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

Hola! my name is Carolina (I’m a native Spanish speaker counselor) and I choose every day to work towards understanding and assisting those who are suffering. I'm here to help you, or your family navigate those inevitable LIFE TRANSITIONS (school, college, career changes, divorce, empty nest, getting married, having a baby, parenting, relationship issues, etc.) GRIEF and LOSS. I also support...
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Tiffany Mitchell

Louisville

Kentucky

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Lindsay D. Elizondo

San Diego

California

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Jennie Ziesenhenne

Atlanta

Georgia

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