Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Chelan, WA

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Angela K Jacobs :: Chiral Center Counseling PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelan, WA 98816
Using various strategies such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Therapy, as well as Mindfulness strategies including yoga and meditation; I can tailor a counseling experience to meet your goals.
My clients are viewed from a holistic perspective in order to promote insight and connections on the path to self-fulfillment. You may not know it, but grief, trauma, rejection, abandonment, and more could be holding you back. I put you first in this highly personal and strictly confidential, therapeutic relationship to dig into the vulnerabilities and thought processes that are contributing to negative feelings, undesired repetitive choices, or unfulfilling relationships. My empowerment strategies draw from several theories of psychology to examine the root causes of undesired behaviors or promoting new behaviors.
Using various strategies such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Therapy, as well as Mindfulness strategies including yoga and meditation; I can tailor a counseling experience to meet your goals.
My clients are viewed from a holistic perspective in order to promote insight and connections on the path to self-fulfillment. You may not know it, but grief, trauma, rejection, abandonment, and more could be holding you back. I put you first in this highly personal and strictly confidential, therapeutic relationship to dig into the vulnerabilities and thought processes that are contributing to negative feelings, undesired repetitive choices, or unfulfilling relationships. My empowerment strategies draw from several theories of psychology to examine the root causes of undesired behaviors or promoting new behaviors.
(509) 485-8903 View (509) 485-8903
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Abby Lynn Bange
Counselor, MA , RD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chelan, WA 98816  (Online Only)
I see patients with anxiety and depressive issues, eating disorders of all kinds, and over all mind and body wellness concerns. I enjoy helping people slow down and be their own healer sifting and distilling goals and values in to actionable movements in life. In this process I utilize self compassion, CBT, polyvagal theory, attachment theory, motivational interviewing and mindfulness combined with nutrition and lifestyle counseling.
I see patients with anxiety and depressive issues, eating disorders of all kinds, and over all mind and body wellness concerns. I enjoy helping people slow down and be their own healer sifting and distilling goals and values in to actionable movements in life. In this process I utilize self compassion, CBT, polyvagal theory, attachment theory, motivational interviewing and mindfulness combined with nutrition and lifestyle counseling.
(509) 519-3456 View (509) 519-3456
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Deepwaters Wellbeing Ministries
Pastoral Counselor
Verified Verified
Chelan, WA 98816
Waitlist for new clients
Positively or negatively, how one feels effects the chemistry and electricity of every cell in the body as emotions function as a regulatory system in the body. Moreover, the body is unable to differentiate whether chronic stress is physically driven or emotionally driven, but the unmediated end result is the same: toxic thoughts and chronic stress negatively affect the expression of the DNA (epigenetics) impacting mental, physical, emotional, and social health.
Positively or negatively, how one feels effects the chemistry and electricity of every cell in the body as emotions function as a regulatory system in the body. Moreover, the body is unable to differentiate whether chronic stress is physically driven or emotionally driven, but the unmediated end result is the same: toxic thoughts and chronic stress negatively affect the expression of the DNA (epigenetics) impacting mental, physical, emotional, and social health.
(509) 245-2796 View (509) 245-2796
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Kelsey Ozment
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chelan, WA 98816
Hi, I'm Kelsey. I'm so glad you are here! I provide counseling & coaching in person and virtually. Are you ready to experience more freedom in your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, achieving goals, experiencing communication or relational issues? You have just taken the first courageous step toward healing. Life can be difficult to navigate and we all need support, to feel like we are a priority, & have the tools to be in the driver’s seats of our own lives again. Together, we can create a new path that helps you to feel empowered, alive, & experience more freedom.
Hi, I'm Kelsey. I'm so glad you are here! I provide counseling & coaching in person and virtually. Are you ready to experience more freedom in your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, achieving goals, experiencing communication or relational issues? You have just taken the first courageous step toward healing. Life can be difficult to navigate and we all need support, to feel like we are a priority, & have the tools to be in the driver’s seats of our own lives again. Together, we can create a new path that helps you to feel empowered, alive, & experience more freedom.
(509) 204-8518 View (509) 204-8518
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Kari Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Chelan, WA 98816
I believe people need to feel good; have the energy of body, clarity of mind and self confidence to be the best version of themselves. I have worked with individuals with disordered eating and body concerns for 30 years and have concluded that how they care for themselves is foundation. I treat anxiety and mood with integrated care; mind, body and heart. I am trained in lifestyle medicine, as well as eating disorders, so whatever end of the spectrum you fall, I got you and I get you. End the end, the relationship with our body and ourselves is the basis of all other relationships. So let's get started!
I believe people need to feel good; have the energy of body, clarity of mind and self confidence to be the best version of themselves. I have worked with individuals with disordered eating and body concerns for 30 years and have concluded that how they care for themselves is foundation. I treat anxiety and mood with integrated care; mind, body and heart. I am trained in lifestyle medicine, as well as eating disorders, so whatever end of the spectrum you fall, I got you and I get you. End the end, the relationship with our body and ourselves is the basis of all other relationships. So let's get started!
(602) 362-7864 View (602) 362-7864
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Sue Jean Jerald
Counselor, MA, ABS, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelan, WA 98816  (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed? We all do at times. Current openings with 25+ years of experience in teaching, counseling, and business consulting. I will address your counseling and consulting needs in a respectful, confidential, and caring manner. The areas I address are stress management, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, communication skills, and overcoming depression. I can help you with anxiety by encouraging self- care and discovering and using your strengths. I can assure you that my intention is for you to feel heard and validated. I will help you find the answers you need as we enter a new journey together.
Feeling overwhelmed? We all do at times. Current openings with 25+ years of experience in teaching, counseling, and business consulting. I will address your counseling and consulting needs in a respectful, confidential, and caring manner. The areas I address are stress management, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, communication skills, and overcoming depression. I can help you with anxiety by encouraging self- care and discovering and using your strengths. I can assure you that my intention is for you to feel heard and validated. I will help you find the answers you need as we enter a new journey together.
(509) 774-5302 View (509) 774-5302
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Peggy D Peterson
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chelan, WA 98816
As a counselor with more than twenty years experience in both clinical and private practice settings, my goal is to provide you with a safe, comfortable and secure environment where, together, we will identify your counseling needs. Adult clients find my supportive, practical, holistic approach helpful in gaining understanding and insight into themselves and others. With this new understanding comes positive change. I use a variety of therapy techniques, including cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, relational, coping skill building, and anxiety reduction.
As a counselor with more than twenty years experience in both clinical and private practice settings, my goal is to provide you with a safe, comfortable and secure environment where, together, we will identify your counseling needs. Adult clients find my supportive, practical, holistic approach helpful in gaining understanding and insight into themselves and others. With this new understanding comes positive change. I use a variety of therapy techniques, including cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, relational, coping skill building, and anxiety reduction.
(509) 987-5967 View (509) 987-5967
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Samantha Welsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelan, WA 98816  (Online Only)
Are you motivated to learn skills to manage life's stressors and anxiety, or do you need a place to sit with your grief and process your trauma? I work to create a space that is safe and that allows you to explore and hold both the light and the heavy aspects of your experience. Every individual has the right and capacity to choose their own path in life, and I'm here to help you build that foundation, no matter where you're starting from.
Are you motivated to learn skills to manage life's stressors and anxiety, or do you need a place to sit with your grief and process your trauma? I work to create a space that is safe and that allows you to explore and hold both the light and the heavy aspects of your experience. Every individual has the right and capacity to choose their own path in life, and I'm here to help you build that foundation, no matter where you're starting from.
(206) 350-4443 View (206) 350-4443
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Karen Naranjo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
Chelan, WA 98816  (Online Only)
I work with folks who experience challenges, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, suicidality, behavioral concerns, and more. I meet you where you are to build a strong collaborative relationship. My goal is to create a space that provides unconditional support and empathy. It is important to me that you feel heard in a non-judgmental approach. I do not see myself as an expert on your life but merely someone crossing paths with you in your healing journey.
I work with folks who experience challenges, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, suicidality, behavioral concerns, and more. I meet you where you are to build a strong collaborative relationship. My goal is to create a space that provides unconditional support and empathy. It is important to me that you feel heard in a non-judgmental approach. I do not see myself as an expert on your life but merely someone crossing paths with you in your healing journey.
(425) 448-8042 View (425) 448-8042

Online Therapists

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Jane D Hundley
MA, Psy
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98008
My work is based on personal paradoxical sets of core beliefs, mindfulness practices, and polarity dynamics that are often confounding and mysteriously under the radar of situational leadership issues, problems and conflicting priorities.
ONLINE Coaching is available now during normal business hours. I help leaders, managers, directors of organizations and heads of households who experience people-related issues in complex business and home environments. My clients are often intellectually gifted, successful professionals under high business performance pressure to achieve success at the level they know they are capable. Clients include founders, executives scientists/engineers, organizational leaders. I rapidly increase cognitive and behavioral strengths to meet demands during life transitions, career advancements, personal set-backs and interpersonal conflicts.
My work is based on personal paradoxical sets of core beliefs, mindfulness practices, and polarity dynamics that are often confounding and mysteriously under the radar of situational leadership issues, problems and conflicting priorities.
ONLINE Coaching is available now during normal business hours. I help leaders, managers, directors of organizations and heads of households who experience people-related issues in complex business and home environments. My clients are often intellectually gifted, successful professionals under high business performance pressure to achieve success at the level they know they are capable. Clients include founders, executives scientists/engineers, organizational leaders. I rapidly increase cognitive and behavioral strengths to meet demands during life transitions, career advancements, personal set-backs and interpersonal conflicts.
(425) 598-0268 View (425) 598-0268
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April Jones- Marriage And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98052  (Online Only)
I earned my masters in marriage and family therapy in 2014 and have a decade of experience in relational counseling, systemic counseling (including Tech and Business systems), depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, communication skills, self-esteem, body issues, identity crisis, life transitions, mindfulness based stress reduction, and grief and loss.
I am a marriage and family therapist that helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges of modern life. We explore how roles in family, relational, social, and cultural networks influence the whole person. The client is the expert on their story and my role is to help translate that narrative through our combined knowledge. Clients I work with often feel they have all the outside elements for a happy life, but still struggle with stress, relational problems, self-esteem, and work issues. Something is missing or preventing fulfillment and it is our collaborative efforts that help us discover and remove those barriers.
I earned my masters in marriage and family therapy in 2014 and have a decade of experience in relational counseling, systemic counseling (including Tech and Business systems), depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, communication skills, self-esteem, body issues, identity crisis, life transitions, mindfulness based stress reduction, and grief and loss.
I am a marriage and family therapist that helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges of modern life. We explore how roles in family, relational, social, and cultural networks influence the whole person. The client is the expert on their story and my role is to help translate that narrative through our combined knowledge. Clients I work with often feel they have all the outside elements for a happy life, but still struggle with stress, relational problems, self-esteem, and work issues. Something is missing or preventing fulfillment and it is our collaborative efforts that help us discover and remove those barriers.
(425) 541-1231 View (425) 541-1231
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Dr. Kelli Grobe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052  (Online Only)
Welcome! My therapy practice is focused on the complexities and challenges faced by teens, parents, and individual adults. I also have a passion for working specifically with pregnant and postpartum women in their transition into parenthood. My approach to therapy is always collaborative and client-centered, empowering clients to create long-term progress and change. I work to promote your innate resiliency and to build insight and tools to help you and your family thrive. My clinical approach is integrative and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Mindfulness.
Welcome! My therapy practice is focused on the complexities and challenges faced by teens, parents, and individual adults. I also have a passion for working specifically with pregnant and postpartum women in their transition into parenthood. My approach to therapy is always collaborative and client-centered, empowering clients to create long-term progress and change. I work to promote your innate resiliency and to build insight and tools to help you and your family thrive. My clinical approach is integrative and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Mindfulness.
(925) 322-0078 View (925) 322-0078
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Samantha Patton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
You are worthy. You are capable. You are not broken. You can get through this. These are phrases that may be hard to believe for all of us at times due to various life experiences, transitions, or circumstances. While partnering with clients I use a mix of approaches, namely cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The best fit therapy approach coupled with a strength-based perspective is used to support you in managing emotional distress, increasing self-respect, developing and maintaining new skill sets for coping, and navigating through life’s challenges.
You are worthy. You are capable. You are not broken. You can get through this. These are phrases that may be hard to believe for all of us at times due to various life experiences, transitions, or circumstances. While partnering with clients I use a mix of approaches, namely cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The best fit therapy approach coupled with a strength-based perspective is used to support you in managing emotional distress, increasing self-respect, developing and maintaining new skill sets for coping, and navigating through life’s challenges.
(425) 382-8144 View (425) 382-8144
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Michelle Furtado
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
My approach to therapy is mindfulness based focusing on the mind/body connection and how this impacts our behaviors.
I have experience working through relationship issues/divorce, betrayal/infidelity, breakups, grief, codependency, perinatal adjustment/loss/infertility, life transitions, self-esteem, shame, addiction, anxiety, depression and burnout. I also have worked alongside other therapists, those in the helping profession or individuals responsible for caring for others.
My approach to therapy is mindfulness based focusing on the mind/body connection and how this impacts our behaviors.
I have experience working through relationship issues/divorce, betrayal/infidelity, breakups, grief, codependency, perinatal adjustment/loss/infertility, life transitions, self-esteem, shame, addiction, anxiety, depression and burnout. I also have worked alongside other therapists, those in the helping profession or individuals responsible for caring for others.
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Rachael Treiber
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is person-centered and strength-based, combining modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness.
I provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults dealing with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, stress, relationships and work/life balance. We all face obstacles in life. During difficult times we can feel lost, stuck and/or intense emotions. Counseling can be a helpful, healthy way of addressing these challenges and feelings. Whether you are experiencing a long-standing issue or a more recent change, I can help you find the best way to move forward.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered and strength-based, combining modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness.
I provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults dealing with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, stress, relationships and work/life balance. We all face obstacles in life. During difficult times we can feel lost, stuck and/or intense emotions. Counseling can be a helpful, healthy way of addressing these challenges and feelings. Whether you are experiencing a long-standing issue or a more recent change, I can help you find the best way to move forward.
(425) 585-2554 View (425) 585-2554
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Ashley Spreda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
The techniques I use in therapy are known as mindfulness-based and are called Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Are you feeling on edge or restless often? Do you struggle with sleep and often feel fatigued or low energy during the day? Do you have a lot of muscle tension? I help people whose anxiety feels out of control. What if you could learn how to soothe yourself during distressing times and feel more in control of your emotions? Sometimes, the best solution for anxiety is to get help from a supportive and skilled therapist who knows how to guide you towards a calmer and more fulfilling life. I can help you focus on what you have control of during this uncertain time where so much is out of our control.
The techniques I use in therapy are known as mindfulness-based and are called Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Are you feeling on edge or restless often? Do you struggle with sleep and often feel fatigued or low energy during the day? Do you have a lot of muscle tension? I help people whose anxiety feels out of control. What if you could learn how to soothe yourself during distressing times and feel more in control of your emotions? Sometimes, the best solution for anxiety is to get help from a supportive and skilled therapist who knows how to guide you towards a calmer and more fulfilling life. I can help you focus on what you have control of during this uncertain time where so much is out of our control.
(425) 385-0178 View (425) 385-0178
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Unbridled Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98053
My therapeutic influences come largely from emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic based therapy, equine therapy, mindfulness techniques, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Unbridled Counseling helps clients find growth through multiple approaches to therapy. We offer traditional talk therapy, equine therapy, telehealth, and outdoor therapy. Our practice treats eating disorders, anxiety, depression, infertility, parenting, ADHD, autism, couples/families, OCD, trauma, pre/post natal support. We also offer lower cost/sliding scale sessions with graduate level interns to reach more of our community. Our interns and licensed therapists treat families, couples, kids, teens, and adults with a variety of topics and specialties.
My therapeutic influences come largely from emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic based therapy, equine therapy, mindfulness techniques, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Unbridled Counseling helps clients find growth through multiple approaches to therapy. We offer traditional talk therapy, equine therapy, telehealth, and outdoor therapy. Our practice treats eating disorders, anxiety, depression, infertility, parenting, ADHD, autism, couples/families, OCD, trauma, pre/post natal support. We also offer lower cost/sliding scale sessions with graduate level interns to reach more of our community. Our interns and licensed therapists treat families, couples, kids, teens, and adults with a variety of topics and specialties.
(425) 906-3624 View (425) 906-3624
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Katelynn Saunders-Kosta
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98006  (Online Only)
Katelynn is a licensed therapist specializing in DBT, an evidence-based practice that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness.
As a mother of three and a wife, Katelynn brings a deep, personal understanding of family dynamics and the unique challenges of living with ADHD. Her own experiences have shaped her therapeutic approach, allowing her to connect with clients on a personal level while offering professional, compassionate guidance. She understands that life can be overwhelming and strives to create a space where her clients feel truly heard and supported.
Katelynn is a licensed therapist specializing in DBT, an evidence-based practice that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness.
As a mother of three and a wife, Katelynn brings a deep, personal understanding of family dynamics and the unique challenges of living with ADHD. Her own experiences have shaped her therapeutic approach, allowing her to connect with clients on a personal level while offering professional, compassionate guidance. She understands that life can be overwhelming and strives to create a space where her clients feel truly heard and supported.
(253) 237-7704 View (253) 237-7704
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Yaffa Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
I use evidence-based treatment to help clients reach their desired outcomes using Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Task-Oriented, Strength-Based, Behavioral-Focused, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy or combination in an eclectic approach.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. my approach is patient-centered care with a focus on helping clients draw on their strengths and life experiences to make desired changes in their lives. Under the right condition, daily challenges stress and strain our coping skills triggering emotional responses . These challenges impact our personal and professional lives leaving us with opportunities to open new doors and grow resilience and emotional fortitude. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at and experience changes.
I use evidence-based treatment to help clients reach their desired outcomes using Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Task-Oriented, Strength-Based, Behavioral-Focused, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy or combination in an eclectic approach.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. my approach is patient-centered care with a focus on helping clients draw on their strengths and life experiences to make desired changes in their lives. Under the right condition, daily challenges stress and strain our coping skills triggering emotional responses . These challenges impact our personal and professional lives leaving us with opportunities to open new doors and grow resilience and emotional fortitude. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at and experience changes.
(425) 428-5817 View (425) 428-5817
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Marcia Erickson Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marysville, WA 98270
I also incorporate Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness techniques in my work.
I am excited to announce our next Hold Me Tight couples workshop: October 5 & 6, 2024! Check under Groups for more information. I enjoy working with individual adults and couples. I meet my clients with warmth and acceptance, and provide a safe, calm, and grounding space that supports them in dealing with issues such as grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, distance or conflict in relationships, developing personal identity, working through trauma, and parenting issues.
I also incorporate Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness techniques in my work.
I am excited to announce our next Hold Me Tight couples workshop: October 5 & 6, 2024! Check under Groups for more information. I enjoy working with individual adults and couples. I meet my clients with warmth and acceptance, and provide a safe, calm, and grounding space that supports them in dealing with issues such as grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and depression, distance or conflict in relationships, developing personal identity, working through trauma, and parenting issues.
(425) 441-3066 x2 View (425) 441-3066 x2

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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.