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

Joanna Peck

Knoxville

Tennessee

*Accepting clients at this time* I work well with diverse populations with a respectful and compassionate person-centered focus that allows me to work with individuals from varying backgrounds. My current focus is working with adolescents and adults with trauma and PTSD issues and other mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. I have experience with addiction, LGBTQ+, codependency,...
I believe safety and trust are essential in the therapeutic relationship, allowing for self discovery and improvement. My goal is to help you discover your own internal strengths, drives and goals. I hope that through our work together you will feel more confident in your self worth, better connected in your life and more satisfied in your relationships. I work with adults and elders struggling...
My clinical experience is in treating clients suffering with disorder eating and eating disorders, through a holistic, patient centered, and intuitive approach. I also help clients who are searching for nutritional management or evidenced-based nutrition for chronic disease management. I help clients meet their individual health goals by holding them accountable to goals set during sessions and...
What would a life free of impairing anxiety and depression mean to you? What would it mean for your relationships, your career and your happiness? As a licensed professional counselor and clinical certified trauma professional, I take a warm, engaging approach to online therapy. During your sessions, your voice will be heard and your journey will be respected. I tailor treatment to each patient...
I enjoy working with individuals and their families to create healthier versions of themselves. Whether you are faced with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, or challenges in your everyday life, I use a well-rounded and trauma-informed approach to therapy to tailor interventions to suit your needs. You will find my approach to therapy to be gentle and encouraging while pushing you safely out o...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates and am a bicultural and bilingual therapist (native fluency in Spanish). I specialize in the areas of complex traumas, identity development, depressive disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals. I practice within a psychodynamic-interpersonal framework...
Seeking out therapy can be a life changing event. It is important to find someone who understands your challenges, supports your needs, and will always provide a non-judgmental and safe environment for all forms of self-expression. Together we will take a journey, exploring the things in your life that impact your quality of living. As a team, we will set goals and make meaningful changes that...
ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! WE OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES! GET THE HELP YOU NEED FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME! Edith Porter, LPC-MH Edith Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health. She has an undergraduate degree in Education and currently holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Wilmington University in Delaware. Edith has experience working with families, couples,...
ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! WE OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES! GET THE HELP YOU NEED FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME! Time to make a change? I accept my clients without judgement and introduce new insights and strategies that lead to them feeling empowered, focused, confident and in control. Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-esteem and other issues can be addressed by discussing...
Welcome! Deciding to seek professional help and support can be a difficult but courageous choice to make. Psychotherapy can be an opportunity to begin the process of healing from emotional pain, develop effective tools, and change patterns of behavior leading to more satisfying relationships and a more fulfilling life. I provide a safe, empathic, and supportive environment where we work as a te...
I believe all people have the capacity to live satisfying and joyful lives. However, at times we can each feel stuck and need help and a new perspective to get our lives back on course. I enjoy the process of assisting individuals and families in their journey towards peace. I taught elementary and middle school for 20 years and enjoy working with children, teens, and their families. I also am...

Catherine Cusack

Brooklyn

New York

I enjoy tailoring a holistic approach to mental wellness to discover an individual’s unique pathway to healing. I am skilled in a variety of traditional, holistic and eclectic modalities such as CBT with Applied Neuroscience and Mindfulness Techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique, Breathing and Visualization Techniques and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am a compassionate and energetic clinician and...
My name is Melynda and I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. I work with Individuals, Couples, and Families from ages 10 and up. I come from a diverse background, as a military family member. I have experience working at both an inpatient and outpatient setting. I do have a strong history working with military families, active duty and veterans. I work with clients with one or many...
I believe that every human being has the ability to be the best person they can be. Everyone struggles at different times in life, some unfortunately, more than others complicated by circumstances, situations and relationships. I work with the understanding that we get stuck around negative emotions that we tend to avoid, as they are uncomfortable, unwanted and painful. I help people explore wh...
Hello I am John Kenner, I am a therapist and clinical social worker. I provide active behavioral counseling and therapy. My practice consists of direct clinical service including family, individual, couples, youth, adolescents , adult and elderly therapy. I use evidence based interventions, client centered therapy and life coaching. I also provide interpersonal and relationship building tools...