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

Chih-Hsien Lin

Chicago

Illinois

( English | 中文 ) Suffering is often the result of less than nurturing relationships and experiences. Fear can become imprisoned in the body. Family and culture can dictate how safe it is, or not safe, to express and be yourself. My own immigrant experience from Taiwan allows me deeper empathy with people navigating challenging life transitions and relating to different cultures, and even new...

Patty Lancaster

Los Angeles

California

I work with motivated adolescents/adults to help them cope with transitions in their lives where they feel stuck and in emotional pain. My clients usually want tools they can use themselves as well as a healing environment. I work collaboratively with clients to cultivate their strengths as well as support them in overcoming inner obstacles. They want a more positive relationship with themselve...
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"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." - Tori Amos Welcome, I'm Nancy Dupre a Licensed Professional Counselor and an avid traveler. I enjoy spending time with my family traveling but I also enjoy the art of healing. I love providing therapy that offers a safe, nonjudgmental relationship to explore parts of you that may have never explored...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to...

Noël Quigley

Portland

Oregon

We are all born with the innate ability to connect deeply and authentically with ourselves and others. We are whole and hold all that we need within. This ability can guide us along a path in tune with our highest selves -- a path of joy, connection, and great strength. Along our path, however, we are exposed to experiences and influences that can cause us to become disconnected with this inner...
I have been in practice as a licensed therapist for over 20 years and have experience with many issues. I appreciate the honor that my clients give me when they allow me into their private worlds to help them heal and grow, to set goals, and to do and become all they can dream....

Kelly Rhines

Atlanta

Georgia

I have experience in working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. Mental health issues, in many communities, are not talked about openly. Suppression of emotions overtime can only increase stress which can impact us all mentally and physically. My passion includes working with young adults and couples dealing with difficulties suc...

David Joel Freilicher

New York

New York

I understand the challenges and anxiety we are all currently experiencing. I believe that psychotherapy is an invaluable journey to identifying personal strengths, greater self-awareness, examining recurring issues, leading to living a more satisfying life. My training and experiences shape a unique perspective in working with clients. I focus on couples counseling, individuals, older adults...
Have you ever thought about giving up after trying so hard? Feel incapable of accomplishing your goals? Struggle to find happiness within yourself or maintain a meaningful relationship? Do you find sometimes it’s easier to focus on the negative than the positive ? Do these thoughts sound familiar to you ? Well...I’m here to assure you that you don’t have to do this alone and that help is here ....
Life is difficult right now. I would be honored in being able to support you in promoting psychological wellness, including experiencing more joy, gratitude, fulfillment, and authenticity. I have substantial experience and expertise in working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and their families. I work well with those experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, mood,...
Life has become extremely uncertain and more difficult in every way! If you are feeling stressed, anxious and scared, this is a great time to reach out and find support. My goal as a therapist is to help you navigate through challenges, make sense of your experiences, and even find the tiniest joys in the hidden in the day to day. I understand that these are historic times and there is so many...
Together we identify goals that can help with memory issues, organization and problem solving. We rebuild your skills around socializing, time and money management by identifying community resources such as volunteering or offering academic support. We help you develop those vocational skills needed for competitive employment like job coaching and career navigation. We are passionate about...
Hello, and thank you for reaching out on your journey to balance and healing. My approach is strength based with a focus on empowering those who may not feel empowered, to help identify strength for those who may not feel strong, to foster movement for those who feel stuck, and to build resilience for those who may be struggling. If this sounds all too familiar, please don't hesitate to call an...

Andie Mistler

New York

New York

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