Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in West Sacramento, CA

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Erica Skytte
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691  (Online Only)
I believe in the importance of the mind-body connection as part of the healing process which is why I emphasize the importance of strength-based approaches, mindfulness, emotion-focused therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I'm Erica, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm here to support you on your path to healing and personal growth. I understand that reaching out for help can be one of the most challenging things you'll ever do. It requires a willingness to be vulnerable and confront your emotions, and it's not something anyone should face alone. I am passionate about understanding each individuals unique challenges and experiences and use that as the core of my practice. That's why I'm dedicated to providing you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can process your thoughts and feelings.
I believe in the importance of the mind-body connection as part of the healing process which is why I emphasize the importance of strength-based approaches, mindfulness, emotion-focused therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I'm Erica, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm here to support you on your path to healing and personal growth. I understand that reaching out for help can be one of the most challenging things you'll ever do. It requires a willingness to be vulnerable and confront your emotions, and it's not something anyone should face alone. I am passionate about understanding each individuals unique challenges and experiences and use that as the core of my practice. That's why I'm dedicated to providing you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can process your thoughts and feelings.
(279) 759-0207 x821 View (279) 759-0207 x821
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Mandisa Pittmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, with over 20 years experience in Mental Health, I use Brain Spotting, Behavioral Therapies , and Mindfulness therapeutic modalities to compassionately collaborate with individuals to address internal barriers and learn communication skills to interrupt unhelpful relational patterns.
Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you will have. Experiencing intense emotions, fearfulness or being easily triggered can get in the way of having meaningful relationships with yourself and others. Fear, reactivity, anxiety, panic, unhealthy communication patterns, worry and sadness, can be a result of negative experiences or trauma which can create challenges to living the life you want. Therapy can help to improve your quality of life by uncovering underlying issues, strengthening relational skills and learning strategies to cope with triggers.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, with over 20 years experience in Mental Health, I use Brain Spotting, Behavioral Therapies , and Mindfulness therapeutic modalities to compassionately collaborate with individuals to address internal barriers and learn communication skills to interrupt unhelpful relational patterns.
Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you will have. Experiencing intense emotions, fearfulness or being easily triggered can get in the way of having meaningful relationships with yourself and others. Fear, reactivity, anxiety, panic, unhealthy communication patterns, worry and sadness, can be a result of negative experiences or trauma which can create challenges to living the life you want. Therapy can help to improve your quality of life by uncovering underlying issues, strengthening relational skills and learning strategies to cope with triggers.
(530) 641-9615 View (530) 641-9615
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Mara Newbart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95605
I utilize an IFS informed approach, EMDR, mindfulness and visualization, and/or relationship based therapy techniques.
I provide an accepting, nonjudgmental place for you to explore who you are, how you got to where you are, and to help you move forward in your life. If you are interested in learning about yourself and healing the wounds left by events in childhood and adulthood, I can help guide you on this journey.
I utilize an IFS informed approach, EMDR, mindfulness and visualization, and/or relationship based therapy techniques.
I provide an accepting, nonjudgmental place for you to explore who you are, how you got to where you are, and to help you move forward in your life. If you are interested in learning about yourself and healing the wounds left by events in childhood and adulthood, I can help guide you on this journey.
(530) 924-3664 View (530) 924-3664
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Deborah E Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95605  (Online Only)
I provide a variety of experiential techniques, including EMDR, guided visualization, Somatic Experiencing, hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, mindfulness practices and spiritual processes to guide you back to your intuitive knowing and soul-wisdom.
If you feel unfulfilled in your relationships and find loss and change difficult, and if you want to get to the source of the patterns and blocks keeping you stuck in worry, anxiety, emotional eating, lost sleep, and a lack of purpose, then I can help. I especially enjoy working with couples and individuals longing for a connection to their "soul's wisdom" so they can feel more balance, joy, and fulfillment. I am an integrative, holistic mind-body-spirit psychotherapist. I offer techniques that will help you tune into your deepest self, the part of you that has your best wisdom and answers for what you are seeking in your life.
I provide a variety of experiential techniques, including EMDR, guided visualization, Somatic Experiencing, hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, mindfulness practices and spiritual processes to guide you back to your intuitive knowing and soul-wisdom.
If you feel unfulfilled in your relationships and find loss and change difficult, and if you want to get to the source of the patterns and blocks keeping you stuck in worry, anxiety, emotional eating, lost sleep, and a lack of purpose, then I can help. I especially enjoy working with couples and individuals longing for a connection to their "soul's wisdom" so they can feel more balance, joy, and fulfillment. I am an integrative, holistic mind-body-spirit psychotherapist. I offer techniques that will help you tune into your deepest self, the part of you that has your best wisdom and answers for what you are seeking in your life.
(916) 251-9983 View (916) 251-9983
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Caitlin Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
My name is Caitlin Crawford and I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, CA working with clients statewide via telehealth. I've been providing mental health services to adults for over 11 years now, specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, addiction, trauma, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues. While my approach to therapy is holistic, integrative and intentionally tailored to each individual, I do tend to draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused modalities.
My name is Caitlin Crawford and I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, CA working with clients statewide via telehealth. I've been providing mental health services to adults for over 11 years now, specializing in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, addiction, trauma, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues. While my approach to therapy is holistic, integrative and intentionally tailored to each individual, I do tend to draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused modalities.
(760) 388-9763 View (760) 388-9763
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Jessica Aikens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
My eclectic approach also includes additional evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Solution-Focused, Insight-Oriented therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Hi, my name is Jessi Aikens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to guide you in developing the skills to manage stress and difficult emotions. My goal is to provide help, hope, and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with families and individuals of all ages and diverse populations. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, familial/relationship issues, life stressors, trauma-related issues, and parenting.
My eclectic approach also includes additional evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Solution-Focused, Insight-Oriented therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Hi, my name is Jessi Aikens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to guide you in developing the skills to manage stress and difficult emotions. My goal is to provide help, hope, and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with families and individuals of all ages and diverse populations. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, familial/relationship issues, life stressors, trauma-related issues, and parenting.
(669) 338-2874 View (669) 338-2874
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Rachel Land-Bills
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Are you feeling stressed, frustrated or unhappy? Have you experienced overwhelming situations and feel like you've lost part of yourself? The discomfort of uncertainty can become almost unbearable, leaving you unable to figure out what comes next. You’re seeking support to help you feel okay again. I get it. But we all have the inner capacity to process trauma, heal from loss, and discover our truth. Therapy is a safe space for you to feel seen, heard & understood. You deserve to feel grounded and empowered. Insight and understanding of your mind-body-spirit connections are key components toward acceptance and change.
Are you feeling stressed, frustrated or unhappy? Have you experienced overwhelming situations and feel like you've lost part of yourself? The discomfort of uncertainty can become almost unbearable, leaving you unable to figure out what comes next. You’re seeking support to help you feel okay again. I get it. But we all have the inner capacity to process trauma, heal from loss, and discover our truth. Therapy is a safe space for you to feel seen, heard & understood. You deserve to feel grounded and empowered. Insight and understanding of your mind-body-spirit connections are key components toward acceptance and change.
(916) 269-5420 View (916) 269-5420
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Christie Mead
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691  (Online Only)
I provide therapy using a collaborative and integrative approach. This means that I actively listen to your goals to tailor an individual treatment plan that meets your needs. I specialize in individual therapy and sport/mental performance skills training. I also offer adult neuropsychology evaluations and specialize in assessing for ADHD, dementia, learning disabilities, concussions/TBI, stroke, and more. I also provide cognitive rehabilitation, which means that after an evaluation, I can provide additional support with learning cognitive coping strategies.
I provide therapy using a collaborative and integrative approach. This means that I actively listen to your goals to tailor an individual treatment plan that meets your needs. I specialize in individual therapy and sport/mental performance skills training. I also offer adult neuropsychology evaluations and specialize in assessing for ADHD, dementia, learning disabilities, concussions/TBI, stroke, and more. I also provide cognitive rehabilitation, which means that after an evaluation, I can provide additional support with learning cognitive coping strategies.
(916) 603-3837 View (916) 603-3837
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Diondra Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Waitlist for new clients
Speak Life is a Psychotherapy and Assessment service that teaches a variety of therapeutic skills to help you experience growth and healing.
Speak Life is a Psychotherapy and Assessment service that teaches a variety of therapeutic skills to help you experience growth and healing.
(916) 299-5400 View (916) 299-5400
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Geoffry Luce
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
I have expertise in marriage counseling and individual therapy, in which I specialize. Couples counseling is considered short-term, generally between 10 and 25 sessions. I focus on advancing communication skills, intimacy, trust, parenting skills, values clarification, resolving conflict, and building a marital vision. I also specialize in family-of-origin issues (relationship issues, generational problems, rejection complex, identity/ self-esteem concerns, and physical and sexual abuse).
I have expertise in marriage counseling and individual therapy, in which I specialize. Couples counseling is considered short-term, generally between 10 and 25 sessions. I focus on advancing communication skills, intimacy, trust, parenting skills, values clarification, resolving conflict, and building a marital vision. I also specialize in family-of-origin issues (relationship issues, generational problems, rejection complex, identity/ self-esteem concerns, and physical and sexual abuse).
(279) 529-6204 View (279) 529-6204
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Mariah Magana
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691  (Online Only)
I provide a unique, holistic, and intuitive approach to therapy. It’s my goal to embody authenticity, warmth, and nurture while creating a safe and non-judgemental space that will effect change and healing. It’s my mission to help you understand where the patterns and behaviors that cause you pain and suffering originate from. Together, we will explore how your early life experiences shaped the way you see yourself and the world now. We will work to rewire thought and behavioral patterns from the root so that you can find empowerment, authenticity, and joy.
I provide a unique, holistic, and intuitive approach to therapy. It’s my goal to embody authenticity, warmth, and nurture while creating a safe and non-judgemental space that will effect change and healing. It’s my mission to help you understand where the patterns and behaviors that cause you pain and suffering originate from. Together, we will explore how your early life experiences shaped the way you see yourself and the world now. We will work to rewire thought and behavioral patterns from the root so that you can find empowerment, authenticity, and joy.
(916) 866-8705 x803 View (916) 866-8705 x803
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Tishawna Charee Mims
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95605  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Tishawna Mims, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) with the state of California. I have a great deal of experience working with youth and adults, providing individual and group therapy to patients within community agencies, on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, and more. I have a passion for working with a diverse and multicultural population.
Hello! My name is Tishawna Mims, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) with the state of California. I have a great deal of experience working with youth and adults, providing individual and group therapy to patients within community agencies, on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, and more. I have a passion for working with a diverse and multicultural population.
(323) 677-2901 View (323) 677-2901
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Judith Bucholtz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
I am Judi Bucholtz and I am a PhD. and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. As a practical, interactive, interpersonal, and insight-oriented therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
I am Judi Bucholtz and I am a PhD. and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. As a practical, interactive, interpersonal, and insight-oriented therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
(619) 586-5285 View (619) 586-5285
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Rochelle Frehling
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
My name is Rochelle Frehling and I am a licensed Psychologist interested in working with people to learn how to more effectively manage their emotions and have healthier relationships with their selves and others. I am interested in blended family issues, divorce, and parenting using an eclectic approach tailored to your specific needs. Sometimes, because of things we have gone through in our past we learn protective strategies that end up keeping you stuck. They might be helping you feel safer, but they may be shrinking your life and limiting your opportunity to be your best authentic self.
My name is Rochelle Frehling and I am a licensed Psychologist interested in working with people to learn how to more effectively manage their emotions and have healthier relationships with their selves and others. I am interested in blended family issues, divorce, and parenting using an eclectic approach tailored to your specific needs. Sometimes, because of things we have gone through in our past we learn protective strategies that end up keeping you stuck. They might be helping you feel safer, but they may be shrinking your life and limiting your opportunity to be your best authentic self.
(341) 999-5268 View (341) 999-5268
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Maria Terry Geldres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95691
My name is Maria Becerra, but I go by my middle name Terry. I am a licensed clinical social worker in California and have been doing social work for over 8 years. I enjoy my job very much and love to help my patients get through various stages of life events. I look forward to meeting a wide variety of people with complex and not-so-complex issues. My focus is not on one particular type of client as I have worked with a wide range of clients from all walks of life, many cultures, and different points of view.
My name is Maria Becerra, but I go by my middle name Terry. I am a licensed clinical social worker in California and have been doing social work for over 8 years. I enjoy my job very much and love to help my patients get through various stages of life events. I look forward to meeting a wide variety of people with complex and not-so-complex issues. My focus is not on one particular type of client as I have worked with a wide range of clients from all walks of life, many cultures, and different points of view.
(650) 718-8890 View (650) 718-8890
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Candice Marie Erba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95605  (Online Only)
If you are trying to tough things out on your own or avoiding issues in your relationship that hold you back from a more fulfilling life, now there is hope! I have 35 years experience as a psychotherapist, couples therapist, and mediator, helping individuals and couples make positive changes in their lives--both immediate and lasting. The goals of psychotherapy are tailored to the specific problems, but always include greater self awareness, healing of old wounds and present losses, better coping skills, and feeling both more secure and more free. I will help you discover more effective ways of dealing with challenges and issues.
If you are trying to tough things out on your own or avoiding issues in your relationship that hold you back from a more fulfilling life, now there is hope! I have 35 years experience as a psychotherapist, couples therapist, and mediator, helping individuals and couples make positive changes in their lives--both immediate and lasting. The goals of psychotherapy are tailored to the specific problems, but always include greater self awareness, healing of old wounds and present losses, better coping skills, and feeling both more secure and more free. I will help you discover more effective ways of dealing with challenges and issues.
(916) 794-0161 View (916) 794-0161
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Megan E Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Worried, sad, confused, in conflict? Can't stop thinking? Feeling little pleasure or joy? Compassionately, I will help you reduce anxiety, resolve old business, uncover your strengths, and connect more deeply with others. With practical information and proven techniques, I can help you access your inner compass, work, sleep and play better. You can learn to trust yourself, work through past hurt and anger, understand and fully appreciate yourself and others. I'm honored to partner with a wide variety of people on their journeys of personal development, and I'm always impressed with the resilience and courage of my clients.
Worried, sad, confused, in conflict? Can't stop thinking? Feeling little pleasure or joy? Compassionately, I will help you reduce anxiety, resolve old business, uncover your strengths, and connect more deeply with others. With practical information and proven techniques, I can help you access your inner compass, work, sleep and play better. You can learn to trust yourself, work through past hurt and anger, understand and fully appreciate yourself and others. I'm honored to partner with a wide variety of people on their journeys of personal development, and I'm always impressed with the resilience and courage of my clients.
(530) 631-3252 View (530) 631-3252
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Allison Jean Pichardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691
I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their best selves and find fulfillment in life. Sometimes, we are held back by past hurts, low self esteem, anxiety, loss, or other life challenges. If you want to find ways to overcome life challenges, feel more confident, and have better relationships, I am here to help! I also love working with couples. Relationships, especially those with our spouse or partner are the most important thing in life. Often couples find themselves struggling to communicate and feel disconnected from one another. I would love to help you and your partner feel more connected!
I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their best selves and find fulfillment in life. Sometimes, we are held back by past hurts, low self esteem, anxiety, loss, or other life challenges. If you want to find ways to overcome life challenges, feel more confident, and have better relationships, I am here to help! I also love working with couples. Relationships, especially those with our spouse or partner are the most important thing in life. Often couples find themselves struggling to communicate and feel disconnected from one another. I would love to help you and your partner feel more connected!
(408) 705-2569 View (408) 705-2569
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Allison Alvarez-Lara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Do you have a hard time putting yourself first? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells in your relationships? Are you a worrier? Do those worries and negative thoughts interfere constantly with your daily life? You may feel like your brain never stops, even waking up in the middle of the night with a million thoughts in your head. You might find yourself replaying situations from yesterday or from 10 years ago obsessing about what went wrong. You often get stuck in a never-ending loop of anxiety and guilt. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming!
Do you have a hard time putting yourself first? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells in your relationships? Are you a worrier? Do those worries and negative thoughts interfere constantly with your daily life? You may feel like your brain never stops, even waking up in the middle of the night with a million thoughts in your head. You might find yourself replaying situations from yesterday or from 10 years ago obsessing about what went wrong. You often get stuck in a never-ending loop of anxiety and guilt. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming!
(916) 619-3009 View (916) 619-3009
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Holly Webb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Sacramento, CA 95691
If you are looking for relief from life’s difficulties, you’re in the right place. You don’t have to face life’s personal struggles and stressful situations alone. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties or other sensitive life transitions, therapy may be an effective solution. A compassionate therapist can offer you support and help you find your way through current life challenges. You’ve already begun a step towards relief and change simply by considering counseling. My goal is to be an understanding and trustworthy partner in the process of creating positive life changes.
If you are looking for relief from life’s difficulties, you’re in the right place. You don’t have to face life’s personal struggles and stressful situations alone. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties or other sensitive life transitions, therapy may be an effective solution. A compassionate therapist can offer you support and help you find your way through current life challenges. You’ve already begun a step towards relief and change simply by considering counseling. My goal is to be an understanding and trustworthy partner in the process of creating positive life changes.
(916) 512-8433 View (916) 512-8433
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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.