Therapists in San Diego, CA
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I utilize my 30 years of mindfulness practice in teaching and modeling mindfulness tools for grounding and being present, both in session and in life.
It may feel like many people in your life have an agenda. Whether that’s related to what you do, how you dress, how you act, the relationships you choose- it is easy to feel judged in our lives by the people that surround us. It may be difficult to seek support from a therapist when this has been your experience. I’m here to show you that my only agenda is supporting you in your journey to reach your goals. Through a nonjudgmental and empathic approach, I will offer you guidance and perspective in how you see your life moving forward. I utilize a holistic perspective, engaging in the therapeutic relationship to help you reach goals.
I utilize my 30 years of mindfulness practice in teaching and modeling mindfulness tools for grounding and being present, both in session and in life.
It may feel like many people in your life have an agenda. Whether that’s related to what you do, how you dress, how you act, the relationships you choose- it is easy to feel judged in our lives by the people that surround us. It may be difficult to seek support from a therapist when this has been your experience. I’m here to show you that my only agenda is supporting you in your journey to reach your goals. Through a nonjudgmental and empathic approach, I will offer you guidance and perspective in how you see your life moving forward. I utilize a holistic perspective, engaging in the therapeutic relationship to help you reach goals.
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Heather Swisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130 (Online Only)
I am skilled in using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Gottman Couples Therapy, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Grief Therapy.
Welcome! My name is Heather Swisher and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and organic. I specialize in treating adults with individual therapy and EMDR Therapy. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and tailor treatment according to the needs of each client. It is my goal to ensure your comfort and to create a safe space filled with warmth, authenticity, and empathy for each person who walks through my door. As a therapist, I feel honored to be able to hear each person's story and join them on their journey towards healing and growth,
I am skilled in using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Gottman Couples Therapy, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Grief Therapy.
Welcome! My name is Heather Swisher and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and organic. I specialize in treating adults with individual therapy and EMDR Therapy. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and tailor treatment according to the needs of each client. It is my goal to ensure your comfort and to create a safe space filled with warmth, authenticity, and empathy for each person who walks through my door. As a therapist, I feel honored to be able to hear each person's story and join them on their journey towards healing and growth,
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Miyoung Son
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
Combined with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and DBT, my EMDR and Brainspotting trainings would offer evidence based treatment for clients who need to work through their childhood sexual and physical abuse as well as any developmental trauma or PTSD.
Reaching out for help can be challenging for many. As psychotherapy aims at positive changes you desire, I am honored to provide a safe place for your self-exploration and reflection in which you can gain your inner peace and change you long for. Being specialized in trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and domestic violence, I can offer some resolution in your trauma work. Trauma can penetrate not only your emotional well-being but also almost every facet of your life. My warm and peaceful presence would guide you through an effective treatment you deserve. My other specialties include performance anxiety, and psychological impotence (ED).
Combined with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and DBT, my EMDR and Brainspotting trainings would offer evidence based treatment for clients who need to work through their childhood sexual and physical abuse as well as any developmental trauma or PTSD.
Reaching out for help can be challenging for many. As psychotherapy aims at positive changes you desire, I am honored to provide a safe place for your self-exploration and reflection in which you can gain your inner peace and change you long for. Being specialized in trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and domestic violence, I can offer some resolution in your trauma work. Trauma can penetrate not only your emotional well-being but also almost every facet of your life. My warm and peaceful presence would guide you through an effective treatment you deserve. My other specialties include performance anxiety, and psychological impotence (ED).
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Ashley Mariglio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS , MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92128
I specialize in Grief, Emotional & Intergenerational Trauma, Relationships, Depression and Anxiety by utilizing evidence based approaches you may be familiar with like EMDR, Somatic & Mindfulness based, Narrative, Solution Focused & Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Attachment Theory & Internal Family Systems.
Are you feeling stuck as you navigate the pressures and complexities of life? Whether you're managing grief, working through trauma, anxiety, or depression, or facing relationship challenges and shifts in identity, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. You may be longing for clarity and a meaningful path forward. With the right support, you can reconnect with yourself and others, embrace the potential of this moment, and create new habits that lead to deeper fulfillment. Together, we can face your challenges, bringing more joy within reach. I’m here to help you see that path more clearly and make it a reality.
I specialize in Grief, Emotional & Intergenerational Trauma, Relationships, Depression and Anxiety by utilizing evidence based approaches you may be familiar with like EMDR, Somatic & Mindfulness based, Narrative, Solution Focused & Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Attachment Theory & Internal Family Systems.
Are you feeling stuck as you navigate the pressures and complexities of life? Whether you're managing grief, working through trauma, anxiety, or depression, or facing relationship challenges and shifts in identity, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. You may be longing for clarity and a meaningful path forward. With the right support, you can reconnect with yourself and others, embrace the potential of this moment, and create new habits that lead to deeper fulfillment. Together, we can face your challenges, bringing more joy within reach. I’m here to help you see that path more clearly and make it a reality.
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Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience. I work with adults 18 and older struggling with anxiety, trauma/difficult life experiences, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and women's issues. I welcome clients representing various identities, including LGBTQAI+, diverse races, cultures and religions. I combine ACT, EMDR, CBT and interpersonal/dynamic methods with mindfulness, while nurturing a compassionate and safe relationship. In practice, this means I will work with you to find patterns in your life that may cause problems, and collaborate on finding new ways of relating to yourself or others.
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience. I work with adults 18 and older struggling with anxiety, trauma/difficult life experiences, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and women's issues. I welcome clients representing various identities, including LGBTQAI+, diverse races, cultures and religions. I combine ACT, EMDR, CBT and interpersonal/dynamic methods with mindfulness, while nurturing a compassionate and safe relationship. In practice, this means I will work with you to find patterns in your life that may cause problems, and collaborate on finding new ways of relating to yourself or others.
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Melanie Collaco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
I use a mix of modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Brainspotting, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Mindfulness techniques.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Melanie "Mel" Collaco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, CA with over 10 years of experience in the social work field. I have worked extensively alongside with first responders and with adults primarily focusing on mood disorders, trauma symptoms, life transitions, relationship challenges and so much more.
I use a mix of modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Brainspotting, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Mindfulness techniques.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Melanie "Mel" Collaco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Diego, CA with over 10 years of experience in the social work field. I have worked extensively alongside with first responders and with adults primarily focusing on mood disorders, trauma symptoms, life transitions, relationship challenges and so much more.
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Helping moms, working moms, and couples using proven tools and strategies, I assist you to remain present and focus on the vision you have for your family and your relationship. Tools such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be adapted to your specific needs. As you apply these tools, you will become more mindful of the blocks that keep you from embracing your role as a mom and interfere with your relationships. You will no longer feel like you’re teetering on the edge of a meltdown. You can gain greater confidence that you can adapt with each new stage in your family.
Helping moms, working moms, and couples using proven tools and strategies, I assist you to remain present and focus on the vision you have for your family and your relationship. Tools such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be adapted to your specific needs. As you apply these tools, you will become more mindful of the blocks that keep you from embracing your role as a mom and interfere with your relationships. You will no longer feel like you’re teetering on the edge of a meltdown. You can gain greater confidence that you can adapt with each new stage in your family.
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Dr. Jason N Linder & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
I may integrate mindfulness as well to help you live more in the present and relate more skillfully to your emotions and thoughts so you make better choices.
I help people, especially entrepreneurs, have better relationships, resolve painful memories (I'm certified & train in EMDR), embrace who they are, and decrease anxiety. I adjust my approach to fit your needs and preferences. Expert in transgender, ESA, VA, immigration, and trauma evaluations. Advanced in trauma, addiction, relationships, and mindfulness (I write about them on Psychology Today). You can usually expect change in 2-8 sessions. As a psychology doctor and professor, I’m updated on the latest research, and am dedicated, caring, and collaborative. You should feel understood, hopeful, and safe in your confidential therapy.
I may integrate mindfulness as well to help you live more in the present and relate more skillfully to your emotions and thoughts so you make better choices.
I help people, especially entrepreneurs, have better relationships, resolve painful memories (I'm certified & train in EMDR), embrace who they are, and decrease anxiety. I adjust my approach to fit your needs and preferences. Expert in transgender, ESA, VA, immigration, and trauma evaluations. Advanced in trauma, addiction, relationships, and mindfulness (I write about them on Psychology Today). You can usually expect change in 2-8 sessions. As a psychology doctor and professor, I’m updated on the latest research, and am dedicated, caring, and collaborative. You should feel understood, hopeful, and safe in your confidential therapy.
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Dr. Fuller offers a comprehensive method of psychotherapy which integrates elements from the humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, energy psychology, gestalt, mindfulness, complex trauma, and positive psychology fields. He works with each person individually to construct a useful approach to problem resolution in as efficient and cost-effective a manner as possible. Dr. Fuller also offers brief consulting services which address areas in which a person feels "blocked" or somehow unable to perform at their best, e.g., parenting, financial prosperity, forming healthy relationships, and peak performance in business or sports.
Dr. Fuller offers a comprehensive method of psychotherapy which integrates elements from the humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, energy psychology, gestalt, mindfulness, complex trauma, and positive psychology fields. He works with each person individually to construct a useful approach to problem resolution in as efficient and cost-effective a manner as possible. Dr. Fuller also offers brief consulting services which address areas in which a person feels "blocked" or somehow unable to perform at their best, e.g., parenting, financial prosperity, forming healthy relationships, and peak performance in business or sports.
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Keley Heckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92104 (Online Only)
She uses Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and EMDR approaches.
Are you exhausted from being hyper-independent, a perfectionist, workaholic, and feeling like you can’t rely on anyone else? I work with high achievers who are battling feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and overthinking. I use EMDR and IFS approaches to help you address anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment and relationship issues. Are you ready to take control of your life, uncover self-love, live authentically and find balance? As a survivor of the Las Vegas shooting I know first hand what it takes to heal through unthinkable events. Trauma does not need to be a life sentence and healing is absolutely possible.
She uses Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and EMDR approaches.
Are you exhausted from being hyper-independent, a perfectionist, workaholic, and feeling like you can’t rely on anyone else? I work with high achievers who are battling feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and overthinking. I use EMDR and IFS approaches to help you address anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment and relationship issues. Are you ready to take control of your life, uncover self-love, live authentically and find balance? As a survivor of the Las Vegas shooting I know first hand what it takes to heal through unthinkable events. Trauma does not need to be a life sentence and healing is absolutely possible.
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My therapeutic approach incorporates a Biopsychosocial clinical perspective with evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and EMDR.
Are you facing challenges due to chronic pain, trauma, brain injury, medical crises, or chronic health conditions? Struggling to cope with emotions and daily tasks? Imagine having a provider who understands the mind-body connection, exploring all aspects of your well-being so that you can experience the healing you deserve. I recognize the profound impact of these struggles on work, relationships, and self-care. You might feel overwhelmed or hopeless? But you don't have to navigate this journey alone. I am dedicated to guiding you through your healing journey, addressing your unique needs with a comprehensive, holistic approach.
My therapeutic approach incorporates a Biopsychosocial clinical perspective with evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and EMDR.
Are you facing challenges due to chronic pain, trauma, brain injury, medical crises, or chronic health conditions? Struggling to cope with emotions and daily tasks? Imagine having a provider who understands the mind-body connection, exploring all aspects of your well-being so that you can experience the healing you deserve. I recognize the profound impact of these struggles on work, relationships, and self-care. You might feel overwhelmed or hopeless? But you don't have to navigate this journey alone. I am dedicated to guiding you through your healing journey, addressing your unique needs with a comprehensive, holistic approach.
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I also utilize mindfulness techniques for stress management and am trained in solution focused brief therapy.
I am committed to reducing human suffering and enhancing the experience of life as a joyful event. Do you want to learn to live your life better? Do you find yourself thinking too much about the past or worrying too much about the future? Are you faced with stressful life challenges such as a new diagnosis, a disability, or conflict at work or in your relationships? Psychotherapy offers something no other discipline does: A person who listens to you without judgment and fosters understanding. Psychotherapy can also be a place to learn new skills to improve your daily life.
I also utilize mindfulness techniques for stress management and am trained in solution focused brief therapy.
I am committed to reducing human suffering and enhancing the experience of life as a joyful event. Do you want to learn to live your life better? Do you find yourself thinking too much about the past or worrying too much about the future? Are you faced with stressful life challenges such as a new diagnosis, a disability, or conflict at work or in your relationships? Psychotherapy offers something no other discipline does: A person who listens to you without judgment and fosters understanding. Psychotherapy can also be a place to learn new skills to improve your daily life.
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Maricela Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
My approach is incorporating mindfulness, self-regulation, and body resourcing skills so you can learn how access your innate self healing ability.
Hello! It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek therapy, so I'm glad you're here. My goal is to create a safe space to process your current challenges and help you build on your inherent strengths to create your unique path to wellness. I utilize highly effective evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy. I provide a safe and supportive environment to promote self-awareness, healing, and personal growth to reach your full potential.
My approach is incorporating mindfulness, self-regulation, and body resourcing skills so you can learn how access your innate self healing ability.
Hello! It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek therapy, so I'm glad you're here. My goal is to create a safe space to process your current challenges and help you build on your inherent strengths to create your unique path to wellness. I utilize highly effective evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy. I provide a safe and supportive environment to promote self-awareness, healing, and personal growth to reach your full potential.
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Hi and welcome! My name is Colleen Cambra, LCSW. I have been a clinical social worker since 1992. I know how to listen and hear your thoughts and feelings with care in a supportive and warm environment. Our work together will be interactive and collaborative. I work with a blend of evidence-based therapies including CBT and DBT. I also enjoy using mindfulness and visualization techniques to help reduce stress.
Hi and welcome! My name is Colleen Cambra, LCSW. I have been a clinical social worker since 1992. I know how to listen and hear your thoughts and feelings with care in a supportive and warm environment. Our work together will be interactive and collaborative. I work with a blend of evidence-based therapies including CBT and DBT. I also enjoy using mindfulness and visualization techniques to help reduce stress.
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Gretchen J. Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110
I take a comprehensive therapeutic approach that helps you regulate your emotions and build your inner strength using therapeutic Mindfulness and somatic work that specifically targets healing our nervous symptom, strengthening our ability for healthy connections, increased resiliency, and inner peace.
IS ANXIETY STEALING YOUR JOY? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, feelings of loneliness and/or emptiness? Are you struggling with life changes, loss, feelings of hopelessness? Are you fearful about finding/losing love? Do you suffer with feelings of worthlessness or feel incapable of being loved? Healthy connections are a primary need that we all have. Healthy attachments help us regulate our emotions to live a joyful and peaceful life. Sometimes through life experiences, our ability to attach and connect in healthy ways gets disrupted, negatively impacting our lives and our ability to regulate our emotions.
I take a comprehensive therapeutic approach that helps you regulate your emotions and build your inner strength using therapeutic Mindfulness and somatic work that specifically targets healing our nervous symptom, strengthening our ability for healthy connections, increased resiliency, and inner peace.
IS ANXIETY STEALING YOUR JOY? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, feelings of loneliness and/or emptiness? Are you struggling with life changes, loss, feelings of hopelessness? Are you fearful about finding/losing love? Do you suffer with feelings of worthlessness or feel incapable of being loved? Healthy connections are a primary need that we all have. Healthy attachments help us regulate our emotions to live a joyful and peaceful life. Sometimes through life experiences, our ability to attach and connect in healthy ways gets disrupted, negatively impacting our lives and our ability to regulate our emotions.
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This experience has been diverse, with a sample including the treatment of Addiction & Mental Health in residential care, healing Loss and Grief & Reinventing oneself, Executive Functioning issues with Young Adults and their families, Yoga therapy and Mindfulness based practices.
Our rapport, and discovering what is deeply meaningful and valuable to you will be the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. My primary goal is to support your happiness and success by understanding your beliefs, and what you hold dear in your heart. I will gently challenge you when I see obstacles that are not supporting your well being. I will simultaneously encourage you to draw from your natural gifts and strengths. I commit to utilizing evidence based interventions that are effective, empowering, and that promote self compassion. I understand the vulnerability of seeking help, and I commend your willingness to grow.
This experience has been diverse, with a sample including the treatment of Addiction & Mental Health in residential care, healing Loss and Grief & Reinventing oneself, Executive Functioning issues with Young Adults and their families, Yoga therapy and Mindfulness based practices.
Our rapport, and discovering what is deeply meaningful and valuable to you will be the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. My primary goal is to support your happiness and success by understanding your beliefs, and what you hold dear in your heart. I will gently challenge you when I see obstacles that are not supporting your well being. I will simultaneously encourage you to draw from your natural gifts and strengths. I commit to utilizing evidence based interventions that are effective, empowering, and that promote self compassion. I understand the vulnerability of seeking help, and I commend your willingness to grow.
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(Energy Healing, Mindfulness, Meditation, EMDR & EFT in sessions allows for optimum healing.
I am overjoyed to support you through the process of discovering your hidden superpowers & inner strength! As we work together, I teach you how to center in the present moment, where the magic of now comes alive & you are able to experience more joy, fulfillment, excitement, strength, peace & calm than ever before.
(Energy Healing, Mindfulness, Meditation, EMDR & EFT in sessions allows for optimum healing.
I am overjoyed to support you through the process of discovering your hidden superpowers & inner strength! As we work together, I teach you how to center in the present moment, where the magic of now comes alive & you are able to experience more joy, fulfillment, excitement, strength, peace & calm than ever before.
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Yasmin Sadik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
Yasmin specializes in evidence based techniques like EMDR paired with Attachment, CBT, Mindfulness and DBT.
Yasmin Sadik offers customized problem-solving techniques to help you in the shortest amount of time possible. She will discuss with you unresolved trauma and present challenges that could be leading to anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Yasmin specializes in evidence based techniques like EMDR paired with Attachment, CBT, Mindfulness and DBT.
Yasmin Sadik offers customized problem-solving techniques to help you in the shortest amount of time possible. She will discuss with you unresolved trauma and present challenges that could be leading to anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
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Delhia Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
I use my training in trauma, mindfulness and DBT to help you develop the tools you need to alleviate your distressing symptoms.
I have over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults who often feel like they’re on the outside of life looking in, due to chronic depression, complex trauma and anxiety. You present as polished, are often high achieving, and tend to be the emotional center of your family and social circle, intensifying feelings of isolation your symptoms are already causing. And the people in your lives are often shocked, because you have been masking your symptoms so thoroughly and for so long that they have become almost like your personality. Your deep empathy often comes from a source of your own deep pain.
I use my training in trauma, mindfulness and DBT to help you develop the tools you need to alleviate your distressing symptoms.
I have over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults who often feel like they’re on the outside of life looking in, due to chronic depression, complex trauma and anxiety. You present as polished, are often high achieving, and tend to be the emotional center of your family and social circle, intensifying feelings of isolation your symptoms are already causing. And the people in your lives are often shocked, because you have been masking your symptoms so thoroughly and for so long that they have become almost like your personality. Your deep empathy often comes from a source of your own deep pain.
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I utilize a trauma informed cognitive behavioral framework while incorporating mindfulness and if appropriate, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! Finding time for yourself can be a daunting task, especially with the heavy demands of school and work. My client's are primarily college students, recent graduates, and young professionals seeking balance in their lives and a space to process life events. I strive to create a genuine, warm, trusting and collaborative space where my clients feel empowered to explore, process and heal.
I utilize a trauma informed cognitive behavioral framework while incorporating mindfulness and if appropriate, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! Finding time for yourself can be a daunting task, especially with the heavy demands of school and work. My client's are primarily college students, recent graduates, and young professionals seeking balance in their lives and a space to process life events. I strive to create a genuine, warm, trusting and collaborative space where my clients feel empowered to explore, process and heal.
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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.