Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in 93003

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Heidi Allison Dbt Therapist; New Directions Dbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
I enjoy helping people become aware of patterns & learn mindfulness & emotion regulation skills to uncover their strengths, regulate emotions and improve healthy coping skills, relationships & quality of life.
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS: NOT VIDEO THERAPY. DBT & CBT Specialist helping individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, difficulty managing emotions, relationship issues, BPD & personality disorders and other issues. (GOLD COAST/BEACON/MEDICAL & MEDICARE provider & private pay). We will work together to help you uncover what is bothering you & improve your coping skills. My approach is strength-based; I believe that everyone is capable of improving their lives, reducing suffering & symptoms. We all have answers within us; sometimes we need someone to guide us in finding our truth/learning coping skills.
I enjoy helping people become aware of patterns & learn mindfulness & emotion regulation skills to uncover their strengths, regulate emotions and improve healthy coping skills, relationships & quality of life.
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS: NOT VIDEO THERAPY. DBT & CBT Specialist helping individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, difficulty managing emotions, relationship issues, BPD & personality disorders and other issues. (GOLD COAST/BEACON/MEDICAL & MEDICARE provider & private pay). We will work together to help you uncover what is bothering you & improve your coping skills. My approach is strength-based; I believe that everyone is capable of improving their lives, reducing suffering & symptoms. We all have answers within us; sometimes we need someone to guide us in finding our truth/learning coping skills.
(562) 374-7916 View (562) 374-7916
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Laura Crutchfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
Mindfulness, empowerment, self awareness, intention, balance, harmony and unreasonable joy - what are these concepts and how do you apply them to yourself and others to have a life that you love? In a safe and supportive environment uncover conscious and unconscious patterns that help or hinder you and your relationships. Together we explore the human condition, how there is a natural yearning to understand what it is all about and come closer to living your life based on your helping and healing truths. All this can cultivate the best within yourself and those around you.
Mindfulness, empowerment, self awareness, intention, balance, harmony and unreasonable joy - what are these concepts and how do you apply them to yourself and others to have a life that you love? In a safe and supportive environment uncover conscious and unconscious patterns that help or hinder you and your relationships. Together we explore the human condition, how there is a natural yearning to understand what it is all about and come closer to living your life based on your helping and healing truths. All this can cultivate the best within yourself and those around you.
(805) 467-7121 View (805) 467-7121
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Adilene Amaro Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003  (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and trauma. I'm here to help you overcome challenges and empower you to achieve your goals. My approach is tailored to you. I offer personalized sessions that incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, trauma-informed approaches, and mindfulness-based practices.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and trauma. I'm here to help you overcome challenges and empower you to achieve your goals. My approach is tailored to you. I offer personalized sessions that incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, trauma-informed approaches, and mindfulness-based practices.
(805) 622-2954 View (805) 622-2954
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Shira Mehrnia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003  (Online Only)
My treatment approach includes an eclectic blend of mindfulness, depth psychology, EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and emotionally focused therapy (EFT).
My goal is to help my clients expand their capacity for trust and intimacy in relationships and improve their overall quality of life. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues and women suffering from prepartum and postpartum depression. I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders and body image issues.
My treatment approach includes an eclectic blend of mindfulness, depth psychology, EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and emotionally focused therapy (EFT).
My goal is to help my clients expand their capacity for trust and intimacy in relationships and improve their overall quality of life. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues and women suffering from prepartum and postpartum depression. I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders and body image issues.
(805) 954-9633 View (805) 954-9633
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Circle of Love Counseling Center
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, BCPC
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
Working as a Counselor and Chaplain for 12 years has prepared me to meet my clients where they are and walk along side with them in mourning and rejoicing. My motivation for helping is rooted in compassion for those who are in need of healing. It is important to build relationships with clients to assure them they are in a non judgmental environment where it is safe to have a voice to share their challenges. I specialize in using Mindfulness Techniques to help decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. This will allow each client to focus on one's awareness on the present and meet their goals in a healthy and stress free atmosphere.
Working as a Counselor and Chaplain for 12 years has prepared me to meet my clients where they are and walk along side with them in mourning and rejoicing. My motivation for helping is rooted in compassion for those who are in need of healing. It is important to build relationships with clients to assure them they are in a non judgmental environment where it is safe to have a voice to share their challenges. I specialize in using Mindfulness Techniques to help decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. This will allow each client to focus on one's awareness on the present and meet their goals in a healthy and stress free atmosphere.
(805) 232-7876 View (805) 232-7876
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Kimberly Wulfert PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003  (Online Only)
I believe: our mind & body are completely intertwined; the possibilities within every human being are limitless; and you are not your symptoms. I do not believe in limits set by a diagnosis or label for you to identify yourself by, instead I help you find your true nature, your Self, & peace within the midst of difficulty, change, loss, and the holidays! I've been a psychologist for over 30 years, yet the way I help people today is entirely different now. I use mindfulness brain-based talk therapy, and visualizations, for an integrated approach to emotional/physical/mental wellness. We focus on your current self and life as a whole.
I believe: our mind & body are completely intertwined; the possibilities within every human being are limitless; and you are not your symptoms. I do not believe in limits set by a diagnosis or label for you to identify yourself by, instead I help you find your true nature, your Self, & peace within the midst of difficulty, change, loss, and the holidays! I've been a psychologist for over 30 years, yet the way I help people today is entirely different now. I use mindfulness brain-based talk therapy, and visualizations, for an integrated approach to emotional/physical/mental wellness. We focus on your current self and life as a whole.
(805) 491-4509 View (805) 491-4509
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Dr. Maggie Lavey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003  (Online Only)
As a trauma focused and EMDR provider I understand the impact that trauma has on one’s lived experience. It is essential to have a safe, nonjudgmental place to work through painful experiences. I use an integrative eclectic approach to provide safety, manage emotions, address unhelpful beliefs and to work to heal and release you from the painful past of your trauma. Together we formulate your desired treatment goals to empower you to see changes in your daily life. I specialize in a range of therapies and broad view of theories such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Polyvagal theory, attachment theory, mindfulness, trauma informed yoga, mind body.
As a trauma focused and EMDR provider I understand the impact that trauma has on one’s lived experience. It is essential to have a safe, nonjudgmental place to work through painful experiences. I use an integrative eclectic approach to provide safety, manage emotions, address unhelpful beliefs and to work to heal and release you from the painful past of your trauma. Together we formulate your desired treatment goals to empower you to see changes in your daily life. I specialize in a range of therapies and broad view of theories such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Polyvagal theory, attachment theory, mindfulness, trauma informed yoga, mind body.
(805) 321-1547 View (805) 321-1547
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Destiny James
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
Destiny James is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2009. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Master's of Science degree in Counseling with distinction, specializing in Marriage and Family therapy. Destiny believes in working collaboratively to overcome any roadblocks on your journey. She believes that you are the expert on your life, even if it may not seem this way currently. She works with you to provide a safe place to explore strengths, resources, thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviors to unlock your highest self and thus improving your quality of life.
She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
Destiny James is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2009. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Master's of Science degree in Counseling with distinction, specializing in Marriage and Family therapy. Destiny believes in working collaboratively to overcome any roadblocks on your journey. She believes that you are the expert on your life, even if it may not seem this way currently. She works with you to provide a safe place to explore strengths, resources, thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviors to unlock your highest self and thus improving your quality of life.
(805) 301-5707 View (805) 301-5707
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Raudel Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
My therapeutic interests are in the areas of mindfulness, positive change, parenting, family issues, behavioral therapy, relationships, child and adolescent groups, sports psychology, and clinical areas of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples and families at the most challenging times of their lives and helped them overcome some of life's most difficult circumstances for over 25 years. I continue to help individuals overcome complex emotional, behavioral and relational issues. I focus on helping restore hope, helping find joy in daily living, helping create positive change for themselves with hope that they will find a place in life where they can be happy and successful.5
My therapeutic interests are in the areas of mindfulness, positive change, parenting, family issues, behavioral therapy, relationships, child and adolescent groups, sports psychology, and clinical areas of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples and families at the most challenging times of their lives and helped them overcome some of life's most difficult circumstances for over 25 years. I continue to help individuals overcome complex emotional, behavioral and relational issues. I focus on helping restore hope, helping find joy in daily living, helping create positive change for themselves with hope that they will find a place in life where they can be happy and successful.5
(805) 892-6333 View (805) 892-6333
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Kimberly Prendergast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
Kimberly Prendergast, MA, LMFT has been assisting children, adolescents and families in crisis for over 20 years. She strongly believes in the power of hope and principles of recovery for the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. Her experience includes providing support to those navigating the criminal justice and educational systems as well as treatment within an inpatient psychiatric unit and in various outpatient and community settings. Kimberly has therapeutic interests in the areas of mindfulness, parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, and clinical areas of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and trauma.
Kimberly Prendergast, MA, LMFT has been assisting children, adolescents and families in crisis for over 20 years. She strongly believes in the power of hope and principles of recovery for the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. Her experience includes providing support to those navigating the criminal justice and educational systems as well as treatment within an inpatient psychiatric unit and in various outpatient and community settings. Kimberly has therapeutic interests in the areas of mindfulness, parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, and clinical areas of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and trauma.
(805) 419-2038 View (805) 419-2038
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Kasey Curtis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003  (Online Only)
Specialty areas include EMDR, mindfulness, somatic- mind/body connection.
I'm licensed in CA and WA. Sometimes, despite best intentions and attempts, making change is not successful. It can be hard to get to where you want to go: less depression or anxiety, better relationships with others and yourself, with food, your body. Maybe the past keeps intruding upon the present, even though it seems like it should be resolved by now. Maybe you don’t feel quite like the best version of yourself and you don’t know why. I'm here to help you get reconnected to yourself, find the inner wisdom that I know exists within you. I don't know all the answers, but I know how to help you find your own answers.
Specialty areas include EMDR, mindfulness, somatic- mind/body connection.
I'm licensed in CA and WA. Sometimes, despite best intentions and attempts, making change is not successful. It can be hard to get to where you want to go: less depression or anxiety, better relationships with others and yourself, with food, your body. Maybe the past keeps intruding upon the present, even though it seems like it should be resolved by now. Maybe you don’t feel quite like the best version of yourself and you don’t know why. I'm here to help you get reconnected to yourself, find the inner wisdom that I know exists within you. I don't know all the answers, but I know how to help you find your own answers.
(805) 856-6458 View (805) 856-6458
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Fabiola Uribe-Nava
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003  (Online Only)
I utilize art, mindfulness, and make an attempt to emphasize the client’s strengths in order to bring healing.
Are you feeling unmotivated, anxious, and overwhelmed with past events that continue to interrupt your daily functioning? Are you feeling stuck in the past? Are you searching for peace, motivation, and have the desire to improve the quality of your life? Know that seeking support is a sign of bravery and is the first step towards improving your situation.
I utilize art, mindfulness, and make an attempt to emphasize the client’s strengths in order to bring healing.
Are you feeling unmotivated, anxious, and overwhelmed with past events that continue to interrupt your daily functioning? Are you feeling stuck in the past? Are you searching for peace, motivation, and have the desire to improve the quality of your life? Know that seeking support is a sign of bravery and is the first step towards improving your situation.
(805) 219-7912 View (805) 219-7912
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Martena Rachel Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
Recognizing the immense potential for combining traditional therapy with holistic approaches, I combine mindfulness and somatic experiencing into my therapy sessions. By creating a safe and nurturing space, I encourage my clients to explore their inner landscape, cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness and self-compassion.
Recognizing the immense potential for combining traditional therapy with holistic approaches, I combine mindfulness and somatic experiencing into my therapy sessions. By creating a safe and nurturing space, I encourage my clients to explore their inner landscape, cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness and self-compassion.
(805) 272-7624 View (805) 272-7624
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Linda J Bronzan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
Waitlist for new clients
I offer cognitive-based, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapies that aim to enhance awareness of the mind-body connection.
Sometimes we can’t share how we really feel, even with the people we're closest to. Maybe you worry about burdening others or hope things will just get better. Perhaps you avoid your feelings or overthink them to exhaustion. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone. Having experienced my own struggles in life has inspired my passion to help others. As a therapist, I've seen firsthand how depression, anxiety, and trauma can leave you feeling isolated and out of control. I want to be a beacon of hope. I want to help you tap into your inner strength, regain your confidence, and help you make lasting positive changes.
I offer cognitive-based, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapies that aim to enhance awareness of the mind-body connection.
Sometimes we can’t share how we really feel, even with the people we're closest to. Maybe you worry about burdening others or hope things will just get better. Perhaps you avoid your feelings or overthink them to exhaustion. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone. Having experienced my own struggles in life has inspired my passion to help others. As a therapist, I've seen firsthand how depression, anxiety, and trauma can leave you feeling isolated and out of control. I want to be a beacon of hope. I want to help you tap into your inner strength, regain your confidence, and help you make lasting positive changes.
(805) 500-0962 View (805) 500-0962
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Melissa Satram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
By using CBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic approach, I can help you navigate life's ups and downs and shift patterns, thoughts, and behaviors.
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.
(805) 232-7702 View (805) 232-7702
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Luanne Hernandez-Storr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
My name is Luanne Hernandez, LMFT and I specialize in relationships and parenting. I use mindfulness and skill-building exercises to improve communication and emotional intimacy within families. My work is primarily focused on existential and humanistic approaches which means I allow the client to lead the direction of sessions and bring attention back to the deeper purpose or meaning of events occurring in a client's life to help them make sense of it and live a more authentic and genuine life. I employ mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
My name is Luanne Hernandez, LMFT and I specialize in relationships and parenting. I use mindfulness and skill-building exercises to improve communication and emotional intimacy within families. My work is primarily focused on existential and humanistic approaches which means I allow the client to lead the direction of sessions and bring attention back to the deeper purpose or meaning of events occurring in a client's life to help them make sense of it and live a more authentic and genuine life. I employ mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
(951) 400-0245 View (951) 400-0245
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Tara A Burnley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
My practice encompasses a Jungian psychodynamic approach with mindfulness, family systems, play therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral skills.
Hello, thank you for finding me on Psychology Today. Much of my work is with children, adolescents, families (parenting) and adult individuals. I have experience working with trauma, abuse, grief, loss, long term illness, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other childhood emotional disorders. I view my clients in a holistic sense, taking into consideration their symptoms, life stressors, emotional/physical developmental changes/stages, past/recent trauma(s), family dynamics, parenting styles from childhood -past/present, as well as coping skills and interpersonal relationships and support systems.
My practice encompasses a Jungian psychodynamic approach with mindfulness, family systems, play therapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioral skills.
Hello, thank you for finding me on Psychology Today. Much of my work is with children, adolescents, families (parenting) and adult individuals. I have experience working with trauma, abuse, grief, loss, long term illness, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other childhood emotional disorders. I view my clients in a holistic sense, taking into consideration their symptoms, life stressors, emotional/physical developmental changes/stages, past/recent trauma(s), family dynamics, parenting styles from childhood -past/present, as well as coping skills and interpersonal relationships and support systems.
(843) 305-3819 View (843) 305-3819
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Audrey Hu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
I draw from evidence-based approaches, such as CBT and mindfulness to help you manage anxiety and depression.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
I draw from evidence-based approaches, such as CBT and mindfulness to help you manage anxiety and depression.
We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.
(805) 254-7520 View (805) 254-7520
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Nicole Woolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ventura, CA 93003
My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs and may include body/mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs and may include body/mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
(805) 257-0861 View (805) 257-0861
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Jennifer Lara
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Ventura, CA 93003
I specialize in CBT, Solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
I specialize in CBT, Solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
(805) 243-3638 View (805) 243-3638
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.