Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Mabank, TX

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Ashley Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
Mabank, TX 75147
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! "I am not what happened to me. I am who I choose to become." Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelm can take us to a dark place. But we don't have to stay there. Life and relationships can be hard. But there is hope. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to help overcome trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, build positive relationships and improve their lives. If needed, we can help connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! "I am not what happened to me. I am who I choose to become." Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelm can take us to a dark place. But we don't have to stay there. Life and relationships can be hard. But there is hope. As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to help overcome trauma, alleviate anxiety and depression, build positive relationships and improve their lives. If needed, we can help connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
(430) 204-2145 View (430) 204-2145
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Eric A. Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mabank, TX 75147
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! Stress & past trauma can sneak up & have us feeling stuck. Chemical & sexual addictions can effect our work, our marriages, our relationships, & our lives. The weight is heavy, but there is hope. For almost twenty years, I've worked with adults, adolescents, couples, & families to help them overcome all manner of addictions & traumas, alleviate anxiety & depression, improve relationships, & reach their personal & relational potential. If needed, we can also connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON OR ONLINE SESSIONS! Stress & past trauma can sneak up & have us feeling stuck. Chemical & sexual addictions can effect our work, our marriages, our relationships, & our lives. The weight is heavy, but there is hope. For almost twenty years, I've worked with adults, adolescents, couples, & families to help them overcome all manner of addictions & traumas, alleviate anxiety & depression, improve relationships, & reach their personal & relational potential. If needed, we can also connect you with someone to help you with medication management. You are not alone.
(430) 204-2086 View (430) 204-2086
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Denise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mabank, TX 75147  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, I strive to use my expertise in order to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. I've been a counselor for over 15 years and in that time, my counseling services have helped countless people get through stressful challenges by questioning negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, it's possible to gain a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, I strive to use my expertise in order to create a comfortable and safe environment for you. I've been a counselor for over 15 years and in that time, my counseling services have helped countless people get through stressful challenges by questioning negative thoughts and understanding the source of specific behaviors and emotional patterns. With the right tools and a better approach to situations, it's possible to gain a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
(972) 850-3239 View (972) 850-3239
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Casey Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mabank, TX 75147
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked in various environments such as Jails, Schools, Hospitals, and Addiction Treatment Centers. I have experience with adolescents, adults, pervasive illness, Schizophrenia Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss, Caretakers, Autism Spectrum, LGBTQ, Sex Positive and Kink Allied, and meditation. I am trained in CBT, REBT, CPT and LEAP and I use a variety of different styles and techniques to help clients live their best life.
I have worked in various environments such as Jails, Schools, Hospitals, and Addiction Treatment Centers. I have experience with adolescents, adults, pervasive illness, Schizophrenia Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss, Caretakers, Autism Spectrum, LGBTQ, Sex Positive and Kink Allied, and meditation. I am trained in CBT, REBT, CPT and LEAP and I use a variety of different styles and techniques to help clients live their best life.
(940) 412-7285 View (940) 412-7285
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PB Talk Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mabank, TX 75156  (Online Only)
(430) 245-7226 View (430) 245-7226

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Diane M Gard
Psychologist, PhD, BFK, NFK
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 5 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Thursdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
Dr. Gard has a PhD in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. Clients span a wide variety of diagnoses. She sees clients Age 5 to seniors. ETNH office is open Mondays through Thursdays and by appointment to serve the community. She can provide biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, hypnosis, light therapy in addition to eclectic approaches (cognitive and behavioral) to address your specific needs.
(903) 767-4190 View (903) 767-4190
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Maryehdiah Giah
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Eustace, TX 75124
Maryehdiah Giah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, and she also has experience working with children (+10) and adolescents to adults aged 65 and above. Maryehdiah is passionate about assisting her patients and, as such, is very attentive to her patients while in sessions. Maryehdiah believes that everyone who wants to express their feelings to a professional deserves the professional’s undivided attention. Maryehdiah obtained her Master of Arts in Counseling at Prairie View A&M University.
Maryehdiah Giah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, and she also has experience working with children (+10) and adolescents to adults aged 65 and above. Maryehdiah is passionate about assisting her patients and, as such, is very attentive to her patients while in sessions. Maryehdiah believes that everyone who wants to express their feelings to a professional deserves the professional’s undivided attention. Maryehdiah obtained her Master of Arts in Counseling at Prairie View A&M University.
(817) 985-4758 View (817) 985-4758
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Holly Shockley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156  (Online Only)
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
(430) 444-5757 View (430) 444-5757
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Amanda Wentz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Hi, my name is Amanda Wentz, and I have been practicing as an LCSW since 2014. My expertise lies mainly in the areas of Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, Work Stressors, Relationship Turmoil, Panic Attacks, and Parenting Skills. The main approaches I utilize when providing treatment are Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, and Narrative therapies. I believe that together with my expertise as a clinical professional and your expertise in yourself, we can work as a team to help you be the best version of yourself!
Hi, my name is Amanda Wentz, and I have been practicing as an LCSW since 2014. My expertise lies mainly in the areas of Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, Work Stressors, Relationship Turmoil, Panic Attacks, and Parenting Skills. The main approaches I utilize when providing treatment are Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, and Narrative therapies. I believe that together with my expertise as a clinical professional and your expertise in yourself, we can work as a team to help you be the best version of yourself!
(915) 233-1225 View (915) 233-1225

Online Therapists

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Christina Dawn Mecca-McClory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76112  (Online Only)
With certifications in maternal mental health and mindfulness practices, and training in EFT (Tapping), Nutritional psychiatry, CBT, and art therapy, I use practices that are customized to your individual needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, postpartum, grieving, or a chronic illness? For over a decade I have helped planning, pregnant, and parenting women and teens of all ages process their inner traumas and develop deeper connections with themselves and those they care for the most. I also help women heal from dis-ease and reconnect with their bodies and their joyful purpose. As a holistic women's mental health practitioner and a reconnection therapist, my therapeutic approach combines personalized traditional talk therapy, somatic physical releases, and mindfulness-based therapies.
With certifications in maternal mental health and mindfulness practices, and training in EFT (Tapping), Nutritional psychiatry, CBT, and art therapy, I use practices that are customized to your individual needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, postpartum, grieving, or a chronic illness? For over a decade I have helped planning, pregnant, and parenting women and teens of all ages process their inner traumas and develop deeper connections with themselves and those they care for the most. I also help women heal from dis-ease and reconnect with their bodies and their joyful purpose. As a holistic women's mental health practitioner and a reconnection therapist, my therapeutic approach combines personalized traditional talk therapy, somatic physical releases, and mindfulness-based therapies.
(682) 327-0774 View (682) 327-0774
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Amy Boelkens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76013
I utilize person centered, CBT, DBT, Reminiscence therapy, Problem Solving and mindfulness based approaches.
Are you experiencing changes in life that are leaving you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Whether it is grief, life transitions, family challenges or a resurgence of anxiety or depression, you do not have to go at it alone. My goal is to provide an encouraging, non-judgmental, confidential space for you to process your concerns and work towards your healing and coping with whatever circumstances life has brought your way. We can build the skills for a more balanced, happier life together.
I utilize person centered, CBT, DBT, Reminiscence therapy, Problem Solving and mindfulness based approaches.
Are you experiencing changes in life that are leaving you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Whether it is grief, life transitions, family challenges or a resurgence of anxiety or depression, you do not have to go at it alone. My goal is to provide an encouraging, non-judgmental, confidential space for you to process your concerns and work towards your healing and coping with whatever circumstances life has brought your way. We can build the skills for a more balanced, happier life together.
(817) 854-1877 View (817) 854-1877
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Crystal Bowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kilgore, TX 75662  (Online Only)
Continuously engaging in my own healing journey, I understand the importance of authenticity, empathy, and humility; and use my core values as a guiding light when working with clients to develop practical skills through use of emotional regulation techniques, mindfulness practices, and interpersonal skills to help them live their best possible lives.
Welcome! Please, pause and show yourself some kindness for taking the brave step of seeking help. Life can be hard, and the great news is that you do not have to navigate it alone! As a therapist with clinical training in trauma-informed practices, I find joy in helping humanize this journey called life through using a compassionate strength-based approach.
Continuously engaging in my own healing journey, I understand the importance of authenticity, empathy, and humility; and use my core values as a guiding light when working with clients to develop practical skills through use of emotional regulation techniques, mindfulness practices, and interpersonal skills to help them live their best possible lives.
Welcome! Please, pause and show yourself some kindness for taking the brave step of seeking help. Life can be hard, and the great news is that you do not have to navigate it alone! As a therapist with clinical training in trauma-informed practices, I find joy in helping humanize this journey called life through using a compassionate strength-based approach.
(903) 309-3787 View (903) 309-3787
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Summer Hatton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, TX 76012
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I've been working in mental health for 10 years. During this time I've worked with individuals and couples in private practice, as well as pediatrics, teens and adults in a hospital setting. The social injustices of the world initially drew me to the field of social work, and along this path I found my calling for working closely with people who've experienced complex trauma & adversity. I use trauma focused modalities in correlation with mindfulness practices, movement/nutrition, artistic expression, and an eclectic approach tailored to each individual's unique human experience.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I've been working in mental health for 10 years. During this time I've worked with individuals and couples in private practice, as well as pediatrics, teens and adults in a hospital setting. The social injustices of the world initially drew me to the field of social work, and along this path I found my calling for working closely with people who've experienced complex trauma & adversity. I use trauma focused modalities in correlation with mindfulness practices, movement/nutrition, artistic expression, and an eclectic approach tailored to each individual's unique human experience.
(512) 662-1101 View (512) 662-1101
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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy At True Soul Tammy Leday
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC, KAP, Aya Fac
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75034  (Online Only)
Individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction would benefit from mindfulness tools—recognizing that decreasing the symptoms associated with these stressors will bring more quality to your life, including your relationships and careers.
Clarity is kind. It is empowering to KNOW things! This clarity gives us a platform to plan, adjust, and ultimately enjoy this life. Meeting life’s transitions with kindness will allow you to create the life you want! My role in this healing relationship is to support your journey. These first steps are the most challenging. We will use tools to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, and addictive tendencies that prevent you from living your best life. Use the HEADWAY link to schedule an appointment.
Individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction would benefit from mindfulness tools—recognizing that decreasing the symptoms associated with these stressors will bring more quality to your life, including your relationships and careers.
Clarity is kind. It is empowering to KNOW things! This clarity gives us a platform to plan, adjust, and ultimately enjoy this life. Meeting life’s transitions with kindness will allow you to create the life you want! My role in this healing relationship is to support your journey. These first steps are the most challenging. We will use tools to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, and addictive tendencies that prevent you from living your best life. Use the HEADWAY link to schedule an appointment.
(972) 702-7377 View (972) 702-7377
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Carolyn Evartt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Burleson, TX 76028
I want to share with you some of the tools and modalities I use in therapy, this includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and a Humanistic Approach.
Hi- I am Carolyn and I can help inspire you to create a flourishing future! Life’s challenges come in all different packages and everyone’s cultural foot print is different. Therefore, through the counseling process we learn from the past and create an invigorating future. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples. I assist client’s with anxieties, addiction, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma related issues, and more. I also work with couples to build healthy and strong relationships.
I want to share with you some of the tools and modalities I use in therapy, this includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and a Humanistic Approach.
Hi- I am Carolyn and I can help inspire you to create a flourishing future! Life’s challenges come in all different packages and everyone’s cultural foot print is different. Therefore, through the counseling process we learn from the past and create an invigorating future. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples. I assist client’s with anxieties, addiction, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma related issues, and more. I also work with couples to build healthy and strong relationships.
(682) 334-8890 View (682) 334-8890
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Martha C Meador
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107  (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where everyone's concerns are heard and understood. As a counselor, I prioritize compassion, empathy, and acceptance for all backgrounds. Drawing from various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, I tailor sessions to your unique needs. In our sessions, honesty and openness are encouraged within a safe environment. Together, we'll work towards personal growth and fulfillment, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. I'm here to support you on your journey towards being your best self. Let's start the conversation.
Welcome to a space where everyone's concerns are heard and understood. As a counselor, I prioritize compassion, empathy, and acceptance for all backgrounds. Drawing from various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, I tailor sessions to your unique needs. In our sessions, honesty and openness are encouraged within a safe environment. Together, we'll work towards personal growth and fulfillment, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. I'm here to support you on your journey towards being your best self. Let's start the conversation.
(817) 670-5974 View (817) 670-5974
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Kelly Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Richardson, TX 75081  (Online Only)
Research supports that evidence based counseling techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness can be effective to help tap into your own unique strengths and abilities, learn to calm the mind, and focus on creating a plan to feel better.
Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.
Research supports that evidence based counseling techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness can be effective to help tap into your own unique strengths and abilities, learn to calm the mind, and focus on creating a plan to feel better.
Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.
(469) 608-2346 View (469) 608-2346
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Ashlee Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tyler, TX 75701
With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, neurobiological safety, and developmental models, I utilize art, play, music, breath work, mindfulness, animal-assisted therapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based treatments in therapy.
I enjoy working with the full life span (my client's ages range from 2-years-old to 94-years-old) through a wide variety of concerns. I consider it a deep honor to be entrusted on your path to wellness and enjoy when you are able to pursue wholeness, even when you have no words. It is my honor to walk alongside my clients toward hope and healing from a variety of complex experiences, including attachment concerns, prolonged grieving, adoption issues, challenging parenting situations, vicarious trauma, and complex trauma & dissociation, including dissociative identity disorder.
With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, neurobiological safety, and developmental models, I utilize art, play, music, breath work, mindfulness, animal-assisted therapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based treatments in therapy.
I enjoy working with the full life span (my client's ages range from 2-years-old to 94-years-old) through a wide variety of concerns. I consider it a deep honor to be entrusted on your path to wellness and enjoy when you are able to pursue wholeness, even when you have no words. It is my honor to walk alongside my clients toward hope and healing from a variety of complex experiences, including attachment concerns, prolonged grieving, adoption issues, challenging parenting situations, vicarious trauma, and complex trauma & dissociation, including dissociative identity disorder.
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Yajie Xiong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
And we'll use mindfulness to help you accept what's out of your control while sticking to the things that really matter to you.
Hi, I am Yajie. Ever feel like life's a bit of a juggling act, pulling you in all sorts of directions? It happens. Work, relationships, and taking care of yourself can be a lot to handle. If you're finding it tough to be kind to yourself, I get it. In our talks, I want to help you sort through things. I use a mix of ideas from different types of therapy. We'll chat about the big questions in life—what gives it meaning, how free we are to make choices, and what responsibilities we have. This helps us give more purpose and depth to what you're going through.
And we'll use mindfulness to help you accept what's out of your control while sticking to the things that really matter to you.
Hi, I am Yajie. Ever feel like life's a bit of a juggling act, pulling you in all sorts of directions? It happens. Work, relationships, and taking care of yourself can be a lot to handle. If you're finding it tough to be kind to yourself, I get it. In our talks, I want to help you sort through things. I use a mix of ideas from different types of therapy. We'll chat about the big questions in life—what gives it meaning, how free we are to make choices, and what responsibilities we have. This helps us give more purpose and depth to what you're going through.
(972) 787-0453 View (972) 787-0453
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Stephanie Burchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230
I have additional experience in the Gottman Method, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques.
Are you looking to achieve real and lasting change in your personal life? Would you like to get the most out of your relationship - even save your marriage - but remain stuck in a cycle of conflict? Extensively trained and experienced in couples' work, my approach aims to repair attachment bonds; deepen intimacy; improve communication; and sets a course for authentic personal growth. Certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy, this empirically validated model is designed to significantly reduce distress and anxiety, resolve conflict, restore communication, repair emotional injuries, and deepen attachment bonds.
I have additional experience in the Gottman Method, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques.
Are you looking to achieve real and lasting change in your personal life? Would you like to get the most out of your relationship - even save your marriage - but remain stuck in a cycle of conflict? Extensively trained and experienced in couples' work, my approach aims to repair attachment bonds; deepen intimacy; improve communication; and sets a course for authentic personal growth. Certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy, this empirically validated model is designed to significantly reduce distress and anxiety, resolve conflict, restore communication, repair emotional injuries, and deepen attachment bonds.
(214) 901-7395 View (214) 901-7395

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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.