Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

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Elizabeth Gibson
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Her approach is relational and collaborative using various evidence-based modalities such as: attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, family systems theory, and spiritual listening practices.
Are you approaching midlife or beyond? The second half of life brings a wide variety of challenges: menopause, relationship issues, divorce, grief, health challenges, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. You may be balancing taking care of others with prioritizing your own needs. Recognizing that time is limited, older adults may want to take stock of their achievements, plan for what they still hope to accomplish, and mourn what might never be. Facing our mortality may bring a fresh desire for peace with the past and finding meaning-making in the present.
Her approach is relational and collaborative using various evidence-based modalities such as: attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, family systems theory, and spiritual listening practices.
Are you approaching midlife or beyond? The second half of life brings a wide variety of challenges: menopause, relationship issues, divorce, grief, health challenges, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. You may be balancing taking care of others with prioritizing your own needs. Recognizing that time is limited, older adults may want to take stock of their achievements, plan for what they still hope to accomplish, and mourn what might never be. Facing our mortality may bring a fresh desire for peace with the past and finding meaning-making in the present.
(904) 736-6112 View (904) 736-6112
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Taci Clay
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32205  (Online Only)
I am a Registered Mental Health Intern specializing in ADHD coaching, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness practices and LGBTQIA+ issues. My journey into therapy stems from a deep-seated passion for helping individuals accept where they are and understand the waves of energy and productivity our brains give us.
I am a Registered Mental Health Intern specializing in ADHD coaching, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness practices and LGBTQIA+ issues. My journey into therapy stems from a deep-seated passion for helping individuals accept where they are and understand the waves of energy and productivity our brains give us.
(904) 595-9603 View (904) 595-9603
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Jasmin Adamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and offer many modalities including: Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, adult play therapy, and ego state parts work to heal and transform old wounds that are stuck in the body.
I'm Jasmin, owner of Conscious Sol Healing, LLC and I offer a safe and supportive non judgemental healing space to help you on your journey. I specialize in working with adults with complex trauma who are having difficulty navigating through challenging life changing transitions. My purpose and goal is to help you become the BEST version of yourself by building strong coping skills, resiliency, creating mind-body connection, and a strong resource toolbox.
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and offer many modalities including: Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, adult play therapy, and ego state parts work to heal and transform old wounds that are stuck in the body.
I'm Jasmin, owner of Conscious Sol Healing, LLC and I offer a safe and supportive non judgemental healing space to help you on your journey. I specialize in working with adults with complex trauma who are having difficulty navigating through challenging life changing transitions. My purpose and goal is to help you become the BEST version of yourself by building strong coping skills, resiliency, creating mind-body connection, and a strong resource toolbox.
(904) 842-4291 View (904) 842-4291
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Christina Cummings
Counselor, LMHC , CMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Specializing in anxiety/depression, PTSD, substance abuse, general life stressors, mindfulness, & family/relationship counseling, I offer a safe space to process, explore, and freely express yourself.
It is important that my clients have issues that I am qualified to treat. An ideal client would be willing to explore, understand, and work through their psychological and emotional challenges. Their needs consist of a nonjudgmental space where they feel seen, heard, and understood, allowing them to express themselves freely and practical tools and coping strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress and to navigate challenging emotions or situations.
Specializing in anxiety/depression, PTSD, substance abuse, general life stressors, mindfulness, & family/relationship counseling, I offer a safe space to process, explore, and freely express yourself.
It is important that my clients have issues that I am qualified to treat. An ideal client would be willing to explore, understand, and work through their psychological and emotional challenges. Their needs consist of a nonjudgmental space where they feel seen, heard, and understood, allowing them to express themselves freely and practical tools and coping strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress and to navigate challenging emotions or situations.
(904) 932-1183 View (904) 932-1183
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Casey Yates
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32210
She uses several approaches with clients, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Casey Yates is a Registered Mental Health Intern with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in assisting children, teens, adults, and seniors who have a wide variety and range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and relationship issues. Casey has worked in residential settings, case management, and intake coordination.
She uses several approaches with clients, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Casey Yates is a Registered Mental Health Intern with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in assisting children, teens, adults, and seniors who have a wide variety and range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and relationship issues. Casey has worked in residential settings, case management, and intake coordination.
(904) 682-0697 View (904) 682-0697
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Walter McClinton RMHCI
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Ideally, I want the client to be willing to peel back those layers of pain through understanding, believing truly in themselves along with what they are willing to work towards. Painting a better version of themselves and their plans to accomplish it. In addition, I am well versed in utilizing "Learning Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance" to assist clients with accomplishing their goals.
Ideally, I want the client to be willing to peel back those layers of pain through understanding, believing truly in themselves along with what they are willing to work towards. Painting a better version of themselves and their plans to accomplish it. In addition, I am well versed in utilizing "Learning Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance" to assist clients with accomplishing their goals.
(904) 966-4707 View (904) 966-4707
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Melissa L. White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN, RN
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT concepts, mindfulness and meditation to meld mind/body strategies for change.
Are you struggling to cope with your current situation? Does it feel like your emotions control you? Trying to to keep it together but just don’t know how anymore and your reactions just make everything worse? I understand how hard it can be to ask for help and finding the right therapist is a critical step in that process. I believe in the importance of a trusting relationship and the mind/body connection to facilitate healing. I also respect that this is your journey. I approach my practice with a positive, strength based, person centered approach. Together we can identify what you want and how to get there!
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT concepts, mindfulness and meditation to meld mind/body strategies for change.
Are you struggling to cope with your current situation? Does it feel like your emotions control you? Trying to to keep it together but just don’t know how anymore and your reactions just make everything worse? I understand how hard it can be to ask for help and finding the right therapist is a critical step in that process. I believe in the importance of a trusting relationship and the mind/body connection to facilitate healing. I also respect that this is your journey. I approach my practice with a positive, strength based, person centered approach. Together we can identify what you want and how to get there!
(904) 977-3356 View (904) 977-3356
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Elsa Juall
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Elsa utilizes collaborative, strengths-based (SBT), mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solutions-focused (SFT), and emotionally-focused (EFT) approaches to therapy.
Elsa Juall is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSW-I) with the state of Florida. Elsa has years of experience and a passion for collaborating with families and LGBTQIA+ youth. She specializes in supporting adolescents, adults with LGBTQIA+ identities, and/or those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, coping skills, and major life transitions.
Elsa utilizes collaborative, strengths-based (SBT), mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solutions-focused (SFT), and emotionally-focused (EFT) approaches to therapy.
Elsa Juall is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSW-I) with the state of Florida. Elsa has years of experience and a passion for collaborating with families and LGBTQIA+ youth. She specializes in supporting adolescents, adults with LGBTQIA+ identities, and/or those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, coping skills, and major life transitions.
(904) 872-6859 View (904) 872-6859
Julia G Coffey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, RPTS
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Finally, I am trained in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is helpful in reducing the effects of trauma, and in mindfulness practices.
While play is the language of childhood, play and the expressive arts may be used to heal the hearts of children and their families when love is not enough. I am a licensed clinical social worker who also has an M.A. in psychology with a specialty in child development and is a registered play therapist in private practice. I am recognized as a specialist working with children and their families on post adoption issues, attachment, trauma and grief and its resolution. In addition, I promote positive coping skills and symptom reduction where ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or post traumatic stress occurs.
Finally, I am trained in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is helpful in reducing the effects of trauma, and in mindfulness practices.
While play is the language of childhood, play and the expressive arts may be used to heal the hearts of children and their families when love is not enough. I am a licensed clinical social worker who also has an M.A. in psychology with a specialty in child development and is a registered play therapist in private practice. I am recognized as a specialist working with children and their families on post adoption issues, attachment, trauma and grief and its resolution. In addition, I promote positive coping skills and symptom reduction where ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or post traumatic stress occurs.
(602) 410-4383 View (602) 410-4383
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Stacia McCahan
Pre-Licensed Professional, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
I integrate Feminist, Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), mindfulness, and Family Systems-informed approaches in counseling sessions.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing concerns with, but not limited to, disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image concerns; anxiety; depression; self-esteem; critical self-talk; relationships, including with family; and interpersonal communication. I am grateful for the opportunity to join individuals, couples, and families on their journeys toward understanding, growth, freedom and empowerment.
I integrate Feminist, Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), mindfulness, and Family Systems-informed approaches in counseling sessions.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing concerns with, but not limited to, disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image concerns; anxiety; depression; self-esteem; critical self-talk; relationships, including with family; and interpersonal communication. I am grateful for the opportunity to join individuals, couples, and families on their journeys toward understanding, growth, freedom and empowerment.
(904) 799-7949 View (904) 799-7949
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Panayiota Paula Fitzpatrick
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32246
I offer a person-centered approach to therapy and utilize cognitive behavioral techniques as well as mindfulness-based and solution-focused modalities.
As a school counselor and therapist for the past 20 years, I have worked with people struggling in one or many areas of their lives. This includes people going through loss, divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, attentional or organizational difficulties, lack of motivation, childhood trauma, and lack of confidence. I value and support every person I work with and find that people who experience the most success in therapy put in the work and effort in and outside of therapy sessions. That being said, healing happens at a different pace for everyone, and I'm here to meet each person where they're on the journey.
I offer a person-centered approach to therapy and utilize cognitive behavioral techniques as well as mindfulness-based and solution-focused modalities.
As a school counselor and therapist for the past 20 years, I have worked with people struggling in one or many areas of their lives. This includes people going through loss, divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, attentional or organizational difficulties, lack of motivation, childhood trauma, and lack of confidence. I value and support every person I work with and find that people who experience the most success in therapy put in the work and effort in and outside of therapy sessions. That being said, healing happens at a different pace for everyone, and I'm here to meet each person where they're on the journey.
(904) 650-6773 View (904) 650-6773
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Dorrie Lombardi
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Some modalities I use in treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), person-centered therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.
Life is ever changing: new pressures, new demands, new life adventures and challenges. I believe in human resilience and our ability to take control of our lives. We all need support in processing our emotions and responses to these challenges. I pride myself with helping individuals learn to navigate these challenges and work through the various struggles. My approach to therapy is warm and empathetic. I emphasize building a trusting relationship with my clients in a non-judgmental environment. I trust that each client is an expert on themselves, and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
Some modalities I use in treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), person-centered therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.
Life is ever changing: new pressures, new demands, new life adventures and challenges. I believe in human resilience and our ability to take control of our lives. We all need support in processing our emotions and responses to these challenges. I pride myself with helping individuals learn to navigate these challenges and work through the various struggles. My approach to therapy is warm and empathetic. I emphasize building a trusting relationship with my clients in a non-judgmental environment. I trust that each client is an expert on themselves, and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
(904) 830-9703 View (904) 830-9703
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Christopher Maniscalco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32246
I also use Mindfulness-Based interventions that help the mind & body re-align.
Do you struggle with past or present traumatic life experiences, be that from combat, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, natural disasters, or other emotionally disturbing experiences? Are you willing to embrace connection over protection and open up about your struggles? I will provide you with the tools & support needed to reduce the frequency, intensity & duration of your presenting symptoms or increase your ability to manage them healthily. If you want to learn how your past may be negatively impacting your present & learn tools to manage or replace maladaptive behaviors, then I'm the clinician for you!
I also use Mindfulness-Based interventions that help the mind & body re-align.
Do you struggle with past or present traumatic life experiences, be that from combat, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, natural disasters, or other emotionally disturbing experiences? Are you willing to embrace connection over protection and open up about your struggles? I will provide you with the tools & support needed to reduce the frequency, intensity & duration of your presenting symptoms or increase your ability to manage them healthily. If you want to learn how your past may be negatively impacting your present & learn tools to manage or replace maladaptive behaviors, then I'm the clinician for you!
(904) 650-5045 View (904) 650-5045
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Kimberly Marie Gydish-Theobald
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
It would be a privilege to assist you on your journey of self-discovery. I am an eclectic therapist which means your experience will be tailored to suit your specific needs. I utilize several therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered and Solution Focused.
It would be a privilege to assist you on your journey of self-discovery. I am an eclectic therapist which means your experience will be tailored to suit your specific needs. I utilize several therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered and Solution Focused.
(904) 875-8336 View (904) 875-8336
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Jamie Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256  (Online Only)
I offer practical coping skills that can help you to get to work right away, like CBT and Mindfulness exercises.
Are you finding it hard to balance relationships and a career, while feeling overwhelmed by health issues like infertility, chronic pain, heart conditions, endometriosis and other conditions? Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because you are managing pain and stress, or caregiving duties? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed when working, because of struggling with a hidden physical or mental health concern? If you are navigating the ways that you can find your strengths and resilience, while caring for and nurturing the relationships that matter the most to you, we may be a good fit.
I offer practical coping skills that can help you to get to work right away, like CBT and Mindfulness exercises.
Are you finding it hard to balance relationships and a career, while feeling overwhelmed by health issues like infertility, chronic pain, heart conditions, endometriosis and other conditions? Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because you are managing pain and stress, or caregiving duties? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed when working, because of struggling with a hidden physical or mental health concern? If you are navigating the ways that you can find your strengths and resilience, while caring for and nurturing the relationships that matter the most to you, we may be a good fit.
(904) 478-9670 View (904) 478-9670
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Casey Wylie
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Within the therapeutic environment, I strive to provide a welcoming and open-minded space where anyone can come to process the varying obstacles that life throws at you. I connect and utilize various theory's listed below, but I primarily come from a person-centered approach, and encourage communication and finding out together what works best for you within your own life. I utilize a variety of interventions from mindfulness-based practices, internal family systems therapy, and CBT to work through the challenges that life may pose.
Within the therapeutic environment, I strive to provide a welcoming and open-minded space where anyone can come to process the varying obstacles that life throws at you. I connect and utilize various theory's listed below, but I primarily come from a person-centered approach, and encourage communication and finding out together what works best for you within your own life. I utilize a variety of interventions from mindfulness-based practices, internal family systems therapy, and CBT to work through the challenges that life may pose.
(904) 320-2348 View (904) 320-2348
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Carol V Grande
Counselor, LMHC, ICADC, CAP, CTP, CEAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Congratulations. By seeking a counselor, you have already made the first and most important decision. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, recovery, grief, codependency and other concerns listed in my profile, give me a call. I have many years of success helping individuals and couples learn to effectively cope, heal and grow. I am committed to a positive, holistic, and collaborative approach to therapy, focused on building resilience. I encourage a sense of curiosity about self without shame, and incorporate skill building (communication/conflict resolution/mindfulness) into all treatment plans.
Congratulations. By seeking a counselor, you have already made the first and most important decision. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, recovery, grief, codependency and other concerns listed in my profile, give me a call. I have many years of success helping individuals and couples learn to effectively cope, heal and grow. I am committed to a positive, holistic, and collaborative approach to therapy, focused on building resilience. I encourage a sense of curiosity about self without shame, and incorporate skill building (communication/conflict resolution/mindfulness) into all treatment plans.
(904) 601-0795 View (904) 601-0795
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Stacy M Gulston
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHI, CCTP, CAIP, CBT-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32257  (Online Only)
Although, my emphasis is in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy I am also skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Approach, Mindfulness Practice, Gestalt Therapy, ACT and many more.
I believe it takes an immense amount of courage for one to ask for help. It is an honour to be trusted to walk beside you on this journey to healing. I provide a therapeutic space filled with peace, compassion and support for my clients. Together, we will work on identifying what is no longer providing purpose in your life whilst creating goals and a plan that works for you to make changes to decrease and possibly eliminate, these emotions and behaviours producing distress currently in your life.
Although, my emphasis is in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy I am also skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Approach, Mindfulness Practice, Gestalt Therapy, ACT and many more.
I believe it takes an immense amount of courage for one to ask for help. It is an honour to be trusted to walk beside you on this journey to healing. I provide a therapeutic space filled with peace, compassion and support for my clients. Together, we will work on identifying what is no longer providing purpose in your life whilst creating goals and a plan that works for you to make changes to decrease and possibly eliminate, these emotions and behaviours producing distress currently in your life.
(904) 590-2870 View (904) 590-2870
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Arianne C Smith
Counselor, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32204
I draw from a variety of counseling theories and techniques including EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques.
I believe that success in therapy is based on the relationship shared between a therapist and their client. I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness. My goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.
I draw from a variety of counseling theories and techniques including EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques.
I believe that success in therapy is based on the relationship shared between a therapist and their client. I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness. My goal is to help you identify, understand, and resolve your own unique life stressors.
(904) 977-2791 View (904) 977-2791
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Connally Barry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32277  (Online Only)
I always use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Psychoeducation.
Hello, I'm Dr. Connally Barry, PY11791 and my main goal is to help my patients become the best version of themselves! I specialize in counseling patients with anxiety, depression, family discord, and postpartum distress. I can't wait to work with you!
I always use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Psychoeducation.
Hello, I'm Dr. Connally Barry, PY11791 and my main goal is to help my patients become the best version of themselves! I specialize in counseling patients with anxiety, depression, family discord, and postpartum distress. I can't wait to work with you!
(904) 822-7927 View (904) 822-7927
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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.