
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

Are you feeling stuck, joylessly rotating through old patterns of thinking and doing, anxious and somewhat lost? I’ll help you awaken to your best self by managing anxiety, stress, and depression more effectively, enjoying more connected relationships and loving yourself more deeply! Don’t waste your “one wild and precious life” (Mary Oliver)! Together, we can do hard things and can find practi...

The Bridge Health Clinics & Research Centers, Inc.
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
The Bridge Health Clinics & Research Centers, Inc. provides outpatient mental health & substance abuse services (WI Department Health Services 35/75 Cert #2921). Our approach is collaborative, strength-based, solution-focused, & evidence-based. We address problems with co-occurring alcohol & other drugs & mental health issues, depression, anxiety, family, stress, coping skills, relationships,...

It takes courage to ask for help and exploring counseling is a move for self empowerment. Our culture can be isolating, confusing, and people get lost. It is human to feel sad, overwhelmed, or anxious due to circumstances. We get smacked with the unexpected, the denied, the inevitable we tried brilliantly to evade. Healing starts exactly where we are. In therapy we collaborate to find the answe...

At this time of coronavirus you may be a mix of emotions: scared, angry, lonely, and stressed. You may have lost income due to a layoff or worry that this is in your near future. You may long for life to go back to “normal” when people weren’t hoarding toilet paper. Every cough or sneeze may worry you. Having to educate your children at home can take energy and mental strength you don’t have. H...

Hello! I respect your courage and vision to seek a higher self, and I would be honored to assist you in this journey. In our individual and collective paths in life, clarity is sometimes elusive and the path foggy. It's good to join forces. My goal is to help you break free from what holds you in the pain of the past, so that you may walk freely in your own truth and light. Welcome to your next...

When tears well up and tempers flare, give me a call and I'll be there. If you have never been to counseling before, you may be feeling anxious at the thought of calling me. That is normal, but I want you to know that I am a gentle soul who is here to help you. I hope you will reach out to me so we can discuss what is bothering you. My approach is filled with unconditional positive regard and...

Julie Ingram, LCMHC, LEAP, PLLC
Raleigh
North Carolina
You may be saying, "I should be able to deal with problems on my own." Life and other people are so complex that this is usually an unrealistic expectation. Brave people tend to seek therapy because they share their stories with a clinician they don't know and sometimes about sensitive topics. Clients tell me that I am easy to talk to, understanding, warm and have a good sense of humor. I use...

I most often hear that what is wanted from therapy is hope and relief. Relief from anxiety and sadness, hope for your relationship. Pain can cause us to use substances, people, sex, and even work to cope, but I believe you can achieve self-esteem and healing. I've seen it happen over and over again. Trusting this process is the first step. You don't have to do this alone. I can stand with you a...

Linda Louise Faust
Long Beach
California
Are you feeling worried, anxious, or unsure about the direction of your life? Feelings of confusion, anxiety, and depression are often reasons people seek therapy. If you are feeling overwhelmed by grief and loss, difficulties in personal relationships, family, career, or past traumas, I can help. My therapeutic approach is direct, compassionate, strength based, and collaborative. By providing ...

By providing a client-centered approach to therapy, I hope to bring safety and warmth to the therapy room. I utilize an integrated approach that synthesizes my Christian values with research-based practices in order to give the very best care unique to each individual. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental atmosphere where you can be truly heard and understood. My desire is to work toget...

**Exclusively providing Teleheath services** Have you been feeling stressed, lonely, or unsure how to manage your emotions? I am a therapist licensed in both MA and NJ serving clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, addiction and more. I view therapy as a safe and secure place where you can begin your journey towards self-discovery, emotional well-being, and person...

Creative Counseling, LLC
Las Vegas
Nevada
**Not currently accepting new clients** Empathy and self-compassion are the basis of my therapeutic approach where we will focus on building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Especially during this time, you might be finding it hard to manage stress and constantly feeling restless. Change and growth may feel unwelcome, yet you might find that your usual ways of coping aren’t holding...

Hi there! I'm Sage. I would be grateful for the opportunity to empower you to become the healthiest and happiest you. I am passionate about working with clients from a person-first, holistic approach to achieve optimal wellness, and I am skilled in working with children & adolescents, individuals, families and couples. I utilize a strengths-based approach as I work to build a strong and support...

"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." This famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote can be applied to many situations. When we get stuck -- in a rut at work, in a stormy relationship, in a lukewarm marriage, with our children -- we suffer but are often pulled to focus on the problem rather than finding a solution. Sometimes, we're not aware of what the actual issue is. All we can do i...

Varsha Ruparel
Portland
Oregon
Life takes us down many roads, some having more twists than others. We all have a story. If yours contains themes of depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, life changing transitions, trauma, or just "seem to be stuck right now", lets have a conversation and see how to create a new path. I'm a therapist, but I'm also a parent and wife who makes plenty of mistakes. Luckily, perfection isn't necess...