Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Amherst, New York NY
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CFT
Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
I am a specialized trauma- & attachment-oriented group therapist committed to helping adults heal, grow and cultivate more fulfilling relationships and lives. In my groups, healing happens in the context of a safe therapeutic community of fellow travelers who can relate, help each other feel less alone, and support one another in making the changes needed to get more out of life. I also use a liberation psychology lens to help group members explore the intersection of cultural and identify factors and mental health and feel more confident and empowered in their lives.
Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and connection through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). By helping you bring your full authentic self into connection, Group can help you transcend loneliness to find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
CFT
Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I serve in leadership and teaching roles at NYU, where I teach the next generation of psychiatrists and work at the intersection of college mental health and academic medicine. My practice focuses on high-achieving professionals and students navigating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, perfectionism, and identity development. I created my private practice space, The Light Room, to be decidedly different from traditional psychiatric practices — care that's evidence-based yet deeply human, personalized, accessible, and responsive.
I specialize in integrating psychotherapy with medication management to offer a truly comprehensive treatment approach.
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York
CFT
Anne Rodic
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, Reiki Practitioner
Are you longing for greater peace, clarity, or a steadier sense of yourself? Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to slow down, increase awareness of your inner experience, and gently explore patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
I provide a thoughtful and compassionate therapeutic relationship grounded in presence, respect, and collaboration. Together, we create a steady space where insight can deepen, emotional resilience can strengthen, and a more grounded sense of self can emerge. My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own clarity and capacity for growth.
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
CFT
Jenna Sackman - Online/Virtual Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
I specialize in working with individuals (children, teens and adults) and couples, and I am incredibly passionate about the work I do and the people with whom I have the honor to work. My areas of expertise are anxiety / stress, relationship challenges, conflict resolution, intrusive negative thoughts and patterns, loss/grief and depression.
Most clients and couples choose to work with me because they are looking for nontraditional therapy that provides them with concrete skills to improve their everyday lives and/or address specific concerns. Holistic and integrative in my approach, I believe that there is no "one size fits all" in therapy. Therefore, I uniquely tailor therapy sessions to meet each client's needs and goals. With extensive experience and training in results oriented and solutions focused cognitive therapies, positive psychology, mindfulness, Buddhist Psychology, Gottman Method for Couples, meditation, and yoga, I offer creative approaches that result in meaningful change and growth.
Above all, I am committed to creating therapeutic relationships that are built on trust, respect, transparency, empathy, honesty, and equality, and I always counsel from a nonjudgmental place of understanding and compassion.
I am happy to offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how I can best support you! Why wait tomorrow when you can start today? Please reach out to schedule your free consultation on my calendar: https://calendly.com/jenna-sackman/phone-consultation
8 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
CFT
Eugenia Curet
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Dr. Eugenia Curet (Ph.D.) is a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural clinical social worker licensed in New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico. She has vast experience providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to adults (males, females, LGBTQ).
50 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Amherst, New York Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Amherst, New York average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (95%), Depression (79%), and Stress (69%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
71%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
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
| 95% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 69% | Stress |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Women's Issues |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | Women |
| 62% | Men |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Christian |
| 38% | Asian |