Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Atlantic City, New Jersey NJ
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CFT
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
I specialize in working with clients from the ages of 14 to adulthood, who are inquisitive, self-aware, and deeply motivated to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, move into a place of self-respect/love, and develop adaptive ways of coping, communicating, and problem-solving. I have worked for many years with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with trauma and change and searching for authenticity, often in a world that values the superficial. Therapy is a process of seeking meaning, managing change, letting go of what no longer makes sense for who we are and what we want, healing, and growing.
I am most suited to help clients dealing with loss, prior childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, identity (in all its manifestations), divorce, self-esteem, grief, and emotional regulation. The goals are different for everyone, yet I believe that we all want to feel more balanced, more joyful, and more healthfully connected with others.
As a psychologist with 25 years of post-doctoral experience, I’ve been exposed to various modalities, settings, and clients dealing with differing issues, life changes, and developmental expectations. I’ve also found that my professional practice has evolved as I’ve matured, raised children, and survived losses and challenges. We are in this together.
29 Years Experience
Online in Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
CFT
Kelli Tahaney
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
Hi! I'm Dr. Tahaney and I'm a Psychologist based in Boulder, CO. I moved to Colorado from Boston in 2020 to complete my residency training and start my clinical practice. I have about ten years of clinical experience working with clients from a range of demographic backgrounds and with a variety of presenting problems and symptoms. I have particularly specialized in treating alcohol and drug use disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD and life transition stress.
I feel passionately about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental, and validating environment and utilizing my extensive background and training in evidence-based practices (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy) to help clients work through their pain and distress to live less inhibited and more fulling lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey
CFT
Terri DiMatteo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
I'm Terri DiMatteo, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in New Jersey, and for more than a decade I've been helping individuals and couples navigate the most painful and disorienting chapters of their relationships. The people who find their way to my practice are often in one of three places.
Some are surviving betrayal. The affair has been discovered — or confessed — and now every assumption about the relationship, the future, and even the past feels uncertain. The grief is enormous. The questions are relentless. And the idea of trusting again feels almost impossible to imagine. These clients come to me exhausted, heartbroken, and quietly hoping that what they had can somehow be rebuilt.
Others are living with a love that has gone quiet. There's no dramatic crisis — just a slow, creeping distance that has turned a once-close partnership into something that feels more like a business arrangement. They still care about each other. They may even love each other. But they can't remember the last time they felt truly seen, desired, or emotionally safe with the person they chose. They come to me wondering whether what they have can be restored — or whether they've simply waited too long.
And some are in the process of naming something they've suspected for a long time: that the relationship they're in isn't just difficult — it's harmful. They're untangling themselves from a partner, parent, or family member whose behavior has left them questioning their own perception, their own worth, and their own reality. They come to me disoriented, depleted, and ready — finally — to start finding their way back to themselves.
If you recognized yourself in any of those descriptions, I want you to know something important: you are not overreacting, and you are not alone.
13 Years Experience
Online in Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey (Online Only)
CFT
City Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a licensed therapist and passionate advocate for mental health equity, I founded CMHC with a clear mission: to create an affirming, inclusive, and culturally diverse space where LGBTQ+ individuals and people from all backgrounds can feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My journey into therapy was shaped by both personal experience and a professional calling—recognizing the deep need for compassionate, identity-affirming care in communities that have too often been marginalized or overlooked.
2 Years Experience
Online in Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey
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 Atlantic City, NJ New Jersey
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Atlantic City, New Jersey Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Atlantic City, New Jersey average 14 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (72%), and Stress (70%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 70% | Stress |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Teen |
| 42% | Senior |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |