
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

Pain in life can be a lonely experience. My hope is that you won't have to tackle it alone. I strive to meet people where they are, appreciating the journey that brings them to this juncture in their lives, while helping them to make desired change and find symptom relief. I believe in the inner wisdom of my clients and the power of the therapeutic relationship to tap into it. As such, my appro...

Matthew Pearl
Portland
Oregon
Part of "being in the solution" when times are difficult is what you are doing right now: looking for answers and the support to find them. Everyone is challenged by life events. The path to self-awareness and personal growth is not an easy one. I accompany my clients as they discover their potential and deal with the barriers that prevent them from reaching it. My approach is holistic, meaning...

Our aspiration for a wholesome and fulfilling life often leads us towards the path of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a powerful medium for this transformation. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment for deep reflection on the self and on relationships. This serves as a catalyst for changes including alleviation of stress, anxiety and depression as well as...

OC Health Psychologists offers psychotherapy, assessment and testing and medication management services for individuals, couples and families. All of our psychologists and therapists are skilled in treating the problems that often bring people to therapy such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, stress, and interpersonal struggles. Additionally, each of our psychologists or therapists has...

I have 20+ plus years after my master's degree with counseling adults, kids, teenagers, and parents. I am a Minnesota Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that is honest (truth teller), genuine, compassionate, and empathetic. I have helped thousands of people improve their lives over the years. I teach coping skills that you can use for the rest of your life. If you want to work more on bei...

With time we can develop a therapeutic relationship that is based on trust. I strive to provide an understanding and supportive environment where you feel comfortable and secure. I offer an eclectic style of therapy, where I pull from many theories and treatment styles in order to make your experience unique and well suited to your needs. I have 24 years of experience with a Master's degree in...

Christine Heinisch
Tucson
Arizona
Are you feeling stuck? Past practices and coping that once served the purpose of protecting you from further difficulties, often become obstacles to your well-being as well as interfere with your functioning in relationships and community. When caught in the cycle of stress and / or trauma you may build a narrative that involves blaming of others and / or shaming and blaming yourself. By seeing...

Traci Bianchi Templin
Sacramento
California
Welcome! I offer support for your journey to a balanced, peaceful, and happy life. I have a passion for guiding clients through their journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness in life. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I support my client's unique individuality, life experience, and their personal story. I value openness, acceptance, and...

The HELPS Group, PLLC
Spokane
Washington
Do you feel alone and that no one else understands? Is your relationship failing? Are you confused, frustrated and/or unhappy? Do you have children with behavioral or developmental needs? We are here to HELP! Our providers are interested in YOU! Our number one goal is to be there for you without judgment. We have a caring environment and are able to work with children and adults, families and...

Emily A Sanders
Des Moines
Iowa
I believe that It takes great strength and courage to ask for help and I would be honored to help you (or your children) find more fulfillment and happiness in life. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and have experience with children, adolescents, and adults. I engage in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological assessment. I believe the range of experiences enables m...

Counseling is a process in which you and I will come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop goals and work together towards realizing those goals. I am a certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). As a...

My approach is active, supportive and collaborative. I enjoy working with people dealing with life transitions, relationship issues, career/academic, parenting, grief, chronic illness, disabilities, divorce, remarriage, and GLBT populations. I also like working with people who are creative and/or who have a sense of humor. I usually have day time appointments. I combine cognitive behavioral,...

Judith A. MacDowell LCSW
Brooklyn
New York
Anxiety puts life on hold with fear, panic, intrusive and repeating thoughts. Our partnership will change that outcome. With over 25 years as a licensed therapist, my partnership with you is individualized, goal & solution focused, with a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT, DBT, REBT), linking negative thought patterns to emotions and behavior patterns. Mindbody, neuro based tool...

When you are struggling, one of the most difficult things to do is ask for help. It takes courage, faith, and trust to reach out when life feels unmanageable or overwhelming. Yet taking that one step is often the very best thing you can do for yourself and those you love. I provide compassionate, competent counseling to children, teens, and adults in individual, and family/group settings. I use...

Are you struggling with emotional or physical effects from Covid 19? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to...