
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 want to save your marriage or improve your life while discussing unmet needs with positive communication. I provide active listening and solution focused therapy which is very important in a healthy relationship and a healthy self esteem. It includes sharing unmet needs or frustrations while actively listening to provide solution based therapies or to help with self reflect. I feel I have a g...

Now more than ever, it is clear that one's mental health must be nurtured. It is my belief that mental health is just as important to one's well being as one's physical health, if not more so. We must allow ourselves the opportunity to achieve emotional and mental clarity in order to promote positive change. Having the opportunity to discuss one's feelings in a relaxed and non-judgmental...

"If you always do what you have always done then you will always get what you have always gotten." Are you tired of always getting the same result in relationships or with family members or with your kids? If so, then it's time to do something different. Take a chance in therapy with me. I am a strength-based, solution focused, marriage and family therapist with a solid CBT foundation that desi...

Kristin Tallackson
Houston
Texas
Counseling provides a safe place for you to process and work through a multitude of circumstances, while offering valuable insight and perspective into whatever journey you may find yourself. My philosophy is to embrace you where you are, equip you with tools, coping mechanisms and knowledge, and empower you to take those tools and lead a fulfilling life. The experiences and complexity of human...

Christie Ramirez
Los Angeles
California
Hello, my name is Christie Ramirez. I am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern. I have set up my own online spiritual business for Couples, Individual Soul Growth, Pre-Marital, Marriage, Pre-/Post-Pregnancy, and Children’s to help you manifest the lives of their dreams and attract a healthy relationship into your life. Below is my website you can visit for more information...

Deborah Brooks
Tampa
Florida
Whether you are seeking therapy to heal past wounds or address current issues, we will work together to identify your goals and begin healing. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and families to solve problems associated with; grief and loss, abandonment, anxiety, self esteem, eating disorders, adjustment issues and lgbtq+ youth. I believe that everyone has the power to...

Katie has been known for her work in helping people receive healing, direction, and motivation to pursue their dreams. She has extensively worked in the nonprofit setting while breaking new ground on her transformative business, Let's Live Ready. Katie is bringing inspiring change through her empowering perspective on coaching, training, and personal therapy. Katie is passionate about helping...

Jason Gibler
Portland
Oregon
Jason believes that entering into counseling is one of the most courageous actions that any person, couple or family can take. He views therapy as a sacred process that requires honesty, presence, and vulnerability. He provides a warm, caring and relational style of counseling where you are free to be who you truly are, wholly accepted and genuinely cared for. He draws on attachment theory as t...

Amy L Dorton
Omaha
Nebraska
Mental health plays a vital role in our quality of life and addressing our emotional well being often takes a back seat to the many demands of life. Therapy can be transformative; a vital tool. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to address anxiety, depression, adjustment issues and various forms of grief. My background is largely in healthcare with emphasis on mental health and navigating...

Hi Y'all, I am a licensed clinical social worker who practices a direct-nonjudgmental approach and looks to create safe environments with all my clients. I believe in empowering clients through teaching them coping skills rooted in somatics, encouraging mastery and openness, and helping them identify personal strengths to take successful steps towards their goals. I specialize in the treatment ...

I have over 33 years’ experience in mental health, substance abuse field and a private provider for all age group, family, children, youth, adult and older adults; completed residency @ Walter Reed Hospital, received 2 public awards, was JAC Clinical Director, 15 yr FSW Adjunct Professor, overseen the 211 operation & expert in diagnostics. I teach individuals to recognize, become self-aware, wo...

Bradlee Y. Burtner
Lexington
Kentucky
Are you feeling sad, lacking energy, and feeling like something is wrong all of the time? Has your mood been up and down and you've found it hard to get along with people, particularly those closest to you? Have you started using drugs and alcohol in amounts that concern you and are impacting your day to day life? As a client you will have a comfortable safe space to share freely without judgme...

Jessica Hair
Durham
North Carolina
Every child needs a nurturing environment that allows them to grow into productive adults; however, from childhood into adulthood there are times that adversity presents itself. The road can become rocky and sometimes stop with no apparent direction in which to travel. When the road is too bumpy and travel is difficult, a therapist can help by serving as guide and aid and walk with you until th...

Jenny Randt
Oakland
California
I see myself as a holistic practitioner. Therapy with me involves working with the body as much as the mind. This can be challenging for some, but leads to long-term resolution and healing in a more complete, organic nature. Through Somatic Experiencing (SE), I have been trained to work specifically with trauma and the way in which our survival energy becomes trapped in our bodies. We embody ou...

Stacey Naylor-Cookman
Cincinnati
Ohio
**Currently Only Accepting New Clients for Perinatal Related Mental Health Concerns, Telehealth Only** My passion for psychotherapy comes from a belief that all humans need to feel connected and supported. I believe in meeting clients where they are, recognizing the individual needs and establishing a supportive relationship that encourages positive growth and change while helping clients navig...