Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Muscle Shoals, AL
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
CFT
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Muscle Shoals, AL
CFT
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Jayson L. Mystkowski received a Ph.D. from UCLA’s Clinical Psychology program in 2003 and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology, with Departmental Honors, from Northwestern University in 1997. At UCLA, where he has been a Clinical Professor for over 20yrs in their Psychology Clinic, Dr. Mystkowski acquired a strong foundation in applying behavior theories to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders while working with Dr. Michelle Craske and has published several papers on this topic. His clinical training is diverse, with time spent on anxiety treatment studies at UCLA, practicum and post-doctoral training at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital System, and an APA-accredited internship at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). After 15yrs as a licensed clinical psychologist and the Associate Clinical Director at Cognitive Behavior Associates in Beverly Hills, Dr. Mystkowski founded Cognitive Behavior Health Partners in 2019. Dr. Mystkowski is licensed in CA (#20077), CT (#4416), NY (#027100), WA (#61634860) and British Columbia (#1035249), has been granted the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT: E. Passport Mobility #14145) and a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).
22 Years Experience
Online in Muscle Shoals, AL (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
I help adolescents and adults who are struggling with painful emotions, to create a more meaningful life, cope more effectively with stress and improve their relationships. I enjoy working with people to help them meet their goals.
22 Years Experience
Online in Muscle Shoals, AL
CFT
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
When a family is ravaged by addiction - of any kind - everyone is affected and everyone needs to heal. At Love With Boundaries Addiction Family Counselling, we work with the family members first, so that they can make the changes they need to make to truly help the addicts they love. The results we achieve are amazing - the addicts and their families begin to make healthier life choices so that recovery from the devastation of addiction leads to their new way of life.
35 Years Experience
Online in Muscle Shoals, AL (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Do racing thoughts and uncomfortable feelings overwhelm you? Are life stressors or past traumas preventing you from making desired life choices? I am a dedicated psychologist with 22 years of experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy to individuals seeking support for mental health concerns. My goal is to empower clients to overcome challenges, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve lasting positive change. Thank you for considering my services, and I am humbled at the prospect of helping you through your life journey. Please visit cognitivebehavioralcounseling.com for more information.
22 Years Experience
Online in Muscle Shoals, AL
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Muscle Shoals, AL Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Muscle Shoals, AL average 15 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (75%), and Stress (71%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Black / African American |