Compassion Focused Therapists in 77204
Terri Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77204 (Online Only)
Openings for Couples! Discounted Rates Offered and Evening/Saturday Appointments Available! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (supervised by Stephanie Haraburda, LPC-S) whose greatest strength as a therapist is building rapport with clients. I am passionate about working with young adults and couples, however I look forward to working with adults of all age groups. I also have a background working with military members; those overcoming addiction, and clients struggling with relationship and/or family issues.
Openings for Couples! Discounted Rates Offered and Evening/Saturday Appointments Available! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (supervised by Stephanie Haraburda, LPC-S) whose greatest strength as a therapist is building rapport with clients. I am passionate about working with young adults and couples, however I look forward to working with adults of all age groups. I also have a background working with military members; those overcoming addiction, and clients struggling with relationship and/or family issues.
Jokae Ingram
Psychologist, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77204 (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients from various backgrounds and with various mental health needs. I provide evidence-based therapeutic practices in sessions to assist clients with reaching their therapy goals. Therapy goals are established collaboratively. Clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, women's issues, racial issues, job stress, daily stressors, life transitions, trauma, LGBTQIA+, etc. are clients who I have had the benefit to work with over the past several years. I am passionate about helping you improve your mental health and overall health.
I have experience working with clients from various backgrounds and with various mental health needs. I provide evidence-based therapeutic practices in sessions to assist clients with reaching their therapy goals. Therapy goals are established collaboratively. Clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, women's issues, racial issues, job stress, daily stressors, life transitions, trauma, LGBTQIA+, etc. are clients who I have had the benefit to work with over the past several years. I am passionate about helping you improve your mental health and overall health.
Dr. Danielle Sirles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77204 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life can take unexpected turns, oftentimes leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain lost. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, questioning the next steps in your relationship, learning the ropes of a new life role (parent, caregiver, student, professional, etc.), considering a career change, adjusting to someone’s absence in your life, or just trying to figure out how to be a functioning human being while wading through the stressors of life, I’m here to help.
Life can take unexpected turns, oftentimes leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain lost. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, questioning the next steps in your relationship, learning the ropes of a new life role (parent, caregiver, student, professional, etc.), considering a career change, adjusting to someone’s absence in your life, or just trying to figure out how to be a functioning human being while wading through the stressors of life, I’m here to help.
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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.