
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

Looking for someone to help you or a loved one work through a difficult time? Then I look forward to hearing from you! I have, and continue to work with young adults and adults. I am looking to help support clients on their personal journey in a safe and supportive setting. My goal in treatment is to tailor each client's experience based on their presenting needs. My approach is one that is...

Excelsior Therapy
Fort Worth
Texas
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medica...

I have been in the field for over 11 years. I have worked with adolescents and their families. I have worked with adults. In addition, I specialize in working with substance abuse and mental health issues. The mental health issues I have worked with have varied from anger and anxiety to parenting and couples counseling. When working with clients, I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, Client cente...

I have been practicing in the field for ten years. I have a person centered approach to therapy, mixed with cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and Gestalt therapy when it is called for. I do mental health counseling, addiction counseling, couples counseling, individual counseling, and marriage and family counseling. I see clients of all ages from children to senior citizens...

Your willingness to reach out for therapeutic support shows tremendous bravery, courage and resilience! Maybe you are quietly bearing deep struggle, hurt, loss, loneliness, trauma, or grief. Maybe your life has been utterly turned upside-down. Or maybe your marriage feels empty, conflictual, or painful, so different than you ever imagined, and you don't know the way back to goodness. It is an...

All people are innately good and have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives and are manifested through multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. After making the decision to seek counseling and wellness care, the second most critical step is who will provide this...

Charles Barden
Wilmington
North Carolina
I enjoy working with a variety of clients. I specialize in addiction therapy and recovery processes for all types of addictions. However, I also treat major and minor depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, panic attacks, schizoaffective, personality disorders such as borderline and narcissism, as well as many others. I also provide marriage and family therapy. Everyone deserves a chance and an...

Kaley Gerstley LCSW
Jersey City
New Jersey
I work with people who want to be happy, feel safe, and thrive in their lives. If you are feeling like you’ve lost your way, I can help. I will work with you to understand your specific goals and help you create a plan to achieve them. A lot of times, when we feel like we’ve lost control of our lives and our happiness, we develop unhealthy coping skills to deal with life stressors. By changing...

I am passionate about journeying alongside you with compassion, creating a safe place where you can discover your creative self, and focused upon supporting you as you work towards your unique treatment goals. As an Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Addictions Counselor, I offer you the freedom to create art, engage in sand tray exploration, and mindfulness to discover your...

If you are struggling with emotional issues, stressful life experiences or feel a sense of disconnection, connecting with a therapist can help to alleviate your suffering. With me you will be able to explore difficult thoughts and feelings, challenge patterns and behaviors that might not be serving you or reflect on your relationships in a safe and supportive space. I care about the relationshi...

Do you ever find yourself asking, "Why can't I just get my life together, get along with people like everyone else?" "Am I the crazy one?" How about "I'm tired of feeling misunderstood, walked all over, like I can't do anything right." It's easy to feel stuck and alone when struggling in life and relationships, as if you're "too emotional" and destined for a lonely and shameful life. Many opini...

We know that making this first step toward change can be intimidating. We provide a safe, reliable, and open environment to explore your concerns and help you achieve your goals. Whether you are coming to work on life change or stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, or other goals, we are here to help in a nonjudgmental and compassionate space. We can support and guide you along your journey and ...

Sara Yassky
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Welcome. I believe therapy is an avenue of exploration that holds potential for individual and collective growth. I offer an integrated, holistic approach rooted in somatics and psychotherapy. As a healing centered therapist, I am committed to providing a space that values and honors the ways each of us have learned to survive while believing in each person’s right and ability to thrive. Whethe...

Elizabeth Wynn
New York
New York
I offer a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that promotes introspection, self-awareness and growth. We all have inner resources and potential within ourselves, often untapped and unrecognized. I seek to uncover these strengths collaboratively to help you develop a deeper sense of awareness and reach your full potential. I help to bring deep rooted, negative patterns into awareness...

****Currently accepting new clients*** Are you feeling stuck in life? You keep trying to get out of the same unhealthy patterns but just can't seem to shake those old habits? I help people like you understand their behavioral patterns and help develop an actionable plan to make positive changes. I also help people overcome chronic anxiety that keeps them from reaching their full potential in li...