Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Portsmouth, NH
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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 Portsmouth, NH
CFT
Laura Silva, LicMHC - Online/Virtual Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, Traditional, Integrative, Heart Centered counseling. Coach, Educator, Depth Therapy.
It is never too late to learn ways that create lightness, positivity and a happier, truer Self. I can help.
I specialize in natural approaches for mental health, empowering clients with hope, skills for positive change and a path for total well being. My services include mindfulness, cultivating self compassion, mind-body-spirit therapies, and integration of the whole being.
You will learn inner skills of mental-emotional balance, deep self acceptance, letting go/releasing, and a relaxed, open mind. You will gain inner clarity, integration, and self mastery.
I work with ALL issues, as relationships, depression, anxiety, Trauma, health issues, codependency, self esteem/self worth, loss and life direction, to discovering core values, spirituality, exploring the dreamworld and much more. I provide Traditional, Holistic, Jungian, Depth and Transpersonal psychotherapy,
I can help you become unblocked, develop self care and awaken happiness. The focus is helping you discover your strengths, gain inner balance, integrity, and living what truly matters to you.
My services are offered through online video conferencing, or by phone.
Email for a FREE consultation.
I look forward to meeting with you!
46 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH (Online Only)
CFT
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
I have been a therapist for many years and in many settings. In describing my practice to prospective clients, I like them to know that we work in three intersecting and overlapping domains-present, past and process. In the present, we focus on how you are able to care for yourself and for others, cultivate relationships with self and other in ways that are enriching and not depleting. Using the past, we can come to understand how you show up in relationships, as informed by patterns laid out in your family of origin but in the hopes that you can come to understand and then do differently if you want, rather than acting from a place of default and habit. And finally, we can use process therapies such as EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, to help you truly process and move past your past experiences and help you to shed the weight of past trauma. I use a pragmatic and interactive style to collaborate with clients to assist them in choosing the therapeutic path that fits best for them. Therapy is about healing and I value using trusted and effective approaches to help you reach your goals in therapy in a timely way that allows you to move on from our relationship into living your life fully and completely. I offer a free, 30-minute initial consult call so we can connect and see how we might be a good fit. Email me to schedule that today!
26 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH (Online Only)
CFT
Erika Gray
Psychologist, Psy.D
Why is it so hard to find a therapist? So many people arrive here exhausted from the search. I understand that your connection to your therapist is paramount to your healing. I offer a free consultation to give you a chance to see if we're a good "fit" with the hope that this can be a place to stop, rest and begin the process you've been longing to begin.
15 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH (Online Only)
CFT
Brittany Ryan-Berzins
Psychologist, PhD
I’m Dr. Brittany Ryan-Berzins, a licensed clinical psychologist and Co-Founder of Birch Tree Psychology. For more than two decades, I have had the privilege of helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate periods of emotional difficulty, personal transition, and significant change. My work is grounded in the belief that therapy should offer both a compassionate place to feel understood and a thoughtful path toward meaningful, lasting change.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and the challenges that accompany major life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with women and adolescent girls as they navigate the complexities of identity, relationships, motherhood, fertility, divorce, and other pivotal stages of life. I also work closely with parents who are seeking a deeper understanding of their child or adolescent and want thoughtful, effective support during challenging periods.
My approach is highly individualized and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies, while also exploring the ways in which earlier experiences can shape our emotional lives, relationships, and patterns of responding. I believe that meaningful therapy requires looking beyond symptoms to understand the person as a whole—your history, strengths, relationships, values, and aspirations.
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, capable, and accustomed to managing a great deal on their own. Yet beneath that competence, they may be struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, an unforgiving inner critic, or the feeling that something in their lives has become increasingly difficult to navigate. Therapy can provide the opportunity to step back, gain perspective, and develop a more compassionate and grounded understanding of yourself.
I bring warmth, curiosity, and clinical expertise to each therapeutic relationship. I strive to create an environment that feels comfortable and genuine while maintaining a clear focus on the goals that bring you to therapy. Together, we identify the patterns that may be holding you back, develop practical strategies for navigating the present, and work toward a greater sense of confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.
My hope is that therapy becomes more than a place to manage what is difficult. It can be a space to know yourself more deeply, strengthen your relationships, and make intentional choices about the life you want to create. Wherever you are in that process, I would be honored to help you move forward.
16 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Portsmouth, NH Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Portsmouth, NH average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (71%), and Stress (69%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 69% | Stress |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 19% | Hispanic / Latino |