Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Arlington Heights, MA
Jessica Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, MA 02475
I utilize several treatment approaches in my practice, including cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and DBT.
I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with adults and older teens. My professional goal is to develop the highest quality relationship with each client, while using a variety of specific techniques that are catered to each individual's needs. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment based on trust and mutual respect. I use a solution focused approach based on each client's strengths in order to achieve his or her desired goals.
I utilize several treatment approaches in my practice, including cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and DBT.
I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with adults and older teens. My professional goal is to develop the highest quality relationship with each client, while using a variety of specific techniques that are catered to each individual's needs. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment based on trust and mutual respect. I use a solution focused approach based on each client's strengths in order to achieve his or her desired goals.
Discover and deepen mindfulness and self-acceptance as you let go of emotional eating and body image preoccupation.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
Discover and deepen mindfulness and self-acceptance as you let go of emotional eating and body image preoccupation.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
Kathleen S. O'Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, MA 02475
We live in extremely stressful times. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD for the first time. Individuals may need support to address their symptoms in order to maintain a healthy baseline of functioning. I believe that people are resilient and have the answers within but often need assistance uncovering them. The process of being mindful of emotions and behaviors, while learning to be present, can lead to a sense of regulation and acceptance.
We live in extremely stressful times. You might be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD for the first time. Individuals may need support to address their symptoms in order to maintain a healthy baseline of functioning. I believe that people are resilient and have the answers within but often need assistance uncovering them. The process of being mindful of emotions and behaviors, while learning to be present, can lead to a sense of regulation and acceptance.
Catherine Glenn
Psychologist, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, MA 02475 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
While I integrate a range of therapy approaches, including mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) as foundations, I tailor my work to meet your needs.
I view therapy as a collaborative process built on mutual trust, honesty, and the courage to look at and explore parts of ourselves and our lives that we tend to avoid, dislike, or shield others from seeing. Through exploring difficult feelings, thoughts, experiences, and the places you get stuck, these begin to hold less power over you and your life. I will help you find ways to understand and shift the patterns that are getting in your way, identify strengths, build and strengthen skills to better manage distress, and live more presently and authentically.
While I integrate a range of therapy approaches, including mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) as foundations, I tailor my work to meet your needs.
I view therapy as a collaborative process built on mutual trust, honesty, and the courage to look at and explore parts of ourselves and our lives that we tend to avoid, dislike, or shield others from seeing. Through exploring difficult feelings, thoughts, experiences, and the places you get stuck, these begin to hold less power over you and your life. I will help you find ways to understand and shift the patterns that are getting in your way, identify strengths, build and strengthen skills to better manage distress, and live more presently and authentically.
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Jennifer N Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Waitlist for new clients
I assist clients in developing healthier coping and inter-personal skills that address topics related to: assertiveness, anger management, parenting strategies, managing mood disorders (anxiety and depression), impulse control, PTSD (EMDR), life transitions, grief, conflict resolution, mindfulness, sexuality, and stress management.
I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling.
I assist clients in developing healthier coping and inter-personal skills that address topics related to: assertiveness, anger management, parenting strategies, managing mood disorders (anxiety and depression), impulse control, PTSD (EMDR), life transitions, grief, conflict resolution, mindfulness, sexuality, and stress management.
I think it is extremely courageous to admit we need help. I believe one of the most important criteria for successful treatment is to have a trusting, open, "therapeutic rapport" with a client. Without trust and a good connection, the therapeutic process cannot begin. With that in mind, I believe the first step is creating an environment safe from judgement and rich in support. My focus is to enable clients to acquire insight, skills, and motivation for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral transitions.I specialize in older adolescent and adult individual therapy as well as family and couples counseling.
My practice is divided between therapy and neuropsychological evaluations. In therapy, I draw from a few approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relational theory, family systems therapy, and other well-researched techniques, including mindfulness. My neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, and I provide detailed and relevant recommendations that target clients' daily life activities and settings (school, workplace, home, community). In both therapy and neuropsychological evaluations, I aim to emphasize strengths and affirm neurodiversity. Please see my website for more information - drmeredithcohen.com.
My practice is divided between therapy and neuropsychological evaluations. In therapy, I draw from a few approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relational theory, family systems therapy, and other well-researched techniques, including mindfulness. My neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, and I provide detailed and relevant recommendations that target clients' daily life activities and settings (school, workplace, home, community). In both therapy and neuropsychological evaluations, I aim to emphasize strengths and affirm neurodiversity. Please see my website for more information - drmeredithcohen.com.
I utilize approaches such as teaching active listening skills to improve communication, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, and mindfulness to transform unhealthy patterns, beliefs, and coping skills to healthy ones.
I've been a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) for almost twenty years. I work with individuals, couples, and families out of the basement office of my home in Arlington, MA. My most basic therapeutic approach is that everyone is born good and whole. But, life happens and it sends us difficulties that we can’t always understand or handle. These difficulties can happen as children, adolescents, adults, in school, home, work, and in our marriages. Sometimes these problematic life experiences can affect our core beliefs negatively and/or overwhelm our abilities to cope.
I utilize approaches such as teaching active listening skills to improve communication, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, and mindfulness to transform unhealthy patterns, beliefs, and coping skills to healthy ones.
I've been a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) for almost twenty years. I work with individuals, couples, and families out of the basement office of my home in Arlington, MA. My most basic therapeutic approach is that everyone is born good and whole. But, life happens and it sends us difficulties that we can’t always understand or handle. These difficulties can happen as children, adolescents, adults, in school, home, work, and in our marriages. Sometimes these problematic life experiences can affect our core beliefs negatively and/or overwhelm our abilities to cope.
Linsay Preston, LMHC, LPCC
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Somerville, MA 02144 (Online Only)
Relaxation techniques including deep breathing, grounding/walking meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery are just some of the mindfulness-based skills that may work for you.
Telehealth/online counseling available for residents of Massachusetts, California, and Hawaii, IFS Level II trained. Reactions to life changes and negative self talk can leave us feeling disempowered. Finding a therapist that will work well for you is the first step towards discovering skills to improve your overall quality of life. Through a supportive, holistic approach I empower individuals with the ability to decrease the impact of anxiety or depression. I am compassionate, straight-forward, and encourage collaboration. A somatic approach to Internal Family Systems, IFS, facilitates deep healing and change.
Relaxation techniques including deep breathing, grounding/walking meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery are just some of the mindfulness-based skills that may work for you.
Telehealth/online counseling available for residents of Massachusetts, California, and Hawaii, IFS Level II trained. Reactions to life changes and negative self talk can leave us feeling disempowered. Finding a therapist that will work well for you is the first step towards discovering skills to improve your overall quality of life. Through a supportive, holistic approach I empower individuals with the ability to decrease the impact of anxiety or depression. I am compassionate, straight-forward, and encourage collaboration. A somatic approach to Internal Family Systems, IFS, facilitates deep healing and change.
My training is in CBT, ACT and mindfulness treatments.
Would you like to feel the same kindness and compassion you give others? Do you want to stop questioning your value and worth? Are you ready to find more meaning and purpose in your life? Are you looking to connect deeper with family and friends? My clients often struggle with perfectionism, low self-worth, anxiety, depression or medical issues (infertility, obesity, etc). Together we identify stuck points, repetitive problematic patterns, and other destructive behaviors that cause suffering in your life and serve as obstacles to your happiness and fulfillment. I help clients achieve self-awareness so they can make lasting changes.
My training is in CBT, ACT and mindfulness treatments.
Would you like to feel the same kindness and compassion you give others? Do you want to stop questioning your value and worth? Are you ready to find more meaning and purpose in your life? Are you looking to connect deeper with family and friends? My clients often struggle with perfectionism, low self-worth, anxiety, depression or medical issues (infertility, obesity, etc). Together we identify stuck points, repetitive problematic patterns, and other destructive behaviors that cause suffering in your life and serve as obstacles to your happiness and fulfillment. I help clients achieve self-awareness so they can make lasting changes.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Our work together will be focused on the therapeutic relationship and use concepts from mindfulness, existentialism, behaviorism, neuroscience and psychoanalysis.
If you're feeling off balance - challenged by life's transitions, significant loss, difficult emotions, feelings of confusion, or relationship problems - therapy can help. My view towards therapy is “there is more right with you, than wrong with you." This was said by Jon Kabat Zinn, an early champion of mindfulness in the U.S., and it points to our inherent strengths. I believe we all have the capacity to live with a sense of peace and calm within ourselves and with others. I also believe it’s hard to make changes alone. We can’t think our way out of problems but most of us spend a lot of time trying.
Our work together will be focused on the therapeutic relationship and use concepts from mindfulness, existentialism, behaviorism, neuroscience and psychoanalysis.
If you're feeling off balance - challenged by life's transitions, significant loss, difficult emotions, feelings of confusion, or relationship problems - therapy can help. My view towards therapy is “there is more right with you, than wrong with you." This was said by Jon Kabat Zinn, an early champion of mindfulness in the U.S., and it points to our inherent strengths. I believe we all have the capacity to live with a sense of peace and calm within ourselves and with others. I also believe it’s hard to make changes alone. We can’t think our way out of problems but most of us spend a lot of time trying.
I also teach clients coping skills and mindfulness to use in the time between our sessions.
My ideal client is a young adult who is working on getting their life together. They are having a difficult time controlling their emotions and suffers with anxiety. Their goals are to get and keep a job, work on a career, and be more responsible. They are realizing that it is time to get it together. They are interested in learning coping skills and working on past traumatic events that they believe to be in the way of learning new ways. I will work with my clients to unfold what is brought into the room and set the pace that feels most supportive to them—together, creating a safe and supportive space as we address needs and goals.
I also teach clients coping skills and mindfulness to use in the time between our sessions.
My ideal client is a young adult who is working on getting their life together. They are having a difficult time controlling their emotions and suffers with anxiety. Their goals are to get and keep a job, work on a career, and be more responsible. They are realizing that it is time to get it together. They are interested in learning coping skills and working on past traumatic events that they believe to be in the way of learning new ways. I will work with my clients to unfold what is brought into the room and set the pace that feels most supportive to them—together, creating a safe and supportive space as we address needs and goals.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
My approach integrates various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
It takes courage and commitment to begin the therapy process. My approach is to create a warm, validating, and safe place in which we can explore your life’s challenges. We will work together to find ways to help you manage difficulties, calm your system, understand your patterns, improve your communication and relationships, and make more conscious choices. I will meet you where you are, and we will work on figuring out where you want to go and how to get there. I enjoy working with those who are new to therapy or who are seeking a fresh approach.
My approach integrates various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
It takes courage and commitment to begin the therapy process. My approach is to create a warm, validating, and safe place in which we can explore your life’s challenges. We will work together to find ways to help you manage difficulties, calm your system, understand your patterns, improve your communication and relationships, and make more conscious choices. I will meet you where you are, and we will work on figuring out where you want to go and how to get there. I enjoy working with those who are new to therapy or who are seeking a fresh approach.
I enjoy teaching concrete skills, exploring motivation, and encouraging better health through mindfulness and increasing valued activities.
I am a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, post-traumatic growth and resilience, and coping with grief. I enjoy delivering evidence-based treatments for a variety of concerns and tailoring the approach to the individual’s needs using a flexible, validating, and client-centered approach. I have expertise in many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused treatments, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I create a therapeutic space that is both supportive and challenging with warmth and empathy.
I enjoy teaching concrete skills, exploring motivation, and encouraging better health through mindfulness and increasing valued activities.
I am a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, post-traumatic growth and resilience, and coping with grief. I enjoy delivering evidence-based treatments for a variety of concerns and tailoring the approach to the individual’s needs using a flexible, validating, and client-centered approach. I have expertise in many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused treatments, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I create a therapeutic space that is both supportive and challenging with warmth and empathy.
My treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Relational Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution focused.
As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, my style is described as warm, empathic and open. Many clients begin treatment with a general sense of unease, based on anxiety, depression and loss. We work collaboratively at ways of thinking, feeling and behaving to gain clarity on processing experiences. Then, we carefully build coping techniques and skills to achieve healthier, happier ways of moving through the world.
My treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Relational Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution focused.
As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, my style is described as warm, empathic and open. Many clients begin treatment with a general sense of unease, based on anxiety, depression and loss. We work collaboratively at ways of thinking, feeling and behaving to gain clarity on processing experiences. Then, we carefully build coping techniques and skills to achieve healthier, happier ways of moving through the world.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral interventions for OCD, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and other conditions. Prior to joining Cambridge Psychology Group (CPG), I completed my pre-doctoral internship/residency and postdoctoral fellowship at the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living, a specialty clinic where I provided exposure-based CBT for youth and adults with anxiety and related disorders, including Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD specifically. I also have expertise in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral interventions for OCD, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and other conditions. Prior to joining Cambridge Psychology Group (CPG), I completed my pre-doctoral internship/residency and postdoctoral fellowship at the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living, a specialty clinic where I provided exposure-based CBT for youth and adults with anxiety and related disorders, including Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD specifically. I also have expertise in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, cutting-edge research, and mindfulness practices to help clients learn skills & transform their lives.
Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC is an Asperger's/Autism expert and master couples' counselor working with couples where one or both partners have Asperger Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder (diagnosed or suspected). Eva also specializes in working with Asperger's/ASD/ADHD females. Other profiles that she specializes in are ADHD, Social Communication Pragmatic Disorder, and gifted individuals. People often seek out Eva's expertise after many years of confusion regarding these profiles. Eva is the author of two books: Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome and Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism. Available on Amazon.com
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, cutting-edge research, and mindfulness practices to help clients learn skills & transform their lives.
Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC is an Asperger's/Autism expert and master couples' counselor working with couples where one or both partners have Asperger Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder (diagnosed or suspected). Eva also specializes in working with Asperger's/ASD/ADHD females. Other profiles that she specializes in are ADHD, Social Communication Pragmatic Disorder, and gifted individuals. People often seek out Eva's expertise after many years of confusion regarding these profiles. Eva is the author of two books: Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome and Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism. Available on Amazon.com
Integrating Mindfulness and Meditation with different psychotherapeutic approaches has been helpful for my clients. My previous training includes treatment of family of origin issues, trauma, ADHD, depression, and anxiety, drawing from a variety of disciplines, including psychodynamic, attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I have recently completed Level 1 Training in IFS and am integrating this modality successfully into my approach to helping clients heal. Empowering people to participate actively in their own healing process through self exploration as well as gaining insight into how different aspects or parts within them affect their daily living and relationships.
Integrating Mindfulness and Meditation with different psychotherapeutic approaches has been helpful for my clients. My previous training includes treatment of family of origin issues, trauma, ADHD, depression, and anxiety, drawing from a variety of disciplines, including psychodynamic, attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I have recently completed Level 1 Training in IFS and am integrating this modality successfully into my approach to helping clients heal. Empowering people to participate actively in their own healing process through self exploration as well as gaining insight into how different aspects or parts within them affect their daily living and relationships.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, mood, life transitions, parenting young children, and self-worth. I draw on CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), ERP (exposure and response prevention), mindfulness, self-compassion, and other evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to the values, goals, and preferences of my clients.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, mood, life transitions, parenting young children, and self-worth. I draw on CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), ERP (exposure and response prevention), mindfulness, self-compassion, and other evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to the values, goals, and preferences of my clients.
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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.