
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 your feeling down, thinking negative constantly, feeling overwhelmed, anxious and stressed about life? I am Janika Perry and I am the owner at Peaceful Horizons Counseling, LLC. At Peaceful Horizons Counseling, LLC we are here to help you with understanding ways to reduce your stress, challenge negative thinking patterns, and develop coping skills for anxiety and current life stressors. Our...

Christine Tronge, LCSW
San Jose
California
Currently accepting new clients and offer convenient evening and weekend hours. I am so glad you landed on my site. My compassionate, warm and inviting approach makes it easy for clients to come to me and talk about the things that are sometimes hard to say to themselves. I regard each client with immense respect and work to create a safe and healing space allowing us to help you explore the...

Pettigru Counseling Associates, located in Greenville, South Carolina, provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families and groups. Our practice consists of licensed therapists who specialize in a broad array of issues related to mental health, relationships, and interpersonal growth. We pride ourselves in offering a warm and supportive environment where client an...

Welcome to my practice! Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, frustrated? Unhappy with your relationships? Challenges at work or school? Feeling like something needs to change? You've come to the right place. Find your inner strength and discover your true potential through therapy. It takes courage to reach out when you need help. Call me for a 15-minute complimentary consultation to determ...

In this ever changing world, let me assist you in creating the best version of yourself. To find the strength and insight to over come what is behind you and reach your goals in front of you. My name is Theresa K. Cooke and I am the founder of FACES, INC. I have been practicing since 1982 and I bring to your individual sessions 30+ years of experience through education, training, certification ...

Studio for Sexual Health Wellness & Education, Inc
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Congratulations! Taking the steps to improve upon your current life is brave & deserves recognition as this is you taking charge of your future joy. We all have challenges whether past or present but what sets us apart is the ability to recognize what they are & move in a direction of healing. We will assist with you unlearning some of those unwanted behaviors that just won’t stop following you...

My clients are folks like you and me who may find themselves confused about what to do; they might feel frustrated, anxious, discouraged or down. They may need support, understanding, guidance or help navigating a crisis or life transition or they may need to learn more effective ways to communicate in their personal or professional lives....

Jessika Sands
Denver
Colorado
Many individuals downplay traumatic experiences. This can be painful in many ways as it invalidates every day struggles and accomplishments. My passion includes working with complex trauma survivors, dissociative disorders, substance use, anxiety, depression, and distress tolerance, utilizing EMDR, Brainspotting, and Neurofeedback in many aspects of healing. Identifying and targeting core issue...

We all have an innate ability to heal, and healing often begins once we learn to acknowledge all aspects of ourselves with compassion and understanding, including parts of ourselves we consider unwanted or unacceptable. I will hold respectful space for all of your feelings and help you develop tools and somatic (body) awareness, so that you have an easier time moving through anxiety, pain and...

Kathryn Crone
Chicago
Illinois
My approach to therapy is collaborative and is aimed at helping you develop long-lasting health (both as an individual and in your relationships). I'll help you address individual concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, panic, sleep issues, job fulfillment, and family stress. Initial sessions will involve a thorough intake so I can be sure I understand the breadth of your background ...

I have extensive experience working with individuals in transition and working with clients who are seeking their own personal growth. Having lived and worked overseas, I am familiar with diversity, multicultural and multi-socioeconomic backgrounds. I travel with you, acting as a Transition Coach/ Guide as you explore your inner worlds clarifying your purpose, and shaping to your life's goals. ...

Have you been feeling lost, confused, or stuck in life? Are you struggling to navigate transition, loss, or grief? Are challenging thoughts and emotions getting the better of you? Do you feel a sense of knowing that there’s more to life you're meant to be experiencing, but unsure of what that is? Do you have a desire for deeper and more conscious relationships? Do you desire change but are fear...

Alexandra Jacobi
Washington
District of Columbia
Welcome! By visiting my page, you're already one step closer to building a life that you love. I work best with clients (mostly in the early to middle adulthood age range) who feel anxious, depressed, inferior, out-of-balance, insecure, defensive, weak, traumatized, overwhelmed, defeated and/or maladjusted; as well as those who simply just want to develop insight into their own psychological...

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I can help you overcome various challenges that you may be facing. I specialize in helping adults and young adults navigate their thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a healthy and productive way. I have assisted many people with private and personal issues while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and privacy. I am also able to provid...

Dr. van der Kolk writes that "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." My approach to therapy is grounded in this concept. I believe that healing from emotional suffering takes place when the client feels deeply heard and understood. I believe that effective ther...