Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Cashmere, WA

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Prosperity Counseling Services
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cashmere, WA 98815
Although I use many different approaches, I mainly use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients.
Life has taught me that pain and suffering are part of the human experience. You may be feeling alone, confused, and frustrated, but with the right tools, you can learn to weather the storms and move towards a meaningful, satisfying life. I want to provide a compassionate, listening ear. I serve people who dealing with anxiety, burn out, or depression; who have experienced trauma and need help processing it; or who are struggling with their purpose and the direction of their life. I help clients build the skills they need to feel better and take action so that they can move toward a meaningful and satisfying life.
Although I use many different approaches, I mainly use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients.
Life has taught me that pain and suffering are part of the human experience. You may be feeling alone, confused, and frustrated, but with the right tools, you can learn to weather the storms and move towards a meaningful, satisfying life. I want to provide a compassionate, listening ear. I serve people who dealing with anxiety, burn out, or depression; who have experienced trauma and need help processing it; or who are struggling with their purpose and the direction of their life. I help clients build the skills they need to feel better and take action so that they can move toward a meaningful and satisfying life.
(509) 567-3593 View (509) 567-3593
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Julie Ray Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cashmere, WA 98815
I work with individuals, couples and families. With my family systems approach, each person plays an integral role to the health of the whole system/family. My work with struggling couples is to foster hope when it has been lost. I collaborate with parents, their children and teens to address and resolve behavioral issues and developmental challenges. If you struggle with anxiety, grief or depression, I will work alongside of you in a non-judgmental fashion to explore issues and apply new skills to help you overcome the challenges you are facing. I have 14 plus years of experience.
I work with individuals, couples and families. With my family systems approach, each person plays an integral role to the health of the whole system/family. My work with struggling couples is to foster hope when it has been lost. I collaborate with parents, their children and teens to address and resolve behavioral issues and developmental challenges. If you struggle with anxiety, grief or depression, I will work alongside of you in a non-judgmental fashion to explore issues and apply new skills to help you overcome the challenges you are facing. I have 14 plus years of experience.
(509) 571-2231 View (509) 571-2231
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Jennifer Beauvais
Counselor, LMHC, BP, C-SPT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cashmere, WA 98815
Sometimes it can feel alarming to realize our anxiety, depression or trauma is not just in our heads, but in our bodies as well. We might try to change the way we are thinking, but we still don't feel at home in our own skin. We can start to feel afraid that nothing will ever change. As a somatic (body-centered) psychotherapist trained in trauma across the lifespan, it is my honor to support clients in discovering that much more is possible than at first imagined. I enjoy helping clients identify what is right and natural about themselves, and to heal through their own fully-trustworthy inner wisdom.
Sometimes it can feel alarming to realize our anxiety, depression or trauma is not just in our heads, but in our bodies as well. We might try to change the way we are thinking, but we still don't feel at home in our own skin. We can start to feel afraid that nothing will ever change. As a somatic (body-centered) psychotherapist trained in trauma across the lifespan, it is my honor to support clients in discovering that much more is possible than at first imagined. I enjoy helping clients identify what is right and natural about themselves, and to heal through their own fully-trustworthy inner wisdom.
(509) 642-6944 View (509) 642-6944
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Cynthia Buckley
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cashmere, WA 98815
Suffering from mental and emotional problems can cause you to feel hopeless and defeated. You may believe recovery is not possible and that you're destined to live a life of misery. I am here to tell you that you can heal and be happy instead of sad and anxious. I help individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety disorders and OCD. I also work well with individuals who struggle to regulate their emotions or participate in self-destructive behaviors. In therapy we work together on understanding how your thoughts, belief systems, and feelings play a role in your life.
Suffering from mental and emotional problems can cause you to feel hopeless and defeated. You may believe recovery is not possible and that you're destined to live a life of misery. I am here to tell you that you can heal and be happy instead of sad and anxious. I help individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety disorders and OCD. I also work well with individuals who struggle to regulate their emotions or participate in self-destructive behaviors. In therapy we work together on understanding how your thoughts, belief systems, and feelings play a role in your life.
(509) 415-8530 View (509) 415-8530

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Hayley Agarwal
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CMPC
Verified Verified
Wenatchee, WA 98801  (Online Only)
I am a mental health therapist and sport psychology consultant. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life's transitions, know that you're not alone. My role as a clinician is to create a safe space to explore challenges and work towards goals together without judgment. I encourage curiosity throughout sessions to promote awareness, connections, and insight. I draw from various theories and techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and compassion based therapy, and solution-focused approaches.
I am a mental health therapist and sport psychology consultant. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating life's transitions, know that you're not alone. My role as a clinician is to create a safe space to explore challenges and work towards goals together without judgment. I encourage curiosity throughout sessions to promote awareness, connections, and insight. I draw from various theories and techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and compassion based therapy, and solution-focused approaches.
(425) 434-9273 View (425) 434-9273
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Hannah Mielke
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Wenatchee, WA 98801  (Online Only)
Counseling is sacred work. It is through the vehicle of relationship, with both God and others, that humans were intended to experience restoration. While indeed relationships can be a source of pain, they are also a powerful force for resiliency. Through the therapeutic relationship, I enjoy coming alongside clients on their journey by providing a safe and compassionate space for exploration. Together we will go beyond just symptom management and work toward understanding the root of what you are experiencing. Whatever you are facing, you were never meant to do so in isolation.
Counseling is sacred work. It is through the vehicle of relationship, with both God and others, that humans were intended to experience restoration. While indeed relationships can be a source of pain, they are also a powerful force for resiliency. Through the therapeutic relationship, I enjoy coming alongside clients on their journey by providing a safe and compassionate space for exploration. Together we will go beyond just symptom management and work toward understanding the root of what you are experiencing. Whatever you are facing, you were never meant to do so in isolation.
(509) 769-3205 View (509) 769-3205
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Blake Suzelis Holistic Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RH, CMHS, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Wenatchee, WA 98807  (Online Only)
YES, Life Can Be Different! I know that you want to live a better life! The problem is that what you need can look very different from what others need. Perhaps, you are experiencing pain from mental illness or broken relationships, and you are looking for a healing guide. You may be feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled with your life, and instead, you desperately crave an inspiring and fulfilling life. Maybe, your business growth has plateaued, or your team has stagnated, and you are searching for help to change. Whatever your path, I believe that life can be different!
YES, Life Can Be Different! I know that you want to live a better life! The problem is that what you need can look very different from what others need. Perhaps, you are experiencing pain from mental illness or broken relationships, and you are looking for a healing guide. You may be feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled with your life, and instead, you desperately crave an inspiring and fulfilling life. Maybe, your business growth has plateaued, or your team has stagnated, and you are searching for help to change. Whatever your path, I believe that life can be different!
(509) 257-3370 View (509) 257-3370
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Liz Hadley
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leavenworth, WA 98826  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
At the core of my therapeutic approach is my belief that we heal and transform through authentic and empathic connection. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we co-create a space to engage what has been wounded and find medicine to heal and grow. Seeking healing and restoration is a brave and courageous journey that goes against all the systems of oppression that seek to wound and separate us. I considered it a profound honor to walk with someone in this journey through challenges, suffering, wonder, curiosity and pain, to find a healing, growth, embodiment and joy that follows us beyond the therapy room.
(206) 333-0490 View (206) 333-0490
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Teresa A Zuvela
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT, C-EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wenatchee, WA 98801  (Online Only)
Your heart is hurting, you have tried so hard to make your relationships work. Your partner refuses to meet your needs after you have tried so hard to share. You wonder if it's you, am I too needy?, am I too much? Second-guessing yourself brings more heartache. You want to know how to fix whatever is wrong but don't know what it is. You want to find peace and your efforts come up short. I can join with you to provide support and encouragement as you find the lost parts of yourself. Betrayal trauma can be healed with AF-EMDR which helps to knit your story together in a safe and healing way. https:woodlandpathways.com
Your heart is hurting, you have tried so hard to make your relationships work. Your partner refuses to meet your needs after you have tried so hard to share. You wonder if it's you, am I too needy?, am I too much? Second-guessing yourself brings more heartache. You want to know how to fix whatever is wrong but don't know what it is. You want to find peace and your efforts come up short. I can join with you to provide support and encouragement as you find the lost parts of yourself. Betrayal trauma can be healed with AF-EMDR which helps to knit your story together in a safe and healing way. https:woodlandpathways.com
(253) 271-4896 View (253) 271-4896
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Maile Davelaar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peshastin, WA 98847
Trauma disrupts our sense of self—our ability to trust and to truly experience safety. With this core understanding, my approach is gentle and compassionate. I provide a safe, supportive and professional relationship as you explore and reshape the impact that abuse has had on your life. I will listen as you set the pace, focusing on building a foundation of safety while helping you develop coping skills that fit your lifestyle.
Trauma disrupts our sense of self—our ability to trust and to truly experience safety. With this core understanding, my approach is gentle and compassionate. I provide a safe, supportive and professional relationship as you explore and reshape the impact that abuse has had on your life. I will listen as you set the pace, focusing on building a foundation of safety while helping you develop coping skills that fit your lifestyle.
(509) 676-6009 View (509) 676-6009
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Jesse Regnier
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wenatchee, WA 98801  (Online Only)
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
(509) 236-1517 View (509) 236-1517
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Sonia McKee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Wenatchee, WA 98801  (Online Only)
Many people are feeling hurt, stressed, anxious, worried, misunderstood, and unsure about change. Life can push and pull us into many directions until we feel lost and disconnected. As a therapist, I get the opportunity to listen, offer new perspectives, help problem solve, and support people to become the best version of themselves. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and changing one can create positive and supportive change in the others. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning new skills to create positive change and go after the life they want, a life they have worked to transform for the better.
Many people are feeling hurt, stressed, anxious, worried, misunderstood, and unsure about change. Life can push and pull us into many directions until we feel lost and disconnected. As a therapist, I get the opportunity to listen, offer new perspectives, help problem solve, and support people to become the best version of themselves. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and changing one can create positive and supportive change in the others. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning new skills to create positive change and go after the life they want, a life they have worked to transform for the better.
(509) 685-3324 View (509) 685-3324
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John Odell Steward Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Hello, I am Dr. Stew. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and available to assist other MFTs in the pursuit of this designation. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011. I am actively looking for Marriage and Family Therapy Associates in need of supervision in Washington State.
Hello, I am Dr. Stew. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and available to assist other MFTs in the pursuit of this designation. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011. I am actively looking for Marriage and Family Therapy Associates in need of supervision in Washington State.
(509) 740-3948 View (509) 740-3948
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Jim Kaing
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wenatchee, WA 98801  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My holistic approach integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being. The overall goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels. For some, the goal of counseling may be to improve personal, familial, social, and/or community functioning. While for others, the aim is building, self-esteem, reducing anxiety or strengthening coping mechanisms. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to unpack emotional and mental distress while working on grounding techniques, challenging unhelpful automatic thoughts, and processing trauma.
My holistic approach integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being. The overall goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels. For some, the goal of counseling may be to improve personal, familial, social, and/or community functioning. While for others, the aim is building, self-esteem, reducing anxiety or strengthening coping mechanisms. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to unpack emotional and mental distress while working on grounding techniques, challenging unhelpful automatic thoughts, and processing trauma.
(509) 502-6647 View (509) 502-6647

Online Therapists

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Jenna Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036
As a certified yoga teacher, I also have a background in breathwork and mindfulness techniques that can aid in the therapeutic process.
As your therapist, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe and supported on your path of healing and self-discovery. I believe that we each have a unique story and as humans we are capable of holding many conflicting truths. We can love our lives and still experience anxiety and overwhelm from the responsibility of it all. I am here to listen and collaborate, with empathy and without judgment. Together, we can explore how therapy can help you develop deeper understanding and self-compassion, address self-limitations like perfectionism and shame, and discover deeper meaning and purpose from life.
As a certified yoga teacher, I also have a background in breathwork and mindfulness techniques that can aid in the therapeutic process.
As your therapist, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe and supported on your path of healing and self-discovery. I believe that we each have a unique story and as humans we are capable of holding many conflicting truths. We can love our lives and still experience anxiety and overwhelm from the responsibility of it all. I am here to listen and collaborate, with empathy and without judgment. Together, we can explore how therapy can help you develop deeper understanding and self-compassion, address self-limitations like perfectionism and shame, and discover deeper meaning and purpose from life.
(425) 537-6290 View (425) 537-6290
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Dr. Moriah Boggs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a variety of modalities including CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
Do you feel exhausted and drained all the time? Do you feel stuck, struggling with past traumas and their impact on your present life? If your answer is yes, then you have come to the right place - I work closely with my clients to unpack their past and help them heal from traumas, so they can find balance and overall health in their daily lives. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and believe that our health is fundamentally tied to our relationships, including the ones we have with ourselves. With that in mind, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters health and healing.
I utilize a variety of modalities including CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
Do you feel exhausted and drained all the time? Do you feel stuck, struggling with past traumas and their impact on your present life? If your answer is yes, then you have come to the right place - I work closely with my clients to unpack their past and help them heal from traumas, so they can find balance and overall health in their daily lives. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and believe that our health is fundamentally tied to our relationships, including the ones we have with ourselves. With that in mind, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters health and healing.
(425) 979-2458 View (425) 979-2458
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Ryan Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Tapps, WA 98391  (Online Only)
My approach emphasizes mindfulness & narrative exploration, linguistics & personal messaging, and recognizes & explores the impact of societal inequity & injustice.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, a believer in the immense beauty of nature & strength of the human spirit, and a person committed to helping make our world a better place. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
My approach emphasizes mindfulness & narrative exploration, linguistics & personal messaging, and recognizes & explores the impact of societal inequity & injustice.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, a believer in the immense beauty of nature & strength of the human spirit, and a person committed to helping make our world a better place. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
(253) 215-8527 View (253) 215-8527
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Heather Michelle Gorden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112  (Online Only)
I utilize a variety of evidenced-based practices- psychodynamic, person- centered, mindfulness, strengths-based, existential, humanistic, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral.
Hi, My name is Heather Gorden, and I am a Licensed Associate Mental Health Counselor, License MC61361403. I believe in respect, integrity, collaboration and kindness. This is your journey. I am here to listen, guide and encourage you along the way. I work primarily with adults and provide individual therapy for a variety of needs, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management and co-occurring disorders.
I utilize a variety of evidenced-based practices- psychodynamic, person- centered, mindfulness, strengths-based, existential, humanistic, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral.
Hi, My name is Heather Gorden, and I am a Licensed Associate Mental Health Counselor, License MC61361403. I believe in respect, integrity, collaboration and kindness. This is your journey. I am here to listen, guide and encourage you along the way. I work primarily with adults and provide individual therapy for a variety of needs, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management and co-occurring disorders.
(425) 947-9235 x1 View (425) 947-9235 x1
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Jentry Wright
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LMHCA, MFT
Verified Verified
Arlington, WA 98223
Accepting new clients for August and September. Some evening and weekend availabilities. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, & adolescence from all cultural, ethnic, spiritual, & socioeconomic backgrounds. With a Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple & Family Therapy, l use mindfulness and holistic approaches to help you connect with your needs and goals, build better relationships with yourself and those around you, and help you overcome and face life transitions and challenges.
Accepting new clients for August and September. Some evening and weekend availabilities. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, & adolescence from all cultural, ethnic, spiritual, & socioeconomic backgrounds. With a Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple & Family Therapy, l use mindfulness and holistic approaches to help you connect with your needs and goals, build better relationships with yourself and those around you, and help you overcome and face life transitions and challenges.
(360) 913-3539 View (360) 913-3539
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LightHeart Associates - Federal Way
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
We are experienced with CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, narrative therapy, family systems therapy, as well as inter-subjective psychodynamic theory, DBT, and self psychology.
LightHeart provides therapy, medication management & assessment for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.
We are experienced with CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, narrative therapy, family systems therapy, as well as inter-subjective psychodynamic theory, DBT, and self psychology.
LightHeart provides therapy, medication management & assessment for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.
(253) 367-4594 View (253) 367-4594

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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.