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

Many times people come to therapy because they feel lost, overwhelmed, and trapped. It takes a lot of bravery to reach out for help, and I can help. I believe that all states of mind are workable, and that everyone comes with their own understanding of how to get better. By listening closely to you and bringing my therapeutic expertise, I can work with you to find where real change is possible ...
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**10/22/20 - Erin is not currently accepting new clients at this time. This will be updated as soon as she starts to accept new clients again.** Erin is often described as accepting and empathetic, along with funny and real, and she uses these tools to help clients feel engaged in both getting to know her and also feeling supported as they move towards their goals in therapy. She uses a direct...
Would you like to feel whole, empowered, and at ease with life? If you feel stuck, depleted of energy, frustrated with how your body responds to stress, disconnected from your body, and struggling with relationships and/or self-image I would be honored to assist you towards well being. I will hold a sacred space for your struggles and pain to be seen and transformed into healing and strength. I...
When life becomes challenging or you're losing hope, you are provided with a safe place to explore and develop a deeper understanding of yourself that can lead to meaningful, lasting changes and a fuller life. Pam at A Safe Place to Land offers a personalized approach that focuses on helping you come to know how the pieces of your life story fit together with the understanding that your symptom...
Providing a safe space, being entrusted with vulnerability, and bearing witness to healing is an awe inspiring and mutually rewarding experience. Therefore, a good relationship is the first priority in therapy. Christine realizes that successful treatment begins with a strong therapeutic rapport. This focus allows clients to feel safe and understood, which is a strong catalyst for progress towa...
I believe that with the right readiness, support, practices, and a clear life purpose any human can tap into their own inner wisdom and self-healing. The alignment of mind, body, and heart is needed for this inner wisdom and self-healing to emerge. We all know when balance is missing, and we all mostly believe we can regain balance because resilience is innate. The question becomes how?...
( English | español ) Are you confronted with immigration problems? I conduct psychosocial evaluations for immigration proceedings. Are you having personal struggles? I can provide a safe space where you can be heard without judgement. This can grant you clarity, and help adjust your perspective on life, which essentially impacts your mental health. I am committed to bringing you clarity, by...

Chanin Hardwick

Sacramento

California

Transition, trauma, and transformation are my specialties. Life transition, career transition, transition in relationships, racial trauma, the trauma of loss, sexual assault trauma, imposter syndrome, and personal transformation. Much come with each and using the mind, body, soul connection I support you in finding healing, and a new sense of being. Healing is done in connection with others...
Humorist, Mark Twain once wrote, "I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened." Anxiety has a way of robbing us of the reality of the moment and setting in motion fear-based, 'what if' thinking. Whether you are feeling sad or overwhelmed, experiencing unsatisfactory relationships, or struggling with uncertainty and doubt, the first step of our journey together is...
Your therapist should be someone you trust and feel comfortable talking with. I work hard to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over seven years, serving children, adolescents, and adults in community and school-based settings. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with ADHD, trauma, grief, school-related issues,...
You are brave. It takes a lot of courage to make that first step and even begin the process of researching therapy. Even if you don't know where to go from here, that's okay, I'll help you figure out what's next. Simply knowing that you want to make a change is the first step. To help build your sense of clarity and direction, I meet client's right where they are at with genuine questions about...
I compassionately welcome those working through life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety, and those who have been impacted by the effects of traumatic experiences. Often times individuals struggling are feeling disconnected from their authentic self, their creativity, and spirituality. As well as feeling disconnected from family/friends, romantic partners, and communities. I am...
Ever found yourself thinking, “I’m overwhelmed.” Sometimes it can feel like Life throws rocks at us that we can’t avoid. I would like to help you face these challenges head on and assist you with strategies to help deal with these issues. I specialize in helping children, teens & adults, including those individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder, deal with feelings of depression, anxiety,...

Abby Bramnick

New York

New York

Hello! My name is Abby and I offer modern psychotherapy rooted in Art Therapy, Evidence-Based talk therapy & mindfulness. I specialize in providing transformative therapy for folks in their 20’s & 30’s. I'm part of a multidisciplinary team of licensed Art therapists will help you find effective ways to cope with work / school stress, irritability, low-mood, perfectionism, relationship conflict ...