Compassion Focused Therapists in 40207

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Beth A Willis
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Are you tired of listening to those negative thoughts that constantly swirl around in your head? Are you exhausted from the act of coping with daily life? Would you like a safe place to explore those thoughts and feelings? Call me to set up an appointment and we can work together to "quiet the chatter" in your head.
Are you tired of listening to those negative thoughts that constantly swirl around in your head? Are you exhausted from the act of coping with daily life? Would you like a safe place to explore those thoughts and feelings? Call me to set up an appointment and we can work together to "quiet the chatter" in your head.
(502) 747-9060 View (502) 747-9060
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Allie Morris
Counselor, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the need for change in their life, but may not know how to go about it to produce positive results. I treat adults and teens who are struggling with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship /situationship issues. In addition, cultivating self-awareness and figuring out what goals you have is a big part of therapy no matter what you come in with and is something everyone could benefit from. Being open to talk about hard things is difficult, but also very brave. I see it as a privilege to get to work with those who are ready to make that step in a safe validating environment.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the need for change in their life, but may not know how to go about it to produce positive results. I treat adults and teens who are struggling with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship /situationship issues. In addition, cultivating self-awareness and figuring out what goals you have is a big part of therapy no matter what you come in with and is something everyone could benefit from. Being open to talk about hard things is difficult, but also very brave. I see it as a privilege to get to work with those who are ready to make that step in a safe validating environment.
(606) 328-6028 View (606) 328-6028
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Street Russell
Psychologist, PsyD, HSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Are you tired of your struggle with anxiety? Do you worry or obsess excessively? I specialize in providing treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, and phobias to children, teens, and adults. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, tic-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation). I specialize in using the gold standard treatment for OCD: exposure with response prevention (ERP). I specialize in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to treat OCD & the above-mentioned conditions.
Are you tired of your struggle with anxiety? Do you worry or obsess excessively? I specialize in providing treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, and phobias to children, teens, and adults. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, tic-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation). I specialize in using the gold standard treatment for OCD: exposure with response prevention (ERP). I specialize in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to treat OCD & the above-mentioned conditions.
(502) 443-1196 View (502) 443-1196
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Acadia Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
The team of helpers at Acadia Counseling is ready to assist you with whatever is weighing you down. Maybe you have never attended counseling before. Maybe you tried it once or twice and didn't like the professional you saw. Whatever your situation, we are ready to help!
The team of helpers at Acadia Counseling is ready to assist you with whatever is weighing you down. Maybe you have never attended counseling before. Maybe you tried it once or twice and didn't like the professional you saw. Whatever your situation, we are ready to help!
(502) 825-1375 View (502) 825-1375
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Maria R Maupin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSSW, MSCFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Many of us find ourselves vowing to raise our children without the pain we experienced in our own childhoods. Despite this deep commitment to ending destructive family cycles, we may find ourselves repeating old patterns with our own partners and children. We may have lost touch with our own inner child and creative center along the way. With the right healing, support, and new tools for our toolbox, we can become the individuals, partners, and parents that we want to be.
Many of us find ourselves vowing to raise our children without the pain we experienced in our own childhoods. Despite this deep commitment to ending destructive family cycles, we may find ourselves repeating old patterns with our own partners and children. We may have lost touch with our own inner child and creative center along the way. With the right healing, support, and new tools for our toolbox, we can become the individuals, partners, and parents that we want to be.
(502) 289-5726 View (502) 289-5726
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Kim Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Is your child struggling and you don’t know what to do? Is your anxiety and/or depression keeping you from living your fullest life? Are your relationships with your partner, family, or friends strained? I work with children, teens, and their families to learn how to work together to utilize tools within themselves and their system, as well as new techniques, to manage the issues they are struggling with and learn how to move past and forward from them in order to create harmony.
Is your child struggling and you don’t know what to do? Is your anxiety and/or depression keeping you from living your fullest life? Are your relationships with your partner, family, or friends strained? I work with children, teens, and their families to learn how to work together to utilize tools within themselves and their system, as well as new techniques, to manage the issues they are struggling with and learn how to move past and forward from them in order to create harmony.
(502) 673-1018 View (502) 673-1018
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Linda S Hoke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Hello. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. If you have depression, anxiety, or issues that you feel uncomfortable talking with others about, I offer a safe and confidential place to work on these issues. My goal is to help you feel more confident about yourself. I offer individual and family counseling. I want you to have a place to learn, grow and have an understanding of what you are feeling.
Hello. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. If you have depression, anxiety, or issues that you feel uncomfortable talking with others about, I offer a safe and confidential place to work on these issues. My goal is to help you feel more confident about yourself. I offer individual and family counseling. I want you to have a place to learn, grow and have an understanding of what you are feeling.
(502) 273-0174 View (502) 273-0174
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Psychotherapy at Hagan Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Welcome to Empowering Encounters—the psychotherapy department at Hagan Health! We have a team of excellent mental health providers who see a wide variety of diagnoses and issues. Our therapists, Colleen, Vern, Suzy, Sheana, & Ervina are trained in a variety of backgrounds including social worker & marriage & family therapy. They are experienced in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, among other diagnosis. We offer individual, couple and family sessions.
Welcome to Empowering Encounters—the psychotherapy department at Hagan Health! We have a team of excellent mental health providers who see a wide variety of diagnoses and issues. Our therapists, Colleen, Vern, Suzy, Sheana, & Ervina are trained in a variety of backgrounds including social worker & marriage & family therapy. They are experienced in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, among other diagnosis. We offer individual, couple and family sessions.
(502) 547-9656 View (502) 547-9656
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Serenity Brain Solutions
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L, Trainer, MS/OTR
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
I have been an advocate of mental health and treated patients suffering from anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, insomnia, and more for over 13 years as an occupational therapis helping clients of all ages. Don't let poor mental health hold you back from living a happy life. Amanda observes that there are individuals who cannot afford medical care or receive the necessary treatment due to their financial situations and knows it is crucial to provide services and hope to those who are most vulnerable. Therefore, we offer discounts and financial assistance to families, along with a sliding-scale payment option.
I have been an advocate of mental health and treated patients suffering from anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, insomnia, and more for over 13 years as an occupational therapis helping clients of all ages. Don't let poor mental health hold you back from living a happy life. Amanda observes that there are individuals who cannot afford medical care or receive the necessary treatment due to their financial situations and knows it is crucial to provide services and hope to those who are most vulnerable. Therefore, we offer discounts and financial assistance to families, along with a sliding-scale payment option.
(502) 797-1932 View (502) 797-1932
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Allison King, LPCC
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Are you struggling with anxious or depressive symptoms? Are you feeling stuck or discouraged about your career or relationships? Talking with an objective listener can help create the shift you are seeking. I look forward to walking this journey with you - one of honoring your authentic self, accessing your gifts and building a life that feels more grounded in the things that really matter to you.
Are you struggling with anxious or depressive symptoms? Are you feeling stuck or discouraged about your career or relationships? Talking with an objective listener can help create the shift you are seeking. I look forward to walking this journey with you - one of honoring your authentic self, accessing your gifts and building a life that feels more grounded in the things that really matter to you.
(502) 771-8088 View (502) 771-8088
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Chip Cosby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
These are challenging times. As your therapist, I want to work with you to provide a helping hand, an ear to listen and a soothing voice. Therapy is a joint effort: we will work collaboratively to come up with the best therapeutic approach for your needs. I’m a believer in finding each individual’s strengths and incorporating them into treatment. I believe in empowering my clients to take control of their treatment, which in turn can hopefully improve the quality of life.
These are challenging times. As your therapist, I want to work with you to provide a helping hand, an ear to listen and a soothing voice. Therapy is a joint effort: we will work collaboratively to come up with the best therapeutic approach for your needs. I’m a believer in finding each individual’s strengths and incorporating them into treatment. I believe in empowering my clients to take control of their treatment, which in turn can hopefully improve the quality of life.
(502) 237-4328 View (502) 237-4328
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Leigh Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
I enjoy working with all client types, but take a particular interest in working together with women to help in the process of building and furthering their individual level of internal strength, confidence and empowerment. Working with family systems, parenting coaching, and partners dealing with divorce or separation is also a passion of mine.
I enjoy working with all client types, but take a particular interest in working together with women to help in the process of building and furthering their individual level of internal strength, confidence and empowerment. Working with family systems, parenting coaching, and partners dealing with divorce or separation is also a passion of mine.
(502) 354-4576 View (502) 354-4576
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Erin Peirce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
As a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice since 2014, I have experience working with people of all ages and from varied backgrounds. If you are living with depression or anxiety, having trouble managing a major transition or stressor, wading through grief, or seeking support in coping with difficult emotions or traumatic memories, I would be happy to work alongside you in identifying the resources you need to manage these difficulties successfully. I offer services to adults, teens, individuals, and families. I am focused on highlighting your strengths and supporting you in identifying your own solutions.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice since 2014, I have experience working with people of all ages and from varied backgrounds. If you are living with depression or anxiety, having trouble managing a major transition or stressor, wading through grief, or seeking support in coping with difficult emotions or traumatic memories, I would be happy to work alongside you in identifying the resources you need to manage these difficulties successfully. I offer services to adults, teens, individuals, and families. I am focused on highlighting your strengths and supporting you in identifying your own solutions.
(502) 785-7195 View (502) 785-7195
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Joy Whitmore
Counselor, MSSW, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Matthews, KY 40207  (Online Only)
Whatever you are searching for; I am willing to be a part of your search team to help you locate your confidence, peace, happiness, and understanding. I have helped families work through years of hardships and unfortunate circumstances and find healthy ways to interact with one another and develop boundaries that are safe and meaningful.
Whatever you are searching for; I am willing to be a part of your search team to help you locate your confidence, peace, happiness, and understanding. I have helped families work through years of hardships and unfortunate circumstances and find healthy ways to interact with one another and develop boundaries that are safe and meaningful.
(270) 679-0478 View (270) 679-0478
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Linda L Stark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
As of 4/1/24 I will be at the Dupont office only. Wednesdays 10:00-5:00 in person and Thursdays 10:00-5:00 for telehealth. We all face times in our lives where daily stressors or life challenges affect our ability to maintain a sense of well-being. When our mental health is affected it sometimes feels like depression or anxiety or having difficulty expressing our emotions in healthy ways. During these times you may need an unbiased professional to listen and help sort things out. I focus on building a therapeutic relationship in a supportive, open and safe setting that includes empathy, genuineness and respect for you.
As of 4/1/24 I will be at the Dupont office only. Wednesdays 10:00-5:00 in person and Thursdays 10:00-5:00 for telehealth. We all face times in our lives where daily stressors or life challenges affect our ability to maintain a sense of well-being. When our mental health is affected it sometimes feels like depression or anxiety or having difficulty expressing our emotions in healthy ways. During these times you may need an unbiased professional to listen and help sort things out. I focus on building a therapeutic relationship in a supportive, open and safe setting that includes empathy, genuineness and respect for you.
(502) 385-0426 View (502) 385-0426
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Cailin McKinney
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, based in Louisville, KY. I am currently providing services via telehealth and in person. I primarily work with adolescents and adults who are seeking help with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. I also work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community seeking LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, based in Louisville, KY. I am currently providing services via telehealth and in person. I primarily work with adolescents and adults who are seeking help with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. I also work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community seeking LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
(606) 357-1594 View (606) 357-1594
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Andrew M Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
I work with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents facing tough challenges, transitions, and growth opportunities. I have over 16 years in practice with experience treating general mental health issues, substance abuse, co-dependency, trauma and grief. I work from a solution-focused, person-centered approach and address not only the individual in therapy, but their family unit or family of choice. I believe that individuals have the strength to create meaningful change in their lives, and as a helping professional, I offer support, facilitate and witness that change in a positive, friendly and collaborative way.
I work with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents facing tough challenges, transitions, and growth opportunities. I have over 16 years in practice with experience treating general mental health issues, substance abuse, co-dependency, trauma and grief. I work from a solution-focused, person-centered approach and address not only the individual in therapy, but their family unit or family of choice. I believe that individuals have the strength to create meaningful change in their lives, and as a helping professional, I offer support, facilitate and witness that change in a positive, friendly and collaborative way.
(502) 443-9220 View (502) 443-9220
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Shannon Gambill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Finding the true origin of an issue or challenge, as well as exploring skill sets and solution paths to address this, is an ever-evolving and interesting journey. I enjoy embarking on this journey with kids, teens and adults. I utilize a strengths-based, reality-based, motivational approach. Interventions are guided by evidence-based practices and good ol' trial and error... since every person is unique. My therapy dog, Boss Paws, sometimes joins in. He may give a nudge of support or simply look cute (like fuzzballs do) and provide an element of anxiety relief. He's cool like that!
Finding the true origin of an issue or challenge, as well as exploring skill sets and solution paths to address this, is an ever-evolving and interesting journey. I enjoy embarking on this journey with kids, teens and adults. I utilize a strengths-based, reality-based, motivational approach. Interventions are guided by evidence-based practices and good ol' trial and error... since every person is unique. My therapy dog, Boss Paws, sometimes joins in. He may give a nudge of support or simply look cute (like fuzzballs do) and provide an element of anxiety relief. He's cool like that!
(502) 305-3794 View (502) 305-3794
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Melissa M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
I’m Melissa Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Internal Family Systems practitioner. I offer consultation services to therapists and individual therapy services to adults who want to address life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, recovery maintenance, and trauma. Additionally, I offer clinical supervision to social workers, facilitate a peer consultation group, and teach a course on Conflict Management to individuals and organizations.
I’m Melissa Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Internal Family Systems practitioner. I offer consultation services to therapists and individual therapy services to adults who want to address life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, recovery maintenance, and trauma. Additionally, I offer clinical supervision to social workers, facilitate a peer consultation group, and teach a course on Conflict Management to individuals and organizations.
(502) 804-2338 View (502) 804-2338
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Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
I believe in the healing power of a caring safe relationship. Together we create a safe space where you can feel your feelings without worrying about how they will affect others, where you can learn skills for coping with painful emotions and hard circumstances, and where together we make a plan so you can feel like yourself again. While I tailor what I do in counseling to your needs and goals, my goal is for you to feel more capable of living the life you want as a result of our time together.
I believe in the healing power of a caring safe relationship. Together we create a safe space where you can feel your feelings without worrying about how they will affect others, where you can learn skills for coping with painful emotions and hard circumstances, and where together we make a plan so you can feel like yourself again. While I tailor what I do in counseling to your needs and goals, my goal is for you to feel more capable of living the life you want as a result of our time together.
(859) 212-3265 View (859) 212-3265
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.