CAN do anything!" Wonderful help for couples, families, individuals, veterans. Confidential

The Covid 19 world is like no other. Our jobs are to reassure but we are fearful. Families together 24-7, working from home, school partially or fully remote, behaviors escalating. .We miss grandparents, family, friends. Our world is small...and often lonely. I am Jody Fuller, my work focuses solely on the things most important to me: FAMILIES, KIDS/TEENS, WOMEN IN TRANSITION. I offer my help. My 20+years of teaching Pre-8/GIFTED kids helps me help you understand your child's unique development, strengths and needs.

My goal is to co-create a trusting relationship in which you can begin to explore and change the difficult patterns that have kept you from living to your fullest potential and happiness. We will work to understand the ways in which your history may have informed and limited your life and relationships (both with self and others). We will also look at how to transform, heal, and grow in the here and now; to respond rather than react when caught up in overwhelming emotions or negative thought patterns. I utilize a non-pathologizing practical approach that includes mindfulness, self-compassion, and behavioral interventions.

**My practice is currently full so I am not taking new clients at this time.** I believe that working with clients involves tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each client individually. I have worked with clients experiencing co-occurring disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, depression, adult life transitions, substance abuse, spirituality issues, relationship difficulties, and those who are alone without family support. Other clients I have worked with include students, adult children caring for parents, LGBTQs and refugees as they adjust to life in the U.S.

When we are faced with the common ebb and flow of life's challenges we sometimes cope in ways that may not serve our best-self, compromising our relationships, family, physical health, or career. This can leave us feeling out of balance, overwhelmed, and seeking a change. Through an integrative mind-body approach we will explore how the compromised aspects of your life impact you as a whole, while empowering you with tools and strategies to regain the balance you desire.

Welcome to my practice. It is important to find a comfortable place to create the changes you want in your life. I provide compassion, empathy, and openness to help create a trusting therapeutic relationship to assist in your healing process. You are the authority of your life, through collaboration I can help assist you in becoming the person you want to be.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an experienced LCPC, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. If you want to make healthy and positive changes in your life, I invite you to email or call me. I take most private insurances as well as offering sliding scale fees. I also offer faith based counseling if you would like to learn how to use your faith to reduce your symptoms. Give me a call or write me an email, let's see if you and I will make a good fit!

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions? I provide compassionate, caring and confidential treatment to promote and restore emotional health.

I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to success in therapy and work together with my clients in a collaborative way to assess, understand the problem(s), and effectively treat in an individualized way. I approach my clients with warmth, engagement, and with a nurturing manner, always looking to clients' strengths to help assist in the treatment process. I have experience in utilizing therapies that include cognitive-behavioral therapy, time-effective therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and always use a strengths-based approach. My experience is mostly with young adults and adults.

Welcome - thank you for your interest. For many years I've worked as a counselor and educator, leading adults and adolescents through transformative learning experiences. With attention and warmth, I'll strive to help you gain self understanding and develop your natural abilities to work through life challenges. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches that address concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and performance problems (e.g., work/academics, physical intimacy).

Hello! If you are reading this and looking for help you are right where you need to be :) I like to think of myself as an "UNshrink" . I believe in helping to de-pathologize you and whatever it is that you are struggling w, and helping you to experience yourself, situation, partner(s), family, kids, LIFE, in a whole new way. I'm usually a good fit for ppl that aren't into traditional "therapy" for whatever reason: anxiety, skepticism, bad or unsuccessful past experiences..or if you think you, your family, everything is/are beyond hope! Not true:)