Compassion Focused Therapists in 54911

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Kim Witkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
Waitlist for new clients
It takes courage to reach out for help and find the right therapist. I believe good therapy starts with rapport building, getting to know you, and listening to your needs. You will find a safe, non-judgmental, empathic place for you to heal and grow. I walk beside my clients on their journey. My areas of expertise include treating trauma/PTSD in a Trauma-Informed Care setting with treatment offerings of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy. I have worked with a wide range of populations including emergency response personnel, Law Enforcement, and sexual assault survivors.
It takes courage to reach out for help and find the right therapist. I believe good therapy starts with rapport building, getting to know you, and listening to your needs. You will find a safe, non-judgmental, empathic place for you to heal and grow. I walk beside my clients on their journey. My areas of expertise include treating trauma/PTSD in a Trauma-Informed Care setting with treatment offerings of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy. I have worked with a wide range of populations including emergency response personnel, Law Enforcement, and sexual assault survivors.
(920) 647-8685 View (920) 647-8685
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Rochelle Gentele
Counselor, LPC-IT, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
Are you struggling? Are you Grieving? Depressed? Anxious? Do you feel things deeply and feel misunderstood? Finding it hard to cope with the twists and turns of life? There is hope, positive change is possible; and closer than you think! I’m Rochelle, a Licensed Professional Counselor In Training ( LPC-IT) and I would love to help you get to a place of self compassion, understanding, and a more fulfilling life! I treat a variety of concerns but especially enjoy working with clients who have ADHD, OCD, have experienced Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety.
Are you struggling? Are you Grieving? Depressed? Anxious? Do you feel things deeply and feel misunderstood? Finding it hard to cope with the twists and turns of life? There is hope, positive change is possible; and closer than you think! I’m Rochelle, a Licensed Professional Counselor In Training ( LPC-IT) and I would love to help you get to a place of self compassion, understanding, and a more fulfilling life! I treat a variety of concerns but especially enjoy working with clients who have ADHD, OCD, have experienced Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety.
(920) 754-3639 View (920) 754-3639
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Katie Huskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
I believe balance, healing, and growth is possible and I'd like to help you on your journey to discover those things. My job as the therapist is to be a guide of sorts but YOU are in the driver seat. It isn't always easy reaching out for help, but I'm glad you're here doing just that. My passion is working with individuals who have survived traumas in their lives. I hope to help you gain a better connection to the skills and strength you inherently have while developing resiliency. Additionally, I am dedicated to working with the Bi-POC, LGBTQIA, and other underserved populations.
I believe balance, healing, and growth is possible and I'd like to help you on your journey to discover those things. My job as the therapist is to be a guide of sorts but YOU are in the driver seat. It isn't always easy reaching out for help, but I'm glad you're here doing just that. My passion is working with individuals who have survived traumas in their lives. I hope to help you gain a better connection to the skills and strength you inherently have while developing resiliency. Additionally, I am dedicated to working with the Bi-POC, LGBTQIA, and other underserved populations.
(920) 944-6271 View (920) 944-6271
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Breanna Vonck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
I want to help you understand your symptoms, worry less, decrease depression, and increase confidence. Side by side, we will customize a plan to help you feel better. I am passionate about assisting you in gaining insight and learning to navigate change. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with general anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and depression. I have completed additional training to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. Walking alongside you as you take steps to feel better is a privilege.
I want to help you understand your symptoms, worry less, decrease depression, and increase confidence. Side by side, we will customize a plan to help you feel better. I am passionate about assisting you in gaining insight and learning to navigate change. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with general anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and depression. I have completed additional training to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. Walking alongside you as you take steps to feel better is a privilege.
(920) 626-8289 View (920) 626-8289
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Maryliz Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CAPSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
I believe in each one of us is the ability to find joy, peace and meaning in life. Sometimes we need guidance in figuring things out, working through difficulties or developing coping strategies. Using evidence based practices, I can help guide you in moving forward in life. Specializing in trauma and couples therapy I hold certifications in EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Integrative Behavorial Couple Therapy (IBCT) and trained as Gottman Institute 7 Principles for Highly Effective Marriages Workshop Leader and CBT Insomnia to address sleep issues.
I believe in each one of us is the ability to find joy, peace and meaning in life. Sometimes we need guidance in figuring things out, working through difficulties or developing coping strategies. Using evidence based practices, I can help guide you in moving forward in life. Specializing in trauma and couples therapy I hold certifications in EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Integrative Behavorial Couple Therapy (IBCT) and trained as Gottman Institute 7 Principles for Highly Effective Marriages Workshop Leader and CBT Insomnia to address sleep issues.
(608) 719-3665 View (608) 719-3665
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Chad Lorge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
I enjoy helping people identify what they desire from their life and relationships. It can be difficult to understand what we actually want which often leads to stress and other anxious/ depressive symptoms. When stress goes on too long, it's easy to lose motivation and fall into unhelpful thinking/lifestyle habits and patterns that don't match your deeper values. Through talking together, I feel confident we will come to better understand and manage the stress and challenges you're experiencing, as well as identify what might be preventing you from moving closer toward what you hope for.
I enjoy helping people identify what they desire from their life and relationships. It can be difficult to understand what we actually want which often leads to stress and other anxious/ depressive symptoms. When stress goes on too long, it's easy to lose motivation and fall into unhelpful thinking/lifestyle habits and patterns that don't match your deeper values. Through talking together, I feel confident we will come to better understand and manage the stress and challenges you're experiencing, as well as identify what might be preventing you from moving closer toward what you hope for.
(920) 515-0800 View (920) 515-0800
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Jennifer Dudek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
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Michael J Heidtman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911  (Online Only)
My name is Michael Heidtman. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in individual and couples therapy as well as owner of the Mindfulness Project Counseling. I received a Masters degree in social work with an emphasis in mental health counseling. I have a broad range of clinical interests including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and relationship concerns. I am highly experienced working with emerging adults, including college and professionals as well as adults in their 30s-70s. I currently offer telehealth counseling 8-10am Monday and non-traditional hours 5-7pm Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays 9-1pm.
My name is Michael Heidtman. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in individual and couples therapy as well as owner of the Mindfulness Project Counseling. I received a Masters degree in social work with an emphasis in mental health counseling. I have a broad range of clinical interests including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and relationship concerns. I am highly experienced working with emerging adults, including college and professionals as well as adults in their 30s-70s. I currently offer telehealth counseling 8-10am Monday and non-traditional hours 5-7pm Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays 9-1pm.
(920) 259-2530 View (920) 259-2530
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Phoenix Rising Counseling LLC
Counselor, MFT, LPCIT, NCC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
At Phoenix Rising Counseling our goal is to provide a safe space for healing and open exploration of oneself. This is done through individualized treatment plans based on a clients needs and goals in counseling. The Phoenix represents transformation, death, and rebirth in its fire. As a powerful spiritual totem, the phoenix is the ultimate symbol of strength and renewal. As both a fire and solar symbol, the phoenix is symbolic of the sun, which “dies” in setting each night only to be reborn in rising the next morning. You are not alone in this journey. Let Us walk with you through the darkness into the light of who you are.
At Phoenix Rising Counseling our goal is to provide a safe space for healing and open exploration of oneself. This is done through individualized treatment plans based on a clients needs and goals in counseling. The Phoenix represents transformation, death, and rebirth in its fire. As a powerful spiritual totem, the phoenix is the ultimate symbol of strength and renewal. As both a fire and solar symbol, the phoenix is symbolic of the sun, which “dies” in setting each night only to be reborn in rising the next morning. You are not alone in this journey. Let Us walk with you through the darkness into the light of who you are.
(920) 259-2481 View (920) 259-2481
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Pa Chee Lee
Pre-Licensed Professional, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
Life can be intimidating especially in an ever changing world of technology, opinions, and expectations. Instead bearing the stress by yourself, I can assist you. I will utilize my skills to genuinely listen and empathize while creating a safe environment from a non judgement viewpoint to reach your individual goals. I will work with you on understanding your strengths and social systems to holistically assist with balancing life stressors. This will empower you to make your voice be heard as a step towards your personal development.
Life can be intimidating especially in an ever changing world of technology, opinions, and expectations. Instead bearing the stress by yourself, I can assist you. I will utilize my skills to genuinely listen and empathize while creating a safe environment from a non judgement viewpoint to reach your individual goals. I will work with you on understanding your strengths and social systems to holistically assist with balancing life stressors. This will empower you to make your voice be heard as a step towards your personal development.
(414) 246-8834 View (414) 246-8834
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Kate Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSW
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Thanks for stopping by! I am a Brainspotting-trained psychotherapist, and have been in the social work/mental health field for more than a decade. I (maybe like you?) have moved through a life that has not always been kind, easy, or safe. I was fortunate to find counselors who helped me reprocess and heal, and form a healthier, more secure sense of self. Through this personal work I became inspired to become a counselor and support others in similar ways.
Thanks for stopping by! I am a Brainspotting-trained psychotherapist, and have been in the social work/mental health field for more than a decade. I (maybe like you?) have moved through a life that has not always been kind, easy, or safe. I was fortunate to find counselors who helped me reprocess and heal, and form a healthier, more secure sense of self. Through this personal work I became inspired to become a counselor and support others in similar ways.
(920) 332-5936 View (920) 332-5936
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Jenny Marie Schinkten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
It's important for me to build trust and respect with each of my clients so that I can provide a safe, non-judgmental place while you share your personal journey. I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, independent moms, or a parent and child together. You may be struggling due to daily life stressors, life transitions, conflictual relationships, self identity, abandonment, abuse, neglect, or family conflict.
It's important for me to build trust and respect with each of my clients so that I can provide a safe, non-judgmental place while you share your personal journey. I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, independent moms, or a parent and child together. You may be struggling due to daily life stressors, life transitions, conflictual relationships, self identity, abandonment, abuse, neglect, or family conflict.
(920) 880-2706 View (920) 880-2706
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Gloria Allhiser
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Have you ever felt stuck, either "on" or "off?" Are you looking for something, but aren't quite sure what, either for yourself or in your relationship? Do you ever feel like you're in some kind of in-between space? Rather than staying stuck there, I believe in the power of a transformative in-between place where we can explore, dig, unburden, turn to goo a little bit, reform, and transform - you know, like a cocoon, because a cocoon is the ultimate "in between" space. That's the kind of space I offer at In Between Counseling, LLC.
Have you ever felt stuck, either "on" or "off?" Are you looking for something, but aren't quite sure what, either for yourself or in your relationship? Do you ever feel like you're in some kind of in-between space? Rather than staying stuck there, I believe in the power of a transformative in-between place where we can explore, dig, unburden, turn to goo a little bit, reform, and transform - you know, like a cocoon, because a cocoon is the ultimate "in between" space. That's the kind of space I offer at In Between Counseling, LLC.
(920) 709-9025 View (920) 709-9025
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Tamara M Plath
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
I believe strongly in the importance of counseling grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe counseling is not just about feeling better but being better at dealing with the feelings we experience as we face life’s challenges. With the support of someone to help us process or teach us new skills difficult times can become times of growth. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds but particularly enjoy working with people going through life changes and middle school and high school youth.
I believe strongly in the importance of counseling grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe counseling is not just about feeling better but being better at dealing with the feelings we experience as we face life’s challenges. With the support of someone to help us process or teach us new skills difficult times can become times of growth. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds but particularly enjoy working with people going through life changes and middle school and high school youth.
(920) 315-7667 View (920) 315-7667
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Jules Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. I am a firm believer that everybody has a story to tell and a journey they have embarked on. However, I don't believe there are enough safe places for people to go to be themselves without judgement and to be accepted without conditions. For this reason, I provide a safe, relaxing, trusting and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I empower and guide my clients to reach their goals, to improve their interpersonal relationships, as well as, improve their overall well-being by having a genuine, authentic, educational and honest approach to therapy.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. I am a firm believer that everybody has a story to tell and a journey they have embarked on. However, I don't believe there are enough safe places for people to go to be themselves without judgement and to be accepted without conditions. For this reason, I provide a safe, relaxing, trusting and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I empower and guide my clients to reach their goals, to improve their interpersonal relationships, as well as, improve their overall well-being by having a genuine, authentic, educational and honest approach to therapy.
(920) 526-1190 View (920) 526-1190
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Good Human Work
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Being human is complicated. Together, we’ll find the peace of mind you're looking for, and we’ll restore, repair, or rebuild your relationships. We’ll practice empathy, vulnerability, and engagement. Sometimes, life can feel like a series of constant transitions and detours, and even positive changes can feel unsettling, while we also feel desperate for meaningful change. Daily life can feel unmanageable or unendurable, and if so, we'll shift things to make life easier. With empathy and enthusiasm, we’ll work together to create the sustainable change you're looking for.
Being human is complicated. Together, we’ll find the peace of mind you're looking for, and we’ll restore, repair, or rebuild your relationships. We’ll practice empathy, vulnerability, and engagement. Sometimes, life can feel like a series of constant transitions and detours, and even positive changes can feel unsettling, while we also feel desperate for meaningful change. Daily life can feel unmanageable or unendurable, and if so, we'll shift things to make life easier. With empathy and enthusiasm, we’ll work together to create the sustainable change you're looking for.
(414) 877-5602 View (414) 877-5602
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Andrea L La Barre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Not accepting new clients
I personally believe in my clients' innate ability to heal and in their capacity to do so. I have a special interest in working with kids 10+ years old, teenagers, couples and families, but also enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, women's issues, grief, marital and family issues. I am a collaborative and strength-based Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that therapy goals and techniques are based on the individual's and/or family's needs, and I meet them where they are at.
I personally believe in my clients' innate ability to heal and in their capacity to do so. I have a special interest in working with kids 10+ years old, teenagers, couples and families, but also enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, women's issues, grief, marital and family issues. I am a collaborative and strength-based Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that therapy goals and techniques are based on the individual's and/or family's needs, and I meet them where they are at.
(920) 383-3146 View (920) 383-3146
Compassion Focused Therapists

How does compassion-focused therapy work?

Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.

Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?

Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.

Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?

Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.

What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?

Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.