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

Jessica Cooper Ahlum

Wilmington

North Carolina

Hi! I’m Jess, not a typical psychotherapist. I love using humor to connect with my clients and draw-out their strengths in a judgment free setting. I guide our time together to get the most out of each session, quickly empowering you towards a happier life. I bring a developmental lens into my work as a coach and educator. Catch me while you’re expecting or caring for a baby and I’ll teach you ...
Do you feel stuck? Like you can’t do it on your own? My hope is to collaborate with you to better understand some of the obstacles that are in your way, in order for you to be able to live the life you want. As a therapist I am client-centered, compassionate and honoring of the values and lived experiences of each person I meet with. Therapy is about discovering or rediscovering your preferred ...

Hannah Carlson

Chicago

Illinois

My focus as a therapist is to create a comfortable and safe space for clients to work towards their goals. It may also be part of the therapy process to explore what those goals are. The decision to begin or re-engage in therapy can feel overwhelming. It is important to me build a strong alliance with my clients so that they feel supported and strengthened to address aspects of their life that...

Irma Hagarty

Saint Louis

Missouri

I serve individuals, couples, and families seeking professional therapeutic services. My areas of expertise include relationship and family dynamic concerns, grief and loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility counseling, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Throughout the clinical process, I will assist clients in developing skills to reduce and cope with life stressors, identi...

Lisa J Ficker

Raleigh

North Carolina

I deliver evidence-based interventions with compassion, genuineness, humor, empathy, and professionalism. You can’t surprise me and I won’t judge you. My goal is to help you heal and develop self-compassion with the skills you need to cope. Every individual is unique and I believe there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to psychological care because you are not your diagnosis. I will draw...
You deserve to find clarity, healing, and growth. You deserve to be seen and heard when you are struggling. Sometimes, we all need a little help on our path to feeling better and creating the life that we want. Healing is a collaborative process; my role is to help you recognize and shift out of patterns that stagnate your growth and keep you from harnessing your potential in the present moment...

Krista Clement

Salt Lake City

Utah

Are you tired of your pain story? What would it be like to step out of that tired and creaky narrative and generate something different? I think therapy is inherently creative, and my role as your therapist is to empower you in building a life that you love. For the past nine years, I've worked with a wide array of clients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including folks of all ages/l...
"Can you imagine life returning to a state of emotional wellness?" "I help people with various disorders and challenging situations that are overwhelming and unmanageable. Don't lose hope! "Beyond the pain is freedom." Emotional pain can present as unbearable and never ending. A constant state of chaos can give rise to depression and anxiety; Feeling unmotivated, lonely and nobody cares. You mi...

Rapunzels Phoenix Counseling Services

Greensboro

North Carolina

Imagine life is like a journey completely in your control but you feel stuck. Choices you make dictate life’s obstacles and they can be tricky. Life’s journey comes with no instruction pamphlet or ready-made companions. A path unfolds and you decide what to do and who to trust along the way. As you journey you begin to see things you want, potential companions, places you want to explore, and...
TELEHEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE. Hi, my name is Lacey. I work with individuals, families, and couples. I also enjoy working with Adult Children of Alcoholics and those who struggle with codependence. Relationships are hard and they are often the focus of counseling. Our own misperceptions often get in the way of having the relationships we want. I will help you challenge your misperceptions and...

Lisa Mirabile

Brooklyn

New York

I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Psychotherapist that provides each of my clients with a highly-individualized, curated, holistic experience that is goal-oriented. I utilize different modalities that encompass art therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and meditation. I have experience working with a diverse caseload of clients that include children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Ea...
I believe therapy can help you achieve a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Struggling with difficult emotions and life circumstances can be an isolating experience. Having someone to listen can help. We will work together to discuss your concerns and dig into your experience. This experience will truly be your time to talk and to get to know yourself better. I have an eclectic practice that...
Are you ready to find, create and sustain the relationship you dream of? As a dating coach on an online dating website and as a relationship therapist who has worked with individuals and couples for almost 25 years, I passionately help my clients attain the love they want. Utilizing more than three decades of personal and professional experience, I look forward to sharing concepts, skills and...
Laurel Madson-Lawson received her Bachelor of Science in Environment & Behavior from University of Utah in 1996. She graduated from St. Martin’s University with her Marriage & Family Counseling Degree in 2018. Laurel has worked extensively with children as a teacher, and artist incorporating art and attachment theory to her work. Laurel Is an artist, mom, and advocate for the youth in her...
Psychotherapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing. My name is Dr. Susan Albinder, and I have over 20 years experience counseling people in various settings, for a variety of issues. I believe in co-creati...

 

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