Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Montgomeryville, PA

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Resilience by Irene Kovacs-Donaghy
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
I use a combination of approaches suited to each client's unique needs: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Art Therapy.
I believe in the philosophy of Resilience; a trait we are not born with but all have the ability to develop. In addition to processing past and present issues; I also focus on building coping skills and strategies to maintain wellness: "Life doesn't get easier we become more resilient. Each choice and challenge increases our knowledge and strength".
I use a combination of approaches suited to each client's unique needs: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Art Therapy.
I believe in the philosophy of Resilience; a trait we are not born with but all have the ability to develop. In addition to processing past and present issues; I also focus on building coping skills and strategies to maintain wellness: "Life doesn't get easier we become more resilient. Each choice and challenge increases our knowledge and strength".
(215) 642-8283 View (215) 642-8283
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Nicolle Marie Tagert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
I offer individual counseling. Being human means that life is going to be difficult sometimes. We may need to explore different avenues for change. Current struggles may be due to a major life transition like a job loss, becoming a parent, a death in the family, or a new relationship, or they may be due to current unhealthy dynamics in existing relationships. Sometimes unresolved trauma is at play. Sometimes we just get "stuck in a rut" and can't seem to make any positive changes that would enable us to go in a different direction. Depression and anxiety can be our body's way of telling us that it is time for change.
I offer individual counseling. Being human means that life is going to be difficult sometimes. We may need to explore different avenues for change. Current struggles may be due to a major life transition like a job loss, becoming a parent, a death in the family, or a new relationship, or they may be due to current unhealthy dynamics in existing relationships. Sometimes unresolved trauma is at play. Sometimes we just get "stuck in a rut" and can't seem to make any positive changes that would enable us to go in a different direction. Depression and anxiety can be our body's way of telling us that it is time for change.
(267) 903-7116 View (267) 903-7116
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Julie Painter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
It's like you're constantly battling to keep up with daily routines while juggling inattention, compulsions, and overwhelming worry. This has made school or work feel nearly impossible and put a strain on your relationships. Managing your emotions has been especially challenging, often leading to increased stress and depression. You sense it in your body and in your innermost thoughts. It’s been an uphill battle trying to handle all of this on your own. It's hard to know where to start, and you feel stuck.
It's like you're constantly battling to keep up with daily routines while juggling inattention, compulsions, and overwhelming worry. This has made school or work feel nearly impossible and put a strain on your relationships. Managing your emotions has been especially challenging, often leading to increased stress and depression. You sense it in your body and in your innermost thoughts. It’s been an uphill battle trying to handle all of this on your own. It's hard to know where to start, and you feel stuck.
(267) 478-8343 View (267) 478-8343
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Gianna Speranza
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
No one ever told you parenting would be this hard. You love your child, yet the constant battle to keep them content and squash their tantrums feels like an energy drain from which you can’t recoup. You’ve tried everything-redirecting, timeouts, and positive redirection, only to find you are losing your temper more than you care to admit because nothing works. You are in a never-ending cycle of chaos. You realize your stomach turns every time the phone rings in case the school calls again to report another incident. You wish you could just escape, but you can’t tell anyone because you fear you’ll be judged for being a bad parent.
No one ever told you parenting would be this hard. You love your child, yet the constant battle to keep them content and squash their tantrums feels like an energy drain from which you can’t recoup. You’ve tried everything-redirecting, timeouts, and positive redirection, only to find you are losing your temper more than you care to admit because nothing works. You are in a never-ending cycle of chaos. You realize your stomach turns every time the phone rings in case the school calls again to report another incident. You wish you could just escape, but you can’t tell anyone because you fear you’ll be judged for being a bad parent.
(267) 356-5127 View (267) 356-5127
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Emily D Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
You’ve spent years working harder, performing better, and aiming higher, only to be met with disappointment and a pervasive sense of emptiness inside. You’ve struggled to find your life purpose with no answer in sight. It’s as if you’re trapped in a never-ending cycle of hopelessness and despair. The frustration and confusion from the lack of clarity have made you feel emotionally bankrupt and have made success feel even more distant. The harder you try to overcome these feelings by setting new goals, the less clear things become. This only perpetuates the cycle of despair and worsens your sense of hopelessness.
You’ve spent years working harder, performing better, and aiming higher, only to be met with disappointment and a pervasive sense of emptiness inside. You’ve struggled to find your life purpose with no answer in sight. It’s as if you’re trapped in a never-ending cycle of hopelessness and despair. The frustration and confusion from the lack of clarity have made you feel emotionally bankrupt and have made success feel even more distant. The harder you try to overcome these feelings by setting new goals, the less clear things become. This only perpetuates the cycle of despair and worsens your sense of hopelessness.
(267) 517-8025 View (267) 517-8025
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Janice Johnson-Greeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Does life feel harder than it should? Are your relationships not going the way you would like? This can be painful and leave us feeling overwhelmed or anxious or isolated. I am dedicated to helping people learn how to live happier and more fulfilling lives. I help people enjoy being themselves, renew closeness in their relationships and successfully cope with life's problems.
Does life feel harder than it should? Are your relationships not going the way you would like? This can be painful and leave us feeling overwhelmed or anxious or isolated. I am dedicated to helping people learn how to live happier and more fulfilling lives. I help people enjoy being themselves, renew closeness in their relationships and successfully cope with life's problems.
(267) 983-5991 View (267) 983-5991
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Candis R Ubiles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Your heart is aching. The past few months have felt like one crushing defeat after another, but this recent loss has taken the pain to a whole new level. The depths of it are becoming deeper and more concerning than you ever imagined. You try so hard to be that "glass-half-full" kind of thinker, but your mind just doesn't seem capable. It just stays parked in defeat, no matter how often you try to talk yourself out of it. Will life ever feel normal or happy again? You now understand grief in ways you never wish you did, yet have no idea what to do now that you are here.
Your heart is aching. The past few months have felt like one crushing defeat after another, but this recent loss has taken the pain to a whole new level. The depths of it are becoming deeper and more concerning than you ever imagined. You try so hard to be that "glass-half-full" kind of thinker, but your mind just doesn't seem capable. It just stays parked in defeat, no matter how often you try to talk yourself out of it. Will life ever feel normal or happy again? You now understand grief in ways you never wish you did, yet have no idea what to do now that you are here.
(267) 209-6741 View (267) 209-6741
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Eugene Kayser LMFT, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Are you struggling with communication problems, painful fighting, lack of intimacy, or affairs? After the passion & romance quiet down, many couples don’t know what to do. Should they go on fighting, quit struggling or just stay in a bland relationship? Couples counseling offers solutions for this. And the best one I know is the Gottman Couples Therapy system that I have used for 20 years. This researched-based system will give you tools to deepen friendship and intimacy, manage conflicts and“resolvable problems” and dialogue about repetitious “gridlocked” ones.
Are you struggling with communication problems, painful fighting, lack of intimacy, or affairs? After the passion & romance quiet down, many couples don’t know what to do. Should they go on fighting, quit struggling or just stay in a bland relationship? Couples counseling offers solutions for this. And the best one I know is the Gottman Couples Therapy system that I have used for 20 years. This researched-based system will give you tools to deepen friendship and intimacy, manage conflicts and“resolvable problems” and dialogue about repetitious “gridlocked” ones.
(215) 995-0034 View (215) 995-0034
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Stacey Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CNLP, CHT, CYT200
Verified Verified
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
I love being a counselor and a teacher. I like helping people figure out what they want from their life and how to make the changes and tap into the resources to make that happen. To learn how to create balance in every area. One of my favorite expressions is people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. The reason I became a counselor is to help make a difference one person at a time.
I love being a counselor and a teacher. I like helping people figure out what they want from their life and how to make the changes and tap into the resources to make that happen. To learn how to create balance in every area. One of my favorite expressions is people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. The reason I became a counselor is to help make a difference one person at a time.
(267) 915-2991 View (267) 915-2991

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Dr. John Bearoff, Psychologist | Hypnotherapist
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Lansdale, PA 19446
I've been a clinical psychologist for 34 years, giving clients the support and strategies they need to deal with anxiety, depression, negative self-esteem, stress management, organizational skills, motivation, trauma and tragedy, and grief and loss. I have had the best results by using COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT), and Mindfulness Meditation. I also use HYPNOSIS if and when appropriate. I also offer Live, Online VIDEO COUNSELING, which is more convenient for many clients, and very helpful to clients for whom distance and transportation are obstacles to getting the help they want and need.
I've been a clinical psychologist for 34 years, giving clients the support and strategies they need to deal with anxiety, depression, negative self-esteem, stress management, organizational skills, motivation, trauma and tragedy, and grief and loss. I have had the best results by using COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT), and Mindfulness Meditation. I also use HYPNOSIS if and when appropriate. I also offer Live, Online VIDEO COUNSELING, which is more convenient for many clients, and very helpful to clients for whom distance and transportation are obstacles to getting the help they want and need.
(610) 467-2116 View (610) 467-2116
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Avery Connolly, Integrative Minds LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454
My counseling style blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with strategies for mindfulness and neurowellness to help clients revisit their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in more adaptive ways.
My clinical philosophy can be captured by the following words… It’s not just in your head, it’s in your brain. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that much of the ongoing emotional and psychological distress we carry throughout life is rooted in traumatic underpinnings, which directly affects the central nervous system. In helping clients understand the neurological reasons behind their distress, and integrating techniques to support rewiring for well-being, individuals become more empowered and confident to creatively assume control for how they want to live their lives.
My counseling style blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with strategies for mindfulness and neurowellness to help clients revisit their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in more adaptive ways.
My clinical philosophy can be captured by the following words… It’s not just in your head, it’s in your brain. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that much of the ongoing emotional and psychological distress we carry throughout life is rooted in traumatic underpinnings, which directly affects the central nervous system. In helping clients understand the neurological reasons behind their distress, and integrating techniques to support rewiring for well-being, individuals become more empowered and confident to creatively assume control for how they want to live their lives.
(484) 424-0033 View (484) 424-0033
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Nicole Tuohey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
Specific specialties include cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based approaches, narrative, psychodynamic and acceptance and commitment therapy.
I am focused on supporting clients who feel challenged either in a particular phase of their life's journey and want help processing their needs and goals, or who are struggling to find peace and want to explore tools and techniques that can help them feel more grounded and discover their inner strengths.
Specific specialties include cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based approaches, narrative, psychodynamic and acceptance and commitment therapy.
I am focused on supporting clients who feel challenged either in a particular phase of their life's journey and want help processing their needs and goals, or who are struggling to find peace and want to explore tools and techniques that can help them feel more grounded and discover their inner strengths.
(215) 608-4843 View (215) 608-4843
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Amy Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansdale, PA 19446  (Online Only)
I work with adults, adolescents, pre-teens & couples using Person-Centered talk therapy with Psychodynamic, Existential, Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioral approaches within a compassionate, holistic framework.
The fact that you’re reading this means that you're ready to feel better. It takes courage to reach out to a therapist and means that you have hope that things can be better. Hope is what fuels the work of therapy and together we can help you to manage anxiety, depression and stress so that you can live your happiest life. Therapy is such a rewarding process and I know firsthand that it works and that YOU are so worth it. Being a therapist is my calling, my passion and my purpose and it would be my honor to travel with you on your journey to your Apogee, to your highest self, your journey to YOU!
I work with adults, adolescents, pre-teens & couples using Person-Centered talk therapy with Psychodynamic, Existential, Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioral approaches within a compassionate, holistic framework.
The fact that you’re reading this means that you're ready to feel better. It takes courage to reach out to a therapist and means that you have hope that things can be better. Hope is what fuels the work of therapy and together we can help you to manage anxiety, depression and stress so that you can live your happiest life. Therapy is such a rewarding process and I know firsthand that it works and that YOU are so worth it. Being a therapist is my calling, my passion and my purpose and it would be my honor to travel with you on your journey to your Apogee, to your highest self, your journey to YOU!
(267) 291-0159 View (267) 291-0159
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Daniel Wagner
MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lansdale, PA 19446
Are you feeling disconnected, depressed, lost or confused with your life? With demanding relationships, work, school, and other responsibilities, it is rare that we feel we can save any energy for our own mental and emotional needs. In therapy, I foster safe, confidential, and supportive relationships so you may become an insightful observer and active participant in your life. I work within a mindfulness based perspective in which I place an emphasis on the here and now, focusing on what you want to address.
Are you feeling disconnected, depressed, lost or confused with your life? With demanding relationships, work, school, and other responsibilities, it is rare that we feel we can save any energy for our own mental and emotional needs. In therapy, I foster safe, confidential, and supportive relationships so you may become an insightful observer and active participant in your life. I work within a mindfulness based perspective in which I place an emphasis on the here and now, focusing on what you want to address.
(215) 273-3137 View (215) 273-3137
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Kristina DeMuro Maldonado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lansdale, PA 19446
Through CBT and mindfulness strategies, clients learn to acknowledge, validate, and regulate their thoughts and emotions.
Beginning the therapy process can be intimidating and challenging but you are not alone. My first goal is to provide compassion and unwavering support for my clients to feel safe and accepted. It can be difficult to navigate the uncertainty of life and all the intense emotions it brings. Whether feeling overwhelmed by changes, struggling to connect with yourself and/or others, dealing with difficult emotions, or feeling trapped in past experiences; I am here to guide my clients through the therapeutic process toward healing, growth, and a stronger sense of self.
Through CBT and mindfulness strategies, clients learn to acknowledge, validate, and regulate their thoughts and emotions.
Beginning the therapy process can be intimidating and challenging but you are not alone. My first goal is to provide compassion and unwavering support for my clients to feel safe and accepted. It can be difficult to navigate the uncertainty of life and all the intense emotions it brings. Whether feeling overwhelmed by changes, struggling to connect with yourself and/or others, dealing with difficult emotions, or feeling trapped in past experiences; I am here to guide my clients through the therapeutic process toward healing, growth, and a stronger sense of self.
(267) 500-9068 View (267) 500-9068
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Evelyn Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lansdale, PA 19446  (Online Only)
I can help clients relieve tension and stress through techniques connected to mindfulness and CBT.
Do you overthink constantly, worrying about the future or regretting the past? Have you experienced major life changes? Are you an older adult or parent struggling to keep your balance in life? These changes can bring stress, anxiety, self-doubt, frustration, and isolation. You don't have to struggle alone. I can help. We will work together through these challenges to find your solutions and fulfillment.
I can help clients relieve tension and stress through techniques connected to mindfulness and CBT.
Do you overthink constantly, worrying about the future or regretting the past? Have you experienced major life changes? Are you an older adult or parent struggling to keep your balance in life? These changes can bring stress, anxiety, self-doubt, frustration, and isolation. You don't have to struggle alone. I can help. We will work together through these challenges to find your solutions and fulfillment.
(267) 692-7808 View (267) 692-7808
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Melissa Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
I implement CBT skills, mindfulness and stress management.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I have been a therapist for over 15 years. My primary focus has been adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions. My philosophy is that therapy should be a safe place where one can focus on self exploration, reflection and growth in a supportive space.
I implement CBT skills, mindfulness and stress management.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I have been a therapist for over 15 years. My primary focus has been adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions. My philosophy is that therapy should be a safe place where one can focus on self exploration, reflection and growth in a supportive space.
(267) 263-7658 View (267) 263-7658
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Erin Deal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chalfont, PA 18914
To ensure I meet your needs, I have experience working with a variety of techniques, which include cognitive behavioral therapy, with the incorporation of mindfulness practices, somatic therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
To say life is challenging would be an understatement. Somewhere along the way, we find ourselves needing help. Asking for help can be intimidating, but can also be the beginning of transforming your life. I'm here to walk the journey with you, providing you with support, skills, and interventions to help you live a more fulfilling life. Fostering an environment that's non-judgmental, empathetic, and encouraging will help ensure you feel comfortable exploring the root causes of your challenges, and transforming them into your strengths. Healing looks like taking our pain, and making something of it. Vulnerability is a sign of grit.
To ensure I meet your needs, I have experience working with a variety of techniques, which include cognitive behavioral therapy, with the incorporation of mindfulness practices, somatic therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
To say life is challenging would be an understatement. Somewhere along the way, we find ourselves needing help. Asking for help can be intimidating, but can also be the beginning of transforming your life. I'm here to walk the journey with you, providing you with support, skills, and interventions to help you live a more fulfilling life. Fostering an environment that's non-judgmental, empathetic, and encouraging will help ensure you feel comfortable exploring the root causes of your challenges, and transforming them into your strengths. Healing looks like taking our pain, and making something of it. Vulnerability is a sign of grit.
(267) 551-5892 View (267) 551-5892
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Deborah Kleeman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
I utilize play, music, as well as mindfulness techniques to better connect and engage with clients.
Sometimes life is not easy- it doesn't go the way we planned. Talking to someone who understands is the first step when things become difficult. I am a Certified School Counselor and Certified Student Assistance Counselor with 35 years of experience in assessing and addressing substance use, anxiety, depression, school avoidance, OCD, learning issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
I utilize play, music, as well as mindfulness techniques to better connect and engage with clients.
Sometimes life is not easy- it doesn't go the way we planned. Talking to someone who understands is the first step when things become difficult. I am a Certified School Counselor and Certified Student Assistance Counselor with 35 years of experience in assessing and addressing substance use, anxiety, depression, school avoidance, OCD, learning issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
(267) 459-8889 View (267) 459-8889
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Audrey Ervin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chalfont, PA 18914
I offer training in mindfulness-based stress reduction and work to support life transitions amidst uncertain times.
I am a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA who creates a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you are empowered to move in new directions. As a strengths oriented psychologist who focuses on human resiliency, I work with you to overcome obstacles and develop proactive strategies to reach your goals. Change is possible.
I offer training in mindfulness-based stress reduction and work to support life transitions amidst uncertain times.
I am a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA who creates a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you are empowered to move in new directions. As a strengths oriented psychologist who focuses on human resiliency, I work with you to overcome obstacles and develop proactive strategies to reach your goals. Change is possible.
(267) 622-4191 View (267) 622-4191

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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.