
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

We, the therapists at Compassion Counseling (CC) provide professional counseling services to those who are willing to commit themselves to addressing their mental health concerns and work towards becoming healthy individuals, couples or families. CC provides Individual, couple and family counseling, anger and stress management and co-parenting classes. If you are experiencing depression, anxiet...

Emotions and experiences can distort reality. I will help you find your personal truths and learn to live by those truths. Awareness is the key! Let's identify your personal assets and liabilities and use that information to increase self-esteem and confidence while decreasing depression, anxiety, and a host of other issues that are preventing you from being the person you want to be. Sound...

Rose Katelyn Richardson
Charlotte
North Carolina
Feeling stuck? Tired of your current emotional state? Life is full of difficult transitions, and I am here to guide you through them. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to working with adolescents, adults, andcouples. When working with me, I will create an open and trusting space that fosters the personal growth of my client's. I practice from a system's perspective, and...

Life is difficult. We all make our own path through life; using our wits, smarts, failed attempts, guidance and triumphs. There are no SOPs, no formula to follow, and definitely no easy answers. The right choice for one may be the wrong decision for another. Managing our emotional life is even more complex and if not tougher. Whether it's relationships with family, friends, co-workers; or facin...

I have been in private practice for the past 25 years and work with adults and the elderly. I specialize in stress management and treat 01 for a variety of ailments including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, chronic health conditions, bereavement, gay/lesbian relationships, infertility and more. I accept most insurance plans as well as medicare.m0 My specialty is stress management. I h...

( English | español ) I am an EMDR Consultant and I approach treatment from a holistic perspective. I believe in treating the root of the presenting problem versus solely treating the symptoms. I enjoy supporting patients through their journey of breaking patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to move patients from a life of survival to one of thriving; giving patients a chance to live ...

Adrienne Bush
Portland
Oregon
I meet with all of my clients over video-chat which allows me to reach individuals who lead busy lives, live in rural areas, have barriers to making in-person appointments, or simply want to maintain social distancing protocols. I believe that accessing mental health care should be feel safe, easy, and comfortable! My practice is grounded in the notion that you don't have to feel stressed out t...

Are you dealing with a lot right now and feeling overwhelmed? I can help. I use proven tools and techniques that can really make a positive difference in your life - so you can stress less and feel more joy. As a psychotherapist, I'm trained to assist people with a wide range of life issues. My specialty is helping people cope with the tough stuff of life by providing support and solutions as w...

Isabel Diamond
Oakland
California
We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times. You might be feeling more anxious or depressed. Have you thought about your challenges a lot, tried harder, blamed yourself, or tried numbing or distracting yourself? Feeling stuck can be a disheartening and frustrating experience. Therapy can help you feel better. I'm a collaborative, interactive, and dedicated therapist. I'm trained in moder...

Are you experiencing increased stress or or hopelessness? Are you feeling disconnected and alone? Are you facing serious relationship issues that require help? Are the demands overwhelming? We can work together in person or on-line via video conferencing, teletherapy. Compassionately, we will develop treatment methods to fit your circumstances. We will confront destructive patterns such as:...

It's my passion to help develop and grow the "Self" in others so that well-being is possible and goals become reachable. Often times our life experiences, thoughts, nervous system, and emotions get in the way of our growth or feeling good by impacting us with anchors like anxiety, depression, trauma, relational difficulty, and low "Self" esteem/worth - all of which - brings along with it repeat...

As a therapist I partner with clients to address obstacles interfering in their quality of life. My therapeutic style is a cognitive behavioral approach also applying psychodynamic and holistic strategies. I offer a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment to build trust and confidence to move forward. My approach is straightforward and interactive— together we set and re-evaluate goa...

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, I am passionate about walking alongside clients as they discover and process truths about their own lives. When working with adults and couples, I often approach counseling from a developmental standpoint. This means I seek to help clients gain understanding of their current struggles by noticing any long-term behavioral patterns and support them...

Dr. Maria Gertz
New York
New York
As the year 2020 gets ready to come to a close, many of us are hesitant to welcome 2021 as this is a time unlike any other. The last 8 months have proven to be challenging for most, to say the least, and we are reminded of how critical it is to make our mental health a priority and talk to a professional. Life can have a not so funny way of surprising us even when we think we have it all figure...

Tina Brigham
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
I believe that therapy can be life changing if you allow it to be. I strive to create a supportive environment, uniquely tailored to each individual client. I help remind clients about the strengths they may have forgotten about during difficult times, and use these strengths to assist with the change process. I have been told that my insight and ability to "dig deep" are especially helpful wit...