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

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...
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Sandra Hall

AbingdonSan Francisco

California

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Soo-Jung Choi

Tulsa

Oklahoma

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Oasis of Life Counseling

Houston

Texas

My name is Kenisha Graves-Drayton, MA, LPC, CART, CTMH the owner of Oasis of Life Counseling. Here, you may explore coping skills and learn how to overcome life challenges from all walks of life. I have openings for tele-therapy (video) and would be honored to support you during this time of uncertainty. I am a phone call away. I am still accepting new clients and video sessions via Zoom for...
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with 14 years of experience, specializing in adults and geriatrics. I will be an empathetic listener to relieve mental stress of everyday life. I understand the struggle in finding a therapist who you can trust, again while taking a new chance in transforming your well being. I am a believer in seeing what you cannot see yet and will help you to see it soon enoug...
Help Me To Help You! I am an experienced Licensed Masters Social Worker. Over the past 34 years, I have had the honor of helping children, adolescents and adults by providing evidenced-based therapy to individual, family, and groups. During my career, I have been a senior therapist, clinical director, drug court evaluator, and educator. I create a relaxed and supportive environment. I use a...
Through the years in working with various populations, Talunja realized that one common denominator she found was that each person wanted a voice. Talunja works with each individual to find his or her own voice and the power he or she can have with that voice, while helping them learn how to share that voice with the world. Talunja is an LPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and is trained ...