Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Hardwick, VT

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Grace M Hurley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
I use mindfulness, body based practices, and expressive arts, as allies in the supportive process of self-exploration and healing.
Each life is sacred and all life deserves freedom, happiness, abundance, and connection. Yet through the patterning of wounding, we so often harm ourselves or others through our relation to these unmet needs. Past narratives live on into our present lives through the manifestations of anxiety, depression, addiction, poor or abusive relationships, and...the list goes on. But all wounds can heal if given the proper attention and time.
I use mindfulness, body based practices, and expressive arts, as allies in the supportive process of self-exploration and healing.
Each life is sacred and all life deserves freedom, happiness, abundance, and connection. Yet through the patterning of wounding, we so often harm ourselves or others through our relation to these unmet needs. Past narratives live on into our present lives through the manifestations of anxiety, depression, addiction, poor or abusive relationships, and...the list goes on. But all wounds can heal if given the proper attention and time.
(802) 499-2878 View (802) 499-2878
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Lydia S Russell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC, HHC, CYT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
As a somatic, mindfulness, and nature-based mental health counselor, I work with individual adults in identifying and affirming gifts and strengths; finding and maintaining calm, connection, and contentment; and creating new patterns that encourage health, growth, and resilience through life’s changes. A session with me might include movement exploration (informed by dance/movement therapy and yoga), awareness-building exercises ( mindfulness and meditation), and therapeutic conversation. Sessions can be in my sunny office, online, or outdoors among the trees - an opportunity to gain insight and inspiration from the natural world.
As a somatic, mindfulness, and nature-based mental health counselor, I work with individual adults in identifying and affirming gifts and strengths; finding and maintaining calm, connection, and contentment; and creating new patterns that encourage health, growth, and resilience through life’s changes. A session with me might include movement exploration (informed by dance/movement therapy and yoga), awareness-building exercises ( mindfulness and meditation), and therapeutic conversation. Sessions can be in my sunny office, online, or outdoors among the trees - an opportunity to gain insight and inspiration from the natural world.
(802) 613-0888 View (802) 613-0888
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Lori J Leff
MA
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
Everyone has the capacity to grow and to heal. It's easy to get stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, limit our perspective and perpetuate suffering. I'd like to help you explore what you need to gain resilience, to discover joy. I'm a good active listener with a big heart. My art background and compassion practice inform all I do. In therapy, we'll look at the larger picture together: notice the patterns and the narratives you've created about them, the self-judgments, the emotions that can (but don't need to) run the show, the places you feel stuck. My practice is client-centered. I honor you and your self-expertise.
Everyone has the capacity to grow and to heal. It's easy to get stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, limit our perspective and perpetuate suffering. I'd like to help you explore what you need to gain resilience, to discover joy. I'm a good active listener with a big heart. My art background and compassion practice inform all I do. In therapy, we'll look at the larger picture together: notice the patterns and the narratives you've created about them, the self-judgments, the emotions that can (but don't need to) run the show, the places you feel stuck. My practice is client-centered. I honor you and your self-expertise.
(802) 465-5019 View (802) 465-5019
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Timothy Ricciardello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
Life is complicated. Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world. Whether you are struggling with childhood memories, recent trauma or simply trying to find solutions to balance out life, we can process them together. Therapy is about going deep, processing the wounds that affect us and integrating them into our current selves in order to live productively and meaningfully in the world.
Life is complicated. Our history, experiences and trauma affect not only who we are but also how we interact with the world. Whether you are struggling with childhood memories, recent trauma or simply trying to find solutions to balance out life, we can process them together. Therapy is about going deep, processing the wounds that affect us and integrating them into our current selves in order to live productively and meaningfully in the world.
(517) 468-6887 View (517) 468-6887
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Ryan Gouvin
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
Accepting New Clients (People)! Working together my goal will be to help you become the best version of yourself. Are you ready to make a positive change? Struggling to reach a goal? Making changes often requires clarifying small attainable goals to achieve a larger goal. Need help communicating within a personal or professional relationship? Many times, our communication style may benefit from some adjustment. Having an ally to plan these goals and help provide clarity may help clear the path. People I work with can expect respect, safety, and validation when working with me. Contact me today for a free 15 minute consultation.
Accepting New Clients (People)! Working together my goal will be to help you become the best version of yourself. Are you ready to make a positive change? Struggling to reach a goal? Making changes often requires clarifying small attainable goals to achieve a larger goal. Need help communicating within a personal or professional relationship? Many times, our communication style may benefit from some adjustment. Having an ally to plan these goals and help provide clarity may help clear the path. People I work with can expect respect, safety, and validation when working with me. Contact me today for a free 15 minute consultation.
(802) 444-8512 View (802) 444-8512
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Lauren Collier
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843
My mission is to inspire others through dignity, respect, acceptance, and empathy. I work collaboratively to find solutions, gain insights, and offer support to effect positive change and outcomes. We will work together to learn and implement strategies for relaxation, stress and anxiety reduction, lessen depressive tendencies, process past trauma, and regulate emotions.
My mission is to inspire others through dignity, respect, acceptance, and empathy. I work collaboratively to find solutions, gain insights, and offer support to effect positive change and outcomes. We will work together to learn and implement strategies for relaxation, stress and anxiety reduction, lessen depressive tendencies, process past trauma, and regulate emotions.
(802) 449-0211 View (802) 449-0211
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Cecile Leriche
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Setting life enhancing goals will guide us as we engage in behavioral modification, cognitive re-framing using mindfulness, stress reduction, body awareness, journals, dreams and many other therapeutic strategies.
I believe losing touch with our life purpose can lead to depression, anxiety, mood imbalances, and disconnection to Self. By utilizing talk therapy, goals and embracing the here and now, we have opportunities to reach for and reconnect with healing spirit, opening a portal in which one resolves the obstacles holding us back; This journey facilitates access to a path of self discovery of the deeper meaning and gifts we hold in life. Like an onion, peeling away limiting layers of self-beliefs and the attending reactivity to those beliefs, one can foster deeper awareness of life experience, and a renewal of our sense of purpose.
Setting life enhancing goals will guide us as we engage in behavioral modification, cognitive re-framing using mindfulness, stress reduction, body awareness, journals, dreams and many other therapeutic strategies.
I believe losing touch with our life purpose can lead to depression, anxiety, mood imbalances, and disconnection to Self. By utilizing talk therapy, goals and embracing the here and now, we have opportunities to reach for and reconnect with healing spirit, opening a portal in which one resolves the obstacles holding us back; This journey facilitates access to a path of self discovery of the deeper meaning and gifts we hold in life. Like an onion, peeling away limiting layers of self-beliefs and the attending reactivity to those beliefs, one can foster deeper awareness of life experience, and a renewal of our sense of purpose.
(802) 454-3077 View (802) 454-3077
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Claire Berry
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hardwick, VT 05843  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
When your life needs direction, connection, and/or balance, whether it's your past, present, or future that brings your desire for change, you hold the power to heal. I believe that with honest self-exploration you can identify the roots of your discomfort and the path forward. I believe in the innate goodness of each person and their power to create the solutions to their challenges. I will partner in your self-discovery and healing by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to begin the work of lowering defenses and looking into the most protected areas of yourself.
When your life needs direction, connection, and/or balance, whether it's your past, present, or future that brings your desire for change, you hold the power to heal. I believe that with honest self-exploration you can identify the roots of your discomfort and the path forward. I believe in the innate goodness of each person and their power to create the solutions to their challenges. I will partner in your self-discovery and healing by creating a safe, non-judgmental space to begin the work of lowering defenses and looking into the most protected areas of yourself.
(802) 992-8448 View (802) 992-8448
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Gary Mitchell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, ICGC-1, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hardwick, VT 05843
Not accepting new clients
Living with addictions, such as substance, alcohol, gambling. gaming and other process addictions, and cooccurring disorders can be very disruptive. Addiction can lead to poor choices resulting in relationship difficulties, legal issues and health concerns. Most people simply want the chaos to stop and to find stability in their lives. I believe that everyone deserves a second chance and work with each individual to develop an unique approach to develop the stability that has been illusive. I have a person centered approach and will employ a combination of methods that best match your needs.
Living with addictions, such as substance, alcohol, gambling. gaming and other process addictions, and cooccurring disorders can be very disruptive. Addiction can lead to poor choices resulting in relationship difficulties, legal issues and health concerns. Most people simply want the chaos to stop and to find stability in their lives. I believe that everyone deserves a second chance and work with each individual to develop an unique approach to develop the stability that has been illusive. I have a person centered approach and will employ a combination of methods that best match your needs.
(802) 461-4724 View (802) 461-4724

More Therapists Nearby

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Mallory Billings-Litke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Danville, VT 05873  (Online Only)
I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and implement mindfulness-based practices into sessions.
Current Openings (as of 11/13/24): Tuesdays 9, 10, 11. You will receive a quicker response if you send an email rather than leaving a voicemail. I provide counseling for individuals and couples. We will focus on problem-solving through improved communication and conflict resolution as well as goal setting through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness skills and traditional talk therapy. I will tailor your treatment to your specific needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and implement mindfulness-based practices into sessions.
Current Openings (as of 11/13/24): Tuesdays 9, 10, 11. You will receive a quicker response if you send an email rather than leaving a voicemail. I provide counseling for individuals and couples. We will focus on problem-solving through improved communication and conflict resolution as well as goal setting through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness skills and traditional talk therapy. I will tailor your treatment to your specific needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
(802) 454-3767 View (802) 454-3767
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Wendy Billings-Litke
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Danville, VT 05873  (Online Only)
I am also a registered yoga teacher and art therapist and I incorporate a traditional psychodynamic approach, play and art therapy, as well as mindfulness and body-oriented interventions.
I work with adolescents, families and adults, joining with them in their quest for wholeness, emotional recovery and greater happiness. I have experience helping others navigate through trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger and issues specific to the LGBTQQ community.
I am also a registered yoga teacher and art therapist and I incorporate a traditional psychodynamic approach, play and art therapy, as well as mindfulness and body-oriented interventions.
I work with adolescents, families and adults, joining with them in their quest for wholeness, emotional recovery and greater happiness. I have experience helping others navigate through trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger and issues specific to the LGBTQQ community.
(401) 289-1213 View (401) 289-1213
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Jonna Tufts
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wolcott, VT 05680  (Online Only)
I rely on mindfulness-based body-centered psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, expressive arts, and as needed skills-based training in CBT, conflict- resolution and assertiveness.
It takes courage to reckon with some of the most private, honest, scary, and hopeful places within you. Effective support during these times can be transformational. You may want to discover new ways of being in the world, your skin, and your life that feel authentic, and alive. Or, you may be wanting relief from painful relationship patterns, anger, grief, fear, self-criticism, “stuckness” or addiction. My clients often find my approach feels both comfortable and challenging, and facilitates greater self-love and empowerment. I hold a license in Mental Health Counseling, CAGS in Expressive Arts, and am IFS trained.
I rely on mindfulness-based body-centered psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, expressive arts, and as needed skills-based training in CBT, conflict- resolution and assertiveness.
It takes courage to reckon with some of the most private, honest, scary, and hopeful places within you. Effective support during these times can be transformational. You may want to discover new ways of being in the world, your skin, and your life that feel authentic, and alive. Or, you may be wanting relief from painful relationship patterns, anger, grief, fear, self-criticism, “stuckness” or addiction. My clients often find my approach feels both comfortable and challenging, and facilitates greater self-love and empowerment. I hold a license in Mental Health Counseling, CAGS in Expressive Arts, and am IFS trained.
(617) 899-0418 View (617) 899-0418
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Maramonie L King
Counselor, PsyD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Wolcott, VT 05680
What you can expect from me is kindness, patience, and empathy as we navigate you or your child's journey to mental wellness and improved relationships. I specialize in individual (all ages), couples, and family work with a focus on trauma, relational issues, effective communication skills, conflict resolution, healing broken trust, and more. I am also skilled at addressing parenting issues and developing skills and strategies for more effective parenting practices. My counseling style is person-centered and eclectic, pulling from a variety of modalities to personalize an approach that meets the individual needs of clients.
What you can expect from me is kindness, patience, and empathy as we navigate you or your child's journey to mental wellness and improved relationships. I specialize in individual (all ages), couples, and family work with a focus on trauma, relational issues, effective communication skills, conflict resolution, healing broken trust, and more. I am also skilled at addressing parenting issues and developing skills and strategies for more effective parenting practices. My counseling style is person-centered and eclectic, pulling from a variety of modalities to personalize an approach that meets the individual needs of clients.
(802) 347-9035 View (802) 347-9035

Online Therapists

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Dana DeMartino
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Barre, VT 05641
Healing goes beyond symptom relief—it’s about exploring who you truly are. We often build an “ego” to meet others’ expectations, but this can keep us from our deeper selves. Together, we’ll peel back these layers, not to remove the ego but to understand it. Vulnerability here is powerful; it helps soften old wounds and release limiting beliefs. Using mindfulness and self-compassion, you’ll start connecting to your true values and gain resilience. Therapy offers a safe space to reconnect with your inner wisdom, embrace your genuine self, and discover a more fulfilling way of being.
Healing goes beyond symptom relief—it’s about exploring who you truly are. We often build an “ego” to meet others’ expectations, but this can keep us from our deeper selves. Together, we’ll peel back these layers, not to remove the ego but to understand it. Vulnerability here is powerful; it helps soften old wounds and release limiting beliefs. Using mindfulness and self-compassion, you’ll start connecting to your true values and gain resilience. Therapy offers a safe space to reconnect with your inner wisdom, embrace your genuine self, and discover a more fulfilling way of being.
(802) 266-4240 View (802) 266-4240
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Reining Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, ESMHL, MSW
Verified Verified
Morgan, VT 05853
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in Clinical Mental Health, Addictions, and Trauma/Grief Counseling, I work with youth and families from a humanistic, mindfulness, and narrative approach utilizing the client's strengths as part of the therapeutic process.
Have you, a friend/partner/family member experienced a traumatic event - loss of loved one, loss of child, loss of pet, a life-changing event, verbal/emotional/sexual abuse - and need help processing the grief, regaining control of your life, rebuilding your self-confidence/self-esteem? Do you or someone you know have issues with substance use and are seeking assistance in identifying challenges that have kept you or your loved one from breaking through barriers of addiction toward recovery? Are you a youth/family needing help identifying positive communication/coping strategies, managing anger, or identifying triggers of anxiety?
Specializing in Clinical Mental Health, Addictions, and Trauma/Grief Counseling, I work with youth and families from a humanistic, mindfulness, and narrative approach utilizing the client's strengths as part of the therapeutic process.
Have you, a friend/partner/family member experienced a traumatic event - loss of loved one, loss of child, loss of pet, a life-changing event, verbal/emotional/sexual abuse - and need help processing the grief, regaining control of your life, rebuilding your self-confidence/self-esteem? Do you or someone you know have issues with substance use and are seeking assistance in identifying challenges that have kept you or your loved one from breaking through barriers of addiction toward recovery? Are you a youth/family needing help identifying positive communication/coping strategies, managing anger, or identifying triggers of anxiety?
(802) 648-8154 View (802) 648-8154
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Rachel Zamore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401  (Online Only)
My eclectic background includes mindfulness, activism, business ownership, nonprofit leadership, parenting and more.
Find your way back to aliveness, alignment, wholeness, connection and ease, in the midst of your beautiful & complicated life. Get unhooked from old patterns that are no longer serving you in your relationships, work or life. Maybe you’re untangling from a long-term relationship or trying to figure out if you want to. Or looking for a therapist who "gets it" about climate distress, threats to democracy, and the social justice concerns that keep you up at night. If you’re interested in an active, empowering, down-to-earth therapy that will help you make lasting and meaningful change from the inside out, I welcome you to get in touch.
My eclectic background includes mindfulness, activism, business ownership, nonprofit leadership, parenting and more.
Find your way back to aliveness, alignment, wholeness, connection and ease, in the midst of your beautiful & complicated life. Get unhooked from old patterns that are no longer serving you in your relationships, work or life. Maybe you’re untangling from a long-term relationship or trying to figure out if you want to. Or looking for a therapist who "gets it" about climate distress, threats to democracy, and the social justice concerns that keep you up at night. If you’re interested in an active, empowering, down-to-earth therapy that will help you make lasting and meaningful change from the inside out, I welcome you to get in touch.
(207) 600-5976 View (207) 600-5976
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Leah A Barth
Unlicensed Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Burlington, VT 05403
I utilize talk and play therapy and offer mindfulness practice.
Welcome. Perhaps you're feeling run-down, stuck or unsettled in life. Perhaps you're feeling dissatisfied with relationships in your life and unsure as to why. Sometimes the stress we feel is manageable, sometimes it feels overwhelming. I believe we are all doing the best we can and we also have the capacity to change. I hope to work with you by building a rapport based on genuineness, humor and empathy. In this process, you may discover meaning and understanding about your own experiences and relationship patterns. By being curious about such patterns, you will find tools to cope in more satisfying ways. The first step is here.
I utilize talk and play therapy and offer mindfulness practice.
Welcome. Perhaps you're feeling run-down, stuck or unsettled in life. Perhaps you're feeling dissatisfied with relationships in your life and unsure as to why. Sometimes the stress we feel is manageable, sometimes it feels overwhelming. I believe we are all doing the best we can and we also have the capacity to change. I hope to work with you by building a rapport based on genuineness, humor and empathy. In this process, you may discover meaning and understanding about your own experiences and relationship patterns. By being curious about such patterns, you will find tools to cope in more satisfying ways. The first step is here.
(802) 622-2590 View (802) 622-2590
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Alice Schermerhorn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
I work with adults experiencing worry, panic, sleep problems, difficulty relaxing, sadness, anxiety, depression, loss, stress, difficulty coping, life transitions, and other issues. I believe that each of us has the capacity to grow and build lives that are fuller and more satisfying. I believe that we can learn a great deal by reflecting on our life experiences and on how we choose to respond to them. I draw from a variety of therapeutic orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic, psychoanalytic, mindfulness, relaxation, communication skills, brief solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches.
I work with adults experiencing worry, panic, sleep problems, difficulty relaxing, sadness, anxiety, depression, loss, stress, difficulty coping, life transitions, and other issues. I believe that each of us has the capacity to grow and build lives that are fuller and more satisfying. I believe that we can learn a great deal by reflecting on our life experiences and on how we choose to respond to them. I draw from a variety of therapeutic orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic, psychoanalytic, mindfulness, relaxation, communication skills, brief solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches.
(802) 546-8542 x371 View (802) 546-8542 x371
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Hilary Coons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bradford, VT 05033
Some of the tools and strategies we might use include: CBT, EMDR, DBT, Polyvagal Awareness, Breath work, Mindfulness, and Clinical Hypnosis and Executive skills for attentional and motivational challenges.
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
Some of the tools and strategies we might use include: CBT, EMDR, DBT, Polyvagal Awareness, Breath work, Mindfulness, and Clinical Hypnosis and Executive skills for attentional and motivational challenges.
Good psychological care offers people relief from acute pain and new ways of framing the challenges they face. We will work together using a variety of tools, strategies, and insights that support your recovery and growth. Seeing you through this process is my greatest honor. My approach is integrative and responsive, intelligent and professional.
(802) 427-7121 View (802) 427-7121
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Annie Ana Rosenthal
Registered Psychotherapist, MA in, Psych, MEd
Verified Verified
Burlington, VT 05401
What sets my practice apart is a holistic approach that integrates EMDR therapy with complementary modalities, such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive-behavioral strategies, to provide comprehensive support for mental health and personal growth.
Clients seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, and other psychological challenges find solace in my expertise and style. Utilizing the power of EMDR bilateral stimulation and guided processing, I guide clients through their traumatic memories with care and sensitivity, facilitating a journey towards resolution and resilience. My extensive experience in working with diverse populations, including those historically underserved by traditional therapeutic approaches, ensures a safe and inclusive environment for healing. I prioritize cultural sensitivity and empathy, recognizing the importance of addressing the unique experiences and
What sets my practice apart is a holistic approach that integrates EMDR therapy with complementary modalities, such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive-behavioral strategies, to provide comprehensive support for mental health and personal growth.
Clients seeking relief from trauma, anxiety, and other psychological challenges find solace in my expertise and style. Utilizing the power of EMDR bilateral stimulation and guided processing, I guide clients through their traumatic memories with care and sensitivity, facilitating a journey towards resolution and resilience. My extensive experience in working with diverse populations, including those historically underserved by traditional therapeutic approaches, ensures a safe and inclusive environment for healing. I prioritize cultural sensitivity and empathy, recognizing the importance of addressing the unique experiences and
(802) 944-4483 View (802) 944-4483

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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.