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
I am a pre licensed clinician with 25 + years experience. I am a private practitioner who works with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked with those involved with the department of Child Services from CHINS thru adoption, Indiana courts and individual attorneys. I have extensive training in play based techniques, Dialectical Behavior therapies, cognitive based therapy...
*Accepting new clients during the holidays no waiting time*. How are you feeling right now? We might feel stuck in our relationship. We might feel that we have lost something or someone. We might feel frustrated because we can't travel. We might be anxious to wait or depressed about the world. We might also become more self-aware of our body image. With talk therapy and Brainspotting in our...
Farah Huq
Chicago
Illinois
Farah Huq
Chicago
Illinois
Sometimes we do not know where our strengths lie. It is when we are in a room with an empathic person focusing on our needs and issues, we can then access our strengths and move forward. I firmly believe everyone has it in themselves to be self-aware and address elements that are causing disharmony in their lives. My goal is to offer clients a safe and nonjudgmental environment where they can...
I enjoy working with clients who are looking to explore and who are looking for someone to walk with them in their journey. Trauma and other life experiences can be overwhelming to handle on your own. These experiences can also feel lonely. It is important to me to support my clients in their therapeutic journey and to let them know they are not alone. I look to support clients who have...
Offering InPerson or TeleVideo Therapy. Are you looking for change? Are you committed to make it happen? Do you need some direction and guidance? I can help you. I am convinced that we all have the capacity to continue learning and growing for as long as we live, including that of making difficult personal changes. Working together, you and I can turn your obstacles into opportunities so you ca...
There are many challenges we all face in our lives, both external and internal. Maybe you've noticed that things are more difficult than they used to be or you're struggling to find joy and meaning in life. Maybe you're dealing with difficult memories or the impact from your past. Maybe you're struggling to manage the stress of day to day life or to maintain positive relationships. Know that yo...
Kate O’Brien
Saint Louis
Missouri
Kate O’Brien
Saint Louis
Missouri
I enjoy working with people who are experiencing difficult life issues, often related to relationships and/or cultural expectation of who they "should" be. I support individuals, couples, and families who are stuck in a moment of confusion, grief, hopelessness, or despair, helping them figure out how to manage difficult challenges. I particularly appreciate opportunities to work with those in t...
Chris A Hill
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Chris A Hill
Minneapolis
Minnesota
I have a genuine love for helping my client discover and make the changes they would like or need to make. As a therapist I am open and honest with my clients and work with humility to establish trust. I feel confident helping my clients work through various issues that come up. Individuals, relationships, as a parent or work related, I have worked with teens and adults. Currently I specialize ...
Elisa Pak
Los Angeles
California
Elisa Pak
Los Angeles
California
Are you tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change....
Are you a man or woman struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you stay in your home because you would be so embarrassed if you were to have a panic attack in public? Are you so depressed you cannot sleep at night or maybe you sleep all day? You don't eat. You can't work. You cry all the time. Is your partner done with you and have moved out? Are you a college student who is missing...
I enjoy being able to use my skills and training to help people who are hurting, whether they are experiencing things such as depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship issues. I aim to deeply connect with my clients and understand their feelings, as well as whatever situation they find themselves in. I accept them exactly where they are, and I work to understand where they want to go as part ...
Kathleen Bergen
Fresno
California
Kathleen Bergen
Fresno
California
Kathleen Bergen, M.A. is a Jungian/Depth Oriented, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Kathleen understands the importance of working through the source of personal suffering in one's life. This task may feel overwhelming or intimidating to many who are in emotional pain. Kathleen's role as a therapist is to walk alongside her clients as they embark on deep healing, lending a new sense of...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or another life challenge? I see individuals age 18 and over for counseling in my office located in downtown Port Townsend. Reaching out for help in times of distress is an act of courage. Let's work together to find a path toward positive change and relief from emotional suffering. I can assist you in identifying your goals for change...
Julia J Henshaw
Nashville
Tennessee
Julia J Henshaw
Nashville
Tennessee
Oftentimes, we spend so much energy trying to live up to roles, ideals, and expectations that we forget who we really are. Or perhaps, we never really had a chance to define our identity in the first place because it was given to us by other people, society or work expectations, or religious demands. These experiences can lead to depression and anxiety, conflict, burnout and exhaustion. At some...