Buddhist Therapists in Los Angeles County, CA
Lorne Lieberman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Drawing on my expert training in trauma informed Mindfulness Therapy, Relational Gestalt, and my background as a Buddhist monk, I guide clients on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities? You're not alone. Many people seek therapy to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship/intimacy challenges. They also yearn to build a more fulfilling and authentic life. Whether you're a couple facing communication issues, an individual struggling with self-esteem, or a family desiring deeper connections, I can help.
Drawing on my expert training in trauma informed Mindfulness Therapy, Relational Gestalt, and my background as a Buddhist monk, I guide clients on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities? You're not alone. Many people seek therapy to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship/intimacy challenges. They also yearn to build a more fulfilling and authentic life. Whether you're a couple facing communication issues, an individual struggling with self-esteem, or a family desiring deeper connections, I can help.
David Tablante Javate
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
I take a compassionate and holistic view towards healing that is informed by Buddhist psychology, social justice, and a belief in our inherent preciousness and inner capacity for healing and wholeness.
Talk therapy can only take us so far. If you feel stuck and want to try something different, somatic therapy may provide another level of depth and help you break through patterns you’ve been stuck in. I am a Filipino-American Somatic Psychotherapist, Certified Hakomi Therapist, and Certified Brainspotting Therapist. I use mindfulness to help clients understand their current experience and how it impacts their current struggles and conflicts.
I take a compassionate and holistic view towards healing that is informed by Buddhist psychology, social justice, and a belief in our inherent preciousness and inner capacity for healing and wholeness.
Talk therapy can only take us so far. If you feel stuck and want to try something different, somatic therapy may provide another level of depth and help you break through patterns you’ve been stuck in. I am a Filipino-American Somatic Psychotherapist, Certified Hakomi Therapist, and Certified Brainspotting Therapist. I use mindfulness to help clients understand their current experience and how it impacts their current struggles and conflicts.
Jenny Hannah: Buddhist and Depth Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I offer support for life transitions, artists, people of color, grief and loss, using Buddhist Psychology and trauma sensitive approaches.
Accepting New Clients. As an integrative and holistic therapist, I use shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth and understanding. I believe genuine healing comes from mindful awareness (being present to the experience of living), honoring emotions, cultural awareness, and curiosity. Relational approaches are at the foundation of my work, along with Depth Psychology (exploring how the unconscious shapes our thoughts and actions). When serviceable to explore, art and somatic based practices can be used, as these approaches offer rich sources of integration for artists and those in the healing profession.
I offer support for life transitions, artists, people of color, grief and loss, using Buddhist Psychology and trauma sensitive approaches.
Accepting New Clients. As an integrative and holistic therapist, I use shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth and understanding. I believe genuine healing comes from mindful awareness (being present to the experience of living), honoring emotions, cultural awareness, and curiosity. Relational approaches are at the foundation of my work, along with Depth Psychology (exploring how the unconscious shapes our thoughts and actions). When serviceable to explore, art and somatic based practices can be used, as these approaches offer rich sources of integration for artists and those in the healing profession.
I bring over 35 years of Mindfulness experience and applied Buddhist psychology towards my work.
When we can gain control over the elements that bring us down, anxiety, depression, and doubt, a sense of hope that healing is possible can arise. My goal is to help you break free from felt limitations, recover vital parts of yourself, and engage in a life with meaning. My experience includes helping people recover from the debilitating effects of trauma, complex trauma, and PTSD; manage and recover from anxiety, depression, grief, shame, and loss.
I bring over 35 years of Mindfulness experience and applied Buddhist psychology towards my work.
When we can gain control over the elements that bring us down, anxiety, depression, and doubt, a sense of hope that healing is possible can arise. My goal is to help you break free from felt limitations, recover vital parts of yourself, and engage in a life with meaning. My experience includes helping people recover from the debilitating effects of trauma, complex trauma, and PTSD; manage and recover from anxiety, depression, grief, shame, and loss.
Julie L Morgavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, KAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My POV is through a Neurodiverse lens and incorporates Attachment Theory and C-PTSD with the idea that much of our conflict and distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs that can often be traced back to families of origin and pressures to conform to societal expectations in a neurotypical world. I incorporate trauma-informed, therapeutic modalities, am IFS-informed with a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a rabid ally and advocate for equality and trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy (currently Ketamine only).
All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My POV is through a Neurodiverse lens and incorporates Attachment Theory and C-PTSD with the idea that much of our conflict and distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs that can often be traced back to families of origin and pressures to conform to societal expectations in a neurotypical world. I incorporate trauma-informed, therapeutic modalities, am IFS-informed with a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a rabid ally and advocate for equality and trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy (currently Ketamine only).
Raquel Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I also incorporate years of Buddhist practice and eastern philosophy, moving meditation, art, breathwork, spirituality, mindfulness into work with clients should they feel like any of that is of interest to them.
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, teammate, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles and problems. You are here on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
I also incorporate years of Buddhist practice and eastern philosophy, moving meditation, art, breathwork, spirituality, mindfulness into work with clients should they feel like any of that is of interest to them.
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, teammate, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles and problems. You are here on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
Rui Cang 仓蕊
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
La Crescenta, CA 91214
With her Eastern background, she is personally and professionally connected to mindfulness-based practice and Buddhist philosophies.
Rui is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, developmental and attachment trauma, dissociative disorders and reactions to other stressful events in teens and adults. Rui is a certified somatic therapist combining Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, as well as Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Rui's approach is holistic (mind-body-spirit), non-violent, mindfulness-based, and attachment-based, as well as based on Interpersonal Neurobiology which is also the foundation of Rui's parenting consultation and coaching practice.
With her Eastern background, she is personally and professionally connected to mindfulness-based practice and Buddhist philosophies.
Rui is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, developmental and attachment trauma, dissociative disorders and reactions to other stressful events in teens and adults. Rui is a certified somatic therapist combining Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment, as well as Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Rui's approach is holistic (mind-body-spirit), non-violent, mindfulness-based, and attachment-based, as well as based on Interpersonal Neurobiology which is also the foundation of Rui's parenting consultation and coaching practice.
Stephanie J Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90016
I offer in person, outdoor eco-garden sessions (w/ indoor & phone when needed.) I laugh a lot with my clients and though the work of healing can be painful, my clients usually begin to feel better and keep coming. I work well with creative people, BIPOC, and across the spectrums of straight to queer and mono to poly. I have specializations in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Buddhist and Existential psychotherapy and a background in philosophy. I collaborate with your highest functioning self to support your confused, critical, scared young parts. The psyche is resilient and thrives on love and therapeutic attention.
I offer in person, outdoor eco-garden sessions (w/ indoor & phone when needed.) I laugh a lot with my clients and though the work of healing can be painful, my clients usually begin to feel better and keep coming. I work well with creative people, BIPOC, and across the spectrums of straight to queer and mono to poly. I have specializations in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Buddhist and Existential psychotherapy and a background in philosophy. I collaborate with your highest functioning self to support your confused, critical, scared young parts. The psyche is resilient and thrives on love and therapeutic attention.
Emily Frumkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Waitlist for new clients
I also work well with clients seeking Buddhist/Eastern perspectives on life issues.
Therapy with me is a safe space where my clients can press the pause button and reset each week. My clients use our time together to evaluate the direction they are headed and make adjustments necessary to get where they want to be. Although the details of course vary from client to client, I understand from 15+ years working with families in hospitals, schools, and therapy rooms, that this process is only effective when you like your therapist! I am happy to offer 15-30 min Zoom consultations to help assess whether we'd be a good fit.
I also work well with clients seeking Buddhist/Eastern perspectives on life issues.
Therapy with me is a safe space where my clients can press the pause button and reset each week. My clients use our time together to evaluate the direction they are headed and make adjustments necessary to get where they want to be. Although the details of course vary from client to client, I understand from 15+ years working with families in hospitals, schools, and therapy rooms, that this process is only effective when you like your therapist! I am happy to offer 15-30 min Zoom consultations to help assess whether we'd be a good fit.
Seva Burmaka
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
By integrating Buddhist psychology, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as drawing from my experience teaching yoga and meditation, we will enhance your self-understanding and equip you with effective tools to navigate life’s challenges.
Psychotherapy and counseling help people gain fresh insights into themselves, cultivate fulfilling relationships, authentically express themselves, and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Some are looking for help in navigating depression, anxiety, life changes, relationship difficulties, or improving emotional regulation.
By integrating Buddhist psychology, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as drawing from my experience teaching yoga and meditation, we will enhance your self-understanding and equip you with effective tools to navigate life’s challenges.
Psychotherapy and counseling help people gain fresh insights into themselves, cultivate fulfilling relationships, authentically express themselves, and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Some are looking for help in navigating depression, anxiety, life changes, relationship difficulties, or improving emotional regulation.
Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and Psychotherapist
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
In-person counseling in beautiful Santa Monica office with easy parking. Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare In-network provider of Buddhist, spiritual, existential, and narrative psychotherapy. I have 15 years of experience helping people find new solutions to old problems, improve their relationships, express themselves creatively, and lead meaningful lives.Individuals report that I am exceptionally skillful at quickly discerning core wounds and providing resources to help release traumas and treat the symptoms of depression and anxiety; couples report greater understanding, compassion, ease and intimacy (usually in 1 or 2 sessions).
In-person counseling in beautiful Santa Monica office with easy parking. Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare In-network provider of Buddhist, spiritual, existential, and narrative psychotherapy. I have 15 years of experience helping people find new solutions to old problems, improve their relationships, express themselves creatively, and lead meaningful lives.Individuals report that I am exceptionally skillful at quickly discerning core wounds and providing resources to help release traumas and treat the symptoms of depression and anxiety; couples report greater understanding, compassion, ease and intimacy (usually in 1 or 2 sessions).
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90501 (Online Only)
I am a relaxed Buddhist, cisgender female, immigrant, from Thailand.
Please do not call; instead, please email me. I am a trauma-focused, EMDR-certified, clinical registered Art Therapist, and Marriage and Family Therapist. My offering is for you, who wish to understand how your mind develops and how your body reacts to specific people or situations. The past has shaped our personality and habits, causing daily life difficulties. We will explore your past traumatic experiences so that we can identify the root cause(s) of the presenting symptoms and be free to have choices and wisdom, thus taking action for a healthier future.
I am a relaxed Buddhist, cisgender female, immigrant, from Thailand.
Please do not call; instead, please email me. I am a trauma-focused, EMDR-certified, clinical registered Art Therapist, and Marriage and Family Therapist. My offering is for you, who wish to understand how your mind develops and how your body reacts to specific people or situations. The past has shaped our personality and habits, causing daily life difficulties. We will explore your past traumatic experiences so that we can identify the root cause(s) of the presenting symptoms and be free to have choices and wisdom, thus taking action for a healthier future.
Are you exploring somatic therapy? I am a non-traditional psychotherapist who focuses on healing recent & past traumas using experiential approaches. I help clients create change on a deeper level, not just by talking. Some of my methodologies include Internal Family Systems (IFS or Parts Work), acupressure breathwork, energy work, inner child work, and Buddhist psychology.
Are you exploring somatic therapy? I am a non-traditional psychotherapist who focuses on healing recent & past traumas using experiential approaches. I help clients create change on a deeper level, not just by talking. Some of my methodologies include Internal Family Systems (IFS or Parts Work), acupressure breathwork, energy work, inner child work, and Buddhist psychology.
Judith Levin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Online Only)
Recently I spent over 10 years living in Buddhist monasteries studying traditional practices for the cultivation of a peaceful mind, an open heart, and the alleviation of suffering.
Whether you are familiar with therapy or considering exploring how a therapist may be able to assist you in meeting the challenges you face with courage and grace, I am here to help you move ahead. Every person I encounter has a unique and genuine seed at their core. This I will nurture to the best of my ability. Every person also faces difficulties that encourage growth and transformation. These I will support you to investigate and navigate skillfully. I have worked with many clients whose lives have been impacted by trauma, are experiencing relational difficulties, and people who feel they are not meeting their potential.
Recently I spent over 10 years living in Buddhist monasteries studying traditional practices for the cultivation of a peaceful mind, an open heart, and the alleviation of suffering.
Whether you are familiar with therapy or considering exploring how a therapist may be able to assist you in meeting the challenges you face with courage and grace, I am here to help you move ahead. Every person I encounter has a unique and genuine seed at their core. This I will nurture to the best of my ability. Every person also faces difficulties that encourage growth and transformation. These I will support you to investigate and navigate skillfully. I have worked with many clients whose lives have been impacted by trauma, are experiencing relational difficulties, and people who feel they are not meeting their potential.
Hope Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90002 (Online Only)
I offer relational psychotherapy to individuals and couples, in order to help you navigate the multi-directional obstacle course of life! I bring my experience of life, death, aging parents, the corporate world, blended families and ceremonial work. I have spent over 35 yrs. as a Nichiren Buddhist, and incorporate Eastern philosophy into my practice. Our sessions are filled with unconditional positive regard, directive support and intuitional influence in order to assist you in finding your own path for living your truest and most authentic self.
I offer relational psychotherapy to individuals and couples, in order to help you navigate the multi-directional obstacle course of life! I bring my experience of life, death, aging parents, the corporate world, blended families and ceremonial work. I have spent over 35 yrs. as a Nichiren Buddhist, and incorporate Eastern philosophy into my practice. Our sessions are filled with unconditional positive regard, directive support and intuitional influence in order to assist you in finding your own path for living your truest and most authentic self.
David Del Francia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814 (Online Only)
I want you to live a happy life. There are paths to wholeness that maybe you can't see right now. But I promise you they are there. Having lived in a buddhist monastery, I believe that our biggest struggles can become our greatest strengths in life. Whether you're exploring therapy for the first time, returning with new goals in mind, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to offer the space and support needed to facilitate meaningful change.
I want you to live a happy life. There are paths to wholeness that maybe you can't see right now. But I promise you they are there. Having lived in a buddhist monastery, I believe that our biggest struggles can become our greatest strengths in life. Whether you're exploring therapy for the first time, returning with new goals in mind, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to offer the space and support needed to facilitate meaningful change.
I am an ordained Buddhist and an ordained minister in the Church of Spiritual Humanism, non-denominational and accepting of all faith and all manner of people who are interested in moving forward and upward.
Hello! My name is Peter Kehoe, LMFT. I was licensed in 2002 and have had an eclectic and sometimes electric life experience to date. I believe in self determination and using support teams and individuals to create positive orientation. I started my journey in this field working with alcoholic adults in a group setting in the early '80s and later moved to a long term residential setting with adolescents with drug and alcohol issues. My internship was in an upper class community with the scions of these families that had substance use and behavioral disorders. Individual and family therapy were the mediums in those cases.
I am an ordained Buddhist and an ordained minister in the Church of Spiritual Humanism, non-denominational and accepting of all faith and all manner of people who are interested in moving forward and upward.
Hello! My name is Peter Kehoe, LMFT. I was licensed in 2002 and have had an eclectic and sometimes electric life experience to date. I believe in self determination and using support teams and individuals to create positive orientation. I started my journey in this field working with alcoholic adults in a group setting in the early '80s and later moved to a long term residential setting with adolescents with drug and alcohol issues. My internship was in an upper class community with the scions of these families that had substance use and behavioral disorders. Individual and family therapy were the mediums in those cases.
Meridian Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
We integrate aspects of Buddhist philosophy, spirituality, and inner child healing in our approach.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
We integrate aspects of Buddhist philosophy, spirituality, and inner child healing in our approach.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Couple Journeys w/ Plant Medicine & Tantra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Jonathan, a couples therapist for 40 yrs and Buddhist practitioner for 50, mentored with many of the world’s foremost spiritual, psychological & shamanic masters.
Take a startling psychological, spiritual quantum leap in your personal and relational life with a braid of psychotherapeutic power tools, meditation, an MDMA journey and profound Tantric practices. Shift from horsepower to rocket power for significant transformation with powerful practices. Take advantage of both ancient and the most advanced spiritual technologies. Obtain deep insight and understanding. Release unproductive patterns, dramatically elevate your love and discover your relationship’s higher purpose. Both Alexandra and I have enjoyed very significant transformations by engaging these practices. And glad to share them.
Jonathan, a couples therapist for 40 yrs and Buddhist practitioner for 50, mentored with many of the world’s foremost spiritual, psychological & shamanic masters.
Take a startling psychological, spiritual quantum leap in your personal and relational life with a braid of psychotherapeutic power tools, meditation, an MDMA journey and profound Tantric practices. Shift from horsepower to rocket power for significant transformation with powerful practices. Take advantage of both ancient and the most advanced spiritual technologies. Obtain deep insight and understanding. Release unproductive patterns, dramatically elevate your love and discover your relationship’s higher purpose. Both Alexandra and I have enjoyed very significant transformations by engaging these practices. And glad to share them.
Michael J. Comlish
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Online Only)
Whether you are entering a new life stage, starting, ending or maintaining relationships, or just feeling stuck in old patterns, our sessions provide a highly confidential space to work on trust and transformation. Artists and entertainment professionals are very well suited towards this in-depth approach centered in an existential and Buddhist-informed perspective. I work especially well with the gifted and talented.Together we can explore past and present obstacles that can lead towards moving beyond procrastination and insecurities about your abilities, developing a stronger sense of identity and reaching your full potential.
Whether you are entering a new life stage, starting, ending or maintaining relationships, or just feeling stuck in old patterns, our sessions provide a highly confidential space to work on trust and transformation. Artists and entertainment professionals are very well suited towards this in-depth approach centered in an existential and Buddhist-informed perspective. I work especially well with the gifted and talented.Together we can explore past and present obstacles that can lead towards moving beyond procrastination and insecurities about your abilities, developing a stronger sense of identity and reaching your full potential.
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Buddhist Therapists
Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.