What is Compassion Focused Therapy?

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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.

Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.

Therapists Who Specialize in Using CFT

Are you looking for a place to be heard and truly listened to? Do you need a safe space to navigate through a difficult relationship, traumatic event or painful period of life? I can help you. Together we can find a path that works best for you to get to a healthier and happier place and maintain it. My approach is diverse and conforms to meet your needs. I draw from different techniques, some...

Katie Hockenberry

Louisville

Kentucky

Deciding to go to a therapist is an act of courage. You have made the choice to be vulnerable about your inner world and experiences, with someone who is a complete stranger at first. That is a commendable courage. In a world with a lack of connection and empathy, it can be easy to become anxious, stressed, lacking in self-care and direction. There are many transitions in life that happen, both...
I am available for remote sessions today as you grapple with these strange times. If your challenges feel more intense or harder to ignore with your routine upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Fortunately therapy is just as available to you now- I am experienced with remote phone or video sessions, and even hesitant clients are finding these sessions surprisingly effective....
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? These can be symptoms of your life being impacted by past events. I specialize in the treatment of sexual trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction with individuals, couples and families. Together we will create a safe space where you can feel and be heard. As we work through past traumas, we begin to lighten the emotional burden we’ve...

Kathryn Grace Zambetti

New York

New York

Dealing with the upheaval that COVID-19 has brought to our lives can be anxiety-provoking, paralyzing, frustrating, depressing and overwhelming. Having a safe judgment-free space (virtual, of course) to express emotions and work through this global yet very personal struggle is necessary. Let me work with you to navigate this life-shift in a way that preserves your mental health. By establishin...

Robyn Trevitt

Seattle

Washington

We all struggle with life circumstances and difficult relationships! My primary goal is to support and assist families, and relationships improve connection and explore attachment, to provide feedback to help resolve current problems and to promote change and disrupt unhelpful patterns of communication. I am most interested in how people communicate through change and have experience working wi...
Taking the first steps towards change can often times feel overwhelming. I am here to walk this journey with you. I am passionate about partnering with my clients as they discover their resilience and develop a deeper understanding of themselves to become empowered to improve their quality of life. Your story, your feelings, and what you have to say matter, and I am here to support you along yo...
Are you looking for a therapist who hears what you’re saying, sees, and feels your issues? Many of us are looking for a therapist who is the right fit, understands the issues we’re bringing up, and can help us work through our challenges to feel better about ourselves. Addiction along with mental health issues can be difficult to manage alone. Having a supportive therapist can make all the...
I believe that every person has the right to live a happy, healthy and purposeful life. There are times when challenges get in the way of this. Happiness is not a straight trajectory, there are twists and turns and sometimes barriers that get in the way. I feel my purpose is to walk and support my client on their path of self discovery and assist them in acquiring skills that leads to life long...

Elham Farhodi

San Francisco

California

Do you have a hard time speaking up and expressing yourself? When you anticipate a conflict or someone who may have a differing opinion than you, do you tend to keep quiet to maintain the peace? The world sees you as gentle and kind. You are capable, accountable, and have achieved a lot. But There is more fire in you that wants to come out and make things happen. I can help you access the other...
With all of the transitions we face in life, it can often be difficult to adjust to the change or process the emotions that come with transition, whether it is getting married, starting college, having kids, of finding you dream job. Whatever part of life a person is facing that is pushing them to learn more about themselves, I hope to meet them in that place and be a source of compassion. My...
Are you stuck with in a narrative you didn't count on? It may be causing emotional or physical pain, weariness and hopelessness. But narratives are only one piece of a person's overall story. As a lifelong writer and editor, I found once I entered the clinical mental health counseling profession that narrative therapy is a unique way to help people recognize the dominant narrative in their live...
Hello! I'm K.C. With all of life’s demands, unexpected events, and derailed plans, hope and happiness can be illusive. We often demand perfection from ourselves while giving grace and forgiveness to others. Allow me to help you find your voice that says, “I matter” and “I’m enough.” I specialize in treating PTSD in First Responders! I offer EMDR therapy. As your biggest advocate and champion, m...

Jojo Nelson

Atlanta

Georgia

JoJo specializes in working with women who are experiencing challenges related to life transitions, grief, divorce, and parenting issues, particularly those that involve parenting a child with special needs. She is particularly sensitive to the needs of parents who are dealing with the grief and adjustment of struggling to incorporate the special needs of their child with the larger needs of th...
Are you in a constant state of worry or emotional distress? Do you suffer from debilitating panic attacks or avoid social situations? Overcome with negative, anxious or intrusive thoughts? Anxiety and stress can develop from a combination of biological factors, personality, and life experiences. Anxiety can be debilitating and rob you from everyday pleasures of life. Let me help you find more...