https://www.compassionateconnects.com/about daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/group-therapy daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/faq daily 0.75 2020-10-22 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/couples-family-therapy daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605122901485-9L7VWRFW0U43ND5SP8LU/Family+%282%29.jpg Couple & Family Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605122640939-70I2BCUGQFZWXWX8C9K5/Couples+Therapy+%282%29.jpg Couple & Family Therapy https://www.compassionateconnects.com/get-started daily 0.75 2020-11-13 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2020-10-26 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/individual-therapy daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605123271712-15WWHHJ44TCOUHYRGMOC/Adol.+Therapy+%282%29.jpg Individual Therapy - Child and Adolescent Therapy Working with adults in therapy can be different than working with children and adolescents. Children and adolescents are in certain developmental stages that are important to consider when determining treatment. Hands-on activities tend to be more effective in child and adolescent therapy as compared to traditional talk therapy. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's therapy for continuity between home and the therapy office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605119752735-577IALCODIOEKSGVXQ6L/African-americans-in-therapy-session1.jpg Individual Therapy - You are unique and deserve to be seen and heard with kindness and compassion. At Compassionate Connections Counseling we empower you to find your inner strengths. Our person-centered approach will guide you to health, wellness and resiliency to be able to manage whatever life throws at you. During individual sessions, we meet with clients one-on-one. We devise a personalized treatment plan that is unique to your needs, goals, and personality. Individual therapy is a powerful way to process experiences and deepen personal understanding. Individual therapy is not always comfortable and can present new challenges. The therapeutic relationship is an essential component to provide a safe, nurturing environment to support this growth. https://www.compassionateconnects.com/speaking-engagements daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605109503450-WRDXFPR97KSW33SN9CDY/Untitled+design.jpg Speaking Engagements - Sample Topics · How to build effective teams at work · How to be an excellent manager and supervisor · Communication and conflict resolution · How to overcome obstacles · The value of getting an education · Grief and Loss · Life stressors · Diversity and Inclusion · Self-esteem · Anger Management · Workplace Hostility · Childhood worries · Social Anxiety · Mindfulness and gratitude strategies · ADHD · Parenting Skills · Motivation building and goal-setting · How to make the most of your personality type · Mental health · Enhancing your productivity, attention, and memory · Techniques for distress tolerance and emotion regulation · Increasing your social effectiveness to get what you want · How to find the right career for you · Communication and conflict resolution · Healthy boundaries https://www.compassionateconnects.com/financial daily 0.75 2025-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605298100791-230XLXVMB4RCB767OX8W/health+insurance.jpg Financial https://www.compassionateconnects.com/telehealth-therapy daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605124194197-3KM9SEXUQTOQYJVJVLFE/Telehealth+2.png Telehealth Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605124137810-MI0M4NGIEXNTGM16U5BS/Telehealth+1.png Telehealth Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605124173756-OTD0Y7DVZV2P4BOYV2MZ/Telehealth+3.jpg Telehealth Therapy https://www.compassionateconnects.com/resources daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/lifecoaching daily 0.75 2025-08-21 https://www.compassionateconnects.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2025-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/ded1264d-0153-45b7-bd00-176980515505/JBP+Headshot+1.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/338ac7c4-9eae-4f72-9c3f-ec1bfa757d76/IMG_20220921_184649.jpg Home - Introducing our new canine assistant, Jazz — a friendly, wagging-hearted team member ready to bring comfort and joy! Scroll down to read more about Jazz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1603591236761-5NEKJMVSXZV07AEIB9E4/89666870463979001831.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1605710782808-17CJREGHXF157XFM54RT/Jazz+2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1603744006238-8ILUWN2Q0Q3V1AD6FPG3/20160904_110326.jpg Home - How it all began. Believe it or not, my mother taught me compassion before I was even born. While pregnant with me, she worked at a sheltered workshop supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. There she met James — a man who had been abandoned by his family and left homeless. My mother chose, without hesitation, to become his guardian. She gave James more than shelter: she gave him consistent care, respect, and a place at our table. She welcomed him into our lives with the same gentle steadiness she would show any family member. By the time I arrived, James was already part of our household — and from the moment I was born, he was my grandfather. That example shaped everything I understand about compassion. My mother’s choice shows that love is not limited to blood. It is an act of connection and commitment: noticing someone’s need, responding with dignity, and making room in your life for another person. Because of her, I learned that family can be chosen and that caring for others is a powerful, lasting gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f91f4ae9b83747ce89d35b0/1603743926380-5BWJBKVS5PW70SST8DL3/James+Hands.png Home In the photo to the right you can see James and I holding hands — a quiet, steady reminder that sometimes the simplest act of connection is what grounds us as we move through hard work and healing. Our bond was unique and unbreakable. When James died a few weeks before I graduated with my Master’s degree in 2014, the loss reshaped me. Grief revealed how much the world needs more compassion. I have faced my own roadblocks, setbacks, and seasons of intense heartache and sadness. Those experiences taught me that we don’t have to carry pain alone. I wanted to create a safe, compassionate space where people can be heard and begin to heal — a place where the small act of holding someone’s hand, literally or metaphorically, can make a meaningful difference on the journey. The name Compassionate Connections honors my mother’s example of unconditional love and keeps alive the warmth and kindness James brought to my life. It is both a tribute and an invitation: to receive care, to give compassion, and to let those connections help us find our way forward.