Compassion Focused Therapists in 95841

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Haley Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95841
You are worried about your child. They have started to show signs of anxiety or depression which is starting to make you concerned. You try to lighten the mood when you can, but it is getting harder everyday. You never know what might make them upset and feel completely lost on what to do. You feel bad about the tension in the home and hate arguing with them, but sometimes its's the only thing you can do to get them to listen. You feel worried about what they may be thinking or doing like self-harm or suicidal thoughts and that terrifies you.
You are worried about your child. They have started to show signs of anxiety or depression which is starting to make you concerned. You try to lighten the mood when you can, but it is getting harder everyday. You never know what might make them upset and feel completely lost on what to do. You feel bad about the tension in the home and hate arguing with them, but sometimes its's the only thing you can do to get them to listen. You feel worried about what they may be thinking or doing like self-harm or suicidal thoughts and that terrifies you.
(916) 516-1499 View (916) 516-1499
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Ady Benyishay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841
My experience started in 2010, working in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for about two years. From there, I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnoses. I also opened my private practice at that time and saw clients remotely. Currently, I’m working at Sober Living, helping adults deal with various addictions And mental health as well as seeing couples, families, and individuals through Telehealth. The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
My experience started in 2010, working in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for about two years. From there, I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnoses. I also opened my private practice at that time and saw clients remotely. Currently, I’m working at Sober Living, helping adults deal with various addictions And mental health as well as seeing couples, families, and individuals through Telehealth. The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
(323) 861-3466 View (323) 861-3466
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Valerie Harris-Reamer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95841  (Online Only)
Do you turn to food, alcohol, or drugs to deal with feeling lonely or rejected, or to cope with added stress and anxiety? Have you lost the joyful feelings that you used to have in life? Do you feel fear stricken, even in the “comfort” of your own home? Do you feel like there are so many things to manage and your forever growing “to do list” leaves you feeling completely overwhelmed? I work with women who have experienced tough stuff in their childhood and feel like they have lost their way. Sometimes we turn to food, alcohol, and drugs or, we withdraw from friends and family, just to cope. Does this sound like you?
Do you turn to food, alcohol, or drugs to deal with feeling lonely or rejected, or to cope with added stress and anxiety? Have you lost the joyful feelings that you used to have in life? Do you feel fear stricken, even in the “comfort” of your own home? Do you feel like there are so many things to manage and your forever growing “to do list” leaves you feeling completely overwhelmed? I work with women who have experienced tough stuff in their childhood and feel like they have lost their way. Sometimes we turn to food, alcohol, and drugs or, we withdraw from friends and family, just to cope. Does this sound like you?
(805) 519-8716 View (805) 519-8716
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Lighthouse Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841
Our mission is to provide comfort, hope, and healing, in a nurturing and loving environment. We specialize in relationship issues, trauma, and child/adolescent therapy. We have 19 years experience giving successful treatment to individuals, couples, and families. We care and know we can help. We have had success with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Exposure Therapy, Behavior Therapy,and Christian Therapy. We have experience working with many cultures and religions. We believe in nurturing individual growth in a loving and safe environment. Most insurances pay for "in-network" AND "out of network" providers; We provide low fee!
Our mission is to provide comfort, hope, and healing, in a nurturing and loving environment. We specialize in relationship issues, trauma, and child/adolescent therapy. We have 19 years experience giving successful treatment to individuals, couples, and families. We care and know we can help. We have had success with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Exposure Therapy, Behavior Therapy,and Christian Therapy. We have experience working with many cultures and religions. We believe in nurturing individual growth in a loving and safe environment. Most insurances pay for "in-network" AND "out of network" providers; We provide low fee!
(619) 609-9863 View (619) 609-9863
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Noele Clayton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
(559) 550-6687 View (559) 550-6687
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William Wendelaar
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841
Not accepting new clients
Hello, my name is William Wendelaar (but you can call me "Billie" if you would like!) and I'm an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor currently practicing in Sacramento, California. I practice primarily from a person-centered or humanistic orientation. What this means is that I firmly believe in the importance of the therapeutic alliance and that each client is the expert on themself. However, I also offer my outside perspective and expertise to help my clients with their presenting difficulties using tools from various forms of CBT, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Hello, my name is William Wendelaar (but you can call me "Billie" if you would like!) and I'm an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor currently practicing in Sacramento, California. I practice primarily from a person-centered or humanistic orientation. What this means is that I firmly believe in the importance of the therapeutic alliance and that each client is the expert on themself. However, I also offer my outside perspective and expertise to help my clients with their presenting difficulties using tools from various forms of CBT, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
(916) 269-6037 View (916) 269-6037

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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.