Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Spring Valley, CA
I have a relaxed approach that is spiced with humor and education. My goal is to have a comfortable and creative environment to help you make the changes you want to see. I'm big on education and will likely push books, articles, and videos on you; or at least summarize to the best of my ability. I'm also big on self acceptance and self-awareness, using practical mindfulness and personal intelligence as a guide. This means getting to know yourself and your strengths to learn how to use them to help yourself.
I have a relaxed approach that is spiced with humor and education. My goal is to have a comfortable and creative environment to help you make the changes you want to see. I'm big on education and will likely push books, articles, and videos on you; or at least summarize to the best of my ability. I'm also big on self acceptance and self-awareness, using practical mindfulness and personal intelligence as a guide. This means getting to know yourself and your strengths to learn how to use them to help yourself.
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.
When working with clients, I primarily utilize mindfulness-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family System (IFS).
My name is Aleah Maas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I utilize a holistic approach integrating the mind and body to help my clients find healing and wholeness. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). I have experience working with individuals who have trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and those who are struggling with relationship issues.
When working with clients, I primarily utilize mindfulness-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family System (IFS).
My name is Aleah Maas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I utilize a holistic approach integrating the mind and body to help my clients find healing and wholeness. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). I have experience working with individuals who have trauma, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and those who are struggling with relationship issues.
My name is Dr. Audrey Hill-Lindsay and I am licensed Psychologist in California (License PSY22270), as well as New York License 020483). I believe that therapy is a healing journey that can help to build strength, discover peace, and achieve more equilibrium in one's life. Each person must find their own unique path based on their goals, desires and past experiences. I work with a wide array of diagnoses, including mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, life changes, cognitive & memory problems, addiction & substance abuse.
My name is Dr. Audrey Hill-Lindsay and I am licensed Psychologist in California (License PSY22270), as well as New York License 020483). I believe that therapy is a healing journey that can help to build strength, discover peace, and achieve more equilibrium in one's life. Each person must find their own unique path based on their goals, desires and past experiences. I work with a wide array of diagnoses, including mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, life changes, cognitive & memory problems, addiction & substance abuse.
Michelle Marie Kilcoyne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH, CMP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring Valley, CA 91978
I offer presence, kindness, lots of time and space, and some great tools to support your organism's natural impulse to return to a balanced state. Often that rebalancing has been trying to happen for a while, but the conditions haven't been quite right. I'm here to support you in listening deeply to your inner wisdom (body, mind, heart, soul, energy field) and support you in finding a sense of capacity and presence and joy in your life.
I offer presence, kindness, lots of time and space, and some great tools to support your organism's natural impulse to return to a balanced state. Often that rebalancing has been trying to happen for a while, but the conditions haven't been quite right. I'm here to support you in listening deeply to your inner wisdom (body, mind, heart, soul, energy field) and support you in finding a sense of capacity and presence and joy in your life.
Lorien Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, CA 91977 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I received my Masters of Social Work degree from University of Southern California. I provide individuals with an empathetic and non-judgmental therapy using evidence based practices to focus on improving coping, communication, and self-regulations skills. Throughout my clinical career, I have had the privilege of working with multiple populations from children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in different settings I specialize in helping individuals living with anxiety, depression, adjustment changes, trauma, harm reduction and behavioral changes.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I received my Masters of Social Work degree from University of Southern California. I provide individuals with an empathetic and non-judgmental therapy using evidence based practices to focus on improving coping, communication, and self-regulations skills. Throughout my clinical career, I have had the privilege of working with multiple populations from children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in different settings I specialize in helping individuals living with anxiety, depression, adjustment changes, trauma, harm reduction and behavioral changes.
Telehealth: I have 20+ years of experience in the mental health field treating a variety of disorders, ie. depression, anxiety, grief, and other disorders.
Telehealth: I have 20+ years of experience in the mental health field treating a variety of disorders, ie. depression, anxiety, grief, and other disorders.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Are your relationships plagued with conflict? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night or wake up dreading the day? Do you want more out of life but lack the confidence and self-esteem necessary to take action? The most common feedback that I get from clients is that my nonjudgmental and compassionate approach gives them hope that change is possible. I work with adults who have one or more children of any age and struggle with stress due to lack of self-care, mental health issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma), relationship issues, parenting children with special needs, etc.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Are your relationships plagued with conflict? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night or wake up dreading the day? Do you want more out of life but lack the confidence and self-esteem necessary to take action? The most common feedback that I get from clients is that my nonjudgmental and compassionate approach gives them hope that change is possible. I work with adults who have one or more children of any age and struggle with stress due to lack of self-care, mental health issues (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma), relationship issues, parenting children with special needs, etc.
Lovella M De La Cruz
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, CA 91977 (Online Only)
I believe our past experiences and environments can shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the present. For those who continue to live with complex trauma, these painful memories do not just live in the past. These painful experiences can also live in the present moment and can be triggering and affect our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the present moment and can have adverse effect in our daily lives.
I believe our past experiences and environments can shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the present. For those who continue to live with complex trauma, these painful memories do not just live in the past. These painful experiences can also live in the present moment and can be triggering and affect our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the present moment and can have adverse effect in our daily lives.
Hello, my name is Christian Yanez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience providing therapy. I appropriately implement interventions to fit the support you are seeking. I have experience assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that experience anxiousness, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I am certified to practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Hello, my name is Christian Yanez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience providing therapy. I appropriately implement interventions to fit the support you are seeking. I have experience assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I provide a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I have been professionally trained to work with individuals that experience anxiousness, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health issues. I am certified to practice with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Natalia Valdez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Valley, CA 91977 (Online Only)
At Curious Paradox the mantra we follow is “when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Building a family is hard, raising your children and teens is hard. I am here to help and lend you a hand in that fight! I specialize working with teens as well as couples seeking change. For those seeking to feel reconnected and rekindle that light that brought them together. And for our teens, seeking a place of understanding and safety from chaos of the outside world.
At Curious Paradox the mantra we follow is “when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Building a family is hard, raising your children and teens is hard. I am here to help and lend you a hand in that fight! I specialize working with teens as well as couples seeking change. For those seeking to feel reconnected and rekindle that light that brought them together. And for our teens, seeking a place of understanding and safety from chaos of the outside world.
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I strive to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where we can collaboratively explore, understand and clarify your feelings as well as find more adaptive ways to cope and problem-solve the issues in your life. I believe that you can’t really understand someone’s present world without understanding their past experiences and how that is negatively or positively impacting their life now. In therapy,
I strive to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment where we can collaboratively explore, understand and clarify your feelings as well as find more adaptive ways to cope and problem-solve the issues in your life. I believe that you can’t really understand someone’s present world without understanding their past experiences and how that is negatively or positively impacting their life now. In therapy,
Hi, I'm Amanda Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion has been to help those who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, among others. I have trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Superhero Therapy. I began my Marriage and Family Telehealth practice in California out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and faith to help serve the emotional and behavioral health needs of our community and state.
Hi, I'm Amanda Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My passion has been to help those who are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, among others. I have trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Superhero Therapy. I began my Marriage and Family Telehealth practice in California out of a desire to use my life experience, education, and faith to help serve the emotional and behavioral health needs of our community and state.
Nola Madelyn Butler-Byrd
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Spring Valley, CA 91977 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My practice and teaching focus on culturally competent counseling and combines an emotion-focused, psychodynamic orientation, with somatic and compassion/ mindfulness therapies.
Feeling fully alive is important, yet many of us have learned to numb out because of pain, trauma or shame that we experienced growing up in our families, schools and communities. Or, we had to learn to be "cool" in order to survive in this society. Unfortunately, this armoring can cause us to lose our authenticity and aliveness. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Radix® Body-Centered Personal Growth Practitioner with many years of experience working with individuals and groups to help people heal, love themselves and others more, and live their lives more fully.
My practice and teaching focus on culturally competent counseling and combines an emotion-focused, psychodynamic orientation, with somatic and compassion/ mindfulness therapies.
Feeling fully alive is important, yet many of us have learned to numb out because of pain, trauma or shame that we experienced growing up in our families, schools and communities. Or, we had to learn to be "cool" in order to survive in this society. Unfortunately, this armoring can cause us to lose our authenticity and aliveness. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Radix® Body-Centered Personal Growth Practitioner with many years of experience working with individuals and groups to help people heal, love themselves and others more, and live their lives more fully.
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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.
Tyson Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941 (Online Only)
I work with a wide variety of individuals and couples. The clients I work with have diverse backgrounds and often struggle with relationship dynamics, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I prioritize establishing safety and security in working with my clients so that the therapy environment is one that allows for exploring and overcoming. I utilize action-oriented approaches and this includes strategies that focus on acceptance and mindfulness as well as commitment and behavioral change. My hope is that my clients will learn to be free enough to make their lives more meaningful and whole. The best way to contact me is by EMAIL.
I work with a wide variety of individuals and couples. The clients I work with have diverse backgrounds and often struggle with relationship dynamics, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. I prioritize establishing safety and security in working with my clients so that the therapy environment is one that allows for exploring and overcoming. I utilize action-oriented approaches and this includes strategies that focus on acceptance and mindfulness as well as commitment and behavioral change. My hope is that my clients will learn to be free enough to make their lives more meaningful and whole. The best way to contact me is by EMAIL.
Lirany Vasquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941 (Online Only)
I use a blend of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma informed care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or struggling with challenging relationships, you are not alone! My clients often face issues like self-doubt, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and feelings of isolation. They seek relief and a path to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and fulfilling relationships.
I use a blend of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma informed care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or struggling with challenging relationships, you are not alone! My clients often face issues like self-doubt, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and feelings of isolation. They seek relief and a path to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and fulfilling relationships.
Dena Nelson O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941
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.
I use a holistic perspective with a combination of therapy approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Let’s be honest. Being stuck in anxiety, fear, depression, and despair is very discouraging and frustrating. It feels awful, it limits you, makes you feel hopeless, and just creates suffering and conflict in your life. So, what can we do about it? We can ignore it and hope it goes away, read a bunch of self-help books, or maybe try that 5-step plan to happiness we read about late last night. Some of these things might work but sometimes we just need help from a caring therapist who really understands you and can help guide you to a healthier and happier you. I would be honored to help you live the life you've always imagined.
I use a holistic perspective with a combination of therapy approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Let’s be honest. Being stuck in anxiety, fear, depression, and despair is very discouraging and frustrating. It feels awful, it limits you, makes you feel hopeless, and just creates suffering and conflict in your life. So, what can we do about it? We can ignore it and hope it goes away, read a bunch of self-help books, or maybe try that 5-step plan to happiness we read about late last night. Some of these things might work but sometimes we just need help from a caring therapist who really understands you and can help guide you to a healthier and happier you. I would be honored to help you live the life you've always imagined.
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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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.