Compassion Focused Therapists in 70003
Journey To Restoration Brittany Adger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA,, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70003
Note: Journey to Restoration is accepting new clients for individual & group therapy........Life has a way of throwing us unexpected curve balls, knocking us down, causing unfamiliar emotions, anxiety, intra-personal & interpersonal conflict, & stress. Have you ever asked yourself, how will I balance all of this? Growing through life without a road map can be difficult. And just as your car requires monthly maintenance, so does your life.
Note: Journey to Restoration is accepting new clients for individual & group therapy........Life has a way of throwing us unexpected curve balls, knocking us down, causing unfamiliar emotions, anxiety, intra-personal & interpersonal conflict, & stress. Have you ever asked yourself, how will I balance all of this? Growing through life without a road map can be difficult. And just as your car requires monthly maintenance, so does your life.
B. Gerard Woodrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Metairie, LA 70003
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
Best way to make an appointment is through my website. Hello, thank you for visiting my page. Therapy is a very intimate yet necessary process in order to change negative dynamics in life. I approach therapy through engagement and fostering relationships. My approach is conversational, positive, and process based. I cater to individuals struggling with the realities of their life. Whether its stress from work or relationships, bullying at school, trauma from assault, or anxiety from your environment; I will assist you with processing those issues while strengthening your esteem and perspective.
Jeff Teachworth
CGP, CRC, CLC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70003
I have the highest regard for the path you are walking. I am an insightful, affordable, compassionate facilitator who will help you rediscover lost perspectives and new ways to make sense of your life. My techniques are innovative and practical, and filled with enlightening tools to find the buried treasure inside yourself.... We're all used to communicating in the ways we grew up with, but come discover more ways to communicate about important issues to upgrade and enrich your life. I can help you clear historic hurdles that have held you back for decades. Stop the Guessing Game and become the wise CEO inside of yourself again.
I have the highest regard for the path you are walking. I am an insightful, affordable, compassionate facilitator who will help you rediscover lost perspectives and new ways to make sense of your life. My techniques are innovative and practical, and filled with enlightening tools to find the buried treasure inside yourself.... We're all used to communicating in the ways we grew up with, but come discover more ways to communicate about important issues to upgrade and enrich your life. I can help you clear historic hurdles that have held you back for decades. Stop the Guessing Game and become the wise CEO inside of yourself again.
Trisha Botello
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Metairie, LA 70003
I believe we all have the ability to grow, heal, make mindset shifts, and build support systems to find more balance in life. I genuinely enjoy working to help people make connections, gain insight, build skills, and feel better. With over 15 years of experience, most of my work has centered around supporting families through periods of high conflict, loss, trauma, and transition. I specialize in therapy for teens, couples counseling, parenting & coparenting, and blended family work. I work from a place of understanding that unique dynamics call for unique solutions.
I believe we all have the ability to grow, heal, make mindset shifts, and build support systems to find more balance in life. I genuinely enjoy working to help people make connections, gain insight, build skills, and feel better. With over 15 years of experience, most of my work has centered around supporting families through periods of high conflict, loss, trauma, and transition. I specialize in therapy for teens, couples counseling, parenting & coparenting, and blended family work. I work from a place of understanding that unique dynamics call for unique solutions.
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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.