Compassion Focused Therapists in 03825
Meredith J Hamel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCMHC, MLADC, IDSP
Verified Verified
Barrington, NH 03825
Office phone: 603-335-7070 Please call this number. Telehealth and In-person available. We offer hope, education and trauma informed treatment for people in all phases of decision making around substance use; or other mental health concerns. Psychoeducation, treatment and support on reducing anxiety, depression and stress symptoms, while building confidence, resiliency and balance. Services include: Couples 8-week Communication Program, Recovery Support, Big Emotion/Anger Management groups; Resiliency Group; Individual, Family and Teens. We are an IDSP Provider for DWI aftercare; we work with the courts and probation/parole system.
Office phone: 603-335-7070 Please call this number. Telehealth and In-person available. We offer hope, education and trauma informed treatment for people in all phases of decision making around substance use; or other mental health concerns. Psychoeducation, treatment and support on reducing anxiety, depression and stress symptoms, while building confidence, resiliency and balance. Services include: Couples 8-week Communication Program, Recovery Support, Big Emotion/Anger Management groups; Resiliency Group; Individual, Family and Teens. We are an IDSP Provider for DWI aftercare; we work with the courts and probation/parole system.
AMH has immediate openings. We are a small group practice in Barrington, NH offering psychotherapy services. Our experienced therapists can help support you in making the changes you want in your life. We believe in a person-centered, strength-based approach to helping our clients, built on a foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship. Our therapists' wide range of experiences and specialties often enables us to find a way to help almost any client, or to have the knowledge to assist a client find the help they need if we can't.
AMH has immediate openings. We are a small group practice in Barrington, NH offering psychotherapy services. Our experienced therapists can help support you in making the changes you want in your life. We believe in a person-centered, strength-based approach to helping our clients, built on a foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship. Our therapists' wide range of experiences and specialties often enables us to find a way to help almost any client, or to have the knowledge to assist a client find the help they need if we can't.
I work with children of all ages, families, parents, and female adults who are seeking to better manage life. My clients come to me seeking support to manage stress, anxiety, ADHD and ASD. I work with families of young children to build emotion regulation skills and anxiety management skills. I work with teens on navigating the stress of high school and college prep. I work with parents on how to co-parent in ways that are supportive of their unique child. And I work with female adult clients who are looking for support to juggle their many responsibilities and find joy simultaneously.
I work with children of all ages, families, parents, and female adults who are seeking to better manage life. My clients come to me seeking support to manage stress, anxiety, ADHD and ASD. I work with families of young children to build emotion regulation skills and anxiety management skills. I work with teens on navigating the stress of high school and college prep. I work with parents on how to co-parent in ways that are supportive of their unique child. And I work with female adult clients who are looking for support to juggle their many responsibilities and find joy simultaneously.
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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.