
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

I have been working with adolescents, adults and families since the mid 1980's. Substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBT and family issues are the areas that I have the most experience in. I believe folks come to therapy because some aspects of their lives are not working...we will explore these issues and move to get you where you want and need to be. I have many years of various types of...

Kaila Velarde
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Life can seem overwhelming at times which may lead to feelings of loneliness, pain, and fear. I work with clients and help them to be mindful in the present moment, utilize healthy coping skills during times of distress, regulate emotions, and teach individuals how to build and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. I make sure to maintain a safe and supportive environment a...

I help people who struggle with anxiety, chronic or invisible illness, intimacy issues, and partners that have experienced betrayal. Interpersonal relationships can be severely impacted when a person is suffering from any mental health challenge. I help people find healthy ways to cope with their problems, process past events and give support during current concerns. Sex worker and LGBT ally. I...

Kat Aldag
Chicago
Illinois
( English | español ) I want to connect with you and help you connect with yourself, at your own pace. To accomplish this, I create a compassionate space in which you can cope without criticism. As an intersectional feminist, I approach therapy as a collaboration between equals, and I believe that you are the authority on yourself. In my practice, I avoid condensing you to a simplistic category...

Drew Marino
Raleigh
North Carolina
Video on Website - (telehealth and Accepting New Clients) I work best with people in transition, in the process of moving from one life event to the next. I also do great work with people who have experiences with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether they are insightful into their troubles, or they are struggling to see where their stressors lie, I perform my best when I can build construct...

Angel has a unique ability to connect with clients, by understanding their struggles and helping them to create pathways for obtaining their personal goals and desires. She works with adults and teens who want healthier lives and more fulfilling relationships. Educated and trained as a social worker (MSW), Angel has chosen to function as a, “Life Coach,” adding her experience and passion for...

Shanks Counseling PLLC
Austin
Texas
As of Xmas eve 2020 I have a few openings! Please read this all the way thru, you won't regret it!..... Have you ever sworn to yourself and others that you were never drinking/drugging again?......And truly meant it?....only to go back on your word soon or eventually? ...........What changed?.......You will come to see how it was your MIND that changed. If we don't address how the Mind Drives...

Do you have a child who is acting out or a teenager struggling to feel motivated? Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenging emotions and life stressors? If you are at loss for ways to help yourself or your family overcome such barriers, then speaking with a therapist can provide you with the support you need to make desired improvements. I know it can be scary to ask for help, so my primary go...

Hi and welcome! I am here to help with an array of concerns and issues including anxiety, day to day concerns, coping skills, life transitions and decisions, depression, relationships, and many others- including just needing someone to talk to! We will work together with compassion and honesty to reach your goals, and I am happy to give you a little kick in the bum if you need it. I love what I...

Are you feeling worried all the time, gripped by sadness, or experiencing pandemic-related stress? Or perhaps navigating change and adversity against the backdrop of these unprecedented times? It is natural for intense feelings such as worry, depression, numbness, or panic to result. Sometimes, difficulties trigger changes in our behaviors and interests, or in our relationship to others or to...

It's a sudden time of great change; great transition; a great opportunity. It's the time of the Ascension into a whole different higher level of consciousness. You'll want to have a working perspective, to make the choice to be on the Ascension path and have good tools to help you on the way. As a mystic, I was shown these times 33 years ago, and that I would be helping people at this point. I...

Glynn Griggs
Nashville
Tennessee
As an artist, I understand the life-long vitality of artistic growth, & the importance of creativity to one’s perception of the world. As a professional counselor, I treat issues unique to artists, performers and other creative individuals. I encourage my clients to work with the highs/lows of the creative process, integrate them, and channel them appropriately through their art. Let’s explore...

Losing a loved one can be the most difficult time in your life. Emotions are often surprising in their strength or mildness. Grief often breaks a person completely from inside out. Grieving is hard work, you can get worn out, and feel battered. It can take a lot longer to work through grief than most people realize. People around you may think it’s helpful for you to not talk or cry or focus on...

I have been working with children and adults in a variety of environments both within a school and a community based center. I have a background in education and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I empower individuals to improve their life circumstances using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions. My therapeutic approach utilizes an eclectic counseling style with a fo...

Seeking help is not an easy decision. Although, this first step might lead you to a positive resolution of those problems that are causing you stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Having someone who can listen to you without judging and helping you reach better functioning and goals is worthy. Do not delay seeking help; you will be relieved that you did. We also provide consultation and/or...