Compassion Focused Therapists in Roswell, GA

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Michelle Shlafman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, DCEP, CNHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076  (Online Only)
Are you feeling trapped in ruminating thoughts? Does it feel like your heart can't move forward? I help clients break free from pain, grief, and emotional distress holding them back from living a healthy & joyful life. I provide a blend of mind+body+soul techniques for comprehensive healing from the inside out. It's important to support the root of your challenges and nurture parts that feel broken or lost. I bring in compassion so that clients can move through their sacred experiences with kindness and safety. If you have an overactive mind or a sensitive body/nervous system, I can help you rediscover a meaningful life.
Are you feeling trapped in ruminating thoughts? Does it feel like your heart can't move forward? I help clients break free from pain, grief, and emotional distress holding them back from living a healthy & joyful life. I provide a blend of mind+body+soul techniques for comprehensive healing from the inside out. It's important to support the root of your challenges and nurture parts that feel broken or lost. I bring in compassion so that clients can move through their sacred experiences with kindness and safety. If you have an overactive mind or a sensitive body/nervous system, I can help you rediscover a meaningful life.
(678) 916-9878 View (678) 916-9878
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Jacqueline Conway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, REAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
You are worthy of love and belonging, and you are not alone. Taking the initial step to find a therapist can be the bravest decision you make to transform your life and I will meet you exactly where you are at in this moment. Focusing on the whole-self by integrating mindfulness and holistic techniques, I provide a soft place to land as you make meaning of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped you into the person you are today. I hope to help you reclaim inner strength and guide you to improve communication skills, learn to engage in empathetic introspection, and renew your curiosity about the world around you.
You are worthy of love and belonging, and you are not alone. Taking the initial step to find a therapist can be the bravest decision you make to transform your life and I will meet you exactly where you are at in this moment. Focusing on the whole-self by integrating mindfulness and holistic techniques, I provide a soft place to land as you make meaning of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped you into the person you are today. I hope to help you reclaim inner strength and guide you to improve communication skills, learn to engage in empathetic introspection, and renew your curiosity about the world around you.
(678) 726-5383 View (678) 726-5383
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Robert W Poynter Ill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC, NCC, CCHT
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
While working from a mindfulness-based approach, I incorporate teachings from Eastern and Western philosophies while meeting the individual wherever they are in the moment. My holistic approach involves the mind-body connection, neuroscience, neurobiology, quantum theory, polyvagal theory, tapping into the bioenergetic field, and how the brain, mind and body are interrelated. I utilize natural healing techniques such as; breathing exercises, relaxation therapy, visualization, mindfulness meditation, emotional regulation techniques, self-compassion awareness, energy work, and hypnotherapy to facilitate change (Natural Healing).
While working from a mindfulness-based approach, I incorporate teachings from Eastern and Western philosophies while meeting the individual wherever they are in the moment. My holistic approach involves the mind-body connection, neuroscience, neurobiology, quantum theory, polyvagal theory, tapping into the bioenergetic field, and how the brain, mind and body are interrelated. I utilize natural healing techniques such as; breathing exercises, relaxation therapy, visualization, mindfulness meditation, emotional regulation techniques, self-compassion awareness, energy work, and hypnotherapy to facilitate change (Natural Healing).
(678) 792-0608 View (678) 792-0608
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Brittany Buckelew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075  (Online Only)
Does it feel like you have outgrown who you used to be? Are you feeling stuck in your thoughts, behaviors or patterns? Do you feel hopeless, lonely, or lost? Are you seeking to know yourself better and live a happier & more fulfilling life? Therapy is a powerful place to explore new ways of understanding ourselves, how we show up in the world and how we relate to ourselves and those around us -- it is a space to pause, focus inward and explore our internal world.
Does it feel like you have outgrown who you used to be? Are you feeling stuck in your thoughts, behaviors or patterns? Do you feel hopeless, lonely, or lost? Are you seeking to know yourself better and live a happier & more fulfilling life? Therapy is a powerful place to explore new ways of understanding ourselves, how we show up in the world and how we relate to ourselves and those around us -- it is a space to pause, focus inward and explore our internal world.
(678) 672-3968 View (678) 672-3968
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Jessica Chong
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075
Recognizing the need for support and reaching out takes great strength, and I commend you for embarking on this journey. I honor the different life experiences that have shaped the story of my clients. As an Asian American woman, I understand the complexities of cultural factors that can impact one's mental health and well-being. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore the emotions, relationships, and personal experiences within their stories. I desire to join my clients on this journey of healing and growth so they may see themselves transformed and empowered to be who they were always meant to be.
Recognizing the need for support and reaching out takes great strength, and I commend you for embarking on this journey. I honor the different life experiences that have shaped the story of my clients. As an Asian American woman, I understand the complexities of cultural factors that can impact one's mental health and well-being. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore the emotions, relationships, and personal experiences within their stories. I desire to join my clients on this journey of healing and growth so they may see themselves transformed and empowered to be who they were always meant to be.
(470) 664-4485 View (470) 664-4485
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Anna Lisa Derenthal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
Are you haunted by the past, consumed by fear, pain, guilt or sadness? I have helped many others like you end suffering and overcome fears, finally putting their pasts behind them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting are specialized therapies for healing Trauma and PTSD more quickly and completely. I am also experienced with grief/loss, panic and anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, low self esteem, and other issues. In addition, I work with LGBTQI, Gender Identity, transgender people and transitioning. I am open-minded and accepting and I welcome folks from all spiritual belief systems, sexual orientations, gender expressions, colors, shapes and sizes.
Are you haunted by the past, consumed by fear, pain, guilt or sadness? I have helped many others like you end suffering and overcome fears, finally putting their pasts behind them. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting are specialized therapies for healing Trauma and PTSD more quickly and completely. I am also experienced with grief/loss, panic and anxiety disorders, phobias, depression, low self esteem, and other issues. In addition, I work with LGBTQI, Gender Identity, transgender people and transitioning. I am open-minded and accepting and I welcome folks from all spiritual belief systems, sexual orientations, gender expressions, colors, shapes and sizes.
(678) 270-2384 View (678) 270-2384
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Josephanie V Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
My ideal clients are millennial individuals who find themselves struggling to get what they need out of relationships with others. Whether that relationship is with a parent, peer or significant other, their goals are to set new boundaries, develop healthier habits and learn effective communication and conflict resolution skills in order to verbalize and ultimately have their needs met within the relationship. My ideal clients are also individuals/couples struggling with issues surrounding sexuality. I am pleased to work with cisgender and LGBTQ+ identifying, and those identifying with or looking to explore alt relationship styles.
My ideal clients are millennial individuals who find themselves struggling to get what they need out of relationships with others. Whether that relationship is with a parent, peer or significant other, their goals are to set new boundaries, develop healthier habits and learn effective communication and conflict resolution skills in order to verbalize and ultimately have their needs met within the relationship. My ideal clients are also individuals/couples struggling with issues surrounding sexuality. I am pleased to work with cisgender and LGBTQ+ identifying, and those identifying with or looking to explore alt relationship styles.
(470) 310-5274 View (470) 310-5274
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Margaret Pendergrass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075
Are you struggling to come to terms with a painful loss or changes in your life? Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a serious illness or the burden of caregiving, nothing really prepares us for grief when it arrives. The emotions may feel overwhelming and it’s natural to want to avoid them altogether. For a while you can survive by staying busy and distracting yourself, but these strategies are not sustainable forever. If you already had underlying anxiety or are a parent, grief can feel like just one more thing to manage. Healthy, active grieving is the way forward.
Are you struggling to come to terms with a painful loss or changes in your life? Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a serious illness or the burden of caregiving, nothing really prepares us for grief when it arrives. The emotions may feel overwhelming and it’s natural to want to avoid them altogether. For a while you can survive by staying busy and distracting yourself, but these strategies are not sustainable forever. If you already had underlying anxiety or are a parent, grief can feel like just one more thing to manage. Healthy, active grieving is the way forward.
(678) 379-5965 View (678) 379-5965
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Sarah Evers
Counselor, APC, CRC, NCC, MS, MPH
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
As our lives unfold we all pass through hardships. Some transitions are so hard that we are rattled to the core. When our hearts are breaking open, the pain can be so blinding that we can't fathom how we'll possibly survive. We may encounter anxiety, stress & distress that is alarming & fatiguing. You may feel as though you've lost track of yourself and who you are in the world. You may feel completely alone and unknowable to even those that are closest to you. I invite you to come sit with me. Let me offer you support by tuning in to who you are, joining with you in the experience you are navigating, with undivided attention.
As our lives unfold we all pass through hardships. Some transitions are so hard that we are rattled to the core. When our hearts are breaking open, the pain can be so blinding that we can't fathom how we'll possibly survive. We may encounter anxiety, stress & distress that is alarming & fatiguing. You may feel as though you've lost track of yourself and who you are in the world. You may feel completely alone and unknowable to even those that are closest to you. I invite you to come sit with me. Let me offer you support by tuning in to who you are, joining with you in the experience you are navigating, with undivided attention.
(678) 672-1994 View (678) 672-1994
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Karis Rodila
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075
I am graduate from Richmont Graduate University. I have a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a certificate in sex therapy. I believe in assisting engaged couples in creating a strong foundation from which they can launch their relationship and I desire to assist couples in distress to heal and grow. I also enjoy working with individuals, helping them find greater meaning and purpose in their lives. I also work in treating trauma and I am trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
I am graduate from Richmont Graduate University. I have a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a certificate in sex therapy. I believe in assisting engaged couples in creating a strong foundation from which they can launch their relationship and I desire to assist couples in distress to heal and grow. I also enjoy working with individuals, helping them find greater meaning and purpose in their lives. I also work in treating trauma and I am trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
(470) 570-7947 View (470) 570-7947
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Rena Diamond
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, CCH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076  (Online Only)
Anxiety and depression can cloud our judgment, closing us off from ourselves and others. Perhaps you have achieved your goals, yet still struggle with feeling “not good enough.” You may feel paralyzed, unable to move forward, continually engaged in self-destructive patterns of thoughts and behavior. What would it be like to quiet those anxious thoughts, experience lasting and genuine peace, and make positive change? Together we can increase your self-understanding, build resiliency, find meaning, navigate challenges, and facilitate joy and growth. My approach is genuine, down-to-earth, warm, insightful, playful, and compassionate.
Anxiety and depression can cloud our judgment, closing us off from ourselves and others. Perhaps you have achieved your goals, yet still struggle with feeling “not good enough.” You may feel paralyzed, unable to move forward, continually engaged in self-destructive patterns of thoughts and behavior. What would it be like to quiet those anxious thoughts, experience lasting and genuine peace, and make positive change? Together we can increase your self-understanding, build resiliency, find meaning, navigate challenges, and facilitate joy and growth. My approach is genuine, down-to-earth, warm, insightful, playful, and compassionate.
(470) 206-2233 x9 View (470) 206-2233 x9
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Candice S White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
As a therapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for anyone who seeks insight, balance and growth at their current stage in life. I work with those who may feel stuck during a life transition, coping with a strained relationship, or battling inner thoughts while struggling with their self esteem. My approach is person-centered and strength-based, as I focus on supporting my clients with psychoeducation and coping strategies that fit specific needs.
As a therapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for anyone who seeks insight, balance and growth at their current stage in life. I work with those who may feel stuck during a life transition, coping with a strained relationship, or battling inner thoughts while struggling with their self esteem. My approach is person-centered and strength-based, as I focus on supporting my clients with psychoeducation and coping strategies that fit specific needs.
(470) 828-2884 View (470) 828-2884
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Susan P Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
(678) 658-2037 x3 View (678) 658-2037 x3
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Erin E Nieto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075
Finding the right path towards safety, trust, healing, and growth can be a daunting task. Allowing ourselves to seek support through therapy can begin the process towards connecting you to your truest self. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges that arise in your life through a warm and trusting relationship and environment. I believe in meeting each person where they are at. I use an eclectic approach that draws from a number of modalities to help utilize the whole self.
Finding the right path towards safety, trust, healing, and growth can be a daunting task. Allowing ourselves to seek support through therapy can begin the process towards connecting you to your truest self. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges that arise in your life through a warm and trusting relationship and environment. I believe in meeting each person where they are at. I use an eclectic approach that draws from a number of modalities to help utilize the whole self.
(678) 846-6359 View (678) 846-6359
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Niti Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
Ever feel like being human isn’t always enough? Like you’re supposed to have superpowers that haven’t “kicked in” yet? Have you ever felt stuck? As human beings, we are met with obstacles. When those obstacles become overwhelming, we may feel stuck or confined to thoughts and feelings of failure, defeat, or hopelessness. I believe that our experiences allow us to create unique narratives that tell the stories of our lives. I work with clients to rewrite the stories they feel confined to. I respect the distinct narratives shared by each client and thrive to help them achieve the success they are in search of.
Ever feel like being human isn’t always enough? Like you’re supposed to have superpowers that haven’t “kicked in” yet? Have you ever felt stuck? As human beings, we are met with obstacles. When those obstacles become overwhelming, we may feel stuck or confined to thoughts and feelings of failure, defeat, or hopelessness. I believe that our experiences allow us to create unique narratives that tell the stories of our lives. I work with clients to rewrite the stories they feel confined to. I respect the distinct narratives shared by each client and thrive to help them achieve the success they are in search of.
(678) 973-1998 x703 View (678) 973-1998 x703
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Fatima Wasim
Psychologist, PhD, NCC, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
Are you feeling sad or overwhelmed or as if nothing seems to be making you feel better? Is it also hard to see life beyond troubles? And, despite your best efforts it has been hard for you to focus in your personal life, work, and relationships? These are some of the concerns my clients and I have worked on addressing to help improve their quality of life. As your psychologist, I will assist you to achieve your goals and help cultivate meaningful life experiences and relationships. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Acceptance based principles in my counseling approach.
Are you feeling sad or overwhelmed or as if nothing seems to be making you feel better? Is it also hard to see life beyond troubles? And, despite your best efforts it has been hard for you to focus in your personal life, work, and relationships? These are some of the concerns my clients and I have worked on addressing to help improve their quality of life. As your psychologist, I will assist you to achieve your goals and help cultivate meaningful life experiences and relationships. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Acceptance based principles in my counseling approach.
(770) 766-7034 View (770) 766-7034
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Brytani Burch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075  (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Brytani Burch a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in treating emotional distress, anxiety, pregnancy anxiety, pregnancy depression, postpartum depression, career difficulties, chronic or terminal illness therapy, grief and loss, and depression. I founded PeaceCare Counseling to meet you where you are and help you find a way of living that feels more aligned with your goals and who you are.
Welcome! I’m Brytani Burch a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in treating emotional distress, anxiety, pregnancy anxiety, pregnancy depression, postpartum depression, career difficulties, chronic or terminal illness therapy, grief and loss, and depression. I founded PeaceCare Counseling to meet you where you are and help you find a way of living that feels more aligned with your goals and who you are.
(678) 541-7487 View (678) 541-7487
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Julie Conrad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
You are ready to make some positive changes in your life, but not sure where to start. Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships, or are going through a transition. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and want to learn to manage better, develop new coping skills, feel more in control of your life. You wonder, when did it all get so complicated? Or maybe you are a parent and very worried about your teen. You want to be the one to help them, but at a loss as to how, and you would like to find someone they can trust and connect with, open up to, and also help guide you in parenting them through these hard times.
You are ready to make some positive changes in your life, but not sure where to start. Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships, or are going through a transition. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression and want to learn to manage better, develop new coping skills, feel more in control of your life. You wonder, when did it all get so complicated? Or maybe you are a parent and very worried about your teen. You want to be the one to help them, but at a loss as to how, and you would like to find someone they can trust and connect with, open up to, and also help guide you in parenting them through these hard times.
(770) 648-3315 View (770) 648-3315
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Julia F. Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
Are you an adult or teen who is struggling to manage difficult emotions? Have you experienced emotional trauma, unhealthy or difficult relationships, or low self esteem? Are you exhausted from emotional distress and need support? If so, please consider contacting me for therapy. I am passionate about helping people live a happy, fulfilled life. Together, we can work to help you gain deeper understanding and work to accomplish goals that make life more satisfying. My areas of focus include suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, body image, depression, anxiety, trauma, CPTSD, relationships, identity, and self-esteem.
Are you an adult or teen who is struggling to manage difficult emotions? Have you experienced emotional trauma, unhealthy or difficult relationships, or low self esteem? Are you exhausted from emotional distress and need support? If so, please consider contacting me for therapy. I am passionate about helping people live a happy, fulfilled life. Together, we can work to help you gain deeper understanding and work to accomplish goals that make life more satisfying. My areas of focus include suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, body image, depression, anxiety, trauma, CPTSD, relationships, identity, and self-esteem.
(678) 252-5522 View (678) 252-5522
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Kaylee Finlay
Counselor, MS, NCC, APC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
Kaylee enjoys working with children and teens as they navigate identity exploration, emotional maturity, and the many challenges of growing up. She provides a safe and warm environment for children to be themselves through incorporating play, art, and a variety of engaging activities to make therapy not just a safe space, but also fun!
Kaylee enjoys working with children and teens as they navigate identity exploration, emotional maturity, and the many challenges of growing up. She provides a safe and warm environment for children to be themselves through incorporating play, art, and a variety of engaging activities to make therapy not just a safe space, but also fun!
(770) 525-8735 View (770) 525-8735
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.