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Compassion-Focused Therapy in Tinton Falls, NJ

Many people are hard on themselves, carrying self-criticism, shame, or a sense of not being enough. Lindsey Capelli, LPC, NCC, SAC, offers Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) in Tinton Falls and across Monmouth County, to help you build a more supportive and understanding relationship with yourself.

This page explains how Lindsey uses CFT, what the research says, and who on the team offers it.

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Lindsey Capelli LPC · NCC · SAC

At a glance

Therapist
Lindsey Capelli, LPC, NCC, SAC
Training
Training in CFT
Where
In person at 55 Gilbert St W, Ste 3202, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701, or virtually across New Jersey
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm
Sessions
The initial evaluation runs 1.5 hours. Sessions after that run 50 minutes. Many clients begin weekly for the first several weeks, with the goal of meeting less often as soon as that makes sense.
Payment
Out-of-network, private pay

How Lindsey uses CFT

Lindsey uses compassion-focused approaches with clients who struggle with self-criticism, shame, or feeling that they are never doing enough. Together you explore how those patterns developed and practice responding to yourself with more understanding and support.

The aims are to reduce self-criticism and shame, build self-acceptance and emotional safety, strengthen your inner sense of support, and help you feel more connected and at ease within yourself.

Lindsey uses CFT with clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, and long-standing emotional patterns, and self-compassion is part of her work on depression and grief.

What the research says

A 2023 meta-analysis of 7 controlled trials and 7 observational studies found that CFT decreased self-criticism and increased the ability to experience soothing.2 The authors note that more randomized trials comparing CFT with other therapies are needed.2 An earlier meta-analysis of compassion-based interventions, with data from 1,285 participants, highlighted their potential benefits.1

Who offers CFT

Lindsey has training in Compassion-Focused Therapy. Marina Fried also uses it, and Carly Frascino lists Self-Compassion-Focused Therapy.

Lindsey’s areas of focus include complex trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and mood and personality disorders.

Learn more about Lindsey
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Getting started

  1. Call (732) 440-9330 or send a request through the contact form. Please leave health details out of the form.

  2. Our care coordinator will reach out to help you schedule.

  3. Choose where to meet: in person at 55 Gilbert St W, Ste 3202, Tinton Falls, or virtually from anywhere in New Jersey. Virtual sessions are HIPAA-compliant.

  4. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm.

Living Well Counseling Center is an out-of-network, private-pay practice. Read the Good Faith Estimate page for fee information.

Questions about CFT

Who is CFT for?

Lindsey uses it with clients who struggle with self-criticism, shame, or feeling that they are never doing enough.

Is CFT well studied?

A 2023 meta-analysis found that CFT decreased self-criticism, and its authors say more randomized trials comparing it with other therapies are needed.2

Which therapists offer it?

Lindsey Capelli and Marina Fried use Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Carly Frascino lists Self-Compassion-Focused Therapy.

Do you accept insurance?

Living Well Counseling Center is out-of-network and private pay. You can read fee information on the Good Faith Estimate page.

Start with a conversation.

Call (732) 440-9330, or send a request through the form. Our care coordinator will reach out to help you schedule.

Find Your Therapist Call (732) 440-9330

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Sources

  1. Kirby JN, Tellegen CL, Steindl SR. A meta-analysis of compassion-based interventions: current state of knowledge and future directions. Behavior Therapy. 2017;48(6):778-792. Accessed October 8, 2026.
  2. Vidal J, Soldevilla JM. Effect of compassion-focused therapy on self-criticism and self-soothing: a meta-analysis. British Journal of Clinical Psychology. 2023;62(1):70-81. Accessed October 8, 2026.