Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT

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Clare Tran Burnett
Counselor, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104  (Online Only)
My focus in counseling is person-centered with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and empowerment.
In this ever-changing and evolving world, we are all feeling some confusion, perhaps isolation, and a little anxiety in our lives. I see this in my clients’ lives and in my own. Therefore, I am dedicated to working with adults and teens in individual and couples counseling because I can empathize and help people learn new tools to live a healthier, more joyous life. Trauma, relationships, and even family can sometimes negatively affect us. I strive to empower people to become unstuck and move forward with more positivity and strategies to make great changes for themselves.
My focus in counseling is person-centered with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and empowerment.
In this ever-changing and evolving world, we are all feeling some confusion, perhaps isolation, and a little anxiety in our lives. I see this in my clients’ lives and in my own. Therefore, I am dedicated to working with adults and teens in individual and couples counseling because I can empathize and help people learn new tools to live a healthier, more joyous life. Trauma, relationships, and even family can sometimes negatively affect us. I strive to empower people to become unstuck and move forward with more positivity and strategies to make great changes for themselves.
(910) 708-4820 View (910) 708-4820
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Martha Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, IFS, MBST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104  (Online Only)
Using Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBST), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) along with other modalities, I work with adults in Oklahoma, Utah and Oregon via virtual services to diminish negative core beliefs and move forward into clarity.
Do you find yourself struggling with finding clarity due to trauma, feeling like you don’t understand who you are, having feelings of worthlessness and like your relationships aren’t satisfying? Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/intimacy difficulties, parenting concerns, self-esteem, impulse control and lack of motivation can be hard to overcome on your own. Maybe you find yourself frustrated and want to give up because changing how you’re responding to others and even yourself seems impossible. This is the place for you to better know the life you’re leading now, deal with complex trauma, phobias and life stressors.
Using Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBST), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) along with other modalities, I work with adults in Oklahoma, Utah and Oregon via virtual services to diminish negative core beliefs and move forward into clarity.
Do you find yourself struggling with finding clarity due to trauma, feeling like you don’t understand who you are, having feelings of worthlessness and like your relationships aren’t satisfying? Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/intimacy difficulties, parenting concerns, self-esteem, impulse control and lack of motivation can be hard to overcome on your own. Maybe you find yourself frustrated and want to give up because changing how you’re responding to others and even yourself seems impossible. This is the place for you to better know the life you’re leading now, deal with complex trauma, phobias and life stressors.
(405) 704-3473 View (405) 704-3473
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Paige Kasper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104  (Online Only)
I provide therapy to adult and adolescent individuals, via Telehealth, with a variety of issues, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, life transitions, meditation, mind-body connection, and mindfulness.
Telehealth Therapist: Throughout our lifetime we encounter various transitions and challenges, I believe these experiences hold opportunity for transformation and growth. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and that each person’s journey is unique; therefore, this is not a “one size fits all” therapeutic experience. I strive to assist people in achieving their highest potential for fulfillment and wellbeing. It is my aim to assist clients in discovering their authentic self by providing a trusting and compassionate therapeutic environment where you feel safe engaging in problem solving and self-discovery.
I provide therapy to adult and adolescent individuals, via Telehealth, with a variety of issues, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, life transitions, meditation, mind-body connection, and mindfulness.
Telehealth Therapist: Throughout our lifetime we encounter various transitions and challenges, I believe these experiences hold opportunity for transformation and growth. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and that each person’s journey is unique; therefore, this is not a “one size fits all” therapeutic experience. I strive to assist people in achieving their highest potential for fulfillment and wellbeing. It is my aim to assist clients in discovering their authentic self by providing a trusting and compassionate therapeutic environment where you feel safe engaging in problem solving and self-discovery.
(509) 517-7256 View (509) 517-7256
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Nancy Le
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdD
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I use a Psychodynamic and Mindfulness approach to achieve self-compassion/understanding of one's needs by considering both conscious and unconscious levels.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
I use a Psychodynamic and Mindfulness approach to achieve self-compassion/understanding of one's needs by considering both conscious and unconscious levels.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
(310) 361-9766 View (310) 361-9766
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Andrew Briefer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I use numerous proven therapy approaches, including attachment, Gottman therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies in the therapy relationship to help you develop skills to achieve a grounded resilient happy connectedness.
I work extensively with adults, adolescents, couples and families addressing the challenges in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Often times we can feel stuck in our lives, using emotion-regulation and relational skills that served us in the past. Like outdated software, these skills no longer serve us as we have matured, as our circumstances have changed or as we have developed relationships with others who bring a different relational culture. This sense of stuckness may lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions and/or relational difficulties that leads people to work with me.
I use numerous proven therapy approaches, including attachment, Gottman therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies in the therapy relationship to help you develop skills to achieve a grounded resilient happy connectedness.
I work extensively with adults, adolescents, couples and families addressing the challenges in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Often times we can feel stuck in our lives, using emotion-regulation and relational skills that served us in the past. Like outdated software, these skills no longer serve us as we have matured, as our circumstances have changed or as we have developed relationships with others who bring a different relational culture. This sense of stuckness may lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions and/or relational difficulties that leads people to work with me.
(801) 754-4528 View (801) 754-4528
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Vaughn Roche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
org You can also Google "Mindfulness," "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy," "Motivational Interviewing," and "REBT" to learn more about just some of the therapies I use.
Most clients I see experience anxiety and depression. These are life's greatest thieves, stealing away joy and hope and leaving many clients to feel powerless. Depression and anxiety usually accompany stress that comes with problems in personal or work relationships, or failing health. Or perhaps it runs deeper than that and you have been dogged by fear and melancholy for most of your life, searching but not finding any explanation. Most clients lose faith that they can overcome these problems. I help clients find their personal strengths and overcome beliefs that leave them feeling vulnerable.
org You can also Google "Mindfulness," "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy," "Motivational Interviewing," and "REBT" to learn more about just some of the therapies I use.
Most clients I see experience anxiety and depression. These are life's greatest thieves, stealing away joy and hope and leaving many clients to feel powerless. Depression and anxiety usually accompany stress that comes with problems in personal or work relationships, or failing health. Or perhaps it runs deeper than that and you have been dogged by fear and melancholy for most of your life, searching but not finding any explanation. Most clients lose faith that they can overcome these problems. I help clients find their personal strengths and overcome beliefs that leave them feeling vulnerable.
(801) 438-3678 View (801) 438-3678
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Deb Sylvester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology, trauma-informed care, IFS/parts work, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of wholeness, we work together to unfold and recognize that essence.
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology, trauma-informed care, IFS/parts work, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of wholeness, we work together to unfold and recognize that essence.
(801) 784-6754 View (801) 784-6754
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Brent Pace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Mindfulness is about learning to live in the moment and fully accepting life’s truths.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
Mindfulness is about learning to live in the moment and fully accepting life’s truths.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
(801) 752-0888 View (801) 752-0888
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Michelle Call, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I am a trauma-informed therapist and I use mindfulness/meditation, Somatic EMDR, and offer psychedelic integration.
I am a relationship-based psychotherapist who approaches therapy from a place of collaboration and a belief that we are each the experts on ourselves. I am especially interested in issues of diversity and inclusion, and exploring the impacts of oppression and discrimination on those who feel marginalized. I use a feminist - multicultural lens to create a safe place for exploration, to increase empowerment, and to live a more authentic and satisfying life.
I am a trauma-informed therapist and I use mindfulness/meditation, Somatic EMDR, and offer psychedelic integration.
I am a relationship-based psychotherapist who approaches therapy from a place of collaboration and a belief that we are each the experts on ourselves. I am especially interested in issues of diversity and inclusion, and exploring the impacts of oppression and discrimination on those who feel marginalized. I use a feminist - multicultural lens to create a safe place for exploration, to increase empowerment, and to live a more authentic and satisfying life.
(801) 723-0196 View (801) 723-0196
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Jaime M Tracy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I will meet you where you are and this will be our starting point. It might seem intimidating to seek therapy, but I'm going to make sure you feel at ease and comfortable. Therapy can range from crisis intervention to prevention measures and from short-term to long-term support. Therapy is a personal journey and I truly believe the relationship is the most important aspect of positive change.
I will meet you where you are and this will be our starting point. It might seem intimidating to seek therapy, but I'm going to make sure you feel at ease and comfortable. Therapy can range from crisis intervention to prevention measures and from short-term to long-term support. Therapy is a personal journey and I truly believe the relationship is the most important aspect of positive change.
(385) 483-4716 View (385) 483-4716
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Erin Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104  (Online Only)
Easily schedule now by visiting erinhugheslcsw.clientsecure.me. I am a licensed Therapist with a background in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University in Oregon and Utah. My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
Easily schedule now by visiting erinhugheslcsw.clientsecure.me. I am a licensed Therapist with a background in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University in Oregon and Utah. My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
(458) 243-4522 View (458) 243-4522
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A K Smee
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC, SCL
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104  (Online Only)
Hi! Heart broken and tired of dating games? In an unsatisfying or tumultuous relationship? Or perhaps exhausted of dealing with emotionally immature parents or family members? I can help! My focus and my passion are helping people find and maintain fulfillment in their various relationships and heal from relationship trauma. Our relationships with others impact so many aspects of our lives and I aim to help you gain control of those impacts.
Hi! Heart broken and tired of dating games? In an unsatisfying or tumultuous relationship? Or perhaps exhausted of dealing with emotionally immature parents or family members? I can help! My focus and my passion are helping people find and maintain fulfillment in their various relationships and heal from relationship trauma. Our relationships with others impact so many aspects of our lives and I aim to help you gain control of those impacts.
(702) 710-0146 View (702) 710-0146
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Marisa Funcheon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84199  (Online Only)
I believe there is joy all around us. Sometimes, we just need a little help focusing on the right things. We all have an idea of what our best life would look like, yet many of us deal with obstacles that prevent us from reaching that dream. Whether it be anxiety, past trauma, depression, or bad habits, my practice is focused on helping you realize what is holding you back and supporting you to break through and start living your best life. Helping you to pull the negative weeds and tend to your own mind like a garden in order to promote positivity, clear focus and goal setting.
I believe there is joy all around us. Sometimes, we just need a little help focusing on the right things. We all have an idea of what our best life would look like, yet many of us deal with obstacles that prevent us from reaching that dream. Whether it be anxiety, past trauma, depression, or bad habits, my practice is focused on helping you realize what is holding you back and supporting you to break through and start living your best life. Helping you to pull the negative weeds and tend to your own mind like a garden in order to promote positivity, clear focus and goal setting.
(513) 463-5894 View (513) 463-5894
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Gabriela Palomino McComb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker fluent in both English and Spanish, I specialize in supporting individuals through the complexities of mental health, particularly those navigating the impacts of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and difficult life transitions. My expertise extends to working with diverse individuals, offering a culturally sensitive and understanding approach.
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker fluent in both English and Spanish, I specialize in supporting individuals through the complexities of mental health, particularly those navigating the impacts of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and difficult life transitions. My expertise extends to working with diverse individuals, offering a culturally sensitive and understanding approach.
(262) 698-3065 View (262) 698-3065
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Jared C Andes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Hello, I'm Jared Andes and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on assisting people to develop their resilience and strengths. My passion is increasing interpersonal connection and authentic relationships. As a therapist, I have worked in a variety of settings including academic, outpatient, and crisis settings and I work with clients from diverse backgrounds. This allows me to draw from a variety of approaches to support your mental health needs. I offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I support awareness and acceptance of individuals including those with developmental disorders, mental health concerns, and their families.
Hello, I'm Jared Andes and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on assisting people to develop their resilience and strengths. My passion is increasing interpersonal connection and authentic relationships. As a therapist, I have worked in a variety of settings including academic, outpatient, and crisis settings and I work with clients from diverse backgrounds. This allows me to draw from a variety of approaches to support your mental health needs. I offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I support awareness and acceptance of individuals including those with developmental disorders, mental health concerns, and their families.
(801) 829-9034 View (801) 829-9034
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Park City Therapy
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Are you struggling with issues related to recent changes in your life? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life's challenges. I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor located in Park City (easy access off I-80) and I'd love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal is to help you better understand yourself in order to cope with change. I work with adults and adolescents with most issues and specialize in substance use and mind body connection/movement.
Are you struggling with issues related to recent changes in your life? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life's challenges. I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor located in Park City (easy access off I-80) and I'd love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal is to help you better understand yourself in order to cope with change. I work with adults and adolescents with most issues and specialize in substance use and mind body connection/movement.
(435) 228-7774 View (435) 228-7774
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Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, P.C.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Waitlist for new clients
Sunny Strasburg, MA, LMFT is a trainer of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, author of The Theradelic Approach: Psychedelic Therapy. Perspective, Preparation, and Practice. She specializes in Internal Family Systems, EMDR Certified (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming) for trauma, archetypal psychology, and the Gottman Couples Method. Certified in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy by CIIS. Trained in ketamine, psilocybin assisted therapy, and MDMA assisted psychotherapy. Sunny hosts retreats with Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of IFS. Please email to inquire. Visit www.sunnystrasburgtherapy.com.
Sunny Strasburg, MA, LMFT is a trainer of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, author of The Theradelic Approach: Psychedelic Therapy. Perspective, Preparation, and Practice. She specializes in Internal Family Systems, EMDR Certified (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming) for trauma, archetypal psychology, and the Gottman Couples Method. Certified in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy by CIIS. Trained in ketamine, psilocybin assisted therapy, and MDMA assisted psychotherapy. Sunny hosts retreats with Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of IFS. Please email to inquire. Visit www.sunnystrasburgtherapy.com.
(385) 219-4969 View (385) 219-4969
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Athena Metos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey and along the way there are often circumstances that create great pain and trauma that often redirect us down the wrong path.If we try to ignore the pain it only gets worse & the cycle of dysfunction begins! I have learned that we all need help navigating though life's trials, and yet it takes a lot of inner strength to even ask! As a therapist my goal is to allow you to reach your greatest potential during this journey and gain the right tools to navigate through anything that comes in your path!
Life is a journey and along the way there are often circumstances that create great pain and trauma that often redirect us down the wrong path.If we try to ignore the pain it only gets worse & the cycle of dysfunction begins! I have learned that we all need help navigating though life's trials, and yet it takes a lot of inner strength to even ask! As a therapist my goal is to allow you to reach your greatest potential during this journey and gain the right tools to navigate through anything that comes in your path!
(801) 800-8860 View (801) 800-8860
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Sarah Tellesbo, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I'm a feminist therapist here for the rebels & all the wonderfully anti-authority, smash-the-patriarchy people of the world. I'm radically & unapologetically body positive, sex positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. If you’re looking for someone who is traditional, I may not be your gal. But if you’re tired of seeing healthcare providers that give you a laundry list of diagnoses & template-based, insurance-dictated treatment, maybe you can find some reprieve in my little corner of the Universe. I’m not here to fix you (you're not broken), but we can always explore & deal with the things that get in the way of you living your best life.
I'm a feminist therapist here for the rebels & all the wonderfully anti-authority, smash-the-patriarchy people of the world. I'm radically & unapologetically body positive, sex positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. If you’re looking for someone who is traditional, I may not be your gal. But if you’re tired of seeing healthcare providers that give you a laundry list of diagnoses & template-based, insurance-dictated treatment, maybe you can find some reprieve in my little corner of the Universe. I’m not here to fix you (you're not broken), but we can always explore & deal with the things that get in the way of you living your best life.
(385) 247-2868 View (385) 247-2868
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Jessica Flynn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT 84104  (Online Only)
I provide compassionate, LGBTQIA+ and anti-racist, evidence-based care for those suffering from mood and anxiety symptoms. Teens, adults, couples and families. Telehealth and self-pay only. Utah residents only. (I cannot provide care from a full DBT program, however, I can provide DBT-informed care if that is appropriate).
I provide compassionate, LGBTQIA+ and anti-racist, evidence-based care for those suffering from mood and anxiety symptoms. Teens, adults, couples and families. Telehealth and self-pay only. Utah residents only. (I cannot provide care from a full DBT program, however, I can provide DBT-informed care if that is appropriate).
(801) 845-9290 View (801) 845-9290
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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.