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

For the past 35 years I have worked in the field of counseling, education, and in the field of disability. It has been my fervent hope to find a therapeutic approach to neurological problems. When I encountered The field of brain training, also called neurofeedback, I knew I had found my life work. Since 2009 I have been providing a natural and non-invasive treatment for conditions that cover t...
Mission: To be present beside those in darkness, listening to them, and helping them take the next step forward. Experience: For ten years I worked in Hospice and Palliative Care providing Social Work, family counseling, grief support groups, and grief counseling. Current Practice: I currently work part time as a counselor in private practice, and part time as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker...
You may have come to a place of stuckness in life. Having an extra set of ears to listen and collaborate while giving positive and supportive feedback can be invaluable. It helps us to look at things in a new way. Therapy is the perfect place to set aside time to go inward and work on the issues that are bringing you distress. Please see my website for more details: www.monicarosslpc.com. I'm...
My clients are successful, highly-motivated professionals who find that certain areas of life are becoming unmanageable. Addiction, abuse and trauma are viewed as symptoms rather than defining characteristics. I seek an approach to recovery that embraces positive, proactive, sustainable change. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT®) specializing in sex/porn addictions, partners of sex...
Often chronic stress and unresolved trauma can be barriers to feeling successful at school, work, relationships and life in general. My training and experience includes working with children, adolescents and adult men and women in the areas of trauma, life transitions, depression/anxiety and personal growth. I can help you and/or your child navigate through the stress, the difficult behaviors, ...
Having met and overcome both psychological and physical challenges, I have more empathy for clients meeting similar challenges. I have seen both sides of therapy from the proverbial couch, and I have made it my mission at Synergy Psychological Services, Inc to provide high quality respectful care to all clients. As a cancer survivor, I enjoy working with others who have challenging life paths. ...
These are especially difficult times. We live in a world of uncertainty. In this world, we want to orient toward well-being. This dynamic requires constant adjustments. We want to recognize what is wholesome and keep it around. We also want to recognize what is unwholesome and not invite it around. Part of our work will be to develop our ability to hold difficult feelings and experiences withou...
The human experience can extremely challenging at times, but you can be free from suffering. With practice, you can learn to navigate the difficult parts of life with more ease, acceptance, and inner peace. I believe in the proven health benefits of mindfulness-based therapies which is why my approach to therapy is hands on (experiential) using therapy models such as Acceptance and Commitment...
If you are on this website, you most likely have made the decision to get support and help that you deserve. We our a team of caring and empathetic clinicians helping clients live the life they want. Sometimes it is hard to problem solve without knowing where to start and therapy can help. Together our therapists have a range of expertise and specialties so that we can help an array client need...
You do it all for everyone but you. You desire more internal motivation; to live empowered and confidently. You typically put others before yourself, fear change and hold yourself to a high standard, maybe perfection; this leads to significant anxiety/stress, irritability and/or sadness. You always feel you can do better and never feel like enough. My passion is work with women in their 20s/30s...

Jill Walling

Spokane

Washington

I believe that life is a journey we are all on with unexpected twists and turns in the road. Often, we find ourselves in places or circumstances we did not expect that leave us feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, scared, tired and stressed, but we do not have to do it alone. I believe as humans we are all created to be in relationship, seeking support does not mean we are unequipped for ...
BEING HUMAN IS HARD! Pain and heartache are unavoidable and can get in the way of who and what actually matters most. Luckily, joy and wonder and laughter are also unavoidable. Learn vital skills to engage fully in your life WITH both pain and joy. You will be met just where you are in a warm, nonjudgmental and compassionate space. I am experienced with chronic pain and illness, anxiety,...
If you are looking for a person centered experience this is where you will find it. Each client is an individual and should be treated as so. I am here to guide and support you through life's trials. I specialize in helping those suffering from depression, anxiety, problem sexual behavior, grief, loss, substance abuse, parenting issues and relationship issues. I look forward to working with you...
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have worked in mental health and addictions for 17 years. I have specialized training in the area of trauma and provide EMDR treatment....

Sarah Levine-Miles, LLC

Chicago

Illinois

I'm Sarah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent the last 11 years helping individuals navigate challenging life events and mental health issues. I work with people through life transitions, challenges, relationship issues, and periods of stagnation. I have specific expertise in mood and anxiety disorders and the pregnancy and postpartum period. I have a warm, encouraging, strength-ba...

 

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