
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

*Now accepting new clients** - including telehealth appointments. We are a holistic based practice that is focused on women's wellness, healing, and self-compassion. Our focus is on supporting individuals to be well, live authentically, and show up as their best self. We provide a safe and welcoming environment to promote self discovery, healing, and growth. We are dedicated to providing a spac...

( English | 中文 ) You may feel confused, lost, hopeless, helpless, and frightened about life. Life is full of different challenges in varied stage. It is crucial for us to pause and cultivate the root of life struggles and learn ways to adapt, which is how we grow. Here is a place for you to rest, to share, to connect, and to learn more about yourself and relationships in your life. Coming fro...

Sonja Kubota Johansson (She Her)
Washington
District of Columbia
Chances are that you are here because something is not working in your life. Perhaps a toxic relationship, harmful behavior, or unhelpful thinking pattern. Maybe it is low self-esteem or general uncertainty. Whatever the case, I recognize the courage it takes to ask for help. I hope to meet your courage with relentless support. With over a decade of experience as a yoga teacher, I have special...

When you have experienced a trauma or loss, you can feel lost, overwhelmed and hopeless. Sometimes you question your own reactions and wonder if you are normal. Sometimes you might wonder if you will ever feel better. My role is to help show the path and help you find your way to finding your own strength and resilience. I want to help you appreciate who you are and remove any negativity and sh...

Brandy Enneking
Tucson
Arizona
Do you feel like you have been struggling with something and you can’t seem to figure it out? Have you been suffering from depression or anxiety, or both? Have you experienced trauma in some way and feel like you just can’t figure out how to continue on with the memories? Do you just want to feel calm, relaxed, and like your life is moving in a direction that you are content with? Are you looki...

Hurts from past experiences can create emotional and mental roadblocks that can keep us from achieving the quality of life and relationships we long for. If the problems in your life are causing you to feel anxious, stuck or alone there is hope. Therapy can offer the support and tools to help you heal, learn and grow so you can overcome the challenges in your life. I believe that developing...

Ever have an experience that left a “bad taste” in your mouth? As your Therapist, my job is to provide a safe and comforting environment for you. Therapy presents the opportunity to work through “struggle points”, “stuckness”, and those “settling moments” we may find ourselves in. I believe in resiliency, perseverance, and striving for ongoing growth. It is with great passion, I look forward to...

Anne Houston
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
As a licensed clinical therapist, I offer a warm and collaborative space for you to freely explore what most troubles you. You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or changing life circumstances. I am mindful of you as an individual, while also aware of the concurrent forces of family, culture, and social - and how internal and outside pressures can sometimes make chang...

Barbara Kaynan
Raleigh
North Carolina
I believe in your innate wisdom and inner resilience. Are the old ways not working for you anymore? I am ready to be with you on your new path as your witness, guide, and co-creator. I believe you have the capacity to hold life’s multitudes AND draw important boundaries. I believe you are ready to release what no longer serves you to make space for alignment and healing. My practice integrates...

Justin Oh-Lee is a Limited Licensed Social Worker (LLMSW) who received his Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience) from UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, and his Master’s degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Oh-Lee received his Bachelor’s degree from Colorado College, and has completed his post-doctoral training at the National Institutes of Neurological Disorde...

If there is a sense of hopelessness surrounding you about what has passed amidst the fear of what is yet to be; if you find yourself stuck as these challenges show up in your relationships, lingering grief, or a sense of powerlessness - know that you don't have to go through this alone. In this space, we can meet. My training has prepared me to provide tailored counseling to individuals, famili...

I have a passion for helping individuals overcome life’s challenges by attempting to impart the skills necessary to increase overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is holistic, which means physical and spiritual health is a huge component in helping individuals feel whole. I attempt therapeutic approaches that are integrative and solution based on each clients specific needs. I have experie...

**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** Are you someone struggling from the effects of abuse & traumas? Do you feel you no longer know yourself, and like your likes and dislikes aren’t your own anymore? Feel like you don’t have a voice? You want to be independent, but you question yourself. You aren’t sure of your self worth or what you want for yourself. Do you have a hard time trusting and...

Mara Kline
New York
New York
I am a trauma-informed mental health counselor (MHC-LP) with a passion for helping people heal through connection and empowerment. I use relational psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapies. My approach is warm, collaborative and nonjudgmental. I believe that the therapeutic bond is central to the healing process, so I am honored to hold space for your experiences...

My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all. I specialize in the relationship between trauma and...