Compassion Focused Therapists in Manhattan, KS
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Jared A Durtschi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Dr. Jared Durtschi. My specialty is working with couples who are facing challenges, such as emotional disconnection, frequent conflict, considering divorce, growing apart, infidelity, substance use, and parenting issues. I provide discernment counseling to help couples decide if they want to work on their relationship or end their relationship. I also provide individual therapy to adults struggling with various challenges related to mental health, their relationships, life transitions, stress, and burnout. I use evidence-based treatments, my work is strengths-based, and collaborative in nature.
Manhattan, KS 66503
& Online
Tiffany Hines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I work one-on-one with individuals from childhood through adulthood who need support in all areas of their life such as anxiety, depression, behavioral/emotional management, school-related concerns, relationship issues, life stresses, and adjustments in different stages of life.
Not accepting new clients
Katelyn Coburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We all need to be seen and understood, and it’s my goal to make therapy a space where that happens. I approach therapy from a place of getting that it's important to make sense of your experiences, know & feel that your feelings are valid, & have a way to move forward feeling grounded in your authentic truth. I often work with people who feel like they're too much or not enough or both, or like they have to do everything on their own or be perfect. I believe people make lots of sense in context. I work to understand the context of your life & work with you to find ways to navigate, cope with & heal from whatever you're dealing with.
Gena Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see you trying your best today. Maybe you feel alone in your journey and need a listening ear. I can be that person for you. Is comparing yourself to others making it difficult to recognize your strengths? I see you! Did you sleep well last night? Are you worried about tomorrow? I see you! Do you dwell on the past? Are you missing someone? I see you! Are you holding back tears? Do you wish life was not such a struggle? I see you! Do you cope with life in unhealthy ways you wish you didn't? Are you avoiding something? I see you! Are you feeling lonely? Do you need support? I see you! I want to help you.
Jessica Kampfe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My belief is that everyone deserves to be thriving throughout life, not just surviving. When our mental health starts impacting our daily activities and routines, it can be hard to see a way to improve the situation. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, caring environment for my clients to share their current struggles. Together we can address your current concerns and develop a plan that will fit your goals.
Cathie Bear
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Jesi Courser Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." This famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote can be applied to many situations. When we get stuck -- in a rut at work, in a stormy relationship, in a lukewarm marriage, with our children -- we suffer but are often pulled to focus on the problem rather than finding a solution. Sometimes, we're not aware of what the actual issue is. All we can do is try to avoid the pain, skirt problems, even pretend we are fine. We are blocked by fear -- another word for anxiety. Together, we can walk slowly through that fear, and find that light.
Changing Times
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, marital difficulties, and grief and loss issues. I am invested in working with clients interested in learning skills to manage issues presented and invested in cultivating change in behaviors.
Liz Munns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Searching for the right therapist can be daunting. The prospect of starting therapy can be scary. It can be especially frustrating to try many different things to feel better, yet never finding a sense of long- term relief. Sometimes we all need extra support to start this healing journey– I know this from a deeply personal level. I have found that lasting change must involve our whole self- body, mind, and spirit. I use mindfulness skills to help bring awareness to how thoughts, feelings and sensations impact our nervous system and sense of well-being and to help you heal those places where you feel stuck and depleted.
Mary Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCAC
Verified
Verified
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.....If you’re interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you, I’d love to work with you every step of the way. Please contact me! My personal goal as a clinician is to help you gain insight, access new coping skills and feel empowered. Whether you are struggling with trauma, suicidal ideations, addiction, or dual diagnosis, it is my goal to provide a different perspective with your concerns and help you better understand your emotions. I strive to provide safe and supportive space to encourage personal growth, hope, and healing.
Lindsey Curtis-Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Clients can expect a genuine therapeutic space for encouragement, healing, and clarity when coming to see me at Curtis-Baker Therapeutic Services, LLC. I am empathic yet direct, and offer a range of treatment modalities depending on the client's goals and needs. I have extensive experience working with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community including writing letters for HRT and gender confirmation surgeries, foster care and adoption cases, agency and court involvement, military service members, self-harm and suicidality, teenage behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, and domestic violence.
Waitlist for new clients
New Leaf Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified
Verified
My passion is to support individuals as they seek help to unravel their current mental health symptoms and environmental circumstances. I have worked in the mental health and addictions field, addressing the symptoms of addiction as well as working to manage the mental health symptoms. I work to help the individual find a starting point and continually make steps forward to achieve their goals. Life is difficult, messy, and hard. We all need a support system to help us find who we are meant to be.
Ashley Patrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Motherhood is beautiful but it’s not easy. Maybe you’re a new momma; holding a baby, wondering why you don’t feel “happy” yet. You keep hearing how "lucky" you are, but you feel inadequate, overwhelmed, and you're trying to survive without sleep. You had expectations about labor and birth; nothing went to plan and you feel this loss. Maybe you're pregnant; filled with hormones, fear, and anxiety about the transition you’re in. You're worried how you'll handle things. Maybe your a woman who despite parenting fears and stressors is struggling to get pregnant; you're angry, questioning everything, and maybe you're even blaming yourself
Stefi Metzger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am so glad you made it here! The fact that you are browsing here tells me that it may be time for you to invest in yourself through therapy as an act of self care & love. Whether it is just an added support and safe space to process everyday stress, feeling ready to process things from your past that may be demanding to be felt now, simply learning some new skills to cope with the changing stressors of our current norm, or anything in between - let's create that space for you, together.
Kaci Christine Ziegler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Kaci Ziegler, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been in the counseling field for the last six years. I have worked in schools, hospitals, and community mental health settings. I provide easy-to-use video therapy that can help support rural communities, busy families, and make access to mental health care quick and comfortable.
Erin Lohman
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
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 and depression that feels impossible to manage. Whatever it is that you are struggling with, know that you are not alone. I know firsthand how difficult the path to parenthood can be and want to assure you that healing is possible, no matter how much you are hurting right now.
Online Therapists
Allison Faling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
My offerings include mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy,
compassion focused
therapy, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal process therapy.
Do you find yourself on the outside of the life you wish you were living? Are feelings of anxiety, stress, or depression blocking your way? Are you struggling with relationship, family issues, or the continuing pain of traumatic events? You don’t have to find your way forward alone. Healing requires connection, and a space for validation.
Cassie Koehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Positive Changes Inspire Future Growth! I'm very passionate about my line of work and helping others achieve goals, make progress, and improve overall functioning. Life can be unpredictable and difficult at times... I'm here to help empower you through it and encourage personal growth!
Ginny J. Reyes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are all on borrowed time. Are you merely getting by, rather than thriving? Therapy should be as individual as you are. We can work as a team to train & reframe negative thoughts & relational struggles. I am studying to complete a Ph.D. in Couples & Family Therapy. This doctorate education offers my clients the best interventions & unique research-based skills available today. My priority is for you to leave sessions feeling heard, validated, safe, connected & ready to make changes in the ways that only you can control.
Katie Herwig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified
Verified
"I became a psychotherapist because that's where people will unburden themselves, where they will show what is in their hearts." I have had the opportunity to meet individuals from all different walks of life, and bear witness to their own personal life stories.
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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.