Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Fletcher, NC

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Kara Lustig
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fletcher, NC 28732  (Online Only)
I pull from several evidence-based approaches, including psychodynamic/relational, CBT, mindfulness-based, acceptance-based, and compassion-based therapies.
For over a decade, I have worked with individuals struggling with a wide range of difficulties and acuity, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and personality disorders. I work particularly well with clients struggling with chronic worry, anxiety, anger, irritability, and shame. I prioritize creating a warm, non-judgmental space where my clients can increase awareness of their emotional and relational patterns, including how difficulties relate to our larger context and early life experiences. My clients express appreciation for my transparent, collaborative, compassionate, & well-informed approach.
I pull from several evidence-based approaches, including psychodynamic/relational, CBT, mindfulness-based, acceptance-based, and compassion-based therapies.
For over a decade, I have worked with individuals struggling with a wide range of difficulties and acuity, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and personality disorders. I work particularly well with clients struggling with chronic worry, anxiety, anger, irritability, and shame. I prioritize creating a warm, non-judgmental space where my clients can increase awareness of their emotional and relational patterns, including how difficulties relate to our larger context and early life experiences. My clients express appreciation for my transparent, collaborative, compassionate, & well-informed approach.
(781) 745-4476 View (781) 745-4476
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Caryl Barga
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCC, MA
Verified Verified
Fletcher, NC 28732
My theoretical approaches are evidenced-based and include: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
I like to create a welcoming environment to promote healing and allow clients to process the issues that brought them to therapy. Life can be overwhelming or frustrating as we navigate the changes and challenges that come along. Therapy is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of our internal experiences, our relationships with other people and how we see ourselves in the world. Letting go of past events that still affect us can allow us the freedom to be more present to explore our values and live a rich, rewarding life. The client/therapist Relationship will be the foundation for the work that we do together.
My theoretical approaches are evidenced-based and include: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
I like to create a welcoming environment to promote healing and allow clients to process the issues that brought them to therapy. Life can be overwhelming or frustrating as we navigate the changes and challenges that come along. Therapy is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of our internal experiences, our relationships with other people and how we see ourselves in the world. Letting go of past events that still affect us can allow us the freedom to be more present to explore our values and live a rich, rewarding life. The client/therapist Relationship will be the foundation for the work that we do together.
(828) 900-1934 View (828) 900-1934
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Erin Larramendi
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR
Verified Verified
Fletcher, NC 28732
Erin (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced major life-altering (traumatic) events that have contributed to mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, addictions and more). With over 10 years working in the mental health field, Erin is well-versed in meeting each client where they are at, facilitating a safe, open and honest therapy experience.
Erin (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced major life-altering (traumatic) events that have contributed to mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, addictions and more). With over 10 years working in the mental health field, Erin is well-versed in meeting each client where they are at, facilitating a safe, open and honest therapy experience.
(828) 672-3013 View (828) 672-3013
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Audrey Amir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fletcher, NC 28732
Being a person can be hard. Living a life that best suits you as an individual is a work in progress. Along the way, there are undoubtedly challenges. Sometimes, our experiences leave us confused, overwhelmed, and in need of some support. As a therapist, my role is to help understand where you’ve been, where you’d like to go, and help you get there. It’s possible to move from getting by to feeling you have agency over your own life and choices. I specialize in working with challenging life events such as trauma, major life changes, relationship distress, and chronic illnesses. I also work with C-PTSD and Narcissistic Abuse recovery.
Being a person can be hard. Living a life that best suits you as an individual is a work in progress. Along the way, there are undoubtedly challenges. Sometimes, our experiences leave us confused, overwhelmed, and in need of some support. As a therapist, my role is to help understand where you’ve been, where you’d like to go, and help you get there. It’s possible to move from getting by to feeling you have agency over your own life and choices. I specialize in working with challenging life events such as trauma, major life changes, relationship distress, and chronic illnesses. I also work with C-PTSD and Narcissistic Abuse recovery.
(828) 373-8290 View (828) 373-8290
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Anne Webb
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fletcher, NC 28732
Making the decision to seek & find a good fit for your counseling or coaching journey is a significant step, and I commend you for taking the initiative. It takes courage to recognize the need for change, to understand your true worth, to set boundaries, uncover limiting beliefs, & develop your highest potential for a fulfilled life. If you're ready to embark on a journey of holistic healing and transformation, please reach out to see if we are a good fit. I aim to guide you in trusting your intuition, pursuing your dreams, and thriving not just surviving. You can learn more about me on Instagram at energizewithanne.
Making the decision to seek & find a good fit for your counseling or coaching journey is a significant step, and I commend you for taking the initiative. It takes courage to recognize the need for change, to understand your true worth, to set boundaries, uncover limiting beliefs, & develop your highest potential for a fulfilled life. If you're ready to embark on a journey of holistic healing and transformation, please reach out to see if we are a good fit. I aim to guide you in trusting your intuition, pursuing your dreams, and thriving not just surviving. You can learn more about me on Instagram at energizewithanne.
(828) 408-0165 View (828) 408-0165
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Kat Oliveira
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fletcher, NC 28732  (Online Only)
Are you going through transitions in your life? Or perhaps you are stuck and unsure how to move forward? Are you struggling with uncertainties, doubts, and perhaps some anxiety? If so, let's talk! I love to help clients who are going through major life transitions (such as endings or changes in current relationships), gender or sexuality questioning (LGBTQQ+), divorce, grief, career changes, and other challenging circumstances.
Are you going through transitions in your life? Or perhaps you are stuck and unsure how to move forward? Are you struggling with uncertainties, doubts, and perhaps some anxiety? If so, let's talk! I love to help clients who are going through major life transitions (such as endings or changes in current relationships), gender or sexuality questioning (LGBTQQ+), divorce, grief, career changes, and other challenging circumstances.
(828) 585-5328 View (828) 585-5328
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Dana Jaffe
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fletcher, NC 28732
If you are seeking to learn practical skills that can empower you to better manage your challenges in both the short and long-term, my approach to therapy will be a good match. I specialize in working with anxiety of all flavors (including generalized, social, and health anxiety), OCD, depression, phobias, and insomnia / sleep issues. I am passionate about offering evidence-based treatment in a way that is guided by your individual strengths and values.
If you are seeking to learn practical skills that can empower you to better manage your challenges in both the short and long-term, my approach to therapy will be a good match. I specialize in working with anxiety of all flavors (including generalized, social, and health anxiety), OCD, depression, phobias, and insomnia / sleep issues. I am passionate about offering evidence-based treatment in a way that is guided by your individual strengths and values.
(828) 610-8857 View (828) 610-8857
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Kristin Rappold
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fletcher, NC 28732  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we all have behaviors, vices and patterns that get in the way of living in a way that is rich in meaning and purpose. I care deeply about helping people explore their patterns of getting their needs met, from a place of non-judgement and compassion. I integrate relational neuroscience with an understanding of how substances and painful experiences intersect leading to feeling stuck, alone and exacerbate suffering.
I believe we all have behaviors, vices and patterns that get in the way of living in a way that is rich in meaning and purpose. I care deeply about helping people explore their patterns of getting their needs met, from a place of non-judgement and compassion. I integrate relational neuroscience with an understanding of how substances and painful experiences intersect leading to feeling stuck, alone and exacerbate suffering.
(828) 547-3442 View (828) 547-3442
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Treehouse Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fletcher, NC 28732
Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it... We will work together in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to increase understanding of which life choices have been healthy and adaptive, and which ones can be learned from and improved. There are no mistakes, as long as one learns from them.
Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it... We will work together in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment to increase understanding of which life choices have been healthy and adaptive, and which ones can be learned from and improved. There are no mistakes, as long as one learns from them.
(828) 415-5055 View (828) 415-5055
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Mariah Lopez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Fletcher, NC 28732  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, I provide services to individuals who struggle with substance use as well as individuals with co-occurring symptoms. If your use of alcohol or drugs is causing negative consequences, I want to help empower you to decrease unnecessary suffering and regain the manageability of a healthier lifestyle.
As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, I provide services to individuals who struggle with substance use as well as individuals with co-occurring symptoms. If your use of alcohol or drugs is causing negative consequences, I want to help empower you to decrease unnecessary suffering and regain the manageability of a healthier lifestyle.
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Sarah Page .... Therapist Counselor Navigator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
I use a combination of CBT , mindfulness practices, trauma resolution tools (EMDR, IFS), somatic tools, relapse prevention skills and more to open my clients to their natural drive and movement toward healing, growth and change.
Are you living with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, lack of direction, trauma? I believe that we naturally feel a call to live meaningful, loving lives and know intuitively that this is our best path but we often will feel stuck, unsure, fearful and so take no action. Existential therapy calls this a restricted existence and believes the goal of all therapy is to remove the road blocks that are limiting you from moving toward living your best life.
I use a combination of CBT , mindfulness practices, trauma resolution tools (EMDR, IFS), somatic tools, relapse prevention skills and more to open my clients to their natural drive and movement toward healing, growth and change.
Are you living with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, lack of direction, trauma? I believe that we naturally feel a call to live meaningful, loving lives and know intuitively that this is our best path but we often will feel stuck, unsure, fearful and so take no action. Existential therapy calls this a restricted existence and believes the goal of all therapy is to remove the road blocks that are limiting you from moving toward living your best life.
(828) 528-6644 View (828) 528-6644
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Michael B Canton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704  (Online Only)
I'm familiar with both research-based interventions and holistic strategies, plus energy, meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual practices.
I am licensed in North Carolina and Ohio with 7+ years of professional work experience. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I also specialize in men's coaching, and have a knack for working with teen boys. I help clients develop daily practices, along with custom coping strategies for specific triggers. I also help clients clarify their life purpose, and bring that purpose into their chosen relationships and career. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional & sexual intimacy. Overall, I offer guidance for a more mindful, embodied & spiritual lifestyle.
I'm familiar with both research-based interventions and holistic strategies, plus energy, meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual practices.
I am licensed in North Carolina and Ohio with 7+ years of professional work experience. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I also specialize in men's coaching, and have a knack for working with teen boys. I help clients develop daily practices, along with custom coping strategies for specific triggers. I also help clients clarify their life purpose, and bring that purpose into their chosen relationships and career. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional & sexual intimacy. Overall, I offer guidance for a more mindful, embodied & spiritual lifestyle.
(330) 778-8656 View (330) 778-8656
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Denise V Weegar
Psychological Associate, MA, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a mindfulness centered, somatic approach in therapy to help integrate the body, heart, and mind.
There are times in life when things can feel incredibly hard. Lingering sadness and anxiety can threaten to overwhelm us. Maybe it has been a long time since you remember feeling happy. Trauma and early adversity can take root in our bodies and impact every area of our life. We may also be relying on unhealthy behaviors to cope with our deep unease. If you find yourself feeling stuck in old patterns and are wanting to reclaim more happiness in your life, then therapy can help you find the change you are seeking. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space to support your journey toward living your best life.
I utilize a mindfulness centered, somatic approach in therapy to help integrate the body, heart, and mind.
There are times in life when things can feel incredibly hard. Lingering sadness and anxiety can threaten to overwhelm us. Maybe it has been a long time since you remember feeling happy. Trauma and early adversity can take root in our bodies and impact every area of our life. We may also be relying on unhealthy behaviors to cope with our deep unease. If you find yourself feeling stuck in old patterns and are wanting to reclaim more happiness in your life, then therapy can help you find the change you are seeking. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space to support your journey toward living your best life.
(828) 585-6780 View (828) 585-6780
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Dr. Matt Bram
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PsyD, LCAS, LCMHCS, MAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
I am Level III trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, certified in EMDR Level II (trauma focused therapy), trained in Motivational Interviewing, Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Enhanced Recovery Model, Impact Therapy, Perceptual Adjustment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Neuroscience of Addiction, Mindfulness Based Approach.
I use holistic therapy techniques to empower individuals who struggle with addiction, past trauma, and relationships to live a happy, courageous life by releasing the unhealthy or toxic patterns that keep them stuck and from discovering their true purpose.
I am Level III trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, certified in EMDR Level II (trauma focused therapy), trained in Motivational Interviewing, Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Enhanced Recovery Model, Impact Therapy, Perceptual Adjustment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Neuroscience of Addiction, Mindfulness Based Approach.
I use holistic therapy techniques to empower individuals who struggle with addiction, past trauma, and relationships to live a happy, courageous life by releasing the unhealthy or toxic patterns that keep them stuck and from discovering their true purpose.
(828) 528-4557 View (828) 528-4557
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Insight Recovery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS, CADC
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
Our founders are clinicians with over 17 years of experience who take an integrative and mindfulness-based approach to healing.
Our clinician-founded and operated recovery center offers a mindfulness-based, comprehensive, evidence based, and integrative approach to recovery. We give you the individual attention you deserve; you are truly seen and heard on an individual level. When it comes to addiction treatment we strongly believe in the value of quality over quantity. Therefore we have intentionally created our program to be a small, client focused program treating only 16 individuals at a time. We offer Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient levels of care.
Our founders are clinicians with over 17 years of experience who take an integrative and mindfulness-based approach to healing.
Our clinician-founded and operated recovery center offers a mindfulness-based, comprehensive, evidence based, and integrative approach to recovery. We give you the individual attention you deserve; you are truly seen and heard on an individual level. When it comes to addiction treatment we strongly believe in the value of quality over quantity. Therefore we have intentionally created our program to be a small, client focused program treating only 16 individuals at a time. We offer Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient levels of care.
(828) 332-5323 View (828) 332-5323
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Shannon South
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, ThD
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
I use MBSR ( Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), The Inner Counselor Process and EMDR.
I am an integrative therapist focused on healing the split associated with trauma. Trauma can disconnect you from your authenticity and power, creating a misalignment in your mind-body and spirit. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Inner Counselor are two highly effective approaches used for healing. I see clients with panic disorder and depression, sexual abuse, abusive relationships, codependency and self-esteem issues and more. Bringing health and balance back around areas that have become compulsions (eating, sex, alcohol, relationships, etc.) is another important part of this personal healing journey.
I use MBSR ( Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), The Inner Counselor Process and EMDR.
I am an integrative therapist focused on healing the split associated with trauma. Trauma can disconnect you from your authenticity and power, creating a misalignment in your mind-body and spirit. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Inner Counselor are two highly effective approaches used for healing. I see clients with panic disorder and depression, sexual abuse, abusive relationships, codependency and self-esteem issues and more. Bringing health and balance back around areas that have become compulsions (eating, sex, alcohol, relationships, etc.) is another important part of this personal healing journey.
(828) 351-9963 View (828) 351-9963
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Lindsay Okeefe
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
These include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness based CBT and DBT, and trauma sensitive yoga.
I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.
These include Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness based CBT and DBT, and trauma sensitive yoga.
I work with adults and couples who have a wide range of goals and challenges. I believe connection to oneself, to others, to community and to spirit are fundamental issues that underlie the particular problems people bring to therapy, as well as the solutions that emerge through therapeutic work.
(828) 484-0019 View (828) 484-0019
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Shannon Worley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Lisw-CP
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
You want something to change. You feel overwhelmed. Anxiety and stress keep growing daily and you wonder if you will ever be able to understand what is going on inside of you. Perhaps the shame and/or guilt of not doing or being enough just won't go away. You may feel like you never have time for yourself anymore. There may be feelings of sadness around a loss of a person, place, relationship or dream. It's possible you keep thinking that some things in your past you just can't let go of. All of this may be creating difficulties in your relationships and you don't know what else to do anymore. You just want something to change.
You want something to change. You feel overwhelmed. Anxiety and stress keep growing daily and you wonder if you will ever be able to understand what is going on inside of you. Perhaps the shame and/or guilt of not doing or being enough just won't go away. You may feel like you never have time for yourself anymore. There may be feelings of sadness around a loss of a person, place, relationship or dream. It's possible you keep thinking that some things in your past you just can't let go of. All of this may be creating difficulties in your relationships and you don't know what else to do anymore. You just want something to change.
(828) 481-8463 View (828) 481-8463
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Christopher C. Ford
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Do you feel like you don’t know who are? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you struggled with confidence, fear, and hopelessness? Having these thoughts and emotions can be incredibly painful. Many feel ashamed for having them and try to manage their mental health on their own. This tends to perpetuate greater feelings of isolation and relational pain.
Do you feel like you don’t know who are? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you struggled with confidence, fear, and hopelessness? Having these thoughts and emotions can be incredibly painful. Many feel ashamed for having them and try to manage their mental health on their own. This tends to perpetuate greater feelings of isolation and relational pain.
(828) 383-8989 View (828) 383-8989
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Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
We're a network of specialized, licensed therapists in the Asheville area who have joined together to provide reasonably priced therapy (between $40 and $70 a session) to middle income individuals and couples. If you make between $25,000 and $100,000 annually our network is designed to meet your needs.
We're a network of specialized, licensed therapists in the Asheville area who have joined together to provide reasonably priced therapy (between $40 and $70 a session) to middle income individuals and couples. If you make between $25,000 and $100,000 annually our network is designed to meet your needs.
(828) 592-2517 View (828) 592-2517

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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.