Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Issaquah, WA
Sabina Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My style is collaborative, an integrated approach, combining interpersonal therapy with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
If you are seeking to improve your life whether through coping, communication, life skills, relationships, or parenting I am here to assist. I believe therapy is an opportunity for you to establish goals and the two of us work collaboratively together to accomplish them. I will work towards building your trust allowing you to feel free exposing your vulnerability. My goal is to help you manage emotional distress i.e. anxiety and depression as you navigate interpersonal relationships and work through life's difficult transitions - grief and loss, becoming a parent, job transition, separations and defining new boundaries.
My style is collaborative, an integrated approach, combining interpersonal therapy with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
If you are seeking to improve your life whether through coping, communication, life skills, relationships, or parenting I am here to assist. I believe therapy is an opportunity for you to establish goals and the two of us work collaboratively together to accomplish them. I will work towards building your trust allowing you to feel free exposing your vulnerability. My goal is to help you manage emotional distress i.e. anxiety and depression as you navigate interpersonal relationships and work through life's difficult transitions - grief and loss, becoming a parent, job transition, separations and defining new boundaries.
While gaining understanding, I utilize skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to provide skills for a better relationship with yourself as well as those around you.
Thank you for visiting my page on Therapy Locator! I very much appreciate your interest in my practice. I see individuals (adults and children 13 years old and older), couples and families. I aim to be open-hearted, respectful and accepting while helping you identify the patterns in your life that seem to keep you stuck in an experience you no longer find tolerable, comfortable or acceptable. I strive to help you fundamentally accept yourself with loving kindness while making the changes you seek.
While gaining understanding, I utilize skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to provide skills for a better relationship with yourself as well as those around you.
Thank you for visiting my page on Therapy Locator! I very much appreciate your interest in my practice. I see individuals (adults and children 13 years old and older), couples and families. I aim to be open-hearted, respectful and accepting while helping you identify the patterns in your life that seem to keep you stuck in an experience you no longer find tolerable, comfortable or acceptable. I strive to help you fundamentally accept yourself with loving kindness while making the changes you seek.
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.
Haley Hinkle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
It combines mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and an intentional rebalancing of your relationship with yourself and others to offer new ways of coping with life.
Stuck? I work with burned out marriages and couples on the verge of divorce. I have specific experience in sexual and anxiety-related issues, as well as diagnoses such as depression or ADHD. My typical clients seek relief from chronic conflict, including issues around sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm. In our work together, we will combine compassion with responsibility in finding new ways of relating that feel more free and full of joy. I also use discernment counseling to help couples considering divorce to find clarity on whether or not to begin couple therapy.
It combines mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and an intentional rebalancing of your relationship with yourself and others to offer new ways of coping with life.
Stuck? I work with burned out marriages and couples on the verge of divorce. I have specific experience in sexual and anxiety-related issues, as well as diagnoses such as depression or ADHD. My typical clients seek relief from chronic conflict, including issues around sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm. In our work together, we will combine compassion with responsibility in finding new ways of relating that feel more free and full of joy. I also use discernment counseling to help couples considering divorce to find clarity on whether or not to begin couple therapy.
Janet Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
I use counselling, hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques to help heal your past and coaching techniques to help improve your future.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or a past that's holding you back? I can help. Are you wanting to make a change, and are feeling stuck, or out of control? Are you ready to heal yourself from within? I can help! Counselling and hypnotherapy allow you to get to the source of negative beliefs and patterns so that you can heal from old wounds. You are better able to see how these patterns may have carried forward and left you feeling stuck in your current situation. Through this healing, you can release what no longer serves you and become who we truly want to be.
I use counselling, hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques to help heal your past and coaching techniques to help improve your future.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or a past that's holding you back? I can help. Are you wanting to make a change, and are feeling stuck, or out of control? Are you ready to heal yourself from within? I can help! Counselling and hypnotherapy allow you to get to the source of negative beliefs and patterns so that you can heal from old wounds. You are better able to see how these patterns may have carried forward and left you feeling stuck in your current situation. Through this healing, you can release what no longer serves you and become who we truly want to be.
My approach to therapy is mindfulness based focusing on the mind/body connection and how this impacts our behaviors.
Whether you are seeking therapy due to understanding a relationship, trying to manage a life transition or develop new coping skills, my work with clients focuses on helping you get to know yourself better so you are equip to navigate life’s challenges. Together we will focus on identifying your values and how to live those out.
My approach to therapy is mindfulness based focusing on the mind/body connection and how this impacts our behaviors.
Whether you are seeking therapy due to understanding a relationship, trying to manage a life transition or develop new coping skills, my work with clients focuses on helping you get to know yourself better so you are equip to navigate life’s challenges. Together we will focus on identifying your values and how to live those out.
These techniques are tailored to my client’s goals for therapy, and can include approaches like ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Approaches, Strengths-Based Therapy, ERP, and Parent Coaching.
I have a passion for working with children, teens and adults. I regularly work with clients on stress management, self-esteem, life transitions, grief/loss, anger management, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and ASD. I also love working on social anxiety, social skills, boundary setting, relational issues, communication issues, and help parents with support in parent coaching and executive functioning coaching.
These techniques are tailored to my client’s goals for therapy, and can include approaches like ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Approaches, Strengths-Based Therapy, ERP, and Parent Coaching.
I have a passion for working with children, teens and adults. I regularly work with clients on stress management, self-esteem, life transitions, grief/loss, anger management, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and ASD. I also love working on social anxiety, social skills, boundary setting, relational issues, communication issues, and help parents with support in parent coaching and executive functioning coaching.
My work is always informed with mindfulness-based strategies and current research.
Serving people for 30 years in various settings (hospitaIs, schools, outpatient), I have learned what skills, attitudes, and attributes contribute to our sense of well-being and purpose and what boosts our confidence in handling life challenges. Youth as well as adults will understand the connection between feelings, behaviors and thoughts and modify those that don't work well for them. Whether a crisis, divorce, or relationship problem at home or school, difficulty being the parent or partner you wish, or self-sabotaging behaviors, I will help you harness these situations, and use them as springboards to becoming the person you most want to be.
My work is always informed with mindfulness-based strategies and current research.
Serving people for 30 years in various settings (hospitaIs, schools, outpatient), I have learned what skills, attitudes, and attributes contribute to our sense of well-being and purpose and what boosts our confidence in handling life challenges. Youth as well as adults will understand the connection between feelings, behaviors and thoughts and modify those that don't work well for them. Whether a crisis, divorce, or relationship problem at home or school, difficulty being the parent or partner you wish, or self-sabotaging behaviors, I will help you harness these situations, and use them as springboards to becoming the person you most want to be.
Karen also draws upon mindfulness practices, EMDR, cognitive behavioral, 12-step, and the trauma focused task model of recovery to help you heal.
Karen Cooper has extensive training and experience from over twenty-three years successfully working with individuals experiencing substance use, sex and love addiction, trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders. She has worked with expert thought leaders in the field of sex addiction such as Dr Robert Weiss, Phd, and has been trained in Dr Patrick Carnes's Phd task based model of recovery from sex addiction. Karen has also been an active member of the recovery community for many years. She has the experience and expertise to empathize, understand, and skillfully address those issues that interfere with healthy sobriety.
Karen also draws upon mindfulness practices, EMDR, cognitive behavioral, 12-step, and the trauma focused task model of recovery to help you heal.
Karen Cooper has extensive training and experience from over twenty-three years successfully working with individuals experiencing substance use, sex and love addiction, trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders. She has worked with expert thought leaders in the field of sex addiction such as Dr Robert Weiss, Phd, and has been trained in Dr Patrick Carnes's Phd task based model of recovery from sex addiction. Karen has also been an active member of the recovery community for many years. She has the experience and expertise to empathize, understand, and skillfully address those issues that interfere with healthy sobriety.
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.
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.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDE
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
I provide client-centered care through a strength-based, solution-focused lens with special emphasis focused on mindfulness and equity, race and social justice.
My goal is to provide support and guide those who are ready to take the journey of a life well lived. I work with adolescents and adults facing an array of concerns including: ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, communication barriers, compassion fatigue, depression, grief and loss, imposter syndrome, personal goals and development, professional growth, PTSD, racial identity issues, relationship challenges, self-esteem, spirituality/energy and various forms of trauma. You will be the driving force throughout our time together and with commitment and consistency, I believe you will achieve everything you hope and envision for yourself.
I provide client-centered care through a strength-based, solution-focused lens with special emphasis focused on mindfulness and equity, race and social justice.
My goal is to provide support and guide those who are ready to take the journey of a life well lived. I work with adolescents and adults facing an array of concerns including: ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, communication barriers, compassion fatigue, depression, grief and loss, imposter syndrome, personal goals and development, professional growth, PTSD, racial identity issues, relationship challenges, self-esteem, spirituality/energy and various forms of trauma. You will be the driving force throughout our time together and with commitment and consistency, I believe you will achieve everything you hope and envision for yourself.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are my primary therapeutic orientations.
My areas of clinical specialty include: Children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma response or ADHD. Parent training for emotional and behavioral disorders. Comprehensive assessments including neuropsychological testing for ADHD and Learning Disorders across all ages. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) across all age groups including older adults. My training strength lies in doctoral and post doctoral training at Southern Illinois University and University of Maine, respectively, in research established treatments and assessments.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are my primary therapeutic orientations.
My areas of clinical specialty include: Children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma response or ADHD. Parent training for emotional and behavioral disorders. Comprehensive assessments including neuropsychological testing for ADHD and Learning Disorders across all ages. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) across all age groups including older adults. My training strength lies in doctoral and post doctoral training at Southern Illinois University and University of Maine, respectively, in research established treatments and assessments.
I enjoy working with CBT Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic/Attachment.
I started in this work because I found that people would naturally open up to me. Therapy is an extension of the core belief that we as humans require connection and to be understood. As a therapist, you will find me to be engaged and interactive in session. I work with a variety of issues including depression, stress, work-life boundaries, numerous mental health diagnoses, but at the core, a positive connection is what I would hope that you'll gain within our time together. I do this work because each person has a story to tell and positive changes to make. I would love to sit with you to find the pathway that is right for you.
I enjoy working with CBT Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic/Attachment.
I started in this work because I found that people would naturally open up to me. Therapy is an extension of the core belief that we as humans require connection and to be understood. As a therapist, you will find me to be engaged and interactive in session. I work with a variety of issues including depression, stress, work-life boundaries, numerous mental health diagnoses, but at the core, a positive connection is what I would hope that you'll gain within our time together. I do this work because each person has a story to tell and positive changes to make. I would love to sit with you to find the pathway that is right for you.
Summer Feaster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, “talk therapy”, mindfulness, teaching coping techniques, EFT, client-centered therapy, use solution-focused and strength-based perspective.
My goal is to assist my clients with healing from old wounds, coping skills, adjusting to life transitions, goal setting, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and provide encouragement and compassion along the way. My passion is listening to others, offering support and empowering you to reach your goals whatever they may be. I have an extensive background working with all ages but my focus is working with women and men between ages 18-55 yrs of age. I genuinely enjoy working with clients to help find hope, peace and acceptance of themselves and difficult situations.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, “talk therapy”, mindfulness, teaching coping techniques, EFT, client-centered therapy, use solution-focused and strength-based perspective.
My goal is to assist my clients with healing from old wounds, coping skills, adjusting to life transitions, goal setting, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and provide encouragement and compassion along the way. My passion is listening to others, offering support and empowering you to reach your goals whatever they may be. I have an extensive background working with all ages but my focus is working with women and men between ages 18-55 yrs of age. I genuinely enjoy working with clients to help find hope, peace and acceptance of themselves and difficult situations.
Jim Morley - Reflections Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with individuals age 15 and older as well as couples and families. My style of counseling is an integrative one, combining humor, education, and interventions encompassing a broad range of therapeutic approaches. My experience includes a strong background in mental health and addiction counseling. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness based practices. I bring with me an array of life experiences working and traveling abroad. I believe change can happen in a few focused sessions. Therapy does not necessarily have to be long term to be effective.
I enjoy working with individuals age 15 and older as well as couples and families. My style of counseling is an integrative one, combining humor, education, and interventions encompassing a broad range of therapeutic approaches. My experience includes a strong background in mental health and addiction counseling. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness based practices. I bring with me an array of life experiences working and traveling abroad. I believe change can happen in a few focused sessions. Therapy does not necessarily have to be long term to be effective.
I utilize a combination of approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Wellness Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EFT, Somatic, Positive Psychology, Gottman, and Mindfulness.
I use a holistic approach to therapy while honoring each person’s unique personality and focusing on their individual strengths, helping each client live their most fulfilling life. You are the expert of your own life and working together, we will determine the most beneficial course of treatment. I strive to create a non-judgmental, compassionate, healing environment providing clients with a safe space to grow.
I utilize a combination of approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Wellness Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EFT, Somatic, Positive Psychology, Gottman, and Mindfulness.
I use a holistic approach to therapy while honoring each person’s unique personality and focusing on their individual strengths, helping each client live their most fulfilling life. You are the expert of your own life and working together, we will determine the most beneficial course of treatment. I strive to create a non-judgmental, compassionate, healing environment providing clients with a safe space to grow.
Comprehensive Wellness Northwest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
We are trauma informed, utilizing CBT, DBT, nutritional psychology, exercise, mindfulness and solution focused interventions.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step! Integrative -holistic-wholehearted. Let's work together to take the first step towards a mindful, balanced life. Our evidenced based integrative approach incorporates nutritional psychology, life style medicine, mindfulness and mindset towards improving symptoms of anxiety, depression and mental wellness. We work together to find resilience, strength and solutions in a holistic and comprehensive way. Our providers offer services to young children, teens, adults, parent coaching and family therapy.
We are trauma informed, utilizing CBT, DBT, nutritional psychology, exercise, mindfulness and solution focused interventions.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step! Integrative -holistic-wholehearted. Let's work together to take the first step towards a mindful, balanced life. Our evidenced based integrative approach incorporates nutritional psychology, life style medicine, mindfulness and mindset towards improving symptoms of anxiety, depression and mental wellness. We work together to find resilience, strength and solutions in a holistic and comprehensive way. Our providers offer services to young children, teens, adults, parent coaching and family therapy.
My therapeutic approach draws on narrative therapy, mindfulness, Gottman method, and systemic theory and is tailored to each client.
If you have found yourself on this page you are likely searching for something. Relief, joy, acceptance, connection, healing, guidance, inspiration, personal growth- these things do not always come easily. Sometimes even starting the search for a therapist represents a tremendous act of bravery and a hopeful step toward that which you seek. In my practice I see your bravery, your struggle, your successes and your mistakes and I honor all of it because these are the ingredients of your humanity. I will come alongside you in this part of your journey through humanity and help explore how you might better show up for yourself.
My therapeutic approach draws on narrative therapy, mindfulness, Gottman method, and systemic theory and is tailored to each client.
If you have found yourself on this page you are likely searching for something. Relief, joy, acceptance, connection, healing, guidance, inspiration, personal growth- these things do not always come easily. Sometimes even starting the search for a therapist represents a tremendous act of bravery and a hopeful step toward that which you seek. In my practice I see your bravery, your struggle, your successes and your mistakes and I honor all of it because these are the ingredients of your humanity. I will come alongside you in this part of your journey through humanity and help explore how you might better show up for yourself.
As an integrative therapist, my therapeutic work uses modalities appropriate for each individual and may include mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and/or Gottman Methods.
Are you struggling and wanting a more empowered life? Thru our work together you will experience a safe place to explore emotions, gain insights, practice new skills, and create positive change in your life. My person centric psychotherapy is focused on your goals, is strength-based, and rooted in a systems-thinking approach. I embrace the fact every individual has unique strengths and needs. Collaboratively we will work in ways that strengthen your relationships with Self and others; while facilitating your mind, body, and spiritual health.
As an integrative therapist, my therapeutic work uses modalities appropriate for each individual and may include mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and/or Gottman Methods.
Are you struggling and wanting a more empowered life? Thru our work together you will experience a safe place to explore emotions, gain insights, practice new skills, and create positive change in your life. My person centric psychotherapy is focused on your goals, is strength-based, and rooted in a systems-thinking approach. I embrace the fact every individual has unique strengths and needs. Collaboratively we will work in ways that strengthen your relationships with Self and others; while facilitating your mind, body, and spiritual health.
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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.