Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Ashtabula, Ohio OH
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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 Ashtabula, OH Ohio
CFT
Full Circle Mental Health LLC
Registered Social Worker, MSW, LISW
I believe that healing happens through authentic connection, unconditional dignity, and deep equity. Therapy should always fit the person, not the other way around. As a therapist and the founder of Full Circle Mental Health LLC, my mission is to provide a soft place to land for individuals, couples, and blended families who are navigating life’s heaviest seasons. I view mental wellness through a systemic lens, understanding that who we are is deeply shaped by our environments, our relationships, and the burdens we inherit.
My commitment to human rights and systemic healing extends far beyond the virtual therapy room. My clinical perspective is profoundly shaped by my volunteer work within the community, where I dedicate time to supporting foster youth navigating complex systemic cycles, walking alongside survivors of sex trafficking as they reclaim their autonomy, and advocating for immediate dignity and resources for the unhoused population. Facing these systemic vulnerabilities head-on has reinforced my belief that every human being deserves a safe, fiercely non-judgmental space to process their wounds and rediscover their innate power.
In my practice, I blend this deep empathy and cultural humility with advanced clinical expertise. Holding a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a license as an Independent Social Worker (LISW), I am extensively trained in comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment. I practice from an eclectic, integrative framework, drawing dynamically from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Bowenian Family Systems. Whether you are an individual untangling daily anxiety or religious deconstruction, a couple healing attachment injuries, or a blended family managing the unique friction of merging households, we will work as collaborative partners. Together, we will honor your resilience, build practical tools, and co-create a personalized roadmap toward lasting relational peace and authentic change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ashtabula, OH Ohio (Online Only)
CFT
David Schaffer, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (WV), Licensed Independent Social Worker (OH)
love to help people. I was an economics major as an undergraduate and worked in business for about five years. Each day the question: "What have I done to make the world a better place?" haunted me. Being a therapist gives me the opportunity to do that every day in a very direct way.
I get to see both the huge diversity of human experience and the remarkable commonality we all share. Most of all I get to see the difference that sharing a burden with another person, looking at things in a new way or making small changes in what you do, can make in a person's life.
28 Years Experience
Online in Ashtabula, OH Ohio
CFT
The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At The Empowering Space, we believe that therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who truly understands and supports you. Our team of compassionate, skilled therapists provides a warm, inclusive, and judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges at your own pace. We make therapy flexible, accessible, and tailored to your unique needs—because your mental health matters. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, we're here to help you take that next step. Reach out today—your journey to healing starts here!
7 Years Experience
Online in Ashtabula, OH Ohio (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 Ashtabula, OH Ohio
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Ashtabula, Ohio Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Ashtabula, Ohio average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (68%), and Stress (65%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 20% |
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
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 65% | Stress |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 47% | Women's Issues |
| 47% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 21% | Christian |
| 21% | Black / African American |