Compassion Focused Therapists in 34232
Hello fellow human, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get curious together about how I can support you in whatever may be happening in your life right now. Together in an open, gentle nonjudgmental space we can acknowledge and be real with what is. My wish for you is to express inner truths, desires and live whole-heartedly. Using body-centered psychotherapy and ancient somatic (body) traditions we become aware of the innate wisdom of the heart, mind and body. This guided self discovery, embodiment, and awareness offers new ways to alleviate suffering, deepen relationships, and create a meaningful life that we most long and yearn for.
Hello fellow human, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get curious together about how I can support you in whatever may be happening in your life right now. Together in an open, gentle nonjudgmental space we can acknowledge and be real with what is. My wish for you is to express inner truths, desires and live whole-heartedly. Using body-centered psychotherapy and ancient somatic (body) traditions we become aware of the innate wisdom of the heart, mind and body. This guided self discovery, embodiment, and awareness offers new ways to alleviate suffering, deepen relationships, and create a meaningful life that we most long and yearn for.
Shannon M Gerard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ASDCS, MSW
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34232 (Online Only)
Are you yearning for a path to healing and understanding in the aftermath of complex trauma? Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, navigating anxiety, depression, or coping mechanisms that hinder personal growth? Do you find it challenging to form and maintain healthy connections, inlfuenced by past relational wounds? Do you need a safe space, a compassionate ear, and a skilled therapist to embark on a transformative healing process? You may be grappling with the aftermath of complex trauma, navigating through the intricate layers of your story and experiences.
Are you yearning for a path to healing and understanding in the aftermath of complex trauma? Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, navigating anxiety, depression, or coping mechanisms that hinder personal growth? Do you find it challenging to form and maintain healthy connections, inlfuenced by past relational wounds? Do you need a safe space, a compassionate ear, and a skilled therapist to embark on a transformative healing process? You may be grappling with the aftermath of complex trauma, navigating through the intricate layers of your story and experiences.
Regardless if you are trying to adjust to life after the death of a loved one, divorce, relationship issues or wanting empowerment in your life, my goal is to assist clients in discovering their best self. Challenges in life can overwhelm us and stagnate our growth. These past few years have been difficult for all of us but don't lose hope! So many people have been experiencing anxiety. I love seeing clients gain clarity and blossom into their full potential. Everyone has strengths to focus on and I truly believe in positive psychology as a way of creating the life you want to live.
Regardless if you are trying to adjust to life after the death of a loved one, divorce, relationship issues or wanting empowerment in your life, my goal is to assist clients in discovering their best self. Challenges in life can overwhelm us and stagnate our growth. These past few years have been difficult for all of us but don't lose hope! So many people have been experiencing anxiety. I love seeing clients gain clarity and blossom into their full potential. Everyone has strengths to focus on and I truly believe in positive psychology as a way of creating the life you want to live.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34232 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Life can be hard, and it’s easy to feel disconnected, lost, overwhelmed, or off-balance as we navigate the challenges of being human. During those times, we need a safe space where we feel seen and heard, where we are encouraged to experience our emotions, where we can be ourselves. Ted Lasso reminded us to “be curious, not judgmental”. For me, that is what therapy is all about. Being present and listening, without judgment. Therapy isn’t necessarily about “fixing” something that’s “broken”. Sometimes, the work is more about awareness, insight, self-exploration, or acceptance. We get curious, we ask questions, we explore. Together.
Life can be hard, and it’s easy to feel disconnected, lost, overwhelmed, or off-balance as we navigate the challenges of being human. During those times, we need a safe space where we feel seen and heard, where we are encouraged to experience our emotions, where we can be ourselves. Ted Lasso reminded us to “be curious, not judgmental”. For me, that is what therapy is all about. Being present and listening, without judgment. Therapy isn’t necessarily about “fixing” something that’s “broken”. Sometimes, the work is more about awareness, insight, self-exploration, or acceptance. We get curious, we ask questions, we explore. Together.
Trauma Therapist-Mental Health Counseling- Candice Burch
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, Counsl, RMHCI, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34232
Are you ready to break free from the grip of past trauma, that's been holding you back? Are you tired of painful memories and emotional wounds, dictating your life? It's time to reclaim your power and ignite a fire within you, to pursue a life of tranquility and fulfillment. Therapy isn't just about coping with your struggles; it's about transforming them into strengths. Together, we'll dive deep into proven therapeutic approaches, like EMDR Therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) arming you with the tools you need to heal from your trauma and regain control of your life.
Are you ready to break free from the grip of past trauma, that's been holding you back? Are you tired of painful memories and emotional wounds, dictating your life? It's time to reclaim your power and ignite a fire within you, to pursue a life of tranquility and fulfillment. Therapy isn't just about coping with your struggles; it's about transforming them into strengths. Together, we'll dive deep into proven therapeutic approaches, like EMDR Therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) arming you with the tools you need to heal from your trauma and regain control of your life.
Judith Hammond Sperling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, ICADC, BRI, CSAT
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34232
Judy Sperling is a Masters level Interventionist and founder of Interventions International.. Judy has 20 years of experience treating adults, adolescents and families suffering with addiction issues. She is experienced in conducting interventions and treating the whole family. Judy has completed Module 3 of CSAT Training and is educated in working with the trauma associated.
Judy Sperling is a Masters level Interventionist and founder of Interventions International.. Judy has 20 years of experience treating adults, adolescents and families suffering with addiction issues. She is experienced in conducting interventions and treating the whole family. Judy has completed Module 3 of CSAT Training and is educated in working with the trauma associated.
Hello, my name is Nathan Groff and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. I've worked in various settings such as community organizations, faith based, non-profits, private practice, hospitals, schools, and also county contracts. My demographic of specialty has been teenagers and adolescents, but I have worked with all populations from substance, family, crisis, groups, couples, and individuals. I'm also adopted which provides me with a unique perspective when working with parents and individuals of those within the adoption and foster care community. My promise is to meet you where your at.
Hello, my name is Nathan Groff and I'm a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. I've worked in various settings such as community organizations, faith based, non-profits, private practice, hospitals, schools, and also county contracts. My demographic of specialty has been teenagers and adolescents, but I have worked with all populations from substance, family, crisis, groups, couples, and individuals. I'm also adopted which provides me with a unique perspective when working with parents and individuals of those within the adoption and foster care community. My promise is to meet you where your at.
Mary Moonen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34232 (Online Only)
Many times when people call, they have concerns including: Mental Health issues, Addiction, Family, Couples,Relationships,Problems, Work Stress, Medical Conditions, Trauma, Loss, Grief, or everyday stressors. I will treat you with utmost dignity, and respect, honoring your cultural/ religious values. My creative approaches are what my clients like the best. I have used music, appropriate use of humor, and other artisitc ways to help people express themselves. As a TEAM, we will work TOGETHER to identify, set and achieve your goals, and I give you tangible strategies to reach them.
Many times when people call, they have concerns including: Mental Health issues, Addiction, Family, Couples,Relationships,Problems, Work Stress, Medical Conditions, Trauma, Loss, Grief, or everyday stressors. I will treat you with utmost dignity, and respect, honoring your cultural/ religious values. My creative approaches are what my clients like the best. I have used music, appropriate use of humor, and other artisitc ways to help people express themselves. As a TEAM, we will work TOGETHER to identify, set and achieve your goals, and I give you tangible strategies to reach them.
Amy Claude
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34232 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, or career difficulties, I am here to help. As a mom with two young boys, I understand that life can be chaotic! One of my goals as your therapist is to help you focus on yourself in the midst of the chaos. Along with learning strategies to cope with current stressors, processing past experiences can also bring healing and peace. Therapy goals can include building healthy thought patterns, achieving work-life balance, improving relationships, focusing on family life, building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, among others.
Whether you are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, or career difficulties, I am here to help. As a mom with two young boys, I understand that life can be chaotic! One of my goals as your therapist is to help you focus on yourself in the midst of the chaos. Along with learning strategies to cope with current stressors, processing past experiences can also bring healing and peace. Therapy goals can include building healthy thought patterns, achieving work-life balance, improving relationships, focusing on family life, building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, among others.
My mission is to provide the highest quality of care through therapeutic modalities to help guide you to clarity and understanding in life’s most challenging moments. I make a conscious decision to sit with individuals and families in their darkest times, while honoring integrity and confidentiality. As an experienced therapist, I have expertise in mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple/family therapy and much more. I aim to help you achieve more fulfilling relationships, an increased sense of self, the ability to cope better with life, enjoy increased work productivity and improved adjustment to life’s many transitions
My mission is to provide the highest quality of care through therapeutic modalities to help guide you to clarity and understanding in life’s most challenging moments. I make a conscious decision to sit with individuals and families in their darkest times, while honoring integrity and confidentiality. As an experienced therapist, I have expertise in mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, couple/family therapy and much more. I aim to help you achieve more fulfilling relationships, an increased sense of self, the ability to cope better with life, enjoy increased work productivity and improved adjustment to life’s many transitions
Mind and Heart Connections Therapy LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT, CCBRT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34232
Are you tired of feeling unheard, unseen, or invalidated and looking for someone to hear what you have to say? Are you looking for a way to thrive instead of just surviving? You don’t have to look any further. Whether you are simply looking for someone to hear, see, and validate you or whether you are looking for a way to thrive in life, Mind and Heart can help you. From the moment you step into the therapy room until the moment you leave, you will experience a safe and secure environment to share your story and to develop a way to thrive.
Are you tired of feeling unheard, unseen, or invalidated and looking for someone to hear what you have to say? Are you looking for a way to thrive instead of just surviving? You don’t have to look any further. Whether you are simply looking for someone to hear, see, and validate you or whether you are looking for a way to thrive in life, Mind and Heart can help you. From the moment you step into the therapy room until the moment you leave, you will experience a safe and secure environment to share your story and to develop a way to thrive.
Mariah Spengler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34232
Life is full of transitions and sometimes we need help navigating our journey. Sometimes we need a safe nonjudgmental space to explore and work through our concerns, feelings or life issues. Sometimes we just need a quick affirmation that we are on the right path and other times we need help finding the way. My goal is to provide a space where every individual and couple feels heard, accepted and encouraged. I want to provide a personalized approach that helps empower you to have insight, make changes, overcome your life's obstacles and find balance in your life -mind, body and spirit.
Life is full of transitions and sometimes we need help navigating our journey. Sometimes we need a safe nonjudgmental space to explore and work through our concerns, feelings or life issues. Sometimes we just need a quick affirmation that we are on the right path and other times we need help finding the way. My goal is to provide a space where every individual and couple feels heard, accepted and encouraged. I want to provide a personalized approach that helps empower you to have insight, make changes, overcome your life's obstacles and find balance in your life -mind, body and spirit.
Thank you for checking out my profile! I welcome any questions that you may have prior to scheduling. I'm accepting new patients and I have been in private practice for 24 years. I offer a direct and genuine approach in a supportive environment to help people identify their unhealthy patterns of behaviors that contribute to the difficulties in our lives. I believe in a person's ability to change. My goal is to provide the most effective therapeutic services in a safe, caring, and empathetic environment. I believe that while an understanding of the past is essential, positive change occurs in the present.
Thank you for checking out my profile! I welcome any questions that you may have prior to scheduling. I'm accepting new patients and I have been in private practice for 24 years. I offer a direct and genuine approach in a supportive environment to help people identify their unhealthy patterns of behaviors that contribute to the difficulties in our lives. I believe in a person's ability to change. My goal is to provide the most effective therapeutic services in a safe, caring, and empathetic environment. I believe that while an understanding of the past is essential, positive change occurs in the present.
You don’t feel like you’re “enough” — smart enough, successful enough, attractive enough, etc. Throw in social media, and the comparisons are a daily struggle. You constantly worry about what others think or say about you, and this might affect your relationships. At some point, you stopped being friends with yourself. And you want it to change, and you’re ready to put in the work. The good news is, you’ve found a therapist (Ahem: Me) who wants to help. I’ve struggled with low self-esteem, as a teen and young adult, and it. Is. Hard. In our work together, we’ll explore what you need, understand why, and how to get there.
You don’t feel like you’re “enough” — smart enough, successful enough, attractive enough, etc. Throw in social media, and the comparisons are a daily struggle. You constantly worry about what others think or say about you, and this might affect your relationships. At some point, you stopped being friends with yourself. And you want it to change, and you’re ready to put in the work. The good news is, you’ve found a therapist (Ahem: Me) who wants to help. I’ve struggled with low self-esteem, as a teen and young adult, and it. Is. Hard. In our work together, we’ll explore what you need, understand why, and how to get there.
Wendy Haggerty - Sex And Love Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CSTS, CHT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34232
Want to grow in your personal life and relationships? I work with individuals, partners and couples on a variety of issues related to love, sex and relationships. I am a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified hypnotherapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist & supervisor.
Want to grow in your personal life and relationships? I work with individuals, partners and couples on a variety of issues related to love, sex and relationships. I am a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified hypnotherapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist & supervisor.
Brandon Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sarasota, FL 34232 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is open minded about participating in counseling, not just because someone else wants them to, but because they want to feel better or make some real changes in their life. I feel that individuals who address not only their immediate concerns, but also consider working on possible underlying issues which may be contributing to a problem is important so the true root of the problem is addressed. It is important to me that both my observations & conclusions as well as your thoughts are considered and addressed. For you to feel comfortable & be open is crucial & hope this is your experience with me.
My ideal client is someone who is open minded about participating in counseling, not just because someone else wants them to, but because they want to feel better or make some real changes in their life. I feel that individuals who address not only their immediate concerns, but also consider working on possible underlying issues which may be contributing to a problem is important so the true root of the problem is addressed. It is important to me that both my observations & conclusions as well as your thoughts are considered and addressed. For you to feel comfortable & be open is crucial & hope this is your experience with me.
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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.