Therapists in 01566
Mirza Lugardo
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LADC-I, CADAC, MEd, CAGS
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a process, a journey at times in uncharted territory. With my extensive background, education and experience I will walk with you, work and support you as you go an grow in your journey offering you my 100% every step. I have been working with Depression and Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Couples and Families, Pregnancy/Childbirth and Parenting Issues, Death and Dying, Substance Abuse and Recovery. Last but not least working with Chronic Mental Illness in Children, Teens and Adults. I support Individuals and Families of all "Make-Ups", specially those who belong to under-served, immigrants and stigmatized groups.
Therapy is a process, a journey at times in uncharted territory. With my extensive background, education and experience I will walk with you, work and support you as you go an grow in your journey offering you my 100% every step. I have been working with Depression and Anxiety, Trauma, Life Transitions, Couples and Families, Pregnancy/Childbirth and Parenting Issues, Death and Dying, Substance Abuse and Recovery. Last but not least working with Chronic Mental Illness in Children, Teens and Adults. I support Individuals and Families of all "Make-Ups", specially those who belong to under-served, immigrants and stigmatized groups.
Erin Sheridan
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, LADC
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Not accepting new clients
I use an eclectic mix of trauma informed approaches including, EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused, compassion focused techniques and humor.
I am only accepting first responder clients at this time for EMDR.... strive to make my clients feel comfortable by bringing trust, kindness, humor to help those who are struggling. I believe it is my clients’ right to have a therapist who is completely authentic and genuine, as that would be the person I would want to talk to. I have a interest in working with First Responders, military, healthcare workers, therapists, teachers and clinical supervision for other therapists.
I use an eclectic mix of trauma informed approaches including, EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused, compassion focused techniques and humor.
I am only accepting first responder clients at this time for EMDR.... strive to make my clients feel comfortable by bringing trust, kindness, humor to help those who are struggling. I believe it is my clients’ right to have a therapist who is completely authentic and genuine, as that would be the person I would want to talk to. I have a interest in working with First Responders, military, healthcare workers, therapists, teachers and clinical supervision for other therapists.
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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.