Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Lemon Grove, CA
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Each session is tailored to your specific needs, with a variety of evidenced based practices: EMDR, mindfulness, visualization, psycho-education, expressive art, talk therapy and homework.
Welcome to my mobile practice, where I bring the healing to you! Licensed since 1997, I offer a wealth of professional and personal lived experience to assist you with both your individual and family needs. If you join me we will work together to reach your goals. It is hard work to become our best selves & live our best lives, free from harmful responses due to wounds & holes, left over from an earlier life. You will have the support to overcome obstacles to healing the past, staying present and embracing the future, all this while developing a better understanding & acceptance for yourself, and others just as you are.
Each session is tailored to your specific needs, with a variety of evidenced based practices: EMDR, mindfulness, visualization, psycho-education, expressive art, talk therapy and homework.
Welcome to my mobile practice, where I bring the healing to you! Licensed since 1997, I offer a wealth of professional and personal lived experience to assist you with both your individual and family needs. If you join me we will work together to reach your goals. It is hard work to become our best selves & live our best lives, free from harmful responses due to wounds & holes, left over from an earlier life. You will have the support to overcome obstacles to healing the past, staying present and embracing the future, all this while developing a better understanding & acceptance for yourself, and others just as you are.
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Welcome, my name is Cheryll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in a holistic and integrative approach. I like to emphasize authenticity, finding purpose in one’s life and finding meaning in one’s struggles. I incorporate evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy, as well as other treatments that best fits the client’s background, culture, and needs. I am passionate about you and supporting you to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to explore the struggles you are facing and finding solutions to achieve your goal toward a happier and healthier you.
Welcome, my name is Cheryll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in a holistic and integrative approach. I like to emphasize authenticity, finding purpose in one’s life and finding meaning in one’s struggles. I incorporate evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy, as well as other treatments that best fits the client’s background, culture, and needs. I am passionate about you and supporting you to reach your goals. We will work collaboratively to explore the struggles you are facing and finding solutions to achieve your goal toward a happier and healthier you.
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Kate Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (Online Only)
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
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Nancy Peterson-Holt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of diverse counseling experience, I am currently providing psychotherapy services for individuals, families, couples, and children in Hawaii and California. My therapeutic practice style is experiential, offering tools and opportunities for self-reflection and emotional growth through empathic support and guidance in a safe and nurturing environment. I believe that each of us holds the key to healing within ourselves, and I help to facilitate the uncovering of these unique inner strengths through the therapeutic process.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of diverse counseling experience, I am currently providing psychotherapy services for individuals, families, couples, and children in Hawaii and California. My therapeutic practice style is experiential, offering tools and opportunities for self-reflection and emotional growth through empathic support and guidance in a safe and nurturing environment. I believe that each of us holds the key to healing within ourselves, and I help to facilitate the uncovering of these unique inner strengths through the therapeutic process.
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Paul R Sussman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Not accepting new clients
Feeling good matters! I am a clinical psychologist and marriage family therapist with 30+ years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups close to Balboa Park, San Diego. I love psychology and my work. I specialize in the areas of intimacy and relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, trauma and coping, sexuality/sexual orientation, anxiety and mood. I work well with motivated, higher functioning individuals and couples committed to learning, growth and development. My style is direct, empathic and action-oriented.
Feeling good matters! I am a clinical psychologist and marriage family therapist with 30+ years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups close to Balboa Park, San Diego. I love psychology and my work. I specialize in the areas of intimacy and relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, trauma and coping, sexuality/sexual orientation, anxiety and mood. I work well with motivated, higher functioning individuals and couples committed to learning, growth and development. My style is direct, empathic and action-oriented.
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Jingqi ( Joy ) Hu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
I volunteer with Mother Teresa's organization, teach Mandarin at a synagogue, and practice mindfulness for compassion.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I strive to provide a comforting and peaceful space for individuals and families to navigate their personal journeys. My focus lies in offering culturally sensitive therapy, rooted in evidence-based practices to aid in healing and growth. I deeply value creating a safe environment where clients can freely explore their challenges and triumphs, guiding them through cultural nuances, communication obstacles, and generational differences with a gentle hand.
I volunteer with Mother Teresa's organization, teach Mandarin at a synagogue, and practice mindfulness for compassion.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I strive to provide a comforting and peaceful space for individuals and families to navigate their personal journeys. My focus lies in offering culturally sensitive therapy, rooted in evidence-based practices to aid in healing and growth. I deeply value creating a safe environment where clients can freely explore their challenges and triumphs, guiding them through cultural nuances, communication obstacles, and generational differences with a gentle hand.
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Nancy D. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941 (Online Only)
Using EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, and your strengths.
Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?
Using EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, and your strengths.
Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?
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Julie Williams (They/She) is a compassionate, authentic, and experienced Mental Health Clinician that guides clients in gaining greater self-awareness and self-acceptance using Holistic, Transpersonal, and Somatic approaches for individual adults, teens, children, &/or families. Holistic Psychotherapy with Julie is for you if you are looking to learn ways to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or post traumatic stress through the use of mindfulness-based coping skills. Centered on each individual’s unique needs and preferences, Julie weaves together several different therapeutic approaches and psychological theories.
Julie Williams (They/She) is a compassionate, authentic, and experienced Mental Health Clinician that guides clients in gaining greater self-awareness and self-acceptance using Holistic, Transpersonal, and Somatic approaches for individual adults, teens, children, &/or families. Holistic Psychotherapy with Julie is for you if you are looking to learn ways to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or post traumatic stress through the use of mindfulness-based coping skills. Centered on each individual’s unique needs and preferences, Julie weaves together several different therapeutic approaches and psychological theories.
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I am a licensed Psychologist, with over 30 years experience working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, loss and trauma. Working together , we will collaboratively develop a plan that meets your individual needs and empowers you to find stability and satisfaction in your life. I am experienced in using a wide variety of modalities , including CBT and Mindfulness, and we will work together to utilize what will best help you meet your goals.
I am a licensed Psychologist, with over 30 years experience working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, loss and trauma. Working together , we will collaboratively develop a plan that meets your individual needs and empowers you to find stability and satisfaction in your life. I am experienced in using a wide variety of modalities , including CBT and Mindfulness, and we will work together to utilize what will best help you meet your goals.
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Nina Hebert @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
I use an integrative approach to treatment, drawing on evidence-based therapies like ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to create personalized plans for clients of all ages facing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, communication issues, ADHD, and trauma.
Hello! I provide therapy for children, teens and families. I have experience in private practice, school-based and community mental health settings, as well as grief support programs. I am dedicated to empowering clients through culturally sensitive, holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices. I am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients. With a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships, I meet clients where they are and fostering a supportive environment for growth.
I use an integrative approach to treatment, drawing on evidence-based therapies like ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to create personalized plans for clients of all ages facing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, communication issues, ADHD, and trauma.
Hello! I provide therapy for children, teens and families. I have experience in private practice, school-based and community mental health settings, as well as grief support programs. I am dedicated to empowering clients through culturally sensitive, holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices. I am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients. With a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships, I meet clients where they are and fostering a supportive environment for growth.
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I recommend mindfulness frequently and also ask clients to check out appropriate media, including music or podcasts.
Aloha, I am Kathy Oliver, a clinical social worker. I specialize in listening non-judgmentally. I have been honored to work with individuals who shared their anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and fear with me. I believe therapy should solve problems, moving at your pace. My clients often start with expressing anxiety, and we find the causes and solutions. Others are sad and empty. Looking for satisfaction in relationships and careers is important to some individuals. People who need help managing long-term pain, grief, and illness also consult with me.
I recommend mindfulness frequently and also ask clients to check out appropriate media, including music or podcasts.
Aloha, I am Kathy Oliver, a clinical social worker. I specialize in listening non-judgmentally. I have been honored to work with individuals who shared their anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and fear with me. I believe therapy should solve problems, moving at your pace. My clients often start with expressing anxiety, and we find the causes and solutions. Others are sad and empty. Looking for satisfaction in relationships and careers is important to some individuals. People who need help managing long-term pain, grief, and illness also consult with me.
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My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
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I incorporate in treatment mind-body approaches inspired by Aikido, Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga and Chi-gong.
My approach is based on neuro-developmental, psychodynamic and attachment theories, with a strong focus on creativity and self-empowerment.
I incorporate in treatment mind-body approaches inspired by Aikido, Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga and Chi-gong.
My approach is based on neuro-developmental, psychodynamic and attachment theories, with a strong focus on creativity and self-empowerment.
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Jeffrey Saylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92115 (Online Only)
My approach is integrative and includes utilizing strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Life is full of challenges that we are not always prepared to manage. I offer an integrative approach to manage those challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. My goal is to help you to better manage life and everything that comes with it. My approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative, working together to determine meaningful goals, while identifying the steps to achieve those goals. I strive to empowered others to find solutions and manage life with greater understanding and acceptance.
My approach is integrative and includes utilizing strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Life is full of challenges that we are not always prepared to manage. I offer an integrative approach to manage those challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. My goal is to help you to better manage life and everything that comes with it. My approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative, working together to determine meaningful goals, while identifying the steps to achieve those goals. I strive to empowered others to find solutions and manage life with greater understanding and acceptance.
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My specialties are in EMDR, IFS, Eastern Psychology, Mindfulness, and more commonly recognized modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
I believe in emphasizing one’s own unique spiritual journey as the primary source of knowing; that there is nothing needed to “fix,” but rather an opportunity to explore with newfound curiosity and connection. Collaborating with our natural environment and translating what is discussed in the session into lived experiences is incredibly powerful and useful for sustained growth.
My specialties are in EMDR, IFS, Eastern Psychology, Mindfulness, and more commonly recognized modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.
I believe in emphasizing one’s own unique spiritual journey as the primary source of knowing; that there is nothing needed to “fix,” but rather an opportunity to explore with newfound curiosity and connection. Collaborating with our natural environment and translating what is discussed in the session into lived experiences is incredibly powerful and useful for sustained growth.
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The approach I use is mindfulness-based therapy.
Hello. I'm Silva and I have 18 years of experience working with teens and adults. I enjoy supporting and guiding individuals in their healing journey. My focus of practice is helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or a history of childhood trauma.
The approach I use is mindfulness-based therapy.
Hello. I'm Silva and I have 18 years of experience working with teens and adults. I enjoy supporting and guiding individuals in their healing journey. My focus of practice is helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or a history of childhood trauma.
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I use an eclectic approach in therapy with a variety of theoretical orientations including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Positive Psychology, Narrative, and Mindfulness techniques.
Goal setting is critical in the therapy process. I collaboratively create goals with my clients, because I am working with them to achieve these goals. If a client has several difficulties and feels overwhelmed by their goals, then I will help them to identify an overarching goal or a goal to target, that we can work on together.
I use an eclectic approach in therapy with a variety of theoretical orientations including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Positive Psychology, Narrative, and Mindfulness techniques.
Goal setting is critical in the therapy process. I collaboratively create goals with my clients, because I am working with them to achieve these goals. If a client has several difficulties and feels overwhelmed by their goals, then I will help them to identify an overarching goal or a goal to target, that we can work on together.
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Dena Nelson O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hello, My name is Dena and I am a Certified EMDR therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am trauma informed and use an eclectic approach utilizing Person Centered, Mindfulness, Strength Based, EMDR (rapid eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and Flash to help with processing trauma. I specialize in working with issues to include: trauma, family of origin issues, early childhood physical/sexual abuse and neglect, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues.
Hello, My name is Dena and I am a Certified EMDR therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am trauma informed and use an eclectic approach utilizing Person Centered, Mindfulness, Strength Based, EMDR (rapid eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and Flash to help with processing trauma. I specialize in working with issues to include: trauma, family of origin issues, early childhood physical/sexual abuse and neglect, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues.
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I also offer Individual and Family : Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT, REBT), and MIndfulness techniques, I will help you reach your goals and your potential; help you reduce anxiety and depression-related suffering.
I am licensed in the state of Washington as well as California and can see clients in either state. **I'm only offering Telehealth sessions at this time** My interventions are grounded in cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness approaches. My counseling and coaching services give you compassionate navigation of your family, children...and yourself.
I also offer Individual and Family : Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT, REBT), and MIndfulness techniques, I will help you reach your goals and your potential; help you reduce anxiety and depression-related suffering.
I am licensed in the state of Washington as well as California and can see clients in either state. **I'm only offering Telehealth sessions at this time** My interventions are grounded in cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness approaches. My counseling and coaching services give you compassionate navigation of your family, children...and yourself.
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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.