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![Photo of Danielle Morgan, MSc, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/988e0bca-c419-4ff3-9898-ac8165fd1939/3/320x400.jpeg)
My orientation is somatic psychotherapy, depth psychology, attachment and mindfulness.
I specialize in facilitating the transformation of complex and developmental trauma through honing and honoring intuition and connection with body, mind and spirit. The way back from emotional overwhelm occurs through reconnecting to our vital self, community and awakening or deepening our connection with the more than human world. Together we will work to identify the root causes of maladapative behaviors and beliefs, while learning to regulate the nervous system and rewire the brain for maximum vitality and coherence. I work with clients who are seeking to deepen their connection to spirit.
My orientation is somatic psychotherapy, depth psychology, attachment and mindfulness.
I specialize in facilitating the transformation of complex and developmental trauma through honing and honoring intuition and connection with body, mind and spirit. The way back from emotional overwhelm occurs through reconnecting to our vital self, community and awakening or deepening our connection with the more than human world. Together we will work to identify the root causes of maladapative behaviors and beliefs, while learning to regulate the nervous system and rewire the brain for maximum vitality and coherence. I work with clients who are seeking to deepen their connection to spirit.
![Photo of Luci Correa - Luci Correa, LICSW Komo Kulshan Counseling, PLLC, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4cdd7a42-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Luci Correa, LICSW Komo Kulshan Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Included are CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, meditation, positive feedback, MI, Behavior activation, Positive/Somatic psychology.
Is this a time in your life when you want to move forward, to change self defeating behaviors or simply find relief from uncomfortable feelings that seem to come out of nowhere? My individualized plan for therapy can help you get to where you want to be. You are not a statistic or a stereotype. Culture can impose unrealistic standards on our supposed "roles" in society. You are unique & yet share the wonder, awe, yearnings & passion of all humans that deserves to be fully expressed. If you are willing to be a full participant in your therapy you will see new doors open to you in life, feel more confident & experience peace.
Included are CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, meditation, positive feedback, MI, Behavior activation, Positive/Somatic psychology.
Is this a time in your life when you want to move forward, to change self defeating behaviors or simply find relief from uncomfortable feelings that seem to come out of nowhere? My individualized plan for therapy can help you get to where you want to be. You are not a statistic or a stereotype. Culture can impose unrealistic standards on our supposed "roles" in society. You are unique & yet share the wonder, awe, yearnings & passion of all humans that deserves to be fully expressed. If you are willing to be a full participant in your therapy you will see new doors open to you in life, feel more confident & experience peace.
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Niko Delgado-McGee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225 (Online Only)
"What are you?" was a question I quickly became accustomed to growing up in the Pacific Northwest. With roots in Chamoru, Irish and Armenian heritage, there is no box for me to check. This question has been a lifelong journey in understanding who I am in the context of others, and more importantly how I define myself. I hope to work with others who are embarking on their own cultural journey and are seeking deeper answers to questions about themselves.
"What are you?" was a question I quickly became accustomed to growing up in the Pacific Northwest. With roots in Chamoru, Irish and Armenian heritage, there is no box for me to check. This question has been a lifelong journey in understanding who I am in the context of others, and more importantly how I define myself. I hope to work with others who are embarking on their own cultural journey and are seeking deeper answers to questions about themselves.
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Welcome to my practice. I am here to support people of all kinds in their very human journeys. I do this by creating “a home for emotional dwelling” where together we navigate life experiences that can impact us so deeply that they forever change who we are. These kinds of shifts aren’t always easy. You may ask: "Who am I now? What kind of human do I want to be? How do I move with grace into the unfolding of my life?" I will walk alongside you in your journey offering the support you need. We may explore issues including past trauma, family-of-origin, relational struggles, and shifting identity.
Welcome to my practice. I am here to support people of all kinds in their very human journeys. I do this by creating “a home for emotional dwelling” where together we navigate life experiences that can impact us so deeply that they forever change who we are. These kinds of shifts aren’t always easy. You may ask: "Who am I now? What kind of human do I want to be? How do I move with grace into the unfolding of my life?" I will walk alongside you in your journey offering the support you need. We may explore issues including past trauma, family-of-origin, relational struggles, and shifting identity.
![Photo of Jordan Jackson, LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9907f629-2594-4f41-b37d-1670364fb5f1/2/320x400.jpeg)
The mission is to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. I strive to offer a therapy practice that is empathetic, confidential, inclusive, client-centered, collaborative, and empowering.
The mission is to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. I strive to offer a therapy practice that is empathetic, confidential, inclusive, client-centered, collaborative, and empowering.
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I offer psychotherapy to people who feel drawn to explore and expand their self awareness and transform emotional confusion and suffering. I believe that it’s in relationship with others where we are harmed and it’s also in relationship with others where we can heal. The therapy relationship facilitates a healing conversation because it is a place of safety where you can begin to expand your ability to communicate, develop your capacity for self compassion, deepen your emotional understanding, and increase your self confidence.
I offer psychotherapy to people who feel drawn to explore and expand their self awareness and transform emotional confusion and suffering. I believe that it’s in relationship with others where we are harmed and it’s also in relationship with others where we can heal. The therapy relationship facilitates a healing conversation because it is a place of safety where you can begin to expand your ability to communicate, develop your capacity for self compassion, deepen your emotional understanding, and increase your self confidence.
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Jennifer Jacyszyn
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98225
Not accepting new clients
Working with the thoughts and feelings you're holding on the inside really can help loosen their grip on you. I help people manage things like stress, anxiety, depression, ferocious inner critics and the effects of trauma-- whether recent or experienced earlier in life. We'll focus on finding you some symptom relief in addition to deeper understanding and healing in an open, accepting place for self-exploration and growth.
Working with the thoughts and feelings you're holding on the inside really can help loosen their grip on you. I help people manage things like stress, anxiety, depression, ferocious inner critics and the effects of trauma-- whether recent or experienced earlier in life. We'll focus on finding you some symptom relief in addition to deeper understanding and healing in an open, accepting place for self-exploration and growth.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Sara Kisko, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb8d90e2-d679-432d-b058-6836708450fb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Polyvagal safety and connection, inner community work, mindfulness, and self-compassion support our work together.
You may be struggling to see and believe in the goodness of yourself and others because of attachment challenges with a caregiver, patterning gifted to you, past experiences or trauma, and current reinforcing experiences. You desire a change in your relationships. I support my clients in finding a compassionate and just relationship with themselves and the world around them by exploring implicit and explicit material in their historical and current narratives. I engage and help clients in an emotionally-focused and somatically-present space. My clients are ready to accept my care, heal, grow, and step into the life they desire!
Polyvagal safety and connection, inner community work, mindfulness, and self-compassion support our work together.
You may be struggling to see and believe in the goodness of yourself and others because of attachment challenges with a caregiver, patterning gifted to you, past experiences or trauma, and current reinforcing experiences. You desire a change in your relationships. I support my clients in finding a compassionate and just relationship with themselves and the world around them by exploring implicit and explicit material in their historical and current narratives. I engage and help clients in an emotionally-focused and somatically-present space. My clients are ready to accept my care, heal, grow, and step into the life they desire!
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Jen Graves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer traditional CBT and solution-focused talk therapy as well as trauma-responsive, body-integrative approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness, and sex therapy.
It’s hard to be a person. Even when life is at its most joyful, our relationships, our pasts, and the constant presence of change can be overwhelming, confusing, or defeating. I’m here to help with that. Therapy is my second career. I chose this work because I believe everybody deserves nonjudgmental support, whether they are in crisis, preparing for change, or simply stuck. I have seen what can happen when pain has no witness. I have also experienced the transformations that can take place when hurt and struggle are seen, heard, and met with compassion, understanding, and perspective.
I offer traditional CBT and solution-focused talk therapy as well as trauma-responsive, body-integrative approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness, and sex therapy.
It’s hard to be a person. Even when life is at its most joyful, our relationships, our pasts, and the constant presence of change can be overwhelming, confusing, or defeating. I’m here to help with that. Therapy is my second career. I chose this work because I believe everybody deserves nonjudgmental support, whether they are in crisis, preparing for change, or simply stuck. I have seen what can happen when pain has no witness. I have also experienced the transformations that can take place when hurt and struggle are seen, heard, and met with compassion, understanding, and perspective.
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I honor each client’s belief system and cultural ways of knowing into therapy, often incorporating CBT, Strengths-based, Narrative, Somatic, and Mindfulness therapies.
You deserve a life of self-love, compassion, and healing. I specialize in working with people experiencing major life changes (new career, new family configuration, losing a loved one, romantic relationship ending or beginning, new migration to the US), depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and adjustment issues. I often serve BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus), refugee, and immigrant communities and young adults.
I honor each client’s belief system and cultural ways of knowing into therapy, often incorporating CBT, Strengths-based, Narrative, Somatic, and Mindfulness therapies.
You deserve a life of self-love, compassion, and healing. I specialize in working with people experiencing major life changes (new career, new family configuration, losing a loved one, romantic relationship ending or beginning, new migration to the US), depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and adjustment issues. I often serve BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus), refugee, and immigrant communities and young adults.
![Photo of Samantha Supit, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d4ace95-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My style in therapy is informed by mindfulness somatic based approaches, as well as parts work (Internal Family Systems), sprinkled with spiritual/metaphysical perspectives if that resonates with you.
We can see our symptoms as the language our soul is using to communicate where we are ready and needing to heal, integrate, and find balance. And we all have experienced trauma in one form or another that has led towards protective but misaligned habits and negative ways of relating to ourselves and the world. I enjoy creating a supportive space where I help you to unlearn what no longer serves you, reconnect with your most authentic self, and rediscover love and safety within your body. (Strictly offering TeleHealth/zoom therapy as I have moved out of state)
My style in therapy is informed by mindfulness somatic based approaches, as well as parts work (Internal Family Systems), sprinkled with spiritual/metaphysical perspectives if that resonates with you.
We can see our symptoms as the language our soul is using to communicate where we are ready and needing to heal, integrate, and find balance. And we all have experienced trauma in one form or another that has led towards protective but misaligned habits and negative ways of relating to ourselves and the world. I enjoy creating a supportive space where I help you to unlearn what no longer serves you, reconnect with your most authentic self, and rediscover love and safety within your body. (Strictly offering TeleHealth/zoom therapy as I have moved out of state)
![Photo of Renee Jones - Whole Beings Counseling & Consultation LLC, MA, CDP, LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c1b9dcf1-d752-4f5a-9b5f-4697f91a55a1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whole Beings Counseling & Consultation LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
I began social work with young adults in transition, the LGBTQ+ pop, aging and disability individuals and at risk youth /fostercare variety of clinical settings for residential facilities/ community health agencies including inpatient/ outpatient care utilizing emotional regulation / mindfulness practices, trauma focused, and addictions treatment.
Welcome to counseling; to be helpful lets regain access to inner wisdom for self advocacy through review of your strength base building practices by use of expressive arts therapy (life has been your stage), explore dreams (Adlerian therapies), explore play& traumas to connect with your inner child/teen or find your inner parent, track sensations with the mind, body and spirit for grounding purposes in our sessions. Welcome and thank you for adding me to your search!
I began social work with young adults in transition, the LGBTQ+ pop, aging and disability individuals and at risk youth /fostercare variety of clinical settings for residential facilities/ community health agencies including inpatient/ outpatient care utilizing emotional regulation / mindfulness practices, trauma focused, and addictions treatment.
Welcome to counseling; to be helpful lets regain access to inner wisdom for self advocacy through review of your strength base building practices by use of expressive arts therapy (life has been your stage), explore dreams (Adlerian therapies), explore play& traumas to connect with your inner child/teen or find your inner parent, track sensations with the mind, body and spirit for grounding purposes in our sessions. Welcome and thank you for adding me to your search!
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Anicia A Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR & Attachment Focused EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic & Mindfulness.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, multicultural issues, addictions & the relationships that suffer as a result. I love helping anyone willing, to (learn to) love and honor the person they are today & recognize their story’s ending is one that they get to choose. I enjoy helping clients who found ways to manage their mental health issues in ways that are no longer serving them. My practice is a safe space and provides equality of services and care to everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, disability, religion, or belief or sexual orientation.
I use an integrative approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR & Attachment Focused EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic & Mindfulness.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, multicultural issues, addictions & the relationships that suffer as a result. I love helping anyone willing, to (learn to) love and honor the person they are today & recognize their story’s ending is one that they get to choose. I enjoy helping clients who found ways to manage their mental health issues in ways that are no longer serving them. My practice is a safe space and provides equality of services and care to everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, disability, religion, or belief or sexual orientation.
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By taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship and explore mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral strategies, I will support you to notice, cope, and appreciate your own range of emotions, and those of others, without judgement.
Mood Check Therapy empowers adolescents to build a solid self-love practice early in their lives that they will lean on when experiencing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. Clients may have difficulty going to school or being flexible with others, getting started or finishing a task, and looking to feel comfortable and confident more of the time.
By taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship and explore mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral strategies, I will support you to notice, cope, and appreciate your own range of emotions, and those of others, without judgement.
Mood Check Therapy empowers adolescents to build a solid self-love practice early in their lives that they will lean on when experiencing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. Clients may have difficulty going to school or being flexible with others, getting started or finishing a task, and looking to feel comfortable and confident more of the time.
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I am passionate about offering counseling and therapy services to women and femmes of color experiencing anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, life transitions, and issues around spirituality. Through interpersonal, contextualized therapy and mindfulness (paying attention to our whole bodies), I aim to facilitate spaces where healing and wellness can be experienced and intentionally re-integrated. I have also expanded my practice to include Immigration/Psychological Evaluations for community members who need this service. This includes Asylum, Extreme Hardship, VAWA, U and T Visas. Please contact for fees on this service.
I am passionate about offering counseling and therapy services to women and femmes of color experiencing anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, life transitions, and issues around spirituality. Through interpersonal, contextualized therapy and mindfulness (paying attention to our whole bodies), I aim to facilitate spaces where healing and wellness can be experienced and intentionally re-integrated. I have also expanded my practice to include Immigration/Psychological Evaluations for community members who need this service. This includes Asylum, Extreme Hardship, VAWA, U and T Visas. Please contact for fees on this service.
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Aloha, I am a QTBIPOC Therapist. My therapeutic approach is empathic, nonjudgemental and non-directive. I use both Eastern and Western techniques. I work with thoughts, emotions, body sensations and the breath. I also use yoga, I am a yoga teacher (E-RYT500).I work with being in the present moment. I use mindfulness: being in the present moment, awareness, acceptance, compassion, body scans and meditation (Vipassana). I use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), meditation and yoga to treat depression, anxiety, trauma and chronic pain. I am not accepting new clients.
Aloha, I am a QTBIPOC Therapist. My therapeutic approach is empathic, nonjudgemental and non-directive. I use both Eastern and Western techniques. I work with thoughts, emotions, body sensations and the breath. I also use yoga, I am a yoga teacher (E-RYT500).I work with being in the present moment. I use mindfulness: being in the present moment, awareness, acceptance, compassion, body scans and meditation (Vipassana). I use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), meditation and yoga to treat depression, anxiety, trauma and chronic pain. I am not accepting new clients.
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Samar Ayyub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCAISW, MEd, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I blend traditional, evidence-based practices with holistic practices, such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga (and a touch of humor!), to guide you on a path toward self-healing and understanding. I specialize in helping you manage feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety. I also provide executive function, self-regulation, and social skills support related to ADHD, autism, and other related challenges. Along with patient care, I work with parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to help them overcome everyday challenges, navigate the intricacies of special education, and discuss how to best support their child.
I blend traditional, evidence-based practices with holistic practices, such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga (and a touch of humor!), to guide you on a path toward self-healing and understanding. I specialize in helping you manage feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety. I also provide executive function, self-regulation, and social skills support related to ADHD, autism, and other related challenges. Along with patient care, I work with parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to help them overcome everyday challenges, navigate the intricacies of special education, and discuss how to best support their child.
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I specialize in core mindfulness, meditation, and helping people develop self-care plans.
Hey, y'all, I'm Marisol, and I am ecstatic to be here for you. My ideal client seeks a therapist who understands the complexities of their experiences, including generational trauma and systemic oppression. They crave a safe space to explore their root causes of distress and yearn for healing that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Their goals include finding inner peace, cultivating resilience, and reclaiming their power. They seek authenticity, compassion, and guidance on their journey toward holistic well-being.
I specialize in core mindfulness, meditation, and helping people develop self-care plans.
Hey, y'all, I'm Marisol, and I am ecstatic to be here for you. My ideal client seeks a therapist who understands the complexities of their experiences, including generational trauma and systemic oppression. They crave a safe space to explore their root causes of distress and yearn for healing that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Their goals include finding inner peace, cultivating resilience, and reclaiming their power. They seek authenticity, compassion, and guidance on their journey toward holistic well-being.
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Sadler-Bridges Wellness Group
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
My person-centered worldview allows me to draw from several evidenced-based modalities, such as attachment theory, DBT, mindfulness and CBT, and is tailor-fit to you.
We are accepting new clients! My name is Katie Musso, and I specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, intimate partner violence (IPV) and substance use issues. You and I will collaborate, show up authentically and walk together towards your goals, healing and growth! I believe the therapeutic alliance to be a great source of healing that honors where you have been, where you are, and where you are going. I'm anti-racist, and the LGBTQIA+ community is deeply important to me, personally and professionally, and is a large part of who I serve. I embody love, care, and inclusivity and can't wait to share it with you and learn together!
My person-centered worldview allows me to draw from several evidenced-based modalities, such as attachment theory, DBT, mindfulness and CBT, and is tailor-fit to you.
We are accepting new clients! My name is Katie Musso, and I specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, intimate partner violence (IPV) and substance use issues. You and I will collaborate, show up authentically and walk together towards your goals, healing and growth! I believe the therapeutic alliance to be a great source of healing that honors where you have been, where you are, and where you are going. I'm anti-racist, and the LGBTQIA+ community is deeply important to me, personally and professionally, and is a large part of who I serve. I embody love, care, and inclusivity and can't wait to share it with you and learn together!
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Rashida Ballard
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.
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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.