Therapists in 07042
Lisa Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
Life is an incredibly beautiful journey, but it's not always easy. As a licensed professional and addiction counselor, my goal is to support you every step of the way and provide you with the support and guidance you deserve to reach your full potential. Even more, remind you that no matter what you may be facing, you have the innate power to overcome it.
Life is an incredibly beautiful journey, but it's not always easy. As a licensed professional and addiction counselor, my goal is to support you every step of the way and provide you with the support and guidance you deserve to reach your full potential. Even more, remind you that no matter what you may be facing, you have the innate power to overcome it.
Eloiza Jorge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042
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Hi, I'm a culturally responsive therapist who aims to be compassionate open-hearted. Some problems I can help with are: feeling blue, imposter syndrome, stress, anger, boundaries, parenting, creative blocks, break ups, anxiety and grief.
Hi, I'm a culturally responsive therapist who aims to be compassionate open-hearted. Some problems I can help with are: feeling blue, imposter syndrome, stress, anger, boundaries, parenting, creative blocks, break ups, anxiety and grief.
Monica Rose Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, LMSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
As a psychodynamic therapist trained in EMDR, and a Zen practitioner with decades of meditation practice, I offer mindfulness and somatic strategies along with gentle encouragement to turn towards your innate resilience. My collaborative style means I deeply listen while providing a grounded space and solid presence, as well as offering skills and techniques to assist you in finding your own grounding and self determination. I work with those suffering from anxiety, PTSD, depression, intrusive thoughts, and self-esteem issues, as well as romantic life and family issues. My specialty is with life transitions.
As a psychodynamic therapist trained in EMDR, and a Zen practitioner with decades of meditation practice, I offer mindfulness and somatic strategies along with gentle encouragement to turn towards your innate resilience. My collaborative style means I deeply listen while providing a grounded space and solid presence, as well as offering skills and techniques to assist you in finding your own grounding and self determination. I work with those suffering from anxiety, PTSD, depression, intrusive thoughts, and self-esteem issues, as well as romantic life and family issues. My specialty is with life transitions.
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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.