
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

Thank you for your interest in working with me. We come into therapy for many different reasons. Relationships can be challenging. We often place high expectations on ourselves. In my practice, I aim to work with you in helping to identify your goals, building on your strengths, and making lasting change at your pace. We are resilient beings. Your unique needs and desire for personal growth are...

( English | Türkçe ) I specialize in depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, traumatic experiences and PTSD, family issues such as parenting, teenager issues such as career counseling and self-esteem. My treatment focus is on any relationship difficulties or dysfunction by working with families, couples, and individuals. Regardless of the type of therapy I provide, my passion is to bring...

Everyday life can be difficult. Even more so when you are feeling anxious, depressed, confused, overwhelmed, or defeated. I welcome the opportunity to help you navigate struggles to feel happier and more fulfilled. Whatever your struggle may be, from anxiety or depression, to a difficulty with relationships and coping with everyday life, I am here to help. I strive to create a space where clien...

Many of us can find ourselves stuck, hurting and/or just existing in life instead of living. We may be going through the same routine everyday with this underlying feeling of dissatisfaction or repeating past relationship patterns that creep up and sabotage our quest for joy and love. Past traumas and wounds may be overwhelming your ability to function. If any of the above struggles resonate wi...

I once had a client use the analogy of fixing a car to describe therapy: therapy isn't the mechanic you call to fix your car, but rather the toolbox you use to address the car's issues to run again! If you find yourself ready to learn how to address your patterns of fear, anxiety, and depression, I am here to offer you guidance, skills, and a nonjudgmental environment where change and...

Dr. Sara Assar
Los Angeles
California
Welcome, I am a Holistic and Behavioral Medicine Psychologist who has trained at world renowned institutions. My purpose is to assist you toward attaining self empowerment, optimal fulfillment and happiness. I have developed expertise in various areas of psychological, emotional, and health concerns. My primary approach is to help you live authentically to your purpose and manifest your highest...

Are you feeling stressed? Do you think you are in an unhealthy relationship? Do you have doubts and insecurities that are keeping you from fully becoming who you are? I believe that we all have the capacity within us to live a meaningful and satisfying life. We all faced challenges in different phases of our lives; however, we have the resources and strengths to live meaningful and satisfying...

Adam G. Walterbach
Denver
Colorado
Open doors to a better future, reconcile with doors left open from your past. It's helpful to think of therapy as the opportunity to make the desired changes in your life to increase your overall well being. It is my goal for you to unlock your unique capabilities & strengths for maximizing your success in all the important areas of your life. This means: learning how to take better care of...

Remnant Counseling Center LLC
Lexington
Kentucky
My focus is to help individuals heal, become inspired, and aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by listening to your concerns, customizing a treatment plan, and being a part of your support team. We offer Telehealth, Group Therapy, and individualize treatment to children, adults, couples and families. We aid our family by utilizing evidence based practices, and using an array of...

Brian Z. Andelin
Salt Lake City
Utah
I believe that emotional, psychological, and spiritual difficulties can yield personal growth and a "deep heart," as Dostoevsky puts it. We will explore and honor what it is to suffer, find ways to make meaning from it, and discover new paths to wholeness and healing. I am trained in EMDR, a mode of therapy recommended by the American Psychiatric Association for treatment of trauma, anxiety, an...

Women's physical and mental health is something I value for both myself and my clients. I specialize in helping women navigate some of the most delicate experiences in life. Whether you are trying to start a family, going through a loss, have experienced birth trauma, are transitioning to parenthood, are facing a postpartum mood/anxiety disorder, extended NICU stay, or have a child with medical...

Kathleen M Romeiro
Fresno
California
So many people go through life surviving and not living when trying to balance children, partners, school, and work. As a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with infants, children, teens, adults, and families, I will use humor and genuine curiosity to help you explore your emotional needs and increase joy, peace, and life satisfaction for you and your family. We will disco...

I am highly motivated to find you the quickest clearest path to your healing. I approach treatment through the body, mind, emotions, and spirit/life force. I am guided by your needs and your readiness to change. I help you to increase self-care, self-awareness, willpower and insight. These abilities will allow you to achieve greater happiness, a healthier relationship to yourself and others as...

Tara Palansky
Portland
Oregon
"Only when we are brave enough to explore darkness will we discover infinite power of our light - B.B". Through a healthier understanding of our patterns and past we will gain the ultimate goal of therapy: unconditional self-acceptance. I create a safe and respectful space for us to explore ways to reduce your suffering, while creating alignment and joy in yourself and your relationships. I...

Robert A Johnson
Wichita
Kansas
Dr Robert Johnson has over 25 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with individuals, couples, and families. As a Kansas native, rural mental health issues have always been an area of focus throughout his training and work which require flexible approaches to help solve challenging problems. Issues around anxiety and depression are among the areas of specialty. Dr Johnso...