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Maura Webb
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I am a dedicated therapist who aims to support children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and various behavioral disorders. I'm deeply committed to understanding each individual's unique journey, and I work collaboratively with them to develop strategies that empower them to thrive. For adults who are newly diagnosed with ADHD or ASD, I provide tailored guidance to navigate this new chapter, offering insights and tools to build a fulfilling life. For my younger clients, I utilize play therapy and creative techniques to build adaptive coping strategies.
I am a dedicated therapist who aims to support children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and various behavioral disorders. I'm deeply committed to understanding each individual's unique journey, and I work collaboratively with them to develop strategies that empower them to thrive. For adults who are newly diagnosed with ADHD or ASD, I provide tailored guidance to navigate this new chapter, offering insights and tools to build a fulfilling life. For my younger clients, I utilize play therapy and creative techniques to build adaptive coping strategies.
(678) 672-4534 View (678) 672-4534
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Summit's Edge Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
We are an Anti-Racist, Neuro-Diverse, Trans-Inclusive, LGBTQ+, and Gender, Sexual, & Romantic Minorities-Affirming practice. We are respectful of all cultures and exercise humility toward our client’s religious identities. We serve children (3+), teens, and adults, individuals, couples (all structures), families. We create treatment plans that utilize evidence-based treatments while considering the unique experiences and identifies of our clients. Our clients want to feel safe to explore their needs with a therapist that understands them.
We are an Anti-Racist, Neuro-Diverse, Trans-Inclusive, LGBTQ+, and Gender, Sexual, & Romantic Minorities-Affirming practice. We are respectful of all cultures and exercise humility toward our client’s religious identities. We serve children (3+), teens, and adults, individuals, couples (all structures), families. We create treatment plans that utilize evidence-based treatments while considering the unique experiences and identifies of our clients. Our clients want to feel safe to explore their needs with a therapist that understands them.
(404) 348-0715 View (404) 348-0715
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Dr. Ashley Tolleson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping girls and women struggling with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, past trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. I believe the better we understand ourselves, the better we get at making conscious choices. Gaining insight into the "why" and "how" we operate can help us cultivate self-compassion for where we've been and find the courage to do things differently. Many clients who come to work with me identify as overwhelmed high-achievers on the brink of burnout or misunderstood big feelers needing skills and support.
I specialize in helping girls and women struggling with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, past trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. I believe the better we understand ourselves, the better we get at making conscious choices. Gaining insight into the "why" and "how" we operate can help us cultivate self-compassion for where we've been and find the courage to do things differently. Many clients who come to work with me identify as overwhelmed high-achievers on the brink of burnout or misunderstood big feelers needing skills and support.
(678) 498-7319 View (678) 498-7319
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Attento Counseling Practice
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
*Request an Appointment Here https://attentocounseling.com/request-an-appointment/ *Attento Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health provider with 3 locations and over 60 licensed clinicians in the north Atlanta metro area (Marietta, Cumming, and Kennesaw). We also offer an affordable, accessible sliding-scale option for clients in need through our Mental Wellness & Emotional Learning program. Visit mwel.net for more information.
*Request an Appointment Here https://attentocounseling.com/request-an-appointment/ *Attento Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health provider with 3 locations and over 60 licensed clinicians in the north Atlanta metro area (Marietta, Cumming, and Kennesaw). We also offer an affordable, accessible sliding-scale option for clients in need through our Mental Wellness & Emotional Learning program. Visit mwel.net for more information.
(404) 383-6944 View (404) 383-6944
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Vanessa Crenshaw - Attento Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
NOW OFFERING AND ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS FOR KETAMINE-ASSISTED THERAPY SERVICES. KETAMINE INTENSIVE TRAINED--TRAUMA-FOCUSED INTERVENTION SUPPORT. Therapy/Counseling is the first step towards changing your life for the better. With over 10 years experience, I am trained to work with individuals, couples and families to promote optimum mental and emotional health. If you struggle managing your emotions, making healthy decisions, maintaining healthy relationships and yearn to live a more productive life I can provide the support necessary to begin nurturing yourself though your journey of self discovery.
NOW OFFERING AND ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS FOR KETAMINE-ASSISTED THERAPY SERVICES. KETAMINE INTENSIVE TRAINED--TRAUMA-FOCUSED INTERVENTION SUPPORT. Therapy/Counseling is the first step towards changing your life for the better. With over 10 years experience, I am trained to work with individuals, couples and families to promote optimum mental and emotional health. If you struggle managing your emotions, making healthy decisions, maintaining healthy relationships and yearn to live a more productive life I can provide the support necessary to begin nurturing yourself though your journey of self discovery.
(678) 264-6523 View (678) 264-6523

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.