
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

Making the decision to come to therapy can be difficult, and I understand that sometimes it takes a moment for your mind and your heart to catch up with each other. With this in mind, I work alongside clients to help them find their strengths, mine for resources they may not realize they have, and carve out measurable and attainable goals within their timeline and with their cooperation. I enjo...

You're busy, and that's part of the problem. You’ve been thinking about therapy for a while -- between getting it done at work, parenting your ass off, trying to be the partner you think your partner deserves, managing family obligations, PTA, book club, carpool… In fact, thoughts of therapy have probably popped up as you’re lying in bed at night worrying through your mental to-do list for...

We are currently living in unprecedented times, and I am here to help you navigate through the stress and trauma, while uncovering your strength and resilience. Are you ready to finally free yourself from nervous anxiety, anger, stress, and depression? These feelings are a signal that we are not honoring our authentic self. If this resonates with you, make the decision to reclaim your life. Sto...

I have nearly 20 years of experience as a therapist working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. I enjoy combing humor and gratitude with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and a variety of other evidence-based interventions. My approach is both practical and science based. I hope you walk away from therapy feeling empowered with easy to use strategies to improve your overall well-being ...

Are you dealing with disease, illness, anxiety, depression or other physical, mental and emotional issues? I am a Medical Counselor and Hypnotherapist specializing in cancer, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, dementia, end-of-life, IBS, fibromyalgia, weight loss, hypertension, phobia, anxiety and other health and wellness matters. I have more than 23 years counseling experience. I was in privat...

Elisa Kessler
Mobile
Alabama
Are you feeling stuck and or unhappy? I am an LICSW Psychotherapist in Alabama who can help you break free from fear, anxiety, emotional pain, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, addictions and self-sabotaging behaviors. Clients come to seek relief. By working together, we can clarify the issues at hand and problem solve to overcome the challenges that prevent you from reaching your goals and...

Alexann Calabash Masiko-Meyer
Charlotte
North Carolina
You have a story, you deserve to talk to someone every now and then. At Summer Sessions Counseling, equity and access to therapy is essential. You have access from the convenience of home, with no concern of commute, interference of other obligations, stigma, all with complete confidentiality. Whether brief, a life transition, value for having a confidential outlet, or a longer goal, you deserv...

Mayeling Angelastro
Orlando
Florida
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you seem to get nowhere? Are you feeling overwhelmed with simple tasks in life? Are you wondering if you have what it takes to tackle life transitions? You are not alone. At some time in our life we face difficult situations that seem to be impossible to overcome. I believe that everyone has the skills within themselves to overcome life's curve balls...

You might come to me exhausted, frustrated, and seeking a new way to experience your life. My approach is active and collaborative: I trust your knowledge of yourself and offer my insights, skills, and training to help you achieve lasting change and healing. Together, we identify ways to align your routines, relationships, and environments with your long-term goals and values. We turn avoidance...

Bloom Therapy
San Francisco
California
** Currently only accepting clients to the "Resilience for the Fertility Journey" group. ** Bloom Therapy specializes in women's mental health across the lifespan (ages 18-65+). Women face unique stressors in their relationships and career, and experience anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress at twice the rate of men. I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach to address these challen...

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!** At an early age, I knew I wanted to help individuals work through difficult emotions and stressful situations. I've learned through the years, by changing our inner self-talk & learning coping skills to better deal with life stressors & past traumas, we can begin to live a happy, freeing, peaceful life. I am here for you; I provide a safe space with a trusting,...

I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, grief, trauma/PTSD, and relationship issues, as well as those who are simply seeking greater self-awareness and insight. My clients tend to be curious, creative, philosophical, or thoughtful individuals who are highly motivated to create change in their lives. I believe in drawing upon my clients' inherent strengths an...

I know it is not easy to take the first step to speak to a therapist. My job is to make the process comfortable and natural for you. I will provide an open and inviting environment for you to talk. I believe in focusing on more listening and less talking with my clients. I focus on validating your feelings, offering empathy and helping you feel heard. I know it is important to feel comfortable...

Do you worry all the time about all the things? Do you feel sad most of the time? Do you find that there are more unhappy moments than happy moments in your relationships? Does the worry, sadness, or relationship troubles get in the way of your ability to live, love or laugh? Are you ready to change that? I work with adolescents and adults of all ages to overcome worry, sadness, or relationship...

Jane Heiy
Portland
Oregon
Welcome! I am Jane Heiy. I am a Licensed Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. In my work in mental health, I am ever hopeful and confident that with work, the right therapeutic relationship, and time, huge changes can be made. It is witnessing these transformative changes again and again that keeps me deeply invested in supporting clients to improve their wellbeing and enrichment i...