Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Bladen County, NC
Dildra Jessup
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bladenboro, NC 28320 (Online Only)
I understand that starting counseling can be a difficult and challenging time. Sharing important, and sometimes intimate details about your feelings and life experiences to someone new is not easy. From our first session, I begin to establish a foundation of respect, rapport and trust as I recognize this will be essential in making you feel comfortable in sharing deeper conversations. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and trusting environment. I respect the need to allow you to set your own pace for sharing your stories and will never rush or push you to disclose experiences you are not ready to share.
I understand that starting counseling can be a difficult and challenging time. Sharing important, and sometimes intimate details about your feelings and life experiences to someone new is not easy. From our first session, I begin to establish a foundation of respect, rapport and trust as I recognize this will be essential in making you feel comfortable in sharing deeper conversations. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and trusting environment. I respect the need to allow you to set your own pace for sharing your stories and will never rush or push you to disclose experiences you are not ready to share.
Dawn K Clark
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Bladenboro, NC 28320 (Online Only)
My name is Dawn Clark, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 27 years of clinical experience. My primary focal point is adults and couples with Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Sexual Orientation, Trauma, and PTSD. I focus on helping and encouraging individuals., not treating a disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, Couples Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe that I am very direct and open-minded, and no one should ever feel out of place in a relationship.
My name is Dawn Clark, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 27 years of clinical experience. My primary focal point is adults and couples with Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Sexual Orientation, Trauma, and PTSD. I focus on helping and encouraging individuals., not treating a disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused, Coaching, Couples Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies during treatments with my clients. I believe that I am very direct and open-minded, and no one should ever feel out of place in a relationship.
Online Therapists
Peggy Zaloga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27603
I specialize in teens and adults who are experiencing life challenges and transitions, and am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Wilderness therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Do you have a hard time connecting with yourself and others around you? Does it often feel like no one really understands how you're feeling? I listen and try to understand where my clients are coming from, and once we understand one another and have built a solid relationship I can teach a wide variety of integrative health and wellness skills that will help you overcome challenges related (but not limited) to: school refusal, social anxiety, peer group communication, family conflicts, intimate relationships, behavioral addictions, chronic illness, emotional trauma and panic attacks.
I specialize in teens and adults who are experiencing life challenges and transitions, and am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Wilderness therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Do you have a hard time connecting with yourself and others around you? Does it often feel like no one really understands how you're feeling? I listen and try to understand where my clients are coming from, and once we understand one another and have built a solid relationship I can teach a wide variety of integrative health and wellness skills that will help you overcome challenges related (but not limited) to: school refusal, social anxiety, peer group communication, family conflicts, intimate relationships, behavioral addictions, chronic illness, emotional trauma and panic attacks.
During sessions, I often use aspects of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Art Therapy, while utilizing an Intersectional Feminist and Health At Every Size lens.
My name is Adria Goulet (they/them/theirs) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. During sessions, I strive to meet clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate uncomfortable emotions, maladaptive coping skills, or intrusive thoughts. I recognize that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can be necessary for survival. As a therapist, my goal is to help you find new coping skills, process traumatic events, navigate oppressive systems, cultivate healthier beliefs about yourself, and build more effective interpersonal skills.
During sessions, I often use aspects of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Art Therapy, while utilizing an Intersectional Feminist and Health At Every Size lens.
My name is Adria Goulet (they/them/theirs) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. During sessions, I strive to meet clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate uncomfortable emotions, maladaptive coping skills, or intrusive thoughts. I recognize that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can be necessary for survival. As a therapist, my goal is to help you find new coping skills, process traumatic events, navigate oppressive systems, cultivate healthier beliefs about yourself, and build more effective interpersonal skills.
Myishanka (Mya) McMillian
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701
My name is MyiShanka Mya McMillian, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Motivational Speaker, Educator, & Transformation Coach. Like you, first and foremost, I am a human being with countless experiences that continue to shape life with beautiful highs and devastating lows. These extremes, coupled with my background in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Trauma, and Mindfulness allow me to challenge and guide clients while relating to their struggles. With the use of counseling, I help clients recognize their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and develop a winning mindset. For more information: www.theempresshaven.org
My name is MyiShanka Mya McMillian, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Motivational Speaker, Educator, & Transformation Coach. Like you, first and foremost, I am a human being with countless experiences that continue to shape life with beautiful highs and devastating lows. These extremes, coupled with my background in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Trauma, and Mindfulness allow me to challenge and guide clients while relating to their struggles. With the use of counseling, I help clients recognize their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and develop a winning mindset. For more information: www.theempresshaven.org
I utilize psychoeducation and various intervention techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
I offer diverse, empathetic support and informed guidance to those experiencing trauma, depression, and grief. When you feel distressed, anxious, unable to focus, or struggle to find rest due to rumination or despair, you may begin to experience physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, or nausea. The ultimate goal is to help you learn how to cope in the present so that you can soon begin thriving and living a more content and healthier life. Together, we will delve deep to uncover the root cause of the issues, discuss and practice how to balance emotions, and then build resilience and goals for maintenance.
I utilize psychoeducation and various intervention techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
I offer diverse, empathetic support and informed guidance to those experiencing trauma, depression, and grief. When you feel distressed, anxious, unable to focus, or struggle to find rest due to rumination or despair, you may begin to experience physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, or nausea. The ultimate goal is to help you learn how to cope in the present so that you can soon begin thriving and living a more content and healthier life. Together, we will delve deep to uncover the root cause of the issues, discuss and practice how to balance emotions, and then build resilience and goals for maintenance.
Dr. Anthony C. Teasdale
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27708 (Online Only)
I use CBT, interpersonal, self-compassion mindfulness, creativity, IFS, dream interpretation, and other methods to promote change and healing.
It takes strength, courage and determination to seek help. People come to therapy because they want something to change and want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Human beings possess amazing resilience, strength, and capacity to heal. I work to build on strengths and develop new skills and insights to help people achieve the changes that they want in life, and challenge what doesn't work. It's a gift to have people trust me with their vulnerability, emotions and inner lives, and to see them change.
I use CBT, interpersonal, self-compassion mindfulness, creativity, IFS, dream interpretation, and other methods to promote change and healing.
It takes strength, courage and determination to seek help. People come to therapy because they want something to change and want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Human beings possess amazing resilience, strength, and capacity to heal. I work to build on strengths and develop new skills and insights to help people achieve the changes that they want in life, and challenge what doesn't work. It's a gift to have people trust me with their vulnerability, emotions and inner lives, and to see them change.
Dr. Justin Tilghman
PhD, BCMLC, BCMMHC, BCPC, NMCC
Verified Verified
Kinston, NC 28504
Waitlist for new clients
Leveraging a holistic approach, I integrate mindfulness, coactive coaching techniques, and relational partnership to address goal setting, emotional management, and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed, struggling to find balance and purpose in your life? As a Christian life coach, I specialize in helping individuals reconnect with their true selves, discover their life's purpose, and build stronger connections with themselves, God, and others. You might be carrying past hurts, struggling with direction, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. You’re seeking clarity, support, and practical steps to move forward. You want to break free from old patterns, build stronger relationships, and live a life aligned with your values. If that's you, together, we'll create a path that empowers you!
Leveraging a holistic approach, I integrate mindfulness, coactive coaching techniques, and relational partnership to address goal setting, emotional management, and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed, struggling to find balance and purpose in your life? As a Christian life coach, I specialize in helping individuals reconnect with their true selves, discover their life's purpose, and build stronger connections with themselves, God, and others. You might be carrying past hurts, struggling with direction, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. You’re seeking clarity, support, and practical steps to move forward. You want to break free from old patterns, build stronger relationships, and live a life aligned with your values. If that's you, together, we'll create a path that empowers you!
Amie Egbuniwe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617 (Online Only)
Her theoretical approach to treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, family systems theory, family centered treatment (FCT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Amie’s belief is that the treatment process should be eclectic and individualized to meet treatment needs. Amie believes that empowerment and interpersonal relationships are an integral part of healing. Amie has a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families learn and utilize healthy coping skills and effective communication styles throughout the therapy process. Her goal is to develop favorable outcomes regarding quality of life, emotional well-being, self-esteem, self-determination and sufficiency, and improving interpersonal relationships and family functioning.
Her theoretical approach to treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, family systems theory, family centered treatment (FCT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
Amie’s belief is that the treatment process should be eclectic and individualized to meet treatment needs. Amie believes that empowerment and interpersonal relationships are an integral part of healing. Amie has a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families learn and utilize healthy coping skills and effective communication styles throughout the therapy process. Her goal is to develop favorable outcomes regarding quality of life, emotional well-being, self-esteem, self-determination and sufficiency, and improving interpersonal relationships and family functioning.
I also draw on other experiential therapies and mindfulness.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that we are all, at the deepest level, whole and complete; we all have wisdom, love, compassion, and the capacity for connection within us. My job as a therapist is not to fix or to change anyone—it is to help and support you in connecting with your own knowing, power, and ability to grow and meet your goals. I work with adults and older teens seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and identity development and change.
I also draw on other experiential therapies and mindfulness.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that we are all, at the deepest level, whole and complete; we all have wisdom, love, compassion, and the capacity for connection within us. My job as a therapist is not to fix or to change anyone—it is to help and support you in connecting with your own knowing, power, and ability to grow and meet your goals. I work with adults and older teens seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and identity development and change.
You have many options for therapists and how to approach enhanced wellness... And rarely is there a one-size-fits-all option. My clients tend to say that what they get from working with me is direct and immediate relief, with hope and strategies to improve their moods, productivity and relationships. I think of myself as a coach to help clients reach their goals and feel understood. My specialty areas of mindfulness, interpersonal skills development and mood and stress management maximize client potential.
You have many options for therapists and how to approach enhanced wellness... And rarely is there a one-size-fits-all option. My clients tend to say that what they get from working with me is direct and immediate relief, with hope and strategies to improve their moods, productivity and relationships. I think of myself as a coach to help clients reach their goals and feel understood. My specialty areas of mindfulness, interpersonal skills development and mood and stress management maximize client potential.
Simon Spire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
Paige Orlandi-Holmes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Waitlist for new clients
I also specialize in mindfulness (MBSR).
Accepting New Clients. Our world today can be such a loud, chaotic, unpredictable place - and we are all feeling it, especially post COVID. Life can knock us to the ground and then lift us up to the highest of highs. None of us are immune to pain, but this is of course what makes us human. If you choose to work with me, I will be someone who can support you, encourage you to grow with self-discovery, guide you towards a greater sense of well-being, and help you feel empowered to manage life’s ups and downs.
I also specialize in mindfulness (MBSR).
Accepting New Clients. Our world today can be such a loud, chaotic, unpredictable place - and we are all feeling it, especially post COVID. Life can knock us to the ground and then lift us up to the highest of highs. None of us are immune to pain, but this is of course what makes us human. If you choose to work with me, I will be someone who can support you, encourage you to grow with self-discovery, guide you towards a greater sense of well-being, and help you feel empowered to manage life’s ups and downs.
Hannah Cartner Lavasque
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
She believes in the power of creative expression, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and somatic psychotherapy to connect body, mind, and heart.
Hannah has experience partnering with individuals managing mood disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, trauma, difficult life experiences and changes, and stress-related conditions. She has training in trauma work, art therapy, mindfulness and a specialty in working with the blind and visually impaired.Hannah is a licensed counselor and a board-certified art therapist. She believes in a holistic and person-centered approach to therapy. Her training in both art therapy and talk therapy provide a unique lens to processing life experiences. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and identities.
She believes in the power of creative expression, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and somatic psychotherapy to connect body, mind, and heart.
Hannah has experience partnering with individuals managing mood disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, trauma, difficult life experiences and changes, and stress-related conditions. She has training in trauma work, art therapy, mindfulness and a specialty in working with the blind and visually impaired.Hannah is a licensed counselor and a board-certified art therapist. She believes in a holistic and person-centered approach to therapy. Her training in both art therapy and talk therapy provide a unique lens to processing life experiences. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and identities.
Ben Morton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704
Waitlist for new clients
I incorporate CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and mindfulness-based interventions while understanding the many different paths to healing.
Currently full. Hello! I appreciate you being here. Working in diverse treatment settings have helped shaped my therapeutic framework as well as the people who I enjoy working with. My therapeutic framework is integrative and holistic where I incorporate mind, body, and spirit into our work. My client's will typically have experiences of or identify as: people who use drugs or have a history of substance use, members of the LBTQIA+ community, millennials, children of emotionally immature parents, high achievers, dysregulated nervous systems, spiritual, past trauma, new at therapy, and anticapitalist/social justice advocates.
I incorporate CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and mindfulness-based interventions while understanding the many different paths to healing.
Currently full. Hello! I appreciate you being here. Working in diverse treatment settings have helped shaped my therapeutic framework as well as the people who I enjoy working with. My therapeutic framework is integrative and holistic where I incorporate mind, body, and spirit into our work. My client's will typically have experiences of or identify as: people who use drugs or have a history of substance use, members of the LBTQIA+ community, millennials, children of emotionally immature parents, high achievers, dysregulated nervous systems, spiritual, past trauma, new at therapy, and anticapitalist/social justice advocates.
Informed by attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology, I use mindfulness and scientifically validated modalities to help people break free from outdated, destructive patterns and practice beneficial new ways of being.
Are you stuck, repeating the same patterns in relationships that start out full of hope and desire, but end up in distance and disappointment? Do fears keep surfacing that lead you to react in ways that sabotage your goals/push others away? You may worry about rejection and loss, or find yourself lonely and disillusioned, wondering what's "wrong" that undermines your happiness. Rest assured, you're not alone! I've been there, too. If you are suffering in relationships, feeling heartbroken, or yearning from unmet needs, I can empower you to understand and change the underlying dynamics to promote intimacy and connection.
Informed by attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology, I use mindfulness and scientifically validated modalities to help people break free from outdated, destructive patterns and practice beneficial new ways of being.
Are you stuck, repeating the same patterns in relationships that start out full of hope and desire, but end up in distance and disappointment? Do fears keep surfacing that lead you to react in ways that sabotage your goals/push others away? You may worry about rejection and loss, or find yourself lonely and disillusioned, wondering what's "wrong" that undermines your happiness. Rest assured, you're not alone! I've been there, too. If you are suffering in relationships, feeling heartbroken, or yearning from unmet needs, I can empower you to understand and change the underlying dynamics to promote intimacy and connection.
Leah Farley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
I use a combination of treatment modalities including emotionally-focused, guided imagery, mindfulness, and Enneagram.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your relationships, your career, or your ability to make or keep friends? Do you feel completely overwhelmed by trying to please everyone—and sense that you are frequently falling short? Do you worry that the loneliness inside of you is growing with time, even when you are around the closest people in your life? What if I told you it doesn’t have to be this hard? And you don’t have to go it alone. I help my clients find their way out of anxiety, people pleasing, and loneliness, and into self-confidence, assertiveness, and connected relationships.
I use a combination of treatment modalities including emotionally-focused, guided imagery, mindfulness, and Enneagram.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your relationships, your career, or your ability to make or keep friends? Do you feel completely overwhelmed by trying to please everyone—and sense that you are frequently falling short? Do you worry that the loneliness inside of you is growing with time, even when you are around the closest people in your life? What if I told you it doesn’t have to be this hard? And you don’t have to go it alone. I help my clients find their way out of anxiety, people pleasing, and loneliness, and into self-confidence, assertiveness, and connected relationships.
Devin Malik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
I use parts work and mindfulness concepts too.
Hello! I specialize in working with teens and adults who have trauma histories. I have a particular passion for working with neurodivergent (Autism/ADHD) and queer individuals with trauma. I also enjoy engaging with folks who live with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, mood disorders, life transitions, and other mental health experiences. I aim to meet you where you are and to work collaboratively towards your goals. Being a human is hard, and therapy can provide you with an invaluable space to heal and grow within.
I use parts work and mindfulness concepts too.
Hello! I specialize in working with teens and adults who have trauma histories. I have a particular passion for working with neurodivergent (Autism/ADHD) and queer individuals with trauma. I also enjoy engaging with folks who live with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, mood disorders, life transitions, and other mental health experiences. I aim to meet you where you are and to work collaboratively towards your goals. Being a human is hard, and therapy can provide you with an invaluable space to heal and grow within.
Catherine Colardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, NC 27858 (Online Only)
I often use techniques that are derived from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Life can be challenging, and making change alone can be a real struggle; however you are not alone! I want to do life with you and provide support. I have learned that one of the most important factors of success is making a connection and feelings comfortable with the person you choose to work with. In addition, I feel like you are the expert of your life and you have the answers within yourself; however sometimes it take someone coming along beside you to provide the support needed to help guide you to find those answers. I would love to get to know you and to have the opportunity to be a support for you!
I often use techniques that are derived from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Life can be challenging, and making change alone can be a real struggle; however you are not alone! I want to do life with you and provide support. I have learned that one of the most important factors of success is making a connection and feelings comfortable with the person you choose to work with. In addition, I feel like you are the expert of your life and you have the answers within yourself; however sometimes it take someone coming along beside you to provide the support needed to help guide you to find those answers. I would love to get to know you and to have the opportunity to be a support for you!
I have training and experience in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, Therapeutic Journal Writing, and Expressive Art Interventions.
Have feelings of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and frustration become the everyday norm lately? Whether difficulties with family, parenting, relationships, or work related stress let's look at it together. I have a passion for working with children and adults throughout different stages of life. Therapy is a safe place where you and I can partner in meeting your goals, learn and understand your stress responses, and develop coping skills to manage stress in a way that feels natural for you. As your therapist, I believe the therapeutic relationship, feeling of safety, and genuine connection are vital for growing on your journey.
I have training and experience in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, Therapeutic Journal Writing, and Expressive Art Interventions.
Have feelings of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and frustration become the everyday norm lately? Whether difficulties with family, parenting, relationships, or work related stress let's look at it together. I have a passion for working with children and adults throughout different stages of life. Therapy is a safe place where you and I can partner in meeting your goals, learn and understand your stress responses, and develop coping skills to manage stress in a way that feels natural for you. As your therapist, I believe the therapeutic relationship, feeling of safety, and genuine connection are vital for growing on your journey.
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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.