Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Hagerstown, MD
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Hagerstown, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
CFT
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey there! I’m Mike Strand, an experienced psychologist with over 15 years of dedication to guiding individuals on their journey of self-improvement. My expertise lies in helping clients overcome emotional challenges to enhance personal growth and strengthen relationships. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult, which is why I will strive to make therapy as welcoming and approachable as possible. Our sessions are collaborative, tailored to your specific needs, facilitating deep and lasting transformation.
18 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD
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 Hagerstown, MD
CFT
Dena Leibowitz
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LCADC, CHT, 500 RYT
Dena is a licensed Psychotherapist with a specialty in Addiction Disorders, anxiety and depression . She uses an integrative approach to counseling which involves hypnotherapy, mindfulness, cognitive and behavioral modalities. Her unique approach teaches clients a wide range of tools, releases old patterns, and creates a process where sustainable healing can occur.
36 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD
CFT
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD
CFT
Shelby Willoughby
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Are you experiencing difficulty with life adjustments or social connectedness? I am passionate about working with those who are struggling with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, grief, relational and social difficulties, and members of the LQBTQIA+ community. I believe that the foundation of developing an authentic self is understanding the body's response to life experiences and understanding how it functions under stress. Together, we will create a safe, supportive, and trauma-aware space to begin healing.
In settings such as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient, I have worked with adults and teens experiencing binge eating, purging, anorexia, orthorexia, excessive exercise, OSFED, ARFID, and body image issues. Throughout sessions, I complete evaluations to determine whether you or a loved one requires more intensive/supportive eating disorder treatment.
In addition, I complete bariatric evaluations that are required for the surgical process. This service helps determine readiness, address any concerns about underlying eating disorder behavior, provide pre/post therapeutic support, and explore alternatives to surgery. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to assist patient's needs and use collaborative methodologies to facilitate supportive communication, reconnection, problem solving, and positive decision-making with teens, adults, and families. I hope to hear from you and look forward to jump starting your mental health journey.
12 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Hagerstown, MD Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Hagerstown, MD average 16 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (77%), and Stress (63%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
42%
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
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 39% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 27% | Black / African American |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |