Compassion Focused Therapists in 67226
Karin Markey Jonas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67226
I believe that everyone possesses the innate capacity for personal growth and help my clients to tap into their own strengths and resources, fostering a sense of agency and resilience. I welcome a diversity of clients ranging from teens to mature adults.
I believe that everyone possesses the innate capacity for personal growth and help my clients to tap into their own strengths and resources, fostering a sense of agency and resilience. I welcome a diversity of clients ranging from teens to mature adults.
Are you finding parenting an overwhelming challenge? Are you constantly fighting to get your child to listen or follow directions? Does your child respond with meltdowns or anger outbursts when they do not get their way? Do you feel lost because you don't know how to help your child succeed? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You can improve these everyday challenges and struggles by getting your child the help they need. So take the first step to making both of your lives easier by calling me at 316-706-3642.
Are you finding parenting an overwhelming challenge? Are you constantly fighting to get your child to listen or follow directions? Does your child respond with meltdowns or anger outbursts when they do not get their way? Do you feel lost because you don't know how to help your child succeed? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You can improve these everyday challenges and struggles by getting your child the help they need. So take the first step to making both of your lives easier by calling me at 316-706-3642.
My practice centers on the needs of transgender, non-binary, lesbian, gay, bisexual and other LGBTQ+ spectrum community members and their friends and family. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.
My practice centers on the needs of transgender, non-binary, lesbian, gay, bisexual and other LGBTQ+ spectrum community members and their friends and family. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.
Jessica Boulware
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67226
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes we handle them well, while other times we get stuck. In a fast-paced culture, I offer space where you can slow down and give attention to your needs. I will listen. I offer a safe and compassionate means of therapy where you will be supported through processing pain, grief and loss, relational issues, depression and anxiety, and more.
Life is full of challenges. Sometimes we handle them well, while other times we get stuck. In a fast-paced culture, I offer space where you can slow down and give attention to your needs. I will listen. I offer a safe and compassionate means of therapy where you will be supported through processing pain, grief and loss, relational issues, depression and anxiety, and more.
The journey toward and through parenthood does not always go as planned. Some people struggle with infertility and face heartbreaking disappointment each month that goes by with yet another negative pregnancy test. Others experience pregnancy or infant loss and grapple with unbearable grief. For others, a new baby brings with it a sense of overwhelming anxiety or depression. Or, perhaps the struggle you are facing is more vast and relates to the heavy load many women find themselves carrying — managing the never-ending to-do list while trying to be the best mom/partner/friend/worker/household manager/etc. that they can possibly be.
The journey toward and through parenthood does not always go as planned. Some people struggle with infertility and face heartbreaking disappointment each month that goes by with yet another negative pregnancy test. Others experience pregnancy or infant loss and grapple with unbearable grief. For others, a new baby brings with it a sense of overwhelming anxiety or depression. Or, perhaps the struggle you are facing is more vast and relates to the heavy load many women find themselves carrying — managing the never-ending to-do list while trying to be the best mom/partner/friend/worker/household manager/etc. that they can possibly be.
Life is about relationships. ICT Therapyworks is a private practice of independent therapists and students offering individual, couple, and family therapy services to promote healthy relationships. This includes intimate, work, family and peer relationships. In addition to exploring your relationship with others, our practice focuses on the connection you have with yourself. We also offer educational trainings and workshops, retreats, groups, and outreach services. We are a diverse team of therapists sensitive to culture, spirituality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and economic status.
Life is about relationships. ICT Therapyworks is a private practice of independent therapists and students offering individual, couple, and family therapy services to promote healthy relationships. This includes intimate, work, family and peer relationships. In addition to exploring your relationship with others, our practice focuses on the connection you have with yourself. We also offer educational trainings and workshops, retreats, groups, and outreach services. We are a diverse team of therapists sensitive to culture, spirituality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and economic status.
Hi, and welcome! At heaLuna Therapy, I strive to create a nurturing space where your journey is honored, courage celebrated, and feelings valued. I specialize in helping women and teens facing a variety of challenges, such as self-esteem, narcissistic abuse recovery, ADHD, anxiety, and peer/relationship issues. I believe deeply in the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. My top priority is ensuring you feel safe and supported in our work together. Through our genuine connection, we’ll explore thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors, with unwavering empathy and without judgment.
Hi, and welcome! At heaLuna Therapy, I strive to create a nurturing space where your journey is honored, courage celebrated, and feelings valued. I specialize in helping women and teens facing a variety of challenges, such as self-esteem, narcissistic abuse recovery, ADHD, anxiety, and peer/relationship issues. I believe deeply in the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. My top priority is ensuring you feel safe and supported in our work together. Through our genuine connection, we’ll explore thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors, with unwavering empathy and without judgment.
Crystin Rice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67226
Waitlist for new clients
We can all use a little extra help at times. Those who are truly wise make sure to have trusted people in their lives who can help them see new perspectives. Using an attachment and strengths-based approach to therapy, I enjoy helping clients reclaim power in their lives and discover a path through their struggles that they may have never noticed before. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, binge-eating, grief & traumatic loss, relationship conflict, parenting, divorce, personality disorders, pain, faith, & aging concerns.
We can all use a little extra help at times. Those who are truly wise make sure to have trusted people in their lives who can help them see new perspectives. Using an attachment and strengths-based approach to therapy, I enjoy helping clients reclaim power in their lives and discover a path through their struggles that they may have never noticed before. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, binge-eating, grief & traumatic loss, relationship conflict, parenting, divorce, personality disorders, pain, faith, & aging concerns.
Tasha Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LSCSW, MPA, ACHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67226
Surviving the everyday grind of life can be difficult. Difficulties come in different forms and impacts individuals and families differently. These difficulties that we face causes us to be focused on surviving from day to day and never learning to live and embrace life. If this sounds familiar than I can help you. I believe that through empowerment, accountability training, self advocacy, and strengthen hope we can all learn to live more enjoyable lives. If you feel that you can benefit from mental health, behavioral health, life coaching, and or emotional wellness services you have come to the right place.
Surviving the everyday grind of life can be difficult. Difficulties come in different forms and impacts individuals and families differently. These difficulties that we face causes us to be focused on surviving from day to day and never learning to live and embrace life. If this sounds familiar than I can help you. I believe that through empowerment, accountability training, self advocacy, and strengthen hope we can all learn to live more enjoyable lives. If you feel that you can benefit from mental health, behavioral health, life coaching, and or emotional wellness services you have come to the right place.
I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals from all walks of life, but feel particularly drawn to walking alongside clients on a journey of empowerment and liberation from oppressive and unhealthy relationships and/or systems. I believe that the most healing part of therapy is the co-created space and relationship between clinician and client. My work is trauma-informed, and I practice from a stance of authenticity, acceptance, and warmth. I have a blended approach, regularly drawing from theories such as client-centered, CBT, narrative, attachment and social learning, transactional analysis, and restorative/embodied practices.
I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals from all walks of life, but feel particularly drawn to walking alongside clients on a journey of empowerment and liberation from oppressive and unhealthy relationships and/or systems. I believe that the most healing part of therapy is the co-created space and relationship between clinician and client. My work is trauma-informed, and I practice from a stance of authenticity, acceptance, and warmth. I have a blended approach, regularly drawing from theories such as client-centered, CBT, narrative, attachment and social learning, transactional analysis, and restorative/embodied practices.
Michele Meinhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67226
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I believe healing is possible and I take joy in helping others build hope and resilience. If you struggle with binge eating or other eating disorders, trauma or PTSD, shame and low self-esteem, negative body image, anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, or relationship issues, and are an adult (sorry, I do not work with folks 17 and under) we may be a good fit. I use a compassionate and matter-of-fact approach to encourage curiosity towards emotions and behaviors while seeking change. It takes great courage to seek support and I honor that in you.
Welcome! I believe healing is possible and I take joy in helping others build hope and resilience. If you struggle with binge eating or other eating disorders, trauma or PTSD, shame and low self-esteem, negative body image, anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, or relationship issues, and are an adult (sorry, I do not work with folks 17 and under) we may be a good fit. I use a compassionate and matter-of-fact approach to encourage curiosity towards emotions and behaviors while seeking change. It takes great courage to seek support and I honor that in you.
Dung Kimble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67226
Not accepting new clients
We think we have our life figured out and then boom, we have no idea what we are doing. Where we are going. Or why we are doing what we are doing. We feel lost and have no idea why. We start to question our decisions in life. And wonder, is this it? Is there more? There has to be more. It does not matter if you are 16, 25, 45 or 65. Depression and anxiety may settle in and that can suck.
We think we have our life figured out and then boom, we have no idea what we are doing. Where we are going. Or why we are doing what we are doing. We feel lost and have no idea why. We start to question our decisions in life. And wonder, is this it? Is there more? There has to be more. It does not matter if you are 16, 25, 45 or 65. Depression and anxiety may settle in and that can suck.
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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.