Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Parkersburg, WV
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
In-Person in Parkersburg, WV 26104
Online in Parkersburg, WV
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 Parkersburg, WV (Online Only)
CFT
Amy Look
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Exhausted by overthinking, people-pleasing, and holding yourself to impossible standards? From the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all together - you're thoughtful, capable, and high-achieving. But inside, you feel uncertain, overwhelmed, and stuck. If this resonates, I can help! I specialize in skills-focused therapy for adults who want real change, not just support. Our work together will empower you toward a life that's defined by your values, not your critical inner voice. I’ll use evidence-based strategies to teach you how to calm your mind, cope with stress, build confidence, and strengthen relationships. Call or send me a message to discuss more about what it would be like to work together.
7 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
17 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV
CFT
Haley Busch
Psychologist, Ph.D., L.P.
My life’s work is helping clients slow down and truly be with themselves long enough to understand who they are, what they need, and how they want to move forward. It's an honor to walk alongside professionals and parents navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties, including attachment-related patterns. I also specialize in perinatal mental health: pregnancy-related and postpartum anxiety and depression, infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy after loss. I'm especially well-matched for high-achieving adults who sense there's something deeper going on and feel ready to dig in.
6 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Parkersburg, WV Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Parkersburg, WV average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (75%), and Stress (65%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 65% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 22% | Black / African American |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |