Compassion Focused Therapists in Leland, NC
Christina Collins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Leland, NC 28451 (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome to my page. Maybe you are searching for counseling services because you feel something is missing in your life or that your struggles outweigh your pleasures. Perhaps you are questioning if you are on the right career path. I service clients who struggle with career, relationships, and psychological conditions. During our initial session, we delve deeply into your presenting concerns and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that is beneficial for you. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Hello, and welcome to my page. Maybe you are searching for counseling services because you feel something is missing in your life or that your struggles outweigh your pleasures. Perhaps you are questioning if you are on the right career path. I service clients who struggle with career, relationships, and psychological conditions. During our initial session, we delve deeply into your presenting concerns and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that is beneficial for you. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Katrina Creech
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451 (Online Only)
Are you wanting to make changes, but not really sure where to begin? We all experience life challenges that can sometimes leave us feeling hopeless, frustrated, and overwhelmed. I provide an accepting space for you to share your story, process your emotions, and develop tangible skills that you can incorporate into your daily life. We'll explore what truly matters to you while celebrating your victories and learning from challenges side by side. It is important to feel connected to your therapist. I utilize humor and candidness in session.
Are you wanting to make changes, but not really sure where to begin? We all experience life challenges that can sometimes leave us feeling hopeless, frustrated, and overwhelmed. I provide an accepting space for you to share your story, process your emotions, and develop tangible skills that you can incorporate into your daily life. We'll explore what truly matters to you while celebrating your victories and learning from challenges side by side. It is important to feel connected to your therapist. I utilize humor and candidness in session.
I believe that an atmosphere of trust, compassion, and empathy is at the core of any healing process. Within this context, I provide guidance in uncovering patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that lie at the root of present day difficulties. Often, issues from the past, continue to have a direct effect on current feelings and circumstances. For others, the primary reason for seeking counseling may be related to a major life change or transition.
I believe that an atmosphere of trust, compassion, and empathy is at the core of any healing process. Within this context, I provide guidance in uncovering patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that lie at the root of present day difficulties. Often, issues from the past, continue to have a direct effect on current feelings and circumstances. For others, the primary reason for seeking counseling may be related to a major life change or transition.
Andrea Hunt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451
Waitlist for new clients
It is my great honor to be of service to people and assist them in having more alignment, integration, and coherence in their lives. I have a doctoral degree in psychology and have worked in mental health for 25 years. I work with adults and my ideal clients are people who are interested in learning ways to source more spaciousness, curiosity, and compassion in their lives to help get untangled from old cognitive and emotional patterning no longer serving them. My approach to therapy has evolved over these last 25 years to become more holistic and my toolbox is ever expanding as I am a very committed life long student and seeker.
It is my great honor to be of service to people and assist them in having more alignment, integration, and coherence in their lives. I have a doctoral degree in psychology and have worked in mental health for 25 years. I work with adults and my ideal clients are people who are interested in learning ways to source more spaciousness, curiosity, and compassion in their lives to help get untangled from old cognitive and emotional patterning no longer serving them. My approach to therapy has evolved over these last 25 years to become more holistic and my toolbox is ever expanding as I am a very committed life long student and seeker.
Hi! I'm Leslie. My speciality is providing down to earth, exploratory, strengths based therapy. I take a collaborative approach with my clients in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from life transitions and relationship issues to anxiety/depression, stress management, parenting concerns and ADHD (and just about everything in between.) I especially love working with women in all phases of motherhood, as well as young adults and older adolescents. I welcome family and spouse participation in the therapeutic process and I endeavor to provide a compassionate and supportive environment for working through life's challenges.
Hi! I'm Leslie. My speciality is providing down to earth, exploratory, strengths based therapy. I take a collaborative approach with my clients in addressing a variety of concerns ranging from life transitions and relationship issues to anxiety/depression, stress management, parenting concerns and ADHD (and just about everything in between.) I especially love working with women in all phases of motherhood, as well as young adults and older adolescents. I welcome family and spouse participation in the therapeutic process and I endeavor to provide a compassionate and supportive environment for working through life's challenges.
I look forward to meeting clients who seek a calm, home-like environment in which to safely explore the various ways their lives may be improved. I can help anyone who is inspired to engage in self-exploration and insight-building in order to release what is old and not working and develop new habits that increase function and improve quality of life. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you to get where you would like to go.
I look forward to meeting clients who seek a calm, home-like environment in which to safely explore the various ways their lives may be improved. I can help anyone who is inspired to engage in self-exploration and insight-building in order to release what is old and not working and develop new habits that increase function and improve quality of life. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you to get where you would like to go.
Kim Kelley Longbottom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, MAC
Verified Verified
Leland, NC 28451
I believe every person has the desire to be happy and content in their world, as well as the ability to achieve this ideal. However, the way a person learned to view and operate in the world as a child can make it difficult to reach this potential. By addressing a person's core beliefs & values along with their attitudes and behaviors, together we can unlock the potential that's been there from the beginning. As your therapist, I will provide a safe place for you to allow the answers that are within you to emerge so we can work with them.
I believe every person has the desire to be happy and content in their world, as well as the ability to achieve this ideal. However, the way a person learned to view and operate in the world as a child can make it difficult to reach this potential. By addressing a person's core beliefs & values along with their attitudes and behaviors, together we can unlock the potential that's been there from the beginning. As your therapist, I will provide a safe place for you to allow the answers that are within you to emerge so we can work with them.
Morgan Fragale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451
Life presents challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, stressed, and unhappy. Maneuvering through these feelings in life can result in unwanted and unhelpful thoughts. Whether you are feeling "stuck", battling issues like anxiety, depression, or low self-worth, or are moving through a life transition (career, school or relationship), things can get better. You are not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling the physical, mental, and emotional strains of being a human, moving past trauma, and finding their place. Our work together will emphasize the processes of healing and the restoration of inner peace.
Life presents challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, stressed, and unhappy. Maneuvering through these feelings in life can result in unwanted and unhelpful thoughts. Whether you are feeling "stuck", battling issues like anxiety, depression, or low self-worth, or are moving through a life transition (career, school or relationship), things can get better. You are not alone. Now more than ever, people are feeling the physical, mental, and emotional strains of being a human, moving past trauma, and finding their place. Our work together will emphasize the processes of healing and the restoration of inner peace.
Jean Montjoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451
Clients who are considering scheduling with me are most likely experiencing some type of life transition; whether its coping with the death of someone close to you, caregiver fatigue and burnout, parenthood, women's issues, fertility and family planning, or really any other challenge presented by living in the current times. Depression and anxiety may accompany these challenges, or may pre-date them. Either way, developing coping skills to manage them is imperative. Therapy is a collaborative experience between the client and the clinician. Your goals, are my goals.
Clients who are considering scheduling with me are most likely experiencing some type of life transition; whether its coping with the death of someone close to you, caregiver fatigue and burnout, parenthood, women's issues, fertility and family planning, or really any other challenge presented by living in the current times. Depression and anxiety may accompany these challenges, or may pre-date them. Either way, developing coping skills to manage them is imperative. Therapy is a collaborative experience between the client and the clinician. Your goals, are my goals.
I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach. Purpose and meaning, and how we get there, is different for everyone. I enjoy working with women ages 30-65. During this tumultuous time women are coming into their power and may be experiencing relational issue challenges, sleep disruptions, and symptoms of perio-menopause/menopause. I am an eclectic therapist, using best practice, evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy), spiritual connection, and experiential art therapy. The underpinning of my approach is authentic person centered, existential and conversational talk therapy.
I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach. Purpose and meaning, and how we get there, is different for everyone. I enjoy working with women ages 30-65. During this tumultuous time women are coming into their power and may be experiencing relational issue challenges, sleep disruptions, and symptoms of perio-menopause/menopause. I am an eclectic therapist, using best practice, evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy), spiritual connection, and experiential art therapy. The underpinning of my approach is authentic person centered, existential and conversational talk therapy.
Scott Ball
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you looking for a warm, compassionate therapist who will provide you the opportunity to be validated and heard? Are you looking to develop strategies to help cope with life's stressors? I work from a person centered approach, providing evidence based counseling services to college students, and adults, facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, ADHD, PTSD, life transitions, career stress, anger issues, and interpersonal relationships. This means our work together will be conversation based allowing you the opportunity to feel validated and heard.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Are you looking for a warm, compassionate therapist who will provide you the opportunity to be validated and heard? Are you looking to develop strategies to help cope with life's stressors? I work from a person centered approach, providing evidence based counseling services to college students, and adults, facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma/abuse, ADHD, PTSD, life transitions, career stress, anger issues, and interpersonal relationships. This means our work together will be conversation based allowing you the opportunity to feel validated and heard.
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Lauren Hill
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of the mental struggle of constantly counting calories, pursuing weight loss, or hating your body? Perhaps you have been on diet after diet and no matter what the number on the scale says, you still feel like you aren’t good enough. Maybe you have struggled with food and weight for so long, you think there is no way out! I want you to stick with me for a minute...What would it feel like to be able to wake up and not have food, weight, and exercise at the forefront of your mind? What if you could manage your emotions, even distressing ones, without turning to behaviors that are no longer serving you?
Are you tired of the mental struggle of constantly counting calories, pursuing weight loss, or hating your body? Perhaps you have been on diet after diet and no matter what the number on the scale says, you still feel like you aren’t good enough. Maybe you have struggled with food and weight for so long, you think there is no way out! I want you to stick with me for a minute...What would it feel like to be able to wake up and not have food, weight, and exercise at the forefront of your mind? What if you could manage your emotions, even distressing ones, without turning to behaviors that are no longer serving you?
Let's face it, life can be really messy. People fail you, situations don't turn out like you planned, emotions feel overwhelming—all these things come together to create what can feel like an unsurmountable obstacle. What you desire are solutions to the very situations you are facing, a sense of peace regardless of circumstances, and hope for a much better future. This is where I can help. I work alongside my clients to create lives in which they feel fulfilled, confident, and hopeful for the future. I empower my clients with the skills they need to have joy and peace in their lives and relationships.
Let's face it, life can be really messy. People fail you, situations don't turn out like you planned, emotions feel overwhelming—all these things come together to create what can feel like an unsurmountable obstacle. What you desire are solutions to the very situations you are facing, a sense of peace regardless of circumstances, and hope for a much better future. This is where I can help. I work alongside my clients to create lives in which they feel fulfilled, confident, and hopeful for the future. I empower my clients with the skills they need to have joy and peace in their lives and relationships.
Mercedes McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with all teens through adults struggling with life cycle changes, role obligations, school/work transitions, anxiety, depression, family issues, performance anxiety, communication struggles, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or anger management. If you ever have felt like “adulting” is too much, that life feels unbalanced, or that you are in a perpetual state of exhaustion, we can start by working together to find out what balance looks like for you. I am also a member of, and I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ population and addressing concerns specific to that population.
I am passionate about working with all teens through adults struggling with life cycle changes, role obligations, school/work transitions, anxiety, depression, family issues, performance anxiety, communication struggles, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or anger management. If you ever have felt like “adulting” is too much, that life feels unbalanced, or that you are in a perpetual state of exhaustion, we can start by working together to find out what balance looks like for you. I am also a member of, and I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ population and addressing concerns specific to that population.
Brittany Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Leland, NC 28451
Waitlist for new clients
"The world breaks everyone, but some are strong at the broken places." -Ernest Hemingway. We all encounter challenges from time to time that seem to break us but with support we can strengthen the broken places to become whole again. If you are facing challenges in life with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or parenting needs I will help come alongside you to find the strength to heal and become whole again. I work with individuals of all ages (0-adult) as well as families. I take a holistic client centered approach to therapy.
"The world breaks everyone, but some are strong at the broken places." -Ernest Hemingway. We all encounter challenges from time to time that seem to break us but with support we can strengthen the broken places to become whole again. If you are facing challenges in life with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or parenting needs I will help come alongside you to find the strength to heal and become whole again. I work with individuals of all ages (0-adult) as well as families. I take a holistic client centered approach to therapy.
Hello and welcome to your journey in finding a therapist to support you through your process of addressing the issue that you identify and desire change with to help live a healthy and authentic life. I truly enjoy working with families as they work together to address the health of their family system. I feel passionate and genuinely capable of working with individuals, couples and families through queer related issues. Lastly, I am well versed and experienced working through supporting others through their unique grief experience.
Hello and welcome to your journey in finding a therapist to support you through your process of addressing the issue that you identify and desire change with to help live a healthy and authentic life. I truly enjoy working with families as they work together to address the health of their family system. I feel passionate and genuinely capable of working with individuals, couples and families through queer related issues. Lastly, I am well versed and experienced working through supporting others through their unique grief experience.
You have inherent value and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find the best form of therapy to fit your needs. After all the suffering you’ve endured, you shouldn’t have to go through this alone. You deserve someone who will show you empathy and compassion, cheering you on, as you become your favorite version of yourself. Together, we can find a therapeutic method that works best for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, specializing in trauma from childhood, depression, and relationship issues. I see clients 18+ who are navigating trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and attachment struggles
You have inherent value and my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find the best form of therapy to fit your needs. After all the suffering you’ve endured, you shouldn’t have to go through this alone. You deserve someone who will show you empathy and compassion, cheering you on, as you become your favorite version of yourself. Together, we can find a therapeutic method that works best for you. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, specializing in trauma from childhood, depression, and relationship issues. I see clients 18+ who are navigating trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and attachment struggles
At Integrated Therapy Associates, we believe in comprehensive care that addresses the whole person. With a focus on holistic well-being, we offer a wide range of of specialized services to cater to diverse needs, ensuring that every client receives the care that they deserve.
At Integrated Therapy Associates, we believe in comprehensive care that addresses the whole person. With a focus on holistic well-being, we offer a wide range of of specialized services to cater to diverse needs, ensuring that every client receives the care that they deserve.
In Person Therapy with office located in Wilmington, NC and Telahealth for North & South Carolina! Future Focused Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC offers a supportive space to share your thoughts, fears, triggers & set goals! You will learn skills to calm your mind, resolve conflicts and get through difficult times in a healthier way. Heal from trauma or grief and experience warmth, love, & compassion. Break dissatisfying & reactive patterns & avoid racing thoughts that lead to stress & anxiety. Focus on a healthier Future where you learn to understand how your mind works, your communication style & have a higher quality of life.
In Person Therapy with office located in Wilmington, NC and Telahealth for North & South Carolina! Future Focused Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC offers a supportive space to share your thoughts, fears, triggers & set goals! You will learn skills to calm your mind, resolve conflicts and get through difficult times in a healthier way. Heal from trauma or grief and experience warmth, love, & compassion. Break dissatisfying & reactive patterns & avoid racing thoughts that lead to stress & anxiety. Focus on a healthier Future where you learn to understand how your mind works, your communication style & have a higher quality of life.
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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.