Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Athens, GA
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Athens, Georgia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
CFT
Roxy Zarrabi
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You may deeply desire to feel safe and connected with yourself and others but find yourself stuck in the same dating or relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected and unsatisfied. As a result, you may struggle to feel fully present in your life. Feelings of anxiety, insecurities, and past dating or relationship challenges can interfere with creating or maintaining the meaningful relationships you desire. You know you’re ready to make a change and feel more confident about yourself but have no idea how to get there.
I specialize in helping women struggling with relationship or dating challenges, low self-worth, and/or anxiety to create the life they desire. Our work together can help you learn to manage your anxiety, overcome longstanding patterns that are holding you back, and develop tools to improve your relationship with yourself as well as others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
CFT
Empowered 2 change Project, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, Life Coach, MA, CADC-11, CAMS-11
As a compassionate and experienced Counselor and Life Coach, I am here to walk with you on a path of healing, growth, and lasting change. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, battling addiction, struggling to manage anger, or simply searching for a fresh start, you don’t have to face it alone. You can expect to reclaim your peace, purpose, and power one step at a time in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
9 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
CFT
Rena Diamond
Counselor/Therapist, MS, APC, NCC, CCH
Depression and anxiety can impede our judgment, making us feel disconnected from the world around us. This can result in feelings of paralysis, an inability to create necessary changes in our lives, and a persistent engagement in negative and damaging patterns of thoughts and behaviors. You don't have to go it alone. I can support you in your efforts to change.
I am an empathetic, compassionate, engaged therapist who has been extensively trained in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, eating disorders, and more. I use evidence based modalities, such as CBT, ERP, and DBT. I fully believe that our minds and bodies are connected, and bring my knowledge, skills, and training as a yoga and meditation teacher into my sessions with client.
6 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA (Online Only)
CFT
Nicole Lucente
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I am passionate about helping my clients discover the best possible version of themselves. I have many years of experience providing counseling services in a number of settings. I am currently available for online Telehealth counseling services in Florida and Georgia.
13 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Maybe you're exhausted from carrying everything on your own. You want someone to lean on, but trusting people has never felt safe. You tell yourself you should be over what happened by now, but you still feel the impact of the past. You are really hard on yourself, struggle to get close to people, feel on edge even when nothing is wrong, or wonder why the same relationship patterns keep showing up. On the outside, you might look like you're keeping it together, but internally you feel exhausted and alone.
One of the things I love most about being a therapist is helping people finally make sense of and find closure from experiences that have never truly been processed. And to provide the support you’ve always needed but have never truly received. Healing is about helping both your mind and body learn that you don't have to stay in survival mode. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and holistic, blending evidence-based therapy with mindfulness and mind-body techniques to create meaningful, lasting change.
I know you may feel like you can't really rely on anyone and have had to handle everything on your own. Working with me as your therapist, you'll finally have someone in your corner who has your back and will be your biggest advocate. My clients have described me as someone patient and compassionate who will also give direct, helpful feedback that supports their goals; and someone who isn't afraid to bring some well-timed humor into sessions, because healing involves connecting with joy too.
Our work together will be intentional. I come with a personalized plan for each session so you get the most out of your therapy. Everything will be tailored to your unique story, goals, and nervous system. We'll move at your pace while addressing the deeper roots of what's keeping you stuck, so you can build self-trust, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of peace in your daily life. If you're wondering whether we'd be a good fit, I'd love to meet you during a free 15-minute consultation! To schedule a consultation, you can contact me to coordinate a time or book directly on my website if that's easier.
10 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Athens is home to the University of Georgia and has cultivated a reputation as one of the South's most vibrant college cities, with a legendary music scene—birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52s—a strong arts community, and a progressive political culture that contrasts with the surrounding rural Georgia context, producing a city with a well-developed and diverse therapy landscape relative to its size. UGA's Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is the primary mental health resource for the city's enormous student population, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves the broader community including university staff, the arts and music community, and permanent residents. The sharp economic inequality between the university and creative communities and the city's lower-income and Black neighborhoods is an important dimension of the mental health landscape, and therapists in Athens work across a wide range of economic and cultural contexts. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, creative community stress, identity and LGBTQ+ issues, racial equity, and the challenges of a city where prosperity and poverty exist in close proximity.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Athens, GA Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Athens, GA average 15 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (75%), and Stress (70%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 70% | Stress |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Women's Issues |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 39% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |