Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in North Mankato, MN
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in North Mankato, Minnesota. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Dr. Rue PLLC
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Do you feel like you’re always keeping it together on the outside, even when everything feels overwhelming inside? Maybe you’ve achieved so much, but the constant pressure to do more and be more never lets up. Do you find yourself replaying past experiences or carrying the emotional weight of things you thought you’d moved on from? Perhaps you’re caught in patterns like saying “yes” when you’re exhausted, avoiding conflict, or struggling to feel like you’re truly enough, no matter how much you do. These are the effects of trauma and high-functioning anxiety, and they can leave you feeling stuck and disconnected.
I specialize in helping individuals with high-functioning anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-doubt. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT, I help clients break free from patterns that no longer serve them and create space for healing and growth. Together, we’ll challenge the beliefs that keep you feeling overwhelmed, build tools to manage stress, and reconnect you with your own needs and goals.
Therapy is more than just talking; it’s about real, actionable change. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, let’s connect. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today, and let’s work together to create a life where you feel calm, confident, and whole.
15 Years Experience
Online in North Mankato, MN (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Ashley Gulden
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Ashley Gulden is a dedicated licensed psychologist specializing in mental health support for parents and caregivers. She understands the unique emotional challenges that come with raising children, maintaining healthy relationships, balancing careers, and navigating major life transitions. She also offers career counseling and assessment packages.
13 Years Experience
Online in North Mankato, MN
CFT
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Dr. Jenny Shields specializes in supporting healthcare providers, executives, and high-achieving professionals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck—especially those who’ve dedicated their careers to caring for others while quietly neglecting their own well-being. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based behavioral science, balanced with genuine warmth, empathy, and down-to-earth candor. Known for quickly pinpointing core issues, Dr. Shields offers clarity and practical tools to help clients step out of survival mode and into meaningful, lasting change—reclaiming their sense of self, purpose, and professional fulfillment.
12 Years Experience
Online in North Mankato, MN
CFT
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
I have been a psychologist in trauma work for many years, thus I can tailor my approach to meet your needs. Different ages and developmental stages throughout the life span require differing approaches. People generally wait to start therapy until their symptoms are really bothersome. I am currently accepting new patients, with no waiting list.
33 Years Experience
Online in North Mankato, MN (Online Only)
CFT
Kristen Jackson Banister
Counselor/Therapist, M.A. LPC SEP
My approach to therapy is somatic, holistic, and relational. This means we don’t just talk about your challenges—we work with how they live in your body, your nervous system, and your patterns of relating to yourself, to the world, to the people around you.
I help people move through anxiety, depression, self esteem struggles, trauma, and other life challenges by helping them to reconnect with their internal sense of clarity and stability. Together, we create space for you to slow down, feel supported, and begin to respond to life with more choice and self-trust. Therapy with me is warm, engaged, and grounded in real change—not just insight.
18 Years Experience
Online in North Mankato, MN
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in North Mankato, MN Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in North Mankato, MN average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 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
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 63% | Self Esteem |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Social Anxiety |
| 48% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 20% | Black / African American |
| 20% | Jewish |