Therapists in 28105
Jen Warshawsky
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA/EdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in both an agency and private practice setting. My background also includes work in family, couples, group and individual counseling as well as providing Intensive In-Home and Crisis Services as well. Need help managing a mood disorder? Need helping working through grief? Need help working through a variety of other issues? I am here to help you get to where you need or want to be. I would be honored to walk your journey with you. You are brave to reach out.
I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in both an agency and private practice setting. My background also includes work in family, couples, group and individual counseling as well as providing Intensive In-Home and Crisis Services as well. Need help managing a mood disorder? Need helping working through grief? Need help working through a variety of other issues? I am here to help you get to where you need or want to be. I would be honored to walk your journey with you. You are brave to reach out.
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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.