Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Burbank, CA
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I use whatever approach is needed for the clients' needs and goals but tend towards a Cognitive Behavioral Approach where we can change the negative thinking and take control of our emotions and behaviors as well as work on relaxation, mindfulness, and empowerment.
My name is Judy Whitcher. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. I have been licensed in California for 3 years and was licensed in Arkansas (previously) for 13 years. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort between client and therapist where we work together to identify what direction therapy needs to go and move towards that goal together. I have worked with many populations including children, families, school-based, community mental health, LGBTQ+ populations, geriatrics, and severely mentally ill.
I use whatever approach is needed for the clients' needs and goals but tend towards a Cognitive Behavioral Approach where we can change the negative thinking and take control of our emotions and behaviors as well as work on relaxation, mindfulness, and empowerment.
My name is Judy Whitcher. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. I have been licensed in California for 3 years and was licensed in Arkansas (previously) for 13 years. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort between client and therapist where we work together to identify what direction therapy needs to go and move towards that goal together. I have worked with many populations including children, families, school-based, community mental health, LGBTQ+ populations, geriatrics, and severely mentally ill.
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Do you find yourself falling into unhelpful patterns, without knowing why or how to change them? I am Francisca Ammerman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help clients gain clarity around what needs to shift and provide the support to try out new ways of being in the world. Ensuring a safe, comfortable, and calming environment, I utilized different theoretical approaches to match my client's needs. This can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Solution Focused.
Do you find yourself falling into unhelpful patterns, without knowing why or how to change them? I am Francisca Ammerman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help clients gain clarity around what needs to shift and provide the support to try out new ways of being in the world. Ensuring a safe, comfortable, and calming environment, I utilized different theoretical approaches to match my client's needs. This can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Solution Focused.
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Peyton Jarrett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505 (Online Only)
I utilize a range of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hello and welcome our agency offers affordable online therapy
I utilize a range of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hello and welcome our agency offers affordable online therapy
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Lilit Melik-Bakhshyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91502 (Online Only)
Self-love and acceptance is essential to live a healthy fulfilling life. Often times people shut their inner voice due to their experiences and life circumstances, which can cause a negative impact. I help my clients reconnect with their inner self and be in tune with their gut feeling with mindfulness practice approach. It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and welcoming environment where we can collaborate together to make the changes and develop new patterns to help you feel better and live a compassionate life. I believe that each individual has the strength and knowledge to reach their full potential.
Self-love and acceptance is essential to live a healthy fulfilling life. Often times people shut their inner voice due to their experiences and life circumstances, which can cause a negative impact. I help my clients reconnect with their inner self and be in tune with their gut feeling with mindfulness practice approach. It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and welcoming environment where we can collaborate together to make the changes and develop new patterns to help you feel better and live a compassionate life. I believe that each individual has the strength and knowledge to reach their full potential.
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Healing Pathways Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91502 (Online Only)
If you are seeking healing from difficult relationships and/or depression I may be your person! I work with creative folks, business professionals, and adults who are ready to feel better. I provide individual, couples and family sessions. My mindset is holistic and I tailor all sessions to fit your unique needs, including inner child work. I believe in the healing power of natural remedies such nutrition, nature, movement, engaging in hobbies, and meditation. I utilize Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
If you are seeking healing from difficult relationships and/or depression I may be your person! I work with creative folks, business professionals, and adults who are ready to feel better. I provide individual, couples and family sessions. My mindset is holistic and I tailor all sessions to fit your unique needs, including inner child work. I believe in the healing power of natural remedies such nutrition, nature, movement, engaging in hobbies, and meditation. I utilize Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
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Blair Mcknight Reid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, 120579
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91501
I place high value on somatic awareness and using mindfulness as a foundation.
Will I ever catch up? Will I ever be good enough? Am I lovable at all? Sorting out life's struggles puts you in a place of fear, self-doubt, shame and isolation. You are not alone. I want to help you get unstuck. Empathy and compassion help to loosen the grip against self-criticism. Collaboratively we will discover and make meaning of the origin of these fears.
I place high value on somatic awareness and using mindfulness as a foundation.
Will I ever catch up? Will I ever be good enough? Am I lovable at all? Sorting out life's struggles puts you in a place of fear, self-doubt, shame and isolation. You are not alone. I want to help you get unstuck. Empathy and compassion help to loosen the grip against self-criticism. Collaboratively we will discover and make meaning of the origin of these fears.
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Julia Curran
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MFA, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy exclusively in California. My name is Julia Curran. My approach to therapy is collaborative and focuses on insight, empowerment, and making meaningful changes in life. I offer support around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, managing chronic illness, navigating life transitions, sexuality and gender, traumatic experiences, improving relationships, and contemporary existential crises. I am particularly interested in mindfulness, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives in therapy. I am bilingual in English and French.
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy exclusively in California. My name is Julia Curran. My approach to therapy is collaborative and focuses on insight, empowerment, and making meaningful changes in life. I offer support around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, managing chronic illness, navigating life transitions, sexuality and gender, traumatic experiences, improving relationships, and contemporary existential crises. I am particularly interested in mindfulness, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives in therapy. I am bilingual in English and French.
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Elisabeth Abbott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505 (Online Only)
With training in the Trauma Resiliency Model, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, perinatal mental health, and Exposure and Response Prevention, I'm honored to help clients work toward banishing the burden of "perfection" in exchange for balance and fulfillment.
Stress, self-consciousness, sadness, fear: they're part of being human. But if feelings like these are becoming so overwhelming that they're affecting your well-being, I can be a supportive ally on your way toward healing and balance. In working with clients facing anxiety or panic, traumatic experiences, depression, body image issues, or creative or relationship struggles, I provide insight, tools, and support. We'll explore your core beliefs, improve communication, boost your self-compassion, figure out what's holding you back, and brainstorm strategies.
With training in the Trauma Resiliency Model, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, perinatal mental health, and Exposure and Response Prevention, I'm honored to help clients work toward banishing the burden of "perfection" in exchange for balance and fulfillment.
Stress, self-consciousness, sadness, fear: they're part of being human. But if feelings like these are becoming so overwhelming that they're affecting your well-being, I can be a supportive ally on your way toward healing and balance. In working with clients facing anxiety or panic, traumatic experiences, depression, body image issues, or creative or relationship struggles, I provide insight, tools, and support. We'll explore your core beliefs, improve communication, boost your self-compassion, figure out what's holding you back, and brainstorm strategies.
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Lauren J Auerbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91506 (Online Only)
I offer an integrative, holistic, and creative approach to therapy that incorporates mindfulness, psychodynamic/attachment, CBT, and mind/body connection.
Does anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, confusion, helplessness, anger, or shame overwhelm you? Maybe a recent loss or previous trauma affects the way you are coping. Perhaps you struggle to navigate your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or relationships. Let me help you find meaning, patterns, and ultimately relief, with compassion, insight, and tools to heal. Through this process, I hope you will find a greater sense of calm, clarity, and agency.
I offer an integrative, holistic, and creative approach to therapy that incorporates mindfulness, psychodynamic/attachment, CBT, and mind/body connection.
Does anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, confusion, helplessness, anger, or shame overwhelm you? Maybe a recent loss or previous trauma affects the way you are coping. Perhaps you struggle to navigate your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, or relationships. Let me help you find meaning, patterns, and ultimately relief, with compassion, insight, and tools to heal. Through this process, I hope you will find a greater sense of calm, clarity, and agency.
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Dr. Courtney Chappell
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91501 (Online Only)
Treatment is tailored to each individual using an integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relational therapies, anger management, and mindfulness techniques as a foundation.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between myself and the individual. My goal is to use my training and expertise to assist individuals in increasing their ability to cope with life stressors and in achieving their goals. I believe wellness is about balance and maintaining nonjudgmental agreements with one’s self and in relation to others.
Treatment is tailored to each individual using an integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relational therapies, anger management, and mindfulness techniques as a foundation.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between myself and the individual. My goal is to use my training and expertise to assist individuals in increasing their ability to cope with life stressors and in achieving their goals. I believe wellness is about balance and maintaining nonjudgmental agreements with one’s self and in relation to others.
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I offer: Trauma-informed, mindfulness-informed, cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT/CBT); Grief and Loss work; Play/Art/Narrative techniques; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR); Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and skills training.
I am a culturally sensitive therapist who welcomes clients of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. During times of uncertainty, coping tools may need to be bolstered, or you may notice patterns in your ways of responding that you want to address. Patterns give us information about feelings we carry, and needs we attempt to fulfill. By forming a strong alliance with my clients, grounded in a stance of empathy and unconditional positive regard, I work to foster the skills, trust, and esteem for you to bravely overcome challenges, and acknowledge and act upon your most authentic self.
I offer: Trauma-informed, mindfulness-informed, cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT/CBT); Grief and Loss work; Play/Art/Narrative techniques; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR); Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and skills training.
I am a culturally sensitive therapist who welcomes clients of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. During times of uncertainty, coping tools may need to be bolstered, or you may notice patterns in your ways of responding that you want to address. Patterns give us information about feelings we carry, and needs we attempt to fulfill. By forming a strong alliance with my clients, grounded in a stance of empathy and unconditional positive regard, I work to foster the skills, trust, and esteem for you to bravely overcome challenges, and acknowledge and act upon your most authentic self.
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I utilize Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Music Therapy, & Mindfulness.
When people come to therapy, it's as if they are saying, "I really don't want to walk home by myself". There are few opportunities to spend one day per week, dedicated to you (or your family perhaps)...accompanied by someone who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and has reserved a safe space for you to release, explore, & process your thoughts, feelings, fears, reactions, progress, and triumphs, all "without guilt".
I utilize Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Music Therapy, & Mindfulness.
When people come to therapy, it's as if they are saying, "I really don't want to walk home by myself". There are few opportunities to spend one day per week, dedicated to you (or your family perhaps)...accompanied by someone who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and has reserved a safe space for you to release, explore, & process your thoughts, feelings, fears, reactions, progress, and triumphs, all "without guilt".
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We utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as mindfulness-based therapies to support a wide range of patient needs.
At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-life issues. In addition, we specialize in health and rehabilitation psychology, providing assistance to patients with medical illnesses and disabilities and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing trauma-informed, somatic, “body-based” therapy.
We utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as mindfulness-based therapies to support a wide range of patient needs.
At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-life issues. In addition, we specialize in health and rehabilitation psychology, providing assistance to patients with medical illnesses and disabilities and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing trauma-informed, somatic, “body-based” therapy.
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My therapeutic approach includes:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person/Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety Models, Solutions-Focused and Strength-Based Approaches, along with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
I know from my own life and many years of helping others that putting yourself first and asking for help can bring in a large amount of fear, doubt, and shame–but I also strongly believe in the transformative power of therapy and the many positive gradual changes it provides. I offer a safe non-judgemental space where we can both explore the challenges you are facing and work through them together.
My therapeutic approach includes:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person/Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety Models, Solutions-Focused and Strength-Based Approaches, along with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
I know from my own life and many years of helping others that putting yourself first and asking for help can bring in a large amount of fear, doubt, and shame–but I also strongly believe in the transformative power of therapy and the many positive gradual changes it provides. I offer a safe non-judgemental space where we can both explore the challenges you are facing and work through them together.
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My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will listen and accept us without judgement. I consider therapy as a privilege where I am invited into my client's lives, and to travel the journey with them through healing, change and self-empowerment. I utilize different modalities such as; psycho dynamic theory, attachment theory, cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.
My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will listen and accept us without judgement. I consider therapy as a privilege where I am invited into my client's lives, and to travel the journey with them through healing, change and self-empowerment. I utilize different modalities such as; psycho dynamic theory, attachment theory, cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.
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Specialized training/expertise and interventions such as but not limited to Brainspotting, Mind/Body processes, Voice Dialogue and Mindfulness designed to calm the nervous system, stop disregulation and uplevel emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
Do you find that you are quick to judge yourself harshly or your life decisions? Is your day filled with circumstances or fears that you haven’t found a way to change? Ever ask why? Do you imagine your life with less anxious stress, more honest relationships, a stronger knowing of what’s right for you and how to achieve that? I offer therapeutic counseling using traditional and non-traditional interventions, actively bring concepts from yoga, mindfulness/meditation into sessions in an environment of support, safety and discovery where life skills, thought patterns and emotional states can be regulated, processed, and enhanced.
Specialized training/expertise and interventions such as but not limited to Brainspotting, Mind/Body processes, Voice Dialogue and Mindfulness designed to calm the nervous system, stop disregulation and uplevel emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
Do you find that you are quick to judge yourself harshly or your life decisions? Is your day filled with circumstances or fears that you haven’t found a way to change? Ever ask why? Do you imagine your life with less anxious stress, more honest relationships, a stronger knowing of what’s right for you and how to achieve that? I offer therapeutic counseling using traditional and non-traditional interventions, actively bring concepts from yoga, mindfulness/meditation into sessions in an environment of support, safety and discovery where life skills, thought patterns and emotional states can be regulated, processed, and enhanced.
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Christiana Bueno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505 (Online Only)
My integrative approaches includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-based, and parts work for trauma/PTSD, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorders, and anger management.
Perhaps you are down, stressed, struggling with triggers from traumatic memories, unsure about the future of a relationship, trying to adjust to a new chapter of your life, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to live. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer the support you need in a safe and non-judgmental manner. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging the adoption of new perspectives and reactions.
My integrative approaches includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-based, and parts work for trauma/PTSD, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorders, and anger management.
Perhaps you are down, stressed, struggling with triggers from traumatic memories, unsure about the future of a relationship, trying to adjust to a new chapter of your life, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to live. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer the support you need in a safe and non-judgmental manner. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging the adoption of new perspectives and reactions.
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I'm Annie N. Bui, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist. As a bilingual English-Vietnamese-speaking psychologist, I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapy environment that is culturally aware and trauma-informed. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are finding ways to heal from anxiety, depression, mood-related concerns, complex trauma, prenatal/postnatal health, phase of life transitions, relationship issues, and substance/alcohol addiction. I utilize CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Mindfulness Psychotherapy.
I'm Annie N. Bui, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist. As a bilingual English-Vietnamese-speaking psychologist, I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapy environment that is culturally aware and trauma-informed. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are finding ways to heal from anxiety, depression, mood-related concerns, complex trauma, prenatal/postnatal health, phase of life transitions, relationship issues, and substance/alcohol addiction. I utilize CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Mindfulness Psychotherapy.
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I draw upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic, and mindfulness theories depending on each person’s needs.
It takes a lot of courage to seek a therapist and by doing so you’ve already initiated that first step towards a path of healing and self-awareness. I can help guide you towards that awareness and build on your strengths. My approach is non-judgmental and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship in which I work collaboratively to meet the unique goals of each individual.
I draw upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic, and mindfulness theories depending on each person’s needs.
It takes a lot of courage to seek a therapist and by doing so you’ve already initiated that first step towards a path of healing and self-awareness. I can help guide you towards that awareness and build on your strengths. My approach is non-judgmental and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship in which I work collaboratively to meet the unique goals of each individual.
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Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
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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.