Compassion Focused Therapists in Greenbelt, MD
Center for Resilience and Connection
LCSW-C, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Online Only)
Each life contains times of transition and uncertainty: some of joy and re-building, some of pain and struggle. Our beliefs about ourselves are often rooted in experiences of mis-attunement (not being seen for who we are) and oppression. Therapy that is attuned to us as individuals provides a pathway to resilience, growth, and healing. In partnership with you, our therapists build an affirming, safe, wholistic, and respectful alliance to use in fostering a stronger sense of your connection with yourself. We believe that each of us can create more meaningful, satisfying relationships with ourselves and others.
Each life contains times of transition and uncertainty: some of joy and re-building, some of pain and struggle. Our beliefs about ourselves are often rooted in experiences of mis-attunement (not being seen for who we are) and oppression. Therapy that is attuned to us as individuals provides a pathway to resilience, growth, and healing. In partnership with you, our therapists build an affirming, safe, wholistic, and respectful alliance to use in fostering a stronger sense of your connection with yourself. We believe that each of us can create more meaningful, satisfying relationships with ourselves and others.
Are you a professional who "has it all together" but feels like they are "faking it"? Do you feel like in spite of your education and career achievements you stumble in your personal relationships? Do you want to move ahead in life but feel like you can't? CONFIDENCE. COMPETENCE. HOPE. These are the three essential elements to a mentally and physically healthy, fulfilling existence. Which one are you missing? Let me help you identify and break down the barriers that are blocking your personal and professional success.
Are you a professional who "has it all together" but feels like they are "faking it"? Do you feel like in spite of your education and career achievements you stumble in your personal relationships? Do you want to move ahead in life but feel like you can't? CONFIDENCE. COMPETENCE. HOPE. These are the three essential elements to a mentally and physically healthy, fulfilling existence. Which one are you missing? Let me help you identify and break down the barriers that are blocking your personal and professional success.
Dorthea Lynn Crenshaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals who are facing complex situations to build resilience. I empower them to pursue their life goals, and to navigate adverse life events such as the death of a loved one, or having lost a job, a home or a relationship. You can change the course of your life and I am here to support you. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I am providing telehealth services to clients. I am here to support you and your family during this difficult time.
I specialize in helping individuals who are facing complex situations to build resilience. I empower them to pursue their life goals, and to navigate adverse life events such as the death of a loved one, or having lost a job, a home or a relationship. You can change the course of your life and I am here to support you. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I am providing telehealth services to clients. I am here to support you and your family during this difficult time.
Sonia Kersevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Online Only)
Many feel alone and overwhelmed when they are struggling with life challenges or mental health symptoms. Some people try to stuff the “bad feelings” deep down and pretend they are okay, while others shut out family and friends so they don’t hurt them or feel judged by them. It can be hard to have hope when you feel trapped in such a dark place without a light to see the way out.
Many feel alone and overwhelmed when they are struggling with life challenges or mental health symptoms. Some people try to stuff the “bad feelings” deep down and pretend they are okay, while others shut out family and friends so they don’t hurt them or feel judged by them. It can be hard to have hope when you feel trapped in such a dark place without a light to see the way out.
I am a therapist of 30 years, who enjoys assisting people develop insight and practical strategies to improve the quality of their relationship with themselves and with those they spend majority of their time with. I have worked with children, adolescents , adults, couples , families and groups and can adapt my methods to meet many needs. I provide other professionals supervision and training to enhance client care. I am equipped to assist you with trauma, lossand depression. I have raised a family of my own, lived rurally, in cities and internationally enabling me to develop a broad understanding of our universal human condition.
I am a therapist of 30 years, who enjoys assisting people develop insight and practical strategies to improve the quality of their relationship with themselves and with those they spend majority of their time with. I have worked with children, adolescents , adults, couples , families and groups and can adapt my methods to meet many needs. I provide other professionals supervision and training to enhance client care. I am equipped to assist you with trauma, lossand depression. I have raised a family of my own, lived rurally, in cities and internationally enabling me to develop a broad understanding of our universal human condition.
Dr. Simone Blanchard
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Inner Light Network's mission is to restore balance, develop resiliency, and inspire overall mental wellness. As master practitioners in spirituality, human development, and restitution, we do this through personalized programming, outcome-driven practices, and services that benefit our clients. Innerlight’s philosophy is that we must be the change we wish to see in the world; it is our place to bring out the inner light in each individual. We strongly believe that love and compassion can transform all by applying transformative services. We have a 100 percent satisfaction rate. Give yourself the life that you deserve.
Inner Light Network's mission is to restore balance, develop resiliency, and inspire overall mental wellness. As master practitioners in spirituality, human development, and restitution, we do this through personalized programming, outcome-driven practices, and services that benefit our clients. Innerlight’s philosophy is that we must be the change we wish to see in the world; it is our place to bring out the inner light in each individual. We strongly believe that love and compassion can transform all by applying transformative services. We have a 100 percent satisfaction rate. Give yourself the life that you deserve.
Better Days Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPC
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20771
We seek to provide counseling to clients from a holistic perspective. We want to empower individuals and families to reach their greatest potential. Better Days offers a person-centered perspective which tailors treatment plans to the client and their current experiences. We also provide clinical supervision for graduate level clinicians looking to obtain clinical licensure. Contact us for supervision pricing.
We seek to provide counseling to clients from a holistic perspective. We want to empower individuals and families to reach their greatest potential. Better Days offers a person-centered perspective which tailors treatment plans to the client and their current experiences. We also provide clinical supervision for graduate level clinicians looking to obtain clinical licensure. Contact us for supervision pricing.
Hopeful Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbelt, MD 20768
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
Anne Ateeka B Contee
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Online Only)
I provide professional counseling services integrated with a holistic, bottom-up approach emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. As a yoga and mindfulness teacher for 18 years, I often incorporate several mindfulness practices into my therapy sessions. As a Certified Imago Therapist, I work with individual couples along South Asian and African American families dealing with issues related to generational trauma to identity formation and assimilation. I am an EMDR trained and Trauma-informed Yoga teacher. I am a certified nature-informed therapist specializing in equine-assisted trauma-informed therapy.
I provide professional counseling services integrated with a holistic, bottom-up approach emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. As a yoga and mindfulness teacher for 18 years, I often incorporate several mindfulness practices into my therapy sessions. As a Certified Imago Therapist, I work with individual couples along South Asian and African American families dealing with issues related to generational trauma to identity formation and assimilation. I am an EMDR trained and Trauma-informed Yoga teacher. I am a certified nature-informed therapist specializing in equine-assisted trauma-informed therapy.
Fetherson & Knight Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20768
Fetherson & Knight Psychological Services, a leading organization that educates and supports individuals of diverse backgrounds with a multitude of wellness and psychological services in your local community. We are committed to and invested in service delivery of best clinical practices for a diverse population with an array of mental health needs as well as providing consultation and outreach services.
Fetherson & Knight Psychological Services, a leading organization that educates and supports individuals of diverse backgrounds with a multitude of wellness and psychological services in your local community. We are committed to and invested in service delivery of best clinical practices for a diverse population with an array of mental health needs as well as providing consultation and outreach services.
I am a mental and emotional health advocate who strongly believes that mental/emotional wellness should be promoted and discussed more, especially in Black and Brown communities — we need it. I consider self-care to be the best care and believe the second that we choose to better ourselves, the world around us becomes better too. An uncommon level of strength is tapped into when people can acknowledge that they need help. Distinguishing the problem from the person, I strive to help people walk through the steps necessary to reach their happiest and most influential selves.
I am a mental and emotional health advocate who strongly believes that mental/emotional wellness should be promoted and discussed more, especially in Black and Brown communities — we need it. I consider self-care to be the best care and believe the second that we choose to better ourselves, the world around us becomes better too. An uncommon level of strength is tapped into when people can acknowledge that they need help. Distinguishing the problem from the person, I strive to help people walk through the steps necessary to reach their happiest and most influential selves.
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Veronica Tovar-Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW -
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Veronica/Vee and as a first generation Chicana (Mexican-American), I have learned the importance of understanding the ways in which a person’s different identities intersect and shape their life experiences. As a therapist, my belief is that you are the expert on your life experience, and we, as therapists, are not saviors but guides to help you reach your vision for healing and your highest Self. I am a culturally affirming therapist that shows up in every session with authenticity.
Hello, my name is Veronica/Vee and as a first generation Chicana (Mexican-American), I have learned the importance of understanding the ways in which a person’s different identities intersect and shape their life experiences. As a therapist, my belief is that you are the expert on your life experience, and we, as therapists, are not saviors but guides to help you reach your vision for healing and your highest Self. I am a culturally affirming therapist that shows up in every session with authenticity.
Jared Neslen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Online Only)
Many of my clients have been there… trying to find the right therapist and questioning if they can be brave enough to make the first appointment . Maybe you are trying to find the right fit, maybe you are questioning if it is worth it.
Many of my clients have been there… trying to find the right therapist and questioning if they can be brave enough to make the first appointment . Maybe you are trying to find the right fit, maybe you are questioning if it is worth it.
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Jaime Engrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20740 (Online Only)
We'll identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting, identity, transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship, rumination and more. I work with clients to process their experiences, manage their reactions, understand and change behaviors, explore their thoughts, leverage their skills and strengths, resolve internal and relationship conflicts and gain coping skills for mental health disorders. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused, multicultural, mindfulness, relational and motivational approaches to support clients.
We'll identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting, identity, transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship, rumination and more. I work with clients to process their experiences, manage their reactions, understand and change behaviors, explore their thoughts, leverage their skills and strengths, resolve internal and relationship conflicts and gain coping skills for mental health disorders. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused, multicultural, mindfulness, relational and motivational approaches to support clients.
Ruby Road
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMH, LPC, CEAP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanham, MD 20706 (Online Only)
**NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS ON GrowTherapy & ALMA.** I feel life is a journey & not a destination. You are 1 STEP closer to a new you where you feel EMPOWERED and on a POSITIVE path to growth and well-being. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating & balanced. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying various approaches & techniques, we'll explore long-standing patterns & "stinking thinking" that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling & meaningful life.
**NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS ON GrowTherapy & ALMA.** I feel life is a journey & not a destination. You are 1 STEP closer to a new you where you feel EMPOWERED and on a POSITIVE path to growth and well-being. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating & balanced. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying various approaches & techniques, we'll explore long-standing patterns & "stinking thinking" that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling & meaningful life.
Dione L Finney
Pastoral Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berwyn Heights, MD 20740 (Online Only)
Have you come to the place where life is overwhelming and repeated destructive behaviors, or worry, is chiseling away at your sense of quiet confidence? No matter what has brought you to this moment, you do not have to go it alone. You have found an objective, confidential and experienced source of help and I applaud your bravery to talk with someone. My clinical work includes, but is not limited to issues of grief, relationships, depression, self-esteem, anxiety and more, among women, adults, and seniors. I provide premarital and marital counseling utilizing the Prepare/Enrich assessment program.
Have you come to the place where life is overwhelming and repeated destructive behaviors, or worry, is chiseling away at your sense of quiet confidence? No matter what has brought you to this moment, you do not have to go it alone. You have found an objective, confidential and experienced source of help and I applaud your bravery to talk with someone. My clinical work includes, but is not limited to issues of grief, relationships, depression, self-esteem, anxiety and more, among women, adults, and seniors. I provide premarital and marital counseling utilizing the Prepare/Enrich assessment program.
Here at JMJ Healthcare Services, we offer a multiple range of psychotherapy and counseling services with over 6 licensed clinical therapists. We give our patients a variety of options to choose from with specialists that will address their direct needs and concerns. We also offer medication management along with psychotherapy, a multiple range of mental health testing, all in one location! That is why we are your #1 stop for all your mental health needs.
Here at JMJ Healthcare Services, we offer a multiple range of psychotherapy and counseling services with over 6 licensed clinical therapists. We give our patients a variety of options to choose from with specialists that will address their direct needs and concerns. We also offer medication management along with psychotherapy, a multiple range of mental health testing, all in one location! That is why we are your #1 stop for all your mental health needs.
Lisa Salins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20740 (Online Only)
My goal is to foster a safe space for you to express your thoughts, concerns, and fears without judgment. I specialize in work with individuals of all ages, and backgrounds, dealing with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, ADHD, and life stressors and transitions. If you find yourself struggling with shame, mood changes, low self-worth, uncertainty of identity, difficulty with task and time management, boundary setting, or people pleasing, I encourage you to reach out! I hope to provide an opportunity to validate and explore past history and trauma, while also effecting real change to improve life fulfillment and satisfaction.
My goal is to foster a safe space for you to express your thoughts, concerns, and fears without judgment. I specialize in work with individuals of all ages, and backgrounds, dealing with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, ADHD, and life stressors and transitions. If you find yourself struggling with shame, mood changes, low self-worth, uncertainty of identity, difficulty with task and time management, boundary setting, or people pleasing, I encourage you to reach out! I hope to provide an opportunity to validate and explore past history and trauma, while also effecting real change to improve life fulfillment and satisfaction.
Ebony L Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SAP
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20740 (Online Only)
Accepting Clients and Offering Virtual Sessions - Accepting LGs for Supervision- Our ideal clients seek to develop self-awareness, learn skills to cope and manage stress, and live within their own personal strengths. We provide financial wellness, positive psychology, and solution-focused counseling services to individuals. Together, we uncover your behaviors' root causes, build resilience, and create a roadmap to personal growth and professional success. Together, we find individualized solutions to your unique challenges. We offer individual counseling, professional development training, and wellness workshops.
Accepting Clients and Offering Virtual Sessions - Accepting LGs for Supervision- Our ideal clients seek to develop self-awareness, learn skills to cope and manage stress, and live within their own personal strengths. We provide financial wellness, positive psychology, and solution-focused counseling services to individuals. Together, we uncover your behaviors' root causes, build resilience, and create a roadmap to personal growth and professional success. Together, we find individualized solutions to your unique challenges. We offer individual counseling, professional development training, and wellness workshops.
Fatima Khan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20740 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck, like no one truly understands you? Are you finding it challenging to manage your emotions? If your values and beliefs are making it tough to find the support you need, you're not alone. I specialize in understanding the unique challenges that South Asian and American Muslim communities encounter, and provide a culturally and spiritually sensitive space for you to work through life's challenges.
Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck, like no one truly understands you? Are you finding it challenging to manage your emotions? If your values and beliefs are making it tough to find the support you need, you're not alone. I specialize in understanding the unique challenges that South Asian and American Muslim communities encounter, and provide a culturally and spiritually sensitive space for you to work through life's challenges.
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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.