Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in East Nashville, Nashville, TN
Kim Koon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37207
Some of these modalities include CBT, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness based techniques.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment for clients to work through difficult experiences and achieve growth. I honor the uniqueness of each client and provide a space in which they can explore how their past experiences may be impacting their current relationships, thought patterns, and view of themselves. Whether you are dealing with a traumatic experience, anxiety, disordered eating, or are just feeling “stuck,” together we will work to enhance your ability to cope, so that you can achieve a more balanced and fulfilled life.
Some of these modalities include CBT, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness based techniques.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment for clients to work through difficult experiences and achieve growth. I honor the uniqueness of each client and provide a space in which they can explore how their past experiences may be impacting their current relationships, thought patterns, and view of themselves. Whether you are dealing with a traumatic experience, anxiety, disordered eating, or are just feeling “stuck,” together we will work to enhance your ability to cope, so that you can achieve a more balanced and fulfilled life.
Leah E. Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37216 (Online Only)
LGBTQ+. Gender. Sexuality. Alternative Spirituality. Adult ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Kink. Sex Work. Vegan. Life Coaching. Tarot. Reiki. Virtual. 420 Friendly. Anxiety. Depression. . BPD. Couples. Meditation. I specialize in gender transitions, LGBTQ+ living, alternative spiritualities, and mindfulness. Don't worry, our straight friends are always welcome too! Find out more at www.LeahNewmanCounseling.com
LGBTQ+. Gender. Sexuality. Alternative Spirituality. Adult ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Kink. Sex Work. Vegan. Life Coaching. Tarot. Reiki. Virtual. 420 Friendly. Anxiety. Depression. . BPD. Couples. Meditation. I specialize in gender transitions, LGBTQ+ living, alternative spiritualities, and mindfulness. Don't worry, our straight friends are always welcome too! Find out more at www.LeahNewmanCounseling.com
Andrew Chapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37207
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing (Intermediate Level), and years of personal study of mindfulness and Buddhist psychology (as the co-director at Wild Heart Meditation Center), I can offer both evidence-based rational science and, if desired, spirituality-focused approaches to therapy.
Honest self-reflection is the answer to so many of our problems. At many points throughout our lives, we learn to ease life’s burdens by shutting down, acting out, or running away in attempts to find relief. Even our most destructive coping strategies were often the best answers we could find at the time to manage our anxieties, our desires, and our pain. When we allow ourselves the opportunity to slow down and reflect on our lives, both past and present, we deepen our understanding and insight. And, as we explore our lives without moralizing and harshness, we develop genuine compassion and greater trust in ourselves.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing (Intermediate Level), and years of personal study of mindfulness and Buddhist psychology (as the co-director at Wild Heart Meditation Center), I can offer both evidence-based rational science and, if desired, spirituality-focused approaches to therapy.
Honest self-reflection is the answer to so many of our problems. At many points throughout our lives, we learn to ease life’s burdens by shutting down, acting out, or running away in attempts to find relief. Even our most destructive coping strategies were often the best answers we could find at the time to manage our anxieties, our desires, and our pain. When we allow ourselves the opportunity to slow down and reflect on our lives, both past and present, we deepen our understanding and insight. And, as we explore our lives without moralizing and harshness, we develop genuine compassion and greater trust in ourselves.
Amy Ridings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37207
I offer EMDR, SomEx, mindfulness practices, DBT skills, EFT for couples and relational counseling.
I am a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, SomEx, Partner Betrayal Trauma, breathwork and incorporate DBT skills into my sessions. I enjoy weaving ceremony and ritual into my work with an emphasis on grounding and somatic experiences. Using an attachment-focused lens, I work with clients to improve communication and connection in their relationships. I believe we are are interconnected species and everyone is capable of living a life of purpose and meaning in healthy relationship to themselves and others. The mind-body-spirit connection is the foundation of what I teach and practice.
I offer EMDR, SomEx, mindfulness practices, DBT skills, EFT for couples and relational counseling.
I am a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR, SomEx, Partner Betrayal Trauma, breathwork and incorporate DBT skills into my sessions. I enjoy weaving ceremony and ritual into my work with an emphasis on grounding and somatic experiences. Using an attachment-focused lens, I work with clients to improve communication and connection in their relationships. I believe we are are interconnected species and everyone is capable of living a life of purpose and meaning in healthy relationship to themselves and others. The mind-body-spirit connection is the foundation of what I teach and practice.
Jordan Sanders
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, LPC, MHSP, (Temp)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37216 (Online Only)
My approach integrates mindfulness and somatic evidence-based trauma therapies that are always tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Are you struggling against an internal voice that says you aren’t good enough or worthy of love and acceptance for who you are? You may have heard this voice from others in your home, school, or on TV growing up, which turned this voice into beliefs that leave parts of you feeling unseen, unheard, and unloved. This is a common story for many people, however, it doesn't reflect the authentic nature of who you are. You are powerful, you are lovable, and you are worthy. In our time together, I will help you reconnect with your true Self by providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment.
My approach integrates mindfulness and somatic evidence-based trauma therapies that are always tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Are you struggling against an internal voice that says you aren’t good enough or worthy of love and acceptance for who you are? You may have heard this voice from others in your home, school, or on TV growing up, which turned this voice into beliefs that leave parts of you feeling unseen, unheard, and unloved. This is a common story for many people, however, it doesn't reflect the authentic nature of who you are. You are powerful, you are lovable, and you are worthy. In our time together, I will help you reconnect with your true Self by providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment.
Sandra Durhamohr
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT, (temp)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
My therapeutic approach is person-centered, emotions focused and mindfulness based.
Hey there! My name is Sandra and I work with folks dealing with burnout, grief, self-discovery and life transitions. Are you ready to feel like yourself again? Ready to feel more self-compassion and more connection with your body, your life and your people? My work helps folks find more joy in everyday life.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered, emotions focused and mindfulness based.
Hey there! My name is Sandra and I work with folks dealing with burnout, grief, self-discovery and life transitions. Are you ready to feel like yourself again? Ready to feel more self-compassion and more connection with your body, your life and your people? My work helps folks find more joy in everyday life.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206 (Online Only)
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Sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and physical health are vital components of mental wellbeing.
Is this OCD, Autism, ADHD, trauma or all of the above? Getting the right diagnosis is critical for receiving treatment that works. I specialize in diagnosing and treating OCD and related/co-occurring disorders. How you experience OCD can be influenced by neurodivergence, racism, LGBTQ+ identity, PTSD/trauma history, insomnia, substance use and other contextual and identity factors. I'm here to listen with humility and acceptance (no thoughts are too shameful or taboo), make a thoughtful diagnosis, and gently guide you through science-backed treatment. Best of all, we can do it all from the comfort of home via videoconferencing.
Sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and physical health are vital components of mental wellbeing.
Is this OCD, Autism, ADHD, trauma or all of the above? Getting the right diagnosis is critical for receiving treatment that works. I specialize in diagnosing and treating OCD and related/co-occurring disorders. How you experience OCD can be influenced by neurodivergence, racism, LGBTQ+ identity, PTSD/trauma history, insomnia, substance use and other contextual and identity factors. I'm here to listen with humility and acceptance (no thoughts are too shameful or taboo), make a thoughtful diagnosis, and gently guide you through science-backed treatment. Best of all, we can do it all from the comfort of home via videoconferencing.
Patrick Joseph Michaels
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37216 (Online Only)
I integrate mindfulness and compassion-based approaches into my practice.
When is the last time you laughed? Does your life feel colorless or bland? Depression, anxiety, or trauma can steal away your vibrance and connection with yourself and others. Life is best lived in full color, with meaning and joy. As a therapist, my goal is to help you love your life again. I've specialized in treating chronic depression and severe mental health conditions with success defined as improved relationships, self-acceptance, and re-engagement in meaningful activities. Through genuine collaboration, we will add vibrance to your life. My therapeutic style is relational and embraces our common humanity.
I integrate mindfulness and compassion-based approaches into my practice.
When is the last time you laughed? Does your life feel colorless or bland? Depression, anxiety, or trauma can steal away your vibrance and connection with yourself and others. Life is best lived in full color, with meaning and joy. As a therapist, my goal is to help you love your life again. I've specialized in treating chronic depression and severe mental health conditions with success defined as improved relationships, self-acceptance, and re-engagement in meaningful activities. Through genuine collaboration, we will add vibrance to your life. My therapeutic style is relational and embraces our common humanity.
Lee Owen
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37207
I employ an integrative approach of evidenced-based practices including DBT, ACT, FAP, and mindfulness.
Being a person is hard. Whether for a lifelong struggle or a short-term issue, we all need space to breathe and talk it through sometimes. Whatever your reason, whatever your goals, I'm here as a companion on your journey. My goal is to help you connect to your values and live authentically.
I employ an integrative approach of evidenced-based practices including DBT, ACT, FAP, and mindfulness.
Being a person is hard. Whether for a lifelong struggle or a short-term issue, we all need space to breathe and talk it through sometimes. Whatever your reason, whatever your goals, I'm here as a companion on your journey. My goal is to help you connect to your values and live authentically.
Betsy Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37216 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or any other issue, I will help you recognize and learn about underlying problems, acquire coping skills to adjust certain behaviors and thoughts, and use evidence-based mindfulness techniques to improve your relationships and quality of life.
I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, using EMDR and IFS. I'm licensed in California, Tennessee, Oregon, and Colorado. I have helped clients improve self esteem, anxiety levels, depression, relational issues, phobias, lack of a sense of life direction, sleep, greater self awareness, anger issues, and more. Through teaching skills such as noticing and being with sensations, feelings, and thoughts, clients can access deeper parts of themselves. Clients get to the root of the issue, look at things in new ways, and heal the trauma that is stored in the body (by feeling it, safety, with my guidance and training) rather than avoiding it.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or any other issue, I will help you recognize and learn about underlying problems, acquire coping skills to adjust certain behaviors and thoughts, and use evidence-based mindfulness techniques to improve your relationships and quality of life.
I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, using EMDR and IFS. I'm licensed in California, Tennessee, Oregon, and Colorado. I have helped clients improve self esteem, anxiety levels, depression, relational issues, phobias, lack of a sense of life direction, sleep, greater self awareness, anger issues, and more. Through teaching skills such as noticing and being with sensations, feelings, and thoughts, clients can access deeper parts of themselves. Clients get to the root of the issue, look at things in new ways, and heal the trauma that is stored in the body (by feeling it, safety, with my guidance and training) rather than avoiding it.
Catherine Harris
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
I can guide you in art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga to express and understand difficult emotions, restore your energy, and discover ways to leave you feeling like your true self.
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to support chronic illness, grief and loss, and burnout. Throughout our lives, loss can show up in many forms: the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, the loss of fertility, and of course the loss of life. All of these experiences can have the same intense effects as the death of a loved one. They can leave us feeling shattered, lost, and alone. Our modern-day way of life does not provide us with the rituals or guides we need to properly care for ourselves, find relief and support, and effectively grieve these losses when they occur. I understand, and I’m here to help.
I can guide you in art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga to express and understand difficult emotions, restore your energy, and discover ways to leave you feeling like your true self.
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to support chronic illness, grief and loss, and burnout. Throughout our lives, loss can show up in many forms: the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, the loss of fertility, and of course the loss of life. All of these experiences can have the same intense effects as the death of a loved one. They can leave us feeling shattered, lost, and alone. Our modern-day way of life does not provide us with the rituals or guides we need to properly care for ourselves, find relief and support, and effectively grieve these losses when they occur. I understand, and I’m here to help.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37207
My practice is attachment-based, incorporates mindfulness, DBT, and somatic techniques to help you befriend your nervous system.
Are you looking to break free from suffering and overcome your reluctance to be your authentic self? I know how hard it can be to try to cope and be in the struggle alone. As a licensed therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, I help clients navigate complex trauma and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, as well as OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I deeply believe that cost should not be a barrier to accessing quality mental health care and healing, so I offer a sliding-scale. My approach is integrative – tailored to your unique story and needs. We can walk together, grow together, and heal together.
My practice is attachment-based, incorporates mindfulness, DBT, and somatic techniques to help you befriend your nervous system.
Are you looking to break free from suffering and overcome your reluctance to be your authentic self? I know how hard it can be to try to cope and be in the struggle alone. As a licensed therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, I help clients navigate complex trauma and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, as well as OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I deeply believe that cost should not be a barrier to accessing quality mental health care and healing, so I offer a sliding-scale. My approach is integrative – tailored to your unique story and needs. We can walk together, grow together, and heal together.
Russell Baxter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
I’m passionate about working with adults and couples who have experienced trauma, battled depression, faced difficult life transitions, and struggled with compulsive sexuality or other addictions. With couples, I'm deeply committed to helping them rebuild their relationships into something solid, navigate through challenging times, and reconnect. Through my training and experience, I use EMDR, Brainspotting, part’s work, mindfulness, attachment work, and other evidence based approaches in my practice. Each approach is used to process difficult experiences and develop skills to handle life’s challenges and live authentically.
I’m passionate about working with adults and couples who have experienced trauma, battled depression, faced difficult life transitions, and struggled with compulsive sexuality or other addictions. With couples, I'm deeply committed to helping them rebuild their relationships into something solid, navigate through challenging times, and reconnect. Through my training and experience, I use EMDR, Brainspotting, part’s work, mindfulness, attachment work, and other evidence based approaches in my practice. Each approach is used to process difficult experiences and develop skills to handle life’s challenges and live authentically.
Kate Lynn Neff
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
I utilize a mindfulness-based approach that often includes IFS parts work.
My hope for our time together is that we can move through your inner ecosystem and reconnect to ways of being that support your growth and inner peace. Through mindfully exploring life’s challenges with an open heart and mind, I believe you can rediscover the path to your liveliness, contentedness, and well-being that you are seeking.
I utilize a mindfulness-based approach that often includes IFS parts work.
My hope for our time together is that we can move through your inner ecosystem and reconnect to ways of being that support your growth and inner peace. Through mindfully exploring life’s challenges with an open heart and mind, I believe you can rediscover the path to your liveliness, contentedness, and well-being that you are seeking.
The Bridge Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
I encourage self-compassion, and utilize mindfulness strategies in order to be present to more effectively manage challenges.
Are you often self-critical and lack the compassion that you so willingly offer to others when they are in need? Do you want to feel whole, healthy, and empowered to live a meaningful and positive life? I believe that is something we all strive for and want for our lives, but life's roadblocks can present challenges that impede our growth and cause us to doubt ourselves. It is important to move forward in life with self-compassion and the feeling of empowerment to manage life successfully when things get difficult.
I encourage self-compassion, and utilize mindfulness strategies in order to be present to more effectively manage challenges.
Are you often self-critical and lack the compassion that you so willingly offer to others when they are in need? Do you want to feel whole, healthy, and empowered to live a meaningful and positive life? I believe that is something we all strive for and want for our lives, but life's roadblocks can present challenges that impede our growth and cause us to doubt ourselves. It is important to move forward in life with self-compassion and the feeling of empowerment to manage life successfully when things get difficult.
Karen R Swanay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
I specialize in OCD and anxiety treatment, utilizing CBT, E+RP, and mindfulness.
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
I specialize in OCD and anxiety treatment, utilizing CBT, E+RP, and mindfulness.
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
Juliana Breeden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
My approach is holistic and integrative, focused in Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness practices, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and EMDR which are evidence based and shown to help individuals and couples find healing.
Hello! My name is Juliana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nashville, TN, where I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I am passionate about bringing hope into the lives of those with mental health issues and distress in their relationships. Whether a life transition has you feeling anxious and unsteady, or relationship problems are all consuming, I am committed to creating a safe space for you to process and explore your thoughts and emotions. It is possible to reframe and rewrite the stories that become our reality, and I am here to help with that revision process.
My approach is holistic and integrative, focused in Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness practices, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and EMDR which are evidence based and shown to help individuals and couples find healing.
Hello! My name is Juliana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Nashville, TN, where I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I am passionate about bringing hope into the lives of those with mental health issues and distress in their relationships. Whether a life transition has you feeling anxious and unsteady, or relationship problems are all consuming, I am committed to creating a safe space for you to process and explore your thoughts and emotions. It is possible to reframe and rewrite the stories that become our reality, and I am here to help with that revision process.
Logan Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206 (Online Only)
I have ongoing training through Somatic Experiencing International, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Neuroscience-informed counseling, Sensory Awareness yoga training, as well as a 500-RYT advanced yoga certification.
I offer a nurturing, collaborative therapeutic environment, committed to bringing compassion and curiosity as you explore parts of yourself and share your experiences. Much of the distress and dysregulation we experience in life develops in relationships. Alternatively, with care and safety, the counseling relationship can be a space of healing and regulation. Incorporating mindfulness and acceptance practices, we allow space to explore and process your emotions, and to grow capacity for regulation in times of distress and overwhelm.
I have ongoing training through Somatic Experiencing International, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Neuroscience-informed counseling, Sensory Awareness yoga training, as well as a 500-RYT advanced yoga certification.
I offer a nurturing, collaborative therapeutic environment, committed to bringing compassion and curiosity as you explore parts of yourself and share your experiences. Much of the distress and dysregulation we experience in life develops in relationships. Alternatively, with care and safety, the counseling relationship can be a space of healing and regulation. Incorporating mindfulness and acceptance practices, we allow space to explore and process your emotions, and to grow capacity for regulation in times of distress and overwhelm.
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
Ryan Wishart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Nashville, Nashville, TN 37206
Are you struggling with either personal or relationship difficulties? If so, I would like to help. When combined with hard work, professional counseling can help you overcome almost any problem. Instead of always feeling 'stuck,' it's time you began experiencing more joy, fulfillment and direction in your life - you know, the good stuff. Clients have found that my style - warm, informal, humorous, and honest - helps reduce anxiety about the process of therapy. I utilize proven, research-based approaches, while incorporating Eastern philosophy, meditation, neuroscience and mindfulness-based practices into my sessions.
Are you struggling with either personal or relationship difficulties? If so, I would like to help. When combined with hard work, professional counseling can help you overcome almost any problem. Instead of always feeling 'stuck,' it's time you began experiencing more joy, fulfillment and direction in your life - you know, the good stuff. Clients have found that my style - warm, informal, humorous, and honest - helps reduce anxiety about the process of therapy. I utilize proven, research-based approaches, while incorporating Eastern philosophy, meditation, neuroscience and mindfulness-based practices into my sessions.
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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.