Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA
Naceem Navidi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I am an EMDR clinician and use mindfulness and compassion to help you get to your goals.
Has your personal or family life spiraled into chaos or confusion? Are you hurting, feeling alone, anxious, triggered, and overwhelmed? Are you having panic attacks? Do you feel like you're stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns. I believe most people suffer mental injury rather than mental illness. Fortunately, our minds can heal itself just as our bodies do when we are sick or injured. Yes, you can be free of feeling trapped and move on to live a meaningful life!
I am an EMDR clinician and use mindfulness and compassion to help you get to your goals.
Has your personal or family life spiraled into chaos or confusion? Are you hurting, feeling alone, anxious, triggered, and overwhelmed? Are you having panic attacks? Do you feel like you're stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns. I believe most people suffer mental injury rather than mental illness. Fortunately, our minds can heal itself just as our bodies do when we are sick or injured. Yes, you can be free of feeling trapped and move on to live a meaningful life!
Leonard Noel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
Using tools informed by Eastern spirituality, Brainspotting & mindfulness-based therapy, we’ll help you regain control & create the thriving, rewarding life you deserve.
It started with small things. You were anxious about a work meeting, so you made up an excuse to get out of it. Then you canceled a dinner date – you’d been looking forward to it, but the anxiety became too severe as it neared. Over and over, you let worry dictate your choices until it’s gotten to the point where you don’t even feel in control anymore. Your anxiety makes the decisions, and you’re just along for the ride. You’ve tried making changes and developing healthier habits. Constantly blaming yourself for your shortcomings, trying to criticize your anxiety into submission. But, it’s no use. This is not the life you imagined.
Using tools informed by Eastern spirituality, Brainspotting & mindfulness-based therapy, we’ll help you regain control & create the thriving, rewarding life you deserve.
It started with small things. You were anxious about a work meeting, so you made up an excuse to get out of it. Then you canceled a dinner date – you’d been looking forward to it, but the anxiety became too severe as it neared. Over and over, you let worry dictate your choices until it’s gotten to the point where you don’t even feel in control anymore. Your anxiety makes the decisions, and you’re just along for the ride. You’ve tried making changes and developing healthier habits. Constantly blaming yourself for your shortcomings, trying to criticize your anxiety into submission. But, it’s no use. This is not the life you imagined.
Christina King - Child And Teen Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I work at the intersection of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and polyvagal approaches.
Are you a parent struggling with your child or teens emotions and anxiety? Does it feel like you just can't say the right thing when they are struggling with friends? I am passionate about serving children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, and emotion regulation. Whether your kid is having a hard with friends, feeling controlled by their emotions, or anxiety is inhibiting them, my goal is help your child build the skills to overcome this. I recognize that growing up in the age of social media and covid-19 has had a great impact on us all. Together, we can navigate this complex environment.
I work at the intersection of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and polyvagal approaches.
Are you a parent struggling with your child or teens emotions and anxiety? Does it feel like you just can't say the right thing when they are struggling with friends? I am passionate about serving children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, and emotion regulation. Whether your kid is having a hard with friends, feeling controlled by their emotions, or anxiety is inhibiting them, my goal is help your child build the skills to overcome this. I recognize that growing up in the age of social media and covid-19 has had a great impact on us all. Together, we can navigate this complex environment.
Angela Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CPC, RYT, CNT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
You deserve happiness. Learning to manage and reduce symptoms may be the first step in enhancing your quality of life as day to day demands can lead to stress, anxiety, interpersonal and relational issues.. As a wellness advocate, I understand both the challenges and opportunities of taking the first step to mitigate the effects of emotional distress. As a therapist and corporate consultant, I help to align psychological safety by taking a holistic approach grounded in mindfulness partnering closely with you to enhance therapeutic outcomes by tailoring interventions to your individual needs.
You deserve happiness. Learning to manage and reduce symptoms may be the first step in enhancing your quality of life as day to day demands can lead to stress, anxiety, interpersonal and relational issues.. As a wellness advocate, I understand both the challenges and opportunities of taking the first step to mitigate the effects of emotional distress. As a therapist and corporate consultant, I help to align psychological safety by taking a holistic approach grounded in mindfulness partnering closely with you to enhance therapeutic outcomes by tailoring interventions to your individual needs.
Judy Clingman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
Bringing awareness and compassion ( mindfulness) to both conscious and unconscious underlying issues and feelings that block your true desires is an important key.
My specialties include couples counseling, alcohol,drug,sex and love addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues,depression, sexual abuse, and spiritual issues. I am extremely skilled at helping clients who have very difficult people in their lives ( partners/ ex-partners, bosses etc with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders). I have 30 years of experience working with both adults and teens I genuinely LOVE what I do.I accept all PPO Insurance Plans and do the insurance billing on line for you.
Bringing awareness and compassion ( mindfulness) to both conscious and unconscious underlying issues and feelings that block your true desires is an important key.
My specialties include couples counseling, alcohol,drug,sex and love addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues,depression, sexual abuse, and spiritual issues. I am extremely skilled at helping clients who have very difficult people in their lives ( partners/ ex-partners, bosses etc with Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders). I have 30 years of experience working with both adults and teens I genuinely LOVE what I do.I accept all PPO Insurance Plans and do the insurance billing on line for you.
Andrew Jasko
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MPhil, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Are you feeling worn out and weighed down by life or frustrated that what you've tried for healing hasn't worked? I’ll help you unburden from repetitive painful patterns and trauma that keep you stuck in suffering, depression, and anxiety so you can experience radiant aliveness and peace as your natural state, with more fulfilling, harmonious relationships. As a skilled therapist at Q Psychology Group, I view healing as a natural process that can be navigated gently and compassionately. My approach combines parts work, mindfulness, and psychodynamic depth therapy and empowers you to trust your own inner guidance.
Are you feeling worn out and weighed down by life or frustrated that what you've tried for healing hasn't worked? I’ll help you unburden from repetitive painful patterns and trauma that keep you stuck in suffering, depression, and anxiety so you can experience radiant aliveness and peace as your natural state, with more fulfilling, harmonious relationships. As a skilled therapist at Q Psychology Group, I view healing as a natural process that can be navigated gently and compassionately. My approach combines parts work, mindfulness, and psychodynamic depth therapy and empowers you to trust your own inner guidance.
Solji Kim
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
My approach is client-centered, using tools like mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, and IRT.
Hi, I’m Solji, and I’m so glad you’re here. Life brings us beautiful moments to cherish, but also overwhelming challenges. Difficult memories can cloud our joy and make us lose sight of our strengths. Yet, I believe we’re all stronger and wiser than we realize. Even in tough times, there’s a part of you that believes in better days. Let’s navigate this journey together—I’m here to support you at every step.
My approach is client-centered, using tools like mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, and IRT.
Hi, I’m Solji, and I’m so glad you’re here. Life brings us beautiful moments to cherish, but also overwhelming challenges. Difficult memories can cloud our joy and make us lose sight of our strengths. Yet, I believe we’re all stronger and wiser than we realize. Even in tough times, there’s a part of you that believes in better days. Let’s navigate this journey together—I’m here to support you at every step.
Phuong Tang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I have been trained in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion and evidence-based trauma therapies.
Are you someone who is trying to make a meaningful change in the world but is struggling to make significant changes in their personal life? You may be seeking therapy as a way to explore your past while understanding that it does not have to determine your future. I am an Asian American therapist who works with Asian Americans and other people of color who may identify as activists, creatives, immigrants, children of immigrants who struggle with adjustment disorder, PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and substance use.
I have been trained in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self-Compassion and evidence-based trauma therapies.
Are you someone who is trying to make a meaningful change in the world but is struggling to make significant changes in their personal life? You may be seeking therapy as a way to explore your past while understanding that it does not have to determine your future. I am an Asian American therapist who works with Asian Americans and other people of color who may identify as activists, creatives, immigrants, children of immigrants who struggle with adjustment disorder, PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and substance use.
Bryan Sawlsville
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
Regardless of the therapy style used, I make every effort to integrate mindfulness, transparency, and a systems perspective into all the work I do.
I offer over 25 years' experience in Mental Health and Substance Use treatment services providing direct care across many settings & populations including adults, children, families and couples. While my style is based on presenting goals, attention to mindfulness, personal strengths and narratives are strong foundations to our work. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with interpersonal and family issues, trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention.
Regardless of the therapy style used, I make every effort to integrate mindfulness, transparency, and a systems perspective into all the work I do.
I offer over 25 years' experience in Mental Health and Substance Use treatment services providing direct care across many settings & populations including adults, children, families and couples. While my style is based on presenting goals, attention to mindfulness, personal strengths and narratives are strong foundations to our work. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with interpersonal and family issues, trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention.
Jonathan earned his master’s in marriage and family therapy at Cal State Dominguez Hills, after which Jonathan was drawn to work with children and families managing challenges associated with autism and other neurodiversity. After shifting to working with adults in both residential and outpatient treatment for addiction and co-occurring challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and many other psychiatric diagnoses, Jonathan developed his mindfulness-based approach to therapy further.
Jonathan earned his master’s in marriage and family therapy at Cal State Dominguez Hills, after which Jonathan was drawn to work with children and families managing challenges associated with autism and other neurodiversity. After shifting to working with adults in both residential and outpatient treatment for addiction and co-occurring challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and many other psychiatric diagnoses, Jonathan developed his mindfulness-based approach to therapy further.
My approach includes the practice of self-love, meditation, and mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Dr. Irma. I am a bilingual, Spanish/English, licensed clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Since 2006, I have been an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. I specialize in the psychological treatment of the total person: mind, body and spirit; in children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, stress and LGBTQ+ issues. I offer a personable approach to therapy in a supportive and nonjudgmental client-centered environment.
My approach includes the practice of self-love, meditation, and mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Dr. Irma. I am a bilingual, Spanish/English, licensed clinical psychologist with more than 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Since 2006, I have been an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. I specialize in the psychological treatment of the total person: mind, body and spirit; in children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, stress and LGBTQ+ issues. I offer a personable approach to therapy in a supportive and nonjudgmental client-centered environment.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
Brittney Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I can also help you discover new coping skills which include mindfulness, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation techniques.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I can also help you discover new coping skills which include mindfulness, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation techniques.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I draw from my training in health psychology and behavioral medicine, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and other therapeutic modalities to treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues using a holistic mind-body approach.
Welcome to my practice! The decision to seek psychotherapy is not always easy, so I want to praise you for taking this first important step! In our work together, we will focus on increasing your awareness of how learned thoughts, emotions and behaviors can create psychological pain and even negative physical symptoms. We will develop your ability to manage these obstacles in order to live a more happy and fulfilling life. Stress, emotional pain, and physical discomfort do not have to get in your way of having healthy relationships, giving your best performance at work, or achieving your goals!
I draw from my training in health psychology and behavioral medicine, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and other therapeutic modalities to treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues using a holistic mind-body approach.
Welcome to my practice! The decision to seek psychotherapy is not always easy, so I want to praise you for taking this first important step! In our work together, we will focus on increasing your awareness of how learned thoughts, emotions and behaviors can create psychological pain and even negative physical symptoms. We will develop your ability to manage these obstacles in order to live a more happy and fulfilling life. Stress, emotional pain, and physical discomfort do not have to get in your way of having healthy relationships, giving your best performance at work, or achieving your goals!
Melissa Helene Robertson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
I teach coping skills, self-compassion skills, relaxation training, and mindfulness training.
I am deeply committed to helping people create the most fulfilling lives possible, as they move through and beyond challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, work/life balance, grief reactions, as well as relationship and self-esteem issues. When life has thrown you off your path, I work with you to restore your natural capacity for self compassion and healing, and provide unwavering emotional support as you create a thriving life with healthier relationships.
I teach coping skills, self-compassion skills, relaxation training, and mindfulness training.
I am deeply committed to helping people create the most fulfilling lives possible, as they move through and beyond challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, work/life balance, grief reactions, as well as relationship and self-esteem issues. When life has thrown you off your path, I work with you to restore your natural capacity for self compassion and healing, and provide unwavering emotional support as you create a thriving life with healthier relationships.
Aside from traditional talk therapy, I am trained in using Voice Dialogue, NARM, TF-CBT, dream work, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Aside from traditional talk therapy, I am trained in using Voice Dialogue, NARM, TF-CBT, dream work, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
www.Chelsea CanningLCSW.com
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Online Only)
Let's work together to set our sights on a better outcome! CBT Trained and Mindfulness Certified.
We all need a little help from time to time to pull ourselves out of our...grief, trauma, depression, confusing thoughts, self criticism, intense feelings, and improve our relationship with ourselves and others. Helping ease your painful moments is the most important work we can accomplish together. Sometimes we just need someone to stand by us, assure us that it's going to be okay and guide us through the tough parts. Please give me a call today, we can see how to work together for a better quality of life.
Let's work together to set our sights on a better outcome! CBT Trained and Mindfulness Certified.
We all need a little help from time to time to pull ourselves out of our...grief, trauma, depression, confusing thoughts, self criticism, intense feelings, and improve our relationship with ourselves and others. Helping ease your painful moments is the most important work we can accomplish together. Sometimes we just need someone to stand by us, assure us that it's going to be okay and guide us through the tough parts. Please give me a call today, we can see how to work together for a better quality of life.
Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, ADHD, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
Rincy Mathew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I incorporate depth psychology, a psychodynamic process that engages the natural healing power of the psyche, along with mindfulness meditation, EMDR therapy for trauma reprocessing, Identity and Self development, and personal empowerment.
I believe psychotherapy to be sacred work that can be immensely healing and transformative. But it requires a genuine commitment to confront uncomfortable feelings and beliefs. In my experience, most psychic pain stems from a lack of connection to our authentic selves causing immense suffering that manifests into self-defeating thoughts and addictions, loss of purpose and meaning, and relational trauma. My work with clients is to unravel these self-limiting unconscious processes to gain better insight and live more intentionally with greater purpose and freedom.
I incorporate depth psychology, a psychodynamic process that engages the natural healing power of the psyche, along with mindfulness meditation, EMDR therapy for trauma reprocessing, Identity and Self development, and personal empowerment.
I believe psychotherapy to be sacred work that can be immensely healing and transformative. But it requires a genuine commitment to confront uncomfortable feelings and beliefs. In my experience, most psychic pain stems from a lack of connection to our authentic selves causing immense suffering that manifests into self-defeating thoughts and addictions, loss of purpose and meaning, and relational trauma. My work with clients is to unravel these self-limiting unconscious processes to gain better insight and live more intentionally with greater purpose and freedom.
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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.