Compassion Focused Therapists in 86301
Accepting New Clients, I believe you are HERE for a reason, I celebrate your courage in taking this important first step. I currently offer counseling for children, teens, and adults, helping individuals navigate life stressors including depression, anxiety, and loss. The personal journey can feel overwhelming and lead to searching for answers. As a mental health therapist, I am honored to support you, providing a safe space where you can explore, grow and strengthen your innate resilience. My goal is to empower you, enhance your self-awareness, and equip you with practical tools for a more fulfilling life.
Accepting New Clients, I believe you are HERE for a reason, I celebrate your courage in taking this important first step. I currently offer counseling for children, teens, and adults, helping individuals navigate life stressors including depression, anxiety, and loss. The personal journey can feel overwhelming and lead to searching for answers. As a mental health therapist, I am honored to support you, providing a safe space where you can explore, grow and strengthen your innate resilience. My goal is to empower you, enhance your self-awareness, and equip you with practical tools for a more fulfilling life.
Sarah Cosley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of feeling like a prisoner of your past or current situation? The therapy relationship is a powerful experience that can provide healing in many ways; you don’t have to go through life’s trials alone. As humans, we share the common vulnerability of struggling with some form of suffering. Psychotherapy is a safe place for healing and moving through life challenges. I primarily use EMDR, self-compassion skills, and cognitive behavioral skills to assist my clients in the therapeutic process.
Are you tired of feeling like a prisoner of your past or current situation? The therapy relationship is a powerful experience that can provide healing in many ways; you don’t have to go through life’s trials alone. As humans, we share the common vulnerability of struggling with some form of suffering. Psychotherapy is a safe place for healing and moving through life challenges. I primarily use EMDR, self-compassion skills, and cognitive behavioral skills to assist my clients in the therapeutic process.
As your therapist, I hope to create a space of support where you can begin to heal; whether it be from past trauma, current stressors, or anxieties about the future. I hope to support you as you recover from any of the challenges life may have brought you - trauma, depression or anxiety, addiction, relationship and attachment issues, or codependency. I have experience working with a wide range of populations which includes adults as well as young people. My therapeutic approach is informed by my experience with somatic practices like yoga and meditation as well as recovery from addiction.
As your therapist, I hope to create a space of support where you can begin to heal; whether it be from past trauma, current stressors, or anxieties about the future. I hope to support you as you recover from any of the challenges life may have brought you - trauma, depression or anxiety, addiction, relationship and attachment issues, or codependency. I have experience working with a wide range of populations which includes adults as well as young people. My therapeutic approach is informed by my experience with somatic practices like yoga and meditation as well as recovery from addiction.
You are taking the first step toward healing and making changes in your life that will bring peace, healing, happiness and an overall sense of wellbeing by seeking counseling, and I am excited to help guide you. Life's experiences can lead to overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, guilt, shame, and anger which can impact your relationships and your success at school or work. Through my kind, compassionate, person-centered approach, we will quickly create a sense of therapeutic safety and trust to help you gain your own insights and empowerment for change. It is my privilege to be part of your therapeutic journey.
You are taking the first step toward healing and making changes in your life that will bring peace, healing, happiness and an overall sense of wellbeing by seeking counseling, and I am excited to help guide you. Life's experiences can lead to overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, guilt, shame, and anger which can impact your relationships and your success at school or work. Through my kind, compassionate, person-centered approach, we will quickly create a sense of therapeutic safety and trust to help you gain your own insights and empowerment for change. It is my privilege to be part of your therapeutic journey.
Life is messy, and sometimes, so are we. When it becomes overwhelming, we often forget our own strengths and solutions that we've relied on before. Engaging in therapy services can be challenging, as there is such a stigma in asking for help. I offer a warm and non-judgmental approach, with a side of humor if needed. I have worked in multiple settings, including acute psychiatric care, hospitals, schools, and in clinics. I want to continue to help those who want to improve their quality of life in the way they live, think, relate, or connect to others, and how they demonstrate their authentic selves.
Life is messy, and sometimes, so are we. When it becomes overwhelming, we often forget our own strengths and solutions that we've relied on before. Engaging in therapy services can be challenging, as there is such a stigma in asking for help. I offer a warm and non-judgmental approach, with a side of humor if needed. I have worked in multiple settings, including acute psychiatric care, hospitals, schools, and in clinics. I want to continue to help those who want to improve their quality of life in the way they live, think, relate, or connect to others, and how they demonstrate their authentic selves.
The therapeutic relationship seeks to establish safety and provide a calm, comfortable, open-minded, caring environment to problem solve, develop coping and self-care skills, encourage healthy relationships, facilitate growth, self-acceptance, explore past experiences, process trauma, and assist in finding greater meaning and purpose. I actively seek to listen with compassion, humility, and understanding, encouraging a gentle hope, to assist and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for positive growth and lasting change.
The therapeutic relationship seeks to establish safety and provide a calm, comfortable, open-minded, caring environment to problem solve, develop coping and self-care skills, encourage healthy relationships, facilitate growth, self-acceptance, explore past experiences, process trauma, and assist in finding greater meaning and purpose. I actively seek to listen with compassion, humility, and understanding, encouraging a gentle hope, to assist and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for positive growth and lasting change.
Deann Rae Jensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CHT
Verified Verified
Prescott, AZ 86301 (Online Only)
I am Deann, a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their inner worlds and guiding you towards a calmer, more centered life. Stress and anxiety can overshadow life's joy, but hypnotherapy can illuminate a path to peace for those overwhelmed by life's demands. Step into a serene environment where managing stress and anxiety is the heart of my practice.
I am Deann, a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their inner worlds and guiding you towards a calmer, more centered life. Stress and anxiety can overshadow life's joy, but hypnotherapy can illuminate a path to peace for those overwhelmed by life's demands. Step into a serene environment where managing stress and anxiety is the heart of my practice.
As an accomplished therapist with 20 years in practice, I offer a safe, nurturing environment for healing. Stress, feelings of inadequacy, anxiety or depression are frequent sources of discouragement and suffering. Every individual is unique, with their own strengths and difficulties. In counseling, some clients have concrete goals. Others may feel confused and overwhelmed, unsure of how to find greater contentment in their lives. Individuals and couples come to me to identify and overcome obstacles to a better life. My empathy and non-judgmental listening will help you navigate a path to attainable goals.
As an accomplished therapist with 20 years in practice, I offer a safe, nurturing environment for healing. Stress, feelings of inadequacy, anxiety or depression are frequent sources of discouragement and suffering. Every individual is unique, with their own strengths and difficulties. In counseling, some clients have concrete goals. Others may feel confused and overwhelmed, unsure of how to find greater contentment in their lives. Individuals and couples come to me to identify and overcome obstacles to a better life. My empathy and non-judgmental listening will help you navigate a path to attainable goals.
Laura Franco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301 (Online Only)
I am a specialist in working with couples to help them build closeness and safety. I am passionate about supporting people in living their most authentic lives, both in relationships and individually. I have experience treating individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, grief, communication/boundary issues, infidelity, rebuilding trust, and trauma. I also have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+. With couples, I utilize Emotion Focused Therapy (which has been shown by research to be one of the most effective treatment methods for couples).
I am a specialist in working with couples to help them build closeness and safety. I am passionate about supporting people in living their most authentic lives, both in relationships and individually. I have experience treating individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, grief, communication/boundary issues, infidelity, rebuilding trust, and trauma. I also have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+. With couples, I utilize Emotion Focused Therapy (which has been shown by research to be one of the most effective treatment methods for couples).
My ideal clients are those who have experienced past trauma and suffering and are looking for healthy coping skills and are interested in exploring how body regulation can help regain control of their responses to the stressors they face. If you have experienced childhood trauma that has been left unresolved and continues to plague you, this might be a great option for you as you learn to desensitize past hurts and reintegrate them into healthy ways in the present moment. I provide space for clients to express their needs and gain tools to thrive in their environment.
My ideal clients are those who have experienced past trauma and suffering and are looking for healthy coping skills and are interested in exploring how body regulation can help regain control of their responses to the stressors they face. If you have experienced childhood trauma that has been left unresolved and continues to plague you, this might be a great option for you as you learn to desensitize past hurts and reintegrate them into healthy ways in the present moment. I provide space for clients to express their needs and gain tools to thrive in their environment.
Melisa Rae
Licensed Associate Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301 (Online Only)
Melisa is a Licensed Associate Counselor with more than 14 years’ experience working with clients of all ages as well as adults with serious mental illness. Her approach is client-centered and holistic utilizing some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as well as life coaching tools. She also includes bibliotherapy, journaling, and mindfulness as therapeutic tools. Melisa prefers working with adults and couples focusing on anxiety, social anxiety, boundaries, communication, codependency, attachment styles, CBT tools, some parts work, job/career stress, and questions regarding the search for one’s life purpose.
Melisa is a Licensed Associate Counselor with more than 14 years’ experience working with clients of all ages as well as adults with serious mental illness. Her approach is client-centered and holistic utilizing some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as well as life coaching tools. She also includes bibliotherapy, journaling, and mindfulness as therapeutic tools. Melisa prefers working with adults and couples focusing on anxiety, social anxiety, boundaries, communication, codependency, attachment styles, CBT tools, some parts work, job/career stress, and questions regarding the search for one’s life purpose.
15 Second Videos
Robert Browne
Laura Franco
Kimberly Langford
Kara Jasper
Kara Jasper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301
Compassionate and Personalized Mental Health Therapy for Sensitive Adults. I am a seasoned therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience. Many of my clients are students, professionals or full time caregivers with brilliant, busy, highly perceptive minds but also may feel unsafe in our overwhelming world due to traumas, anxieties, or neurodiversity. Additionally, I utilize a strength-based approach overall, including for empowerment goals during or after destructive/difficult relationships. You belong in this world and are worthy of safety and love.
Compassionate and Personalized Mental Health Therapy for Sensitive Adults. I am a seasoned therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience. Many of my clients are students, professionals or full time caregivers with brilliant, busy, highly perceptive minds but also may feel unsafe in our overwhelming world due to traumas, anxieties, or neurodiversity. Additionally, I utilize a strength-based approach overall, including for empowerment goals during or after destructive/difficult relationships. You belong in this world and are worthy of safety and love.
My name is Starr Denison, MS, LPC, NCC and I'm here to help you with trauma related issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and even chronic pain. I am able to help you from the comfort of your own home using video conferencing, or in a quiet, private location at my place of business. I offer life coaching and wellness plan building in addition to clinical mental health counseling. Using indoor and outdoor therapy with or without animal assistants, you will experience healing and overall enhanced well being. On location, you will be served an amazing cup of organic tea of the highest quality for comfort during your session.
My name is Starr Denison, MS, LPC, NCC and I'm here to help you with trauma related issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and even chronic pain. I am able to help you from the comfort of your own home using video conferencing, or in a quiet, private location at my place of business. I offer life coaching and wellness plan building in addition to clinical mental health counseling. Using indoor and outdoor therapy with or without animal assistants, you will experience healing and overall enhanced well being. On location, you will be served an amazing cup of organic tea of the highest quality for comfort during your session.
Ginger Butcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging, especially when dealing with past trauma, major life changes, or relationship issues. If you're seeking to heal, grow, and build a brighter future, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in supporting women, trans, and nonbinary individuals who are committed to overcoming their pasts and empowering themselves. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, ensuring that you feel safe and affirmed throughout your journey.
Life can be challenging, especially when dealing with past trauma, major life changes, or relationship issues. If you're seeking to heal, grow, and build a brighter future, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in supporting women, trans, and nonbinary individuals who are committed to overcoming their pasts and empowering themselves. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, ensuring that you feel safe and affirmed throughout your journey.
Debra Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LAMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Prescott, AZ 86301 (Online Only)
I specialize in families/couples, and I am an Idaho licensed LMFT and Arizona licensed LAMFT. Often clients seek therapy because they have become stuck. Sometimes relationships begin great, but life/situations cause a change to happen. We all have personal challenges, have stressful periods, or go through traumatic times. The desire to seek help to explore and process these problems can open the door to positive growth. I believe in the healing power of relationships: no matter the wounds, if all parties are willing to heal, I will help.
I specialize in families/couples, and I am an Idaho licensed LMFT and Arizona licensed LAMFT. Often clients seek therapy because they have become stuck. Sometimes relationships begin great, but life/situations cause a change to happen. We all have personal challenges, have stressful periods, or go through traumatic times. The desire to seek help to explore and process these problems can open the door to positive growth. I believe in the healing power of relationships: no matter the wounds, if all parties are willing to heal, I will help.
Lincoln Sperry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301
We are all whole and more resilient than we believe, but we can forget this at times. Effective therapy demands deep compassion, understanding, and strong guidance. Most of us need performance-based, solutions-focused therapy. Most of us benefit from increased personal accountability. Trauma reactions, anxiety, compulsions, depression and addictions are all forms of communication. You deserve help in decoding these problematic responses and learning better, more adaptive solutions to life's challenges. I'm prepared to help.
We are all whole and more resilient than we believe, but we can forget this at times. Effective therapy demands deep compassion, understanding, and strong guidance. Most of us need performance-based, solutions-focused therapy. Most of us benefit from increased personal accountability. Trauma reactions, anxiety, compulsions, depression and addictions are all forms of communication. You deserve help in decoding these problematic responses and learning better, more adaptive solutions to life's challenges. I'm prepared to help.
Elahe Toutaiolepo-Bellinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prescott, AZ 86301 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing patterns of behaviors that you find difficult to change? Do you feel stuck and frustrated by repeated failures to improve certain aspects of yourself? Are you struggling with negative self-talk and conflicting internal dialogue? If so, therapy may be a helpful option for you. As a human being, we all have an innate ability to heal and often our minds and bodies automatically stretch towards this healing. The challenge is that often times we are engaged in old healing/adaptive patterns that no longer serve us and therapy can help with the creation and revising of these patterns for a healthier way of life.
Are you experiencing patterns of behaviors that you find difficult to change? Do you feel stuck and frustrated by repeated failures to improve certain aspects of yourself? Are you struggling with negative self-talk and conflicting internal dialogue? If so, therapy may be a helpful option for you. As a human being, we all have an innate ability to heal and often our minds and bodies automatically stretch towards this healing. The challenge is that often times we are engaged in old healing/adaptive patterns that no longer serve us and therapy can help with the creation and revising of these patterns for a healthier way of life.
Kacy L Garfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Prescott, AZ 86301
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy thinking critically, problem solving, and working with others. I can empathize with others that are going through difficult life experiences and provide support and empowerment. I believe that every person has a story to tell and a difference to make. It is my desire to meet others where they are and acknowledge the dignity and worth of each individual. I believe that acceptance, love and faith are incredible foundations for healing. I also believe that it is my purpose to walk alongside those seeking help as they grow within themselves and allow the world to be blessed by their presence.
I enjoy thinking critically, problem solving, and working with others. I can empathize with others that are going through difficult life experiences and provide support and empowerment. I believe that every person has a story to tell and a difference to make. It is my desire to meet others where they are and acknowledge the dignity and worth of each individual. I believe that acceptance, love and faith are incredible foundations for healing. I also believe that it is my purpose to walk alongside those seeking help as they grow within themselves and allow the world to be blessed by their presence.
Laurie Katon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prescott, AZ 86301
Not accepting new clients
Empathetic conversation helps me understand a new client's needs, strengths, and goals in therapy. This attunement builds trust. I bring years of professional practice, training, and life experience to my work. My guidance and encouragement help clients try out new perspectives and behaviors. This assists healthy choices, appropriate limit-setting, and enhanced self-esteem.
Empathetic conversation helps me understand a new client's needs, strengths, and goals in therapy. This attunement builds trust. I bring years of professional practice, training, and life experience to my work. My guidance and encouragement help clients try out new perspectives and behaviors. This assists healthy choices, appropriate limit-setting, and enhanced self-esteem.
I assist adult clients to identify and find healing solutions that prevent them from embracing full rewarding lives. I support and encourage the healing potential of a clients' spirituality and faith. I am certified in EMDR and utilize EMDR to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, trauma and a wide range of psychological diagnoses including anxiety ,depression, and relationship stress. I have experience integrating therapeutic modalities to support clients counseling goals. I utilize Somatic therapies and Mindfulness Centered techniques to educate and train clients in affect self-regulation and stress management
I assist adult clients to identify and find healing solutions that prevent them from embracing full rewarding lives. I support and encourage the healing potential of a clients' spirituality and faith. I am certified in EMDR and utilize EMDR to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, trauma and a wide range of psychological diagnoses including anxiety ,depression, and relationship stress. I have experience integrating therapeutic modalities to support clients counseling goals. I utilize Somatic therapies and Mindfulness Centered techniques to educate and train clients in affect self-regulation and stress management
See more therapy options for 86301
Nearby Compassion Focused Therapists Searches for 86301
See More Compassion Focused TherapistsCompassion 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.