Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Maple Valley, WA
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Specialties:Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Family/Relationships, LGBQT, Infertility, Trauma, Sex/Sexuality, Grief, Women's Health, & Divorce Recovery.
Welcome! I'm a highly skilled Marriage & Family therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience with clients & supervision of interns. I have a B.S. in Communications & a M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy. If you are in need of immediate help/relief or looking for long-term therapy, I can definitely address your concerns as I am trained in both. My areas of expertise are working with adults, teens, relationships, & families looking to create authentic, lasting change. My style is collaborative, compassionate, directive, & fun. Hope is essential for Healing. Resilience is essential to Thrive. I can help you achieve both.
Specialties:Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Family/Relationships, LGBQT, Infertility, Trauma, Sex/Sexuality, Grief, Women's Health, & Divorce Recovery.
Welcome! I'm a highly skilled Marriage & Family therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience with clients & supervision of interns. I have a B.S. in Communications & a M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy. If you are in need of immediate help/relief or looking for long-term therapy, I can definitely address your concerns as I am trained in both. My areas of expertise are working with adults, teens, relationships, & families looking to create authentic, lasting change. My style is collaborative, compassionate, directive, & fun. Hope is essential for Healing. Resilience is essential to Thrive. I can help you achieve both.
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I use a person centered approach and incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into my practice.
Reaching out is such a brave and admirable action and I am excited for every single person that finds themselves at the beginning of their healing journey. I am here to help you explore your truest selves in an environment where you will be acknowledged and respected for who you are, and encouraged to know and be your most authentic self.
I use a person centered approach and incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into my practice.
Reaching out is such a brave and admirable action and I am excited for every single person that finds themselves at the beginning of their healing journey. I am here to help you explore your truest selves in an environment where you will be acknowledged and respected for who you are, and encouraged to know and be your most authentic self.
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Jacqueline Vance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
In trainings by well known and respected mindfulness and somatic (body) trauma experts, I've learned how to gently and compassionately guide clients to settle the nervous system and allow for reprocessing the anxious or traumatic response.
With twenty years in private practice, I’ve honed my ability to attune to a person’s unique lens and her lived experience. My passion is women's wellness: I holistically support women in all phases of life to thrive. My special focus is on those faced with infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma. Having lived through and healed from those challenges, my connection to women and mothering is intuitive. Drawing upon mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) training, I offer wellness skills for building trauma resilience, practicing mindful self-compassion, and managing the cumulative stress of womanhood and motherhood.
In trainings by well known and respected mindfulness and somatic (body) trauma experts, I've learned how to gently and compassionately guide clients to settle the nervous system and allow for reprocessing the anxious or traumatic response.
With twenty years in private practice, I’ve honed my ability to attune to a person’s unique lens and her lived experience. My passion is women's wellness: I holistically support women in all phases of life to thrive. My special focus is on those faced with infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma. Having lived through and healed from those challenges, my connection to women and mothering is intuitive. Drawing upon mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) training, I offer wellness skills for building trauma resilience, practicing mindful self-compassion, and managing the cumulative stress of womanhood and motherhood.
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Dr. Danielle Watkins
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Other therapeutic approaches may include: CBT, IFS, Mindfulness-Based, and Narrative.
I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I specialize and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, which just means I work primarily with those seeking support for issues related to prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. This may include: life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, infertility, reproductive losses and early years of parenting. I also work with those who have relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons.
Other therapeutic approaches may include: CBT, IFS, Mindfulness-Based, and Narrative.
I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I specialize and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, which just means I work primarily with those seeking support for issues related to prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. This may include: life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, infertility, reproductive losses and early years of parenting. I also work with those who have relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons.
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Rashida Ballard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDE
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I believe growth, healing, and restoration are made possible in safe and supportive relationships, which is why my goal in the therapy room is to always cultivate a space that is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I primarily work from a psychodynamic and narrative therapy framework. This means that in therapy together we will deconstruct the story behind your story, identify and understand reoccurring patterns, and unpack the why’s. We all carry wounded parts and it is my aim to partner with you as you journey toward healing.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I believe growth, healing, and restoration are made possible in safe and supportive relationships, which is why my goal in the therapy room is to always cultivate a space that is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I primarily work from a psychodynamic and narrative therapy framework. This means that in therapy together we will deconstruct the story behind your story, identify and understand reoccurring patterns, and unpack the why’s. We all carry wounded parts and it is my aim to partner with you as you journey toward healing.
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I have a passion for counseling individuals with diverse areas of concerns. Areas that I focus on include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, self image, body image, major life transitions, stress, grief and loss, career counseling, and finding purpose and meaning in life. I believe that counseling is a process that is actively engaged in by both the counselor and the client. I am dedicated to doing what I can to assist my clients in working through their individual or interpersonal concerns.
I have a passion for counseling individuals with diverse areas of concerns. Areas that I focus on include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, self image, body image, major life transitions, stress, grief and loss, career counseling, and finding purpose and meaning in life. I believe that counseling is a process that is actively engaged in by both the counselor and the client. I am dedicated to doing what I can to assist my clients in working through their individual or interpersonal concerns.
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My specialization is to work with adults in individual therapy to address experiences of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am curious about the impact of trauma and difficult childhood experiences on present day self-regulation, relationship patterns, and parenting. While I don't directly treat ADHD and Autism, I am familiar with each condition's strengths and impact, and I love exploring how these contribute to our understanding and functioning.
My specialization is to work with adults in individual therapy to address experiences of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I am curious about the impact of trauma and difficult childhood experiences on present day self-regulation, relationship patterns, and parenting. While I don't directly treat ADHD and Autism, I am familiar with each condition's strengths and impact, and I love exploring how these contribute to our understanding and functioning.
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First and foremost, what I do is about YOU! The fact that you are reading this says amazing things about the measurable quality of wholeness & excellence you have determined to possess; life should be deeply satisfying & fulfilling. No one has ever lived a life, where at some point, we look around & find we are somewhere we did not intend to be. Therapy is THE gift that allows you to tap into the resources that you already possess, which need to reconnect with your authentic self - where all of your inner values, intentions, and dreams are aligned & moving you towards the life you deserve to live. I welcome all people.
First and foremost, what I do is about YOU! The fact that you are reading this says amazing things about the measurable quality of wholeness & excellence you have determined to possess; life should be deeply satisfying & fulfilling. No one has ever lived a life, where at some point, we look around & find we are somewhere we did not intend to be. Therapy is THE gift that allows you to tap into the resources that you already possess, which need to reconnect with your authentic self - where all of your inner values, intentions, and dreams are aligned & moving you towards the life you deserve to live. I welcome all people.
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I am an Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, as one approach does not fit all, and I employ methods from several modalities. In broad terms, my therapeutic stance is holistic and person-centered. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change and, therefore, I value building trust and a strong rapport with my clients. Additionally, as an art therapist, I believe engagement in art making is life-enhancing and that bringing the creative process into therapy facilitates healing and growth.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, as one approach does not fit all, and I employ methods from several modalities. In broad terms, my therapeutic stance is holistic and person-centered. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change and, therefore, I value building trust and a strong rapport with my clients. Additionally, as an art therapist, I believe engagement in art making is life-enhancing and that bringing the creative process into therapy facilitates healing and growth.
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Sarah Buban
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Online Only)
I am ready to work with you no matter where you are on your life path or your readiness to change. I would especially love to work with you if you have ever felt marginalized, unacceptable, unlovable, stuck, traumatized, or doomed because of your past. I have 10+ years of experience helping clients like you to find meaningful change. Most of my experience has been meeting with clients in person, but right now I am only able to offer telehealth sessions. Clients and I have found that these virtual sessions can be just as effective as in-person meetings. Plus, they are convenient! Meet in your home, car, or while taking a walk!
I am ready to work with you no matter where you are on your life path or your readiness to change. I would especially love to work with you if you have ever felt marginalized, unacceptable, unlovable, stuck, traumatized, or doomed because of your past. I have 10+ years of experience helping clients like you to find meaningful change. Most of my experience has been meeting with clients in person, but right now I am only able to offer telehealth sessions. Clients and I have found that these virtual sessions can be just as effective as in-person meetings. Plus, they are convenient! Meet in your home, car, or while taking a walk!
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Megan D'Angelo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Online Only)
As your therapist, my goal is to be an ally and collaborate with you to help you find balance in an otherwise chaotic world. One of my first priorities when working with a new client is to hear their story. Through that, I strive to empower you so that you can live the life you want and deserve. I will help you go inward and make sustainable changes so that you grow into the best version of yourself. I see clients as a whole person with many functioning parts/roles making up who they are and how they see the world.
As your therapist, my goal is to be an ally and collaborate with you to help you find balance in an otherwise chaotic world. One of my first priorities when working with a new client is to hear their story. Through that, I strive to empower you so that you can live the life you want and deserve. I will help you go inward and make sustainable changes so that you grow into the best version of yourself. I see clients as a whole person with many functioning parts/roles making up who they are and how they see the world.
![Photo of Sarah Ramstad, MA, LMHC, PLLC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cd5cd7c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.
Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.
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I use equine-assisted therapy model Eagala. The client chooses the pace and what to work on. Clients who have experienced trauma, anxieties, and other emotional related problems can find that the horses can relate because they are hyper vigilant and reflect back what they sense. As the counselor I allow for the process to work through at it's own pace and support the strengths of the client as they emerge. I have several locations in Western WA, in order to ease access. At present I have Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Riversdale, South Prairie, Monroe, Auburn, Sedro Wolley, and Olympia. I have a sliding scale not based just on income.
I use equine-assisted therapy model Eagala. The client chooses the pace and what to work on. Clients who have experienced trauma, anxieties, and other emotional related problems can find that the horses can relate because they are hyper vigilant and reflect back what they sense. As the counselor I allow for the process to work through at it's own pace and support the strengths of the client as they emerge. I have several locations in Western WA, in order to ease access. At present I have Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Riversdale, South Prairie, Monroe, Auburn, Sedro Wolley, and Olympia. I have a sliding scale not based just on income.
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Ashley Haynes-Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Do you want to master your goals with confidence? Create meaningful and positive relationships? Discover your authentic self while establishing trust with those you know and love? Experience more insight, more productivity, and more balance in your life? These are all attainable with the right set of skills and a mental health professional to support you on your path. In therapy, we will address your goals collaboratively and with compassion.
Do you want to master your goals with confidence? Create meaningful and positive relationships? Discover your authentic self while establishing trust with those you know and love? Experience more insight, more productivity, and more balance in your life? These are all attainable with the right set of skills and a mental health professional to support you on your path. In therapy, we will address your goals collaboratively and with compassion.
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Beth McCarty
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CDP, CMHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Online Only)
You have been wounded by life's circumstances. You have had to leave parts of yourself behind in order to stay in relationship. You need relief from the pain, clarity about your situation, and to be able to maintain healthy relationships in your life, to be able to form deep, safe connection with others
You have been wounded by life's circumstances. You have had to leave parts of yourself behind in order to stay in relationship. You need relief from the pain, clarity about your situation, and to be able to maintain healthy relationships in your life, to be able to form deep, safe connection with others
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NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hello we are a small group practice located in the Kent/Covington area. We started our group practice, West Therapy, about 6 years ago. It is made up of experienced mental health professionals with varied backgrounds and credentials, each with 20 years of experience in the field. As a fully licensed and insured mental health care practice, we accept many different insurance carriers. Select the website link to the left to find out more about West Therapy!
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hello we are a small group practice located in the Kent/Covington area. We started our group practice, West Therapy, about 6 years ago. It is made up of experienced mental health professionals with varied backgrounds and credentials, each with 20 years of experience in the field. As a fully licensed and insured mental health care practice, we accept many different insurance carriers. Select the website link to the left to find out more about West Therapy!
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Hi, I am glad you found me, It is hard to find someone you can trust that has the knowledge to help you. I invite you to come sit with me, find trust, honoring your own life experiences. I approach mental health integratively for a thorough complete healing path. I work thru a telemedicine hipaa compliant App in which you will find treatment easier at your finger tips as we work thru your sessions together at a convenient time for you. Contact me to thrive in your life. I Look forward to meeting you.
Hi, I am glad you found me, It is hard to find someone you can trust that has the knowledge to help you. I invite you to come sit with me, find trust, honoring your own life experiences. I approach mental health integratively for a thorough complete healing path. I work thru a telemedicine hipaa compliant App in which you will find treatment easier at your finger tips as we work thru your sessions together at a convenient time for you. Contact me to thrive in your life. I Look forward to meeting you.
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I work with individuals ages 18 and over. I have a particular passion for working with people living with religious trauma, confusion about their religious conditioning or emerging from cults or cult-like religious structures. I also focus on providing care for the LGBTQ+ community and I am a non-binary member of the community myself. Additionally, I work with people navigating depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and trauma. I also offer gender-affirming care, help for those questioning their gender, and people at any stage of transition.
I work with individuals ages 18 and over. I have a particular passion for working with people living with religious trauma, confusion about their religious conditioning or emerging from cults or cult-like religious structures. I also focus on providing care for the LGBTQ+ community and I am a non-binary member of the community myself. Additionally, I work with people navigating depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and trauma. I also offer gender-affirming care, help for those questioning their gender, and people at any stage of transition.
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Azure Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Welcome to Azure Counseling! We are a group of highly trained and compassionate therapists who serve clients in Washington, Utah, and Idaho. Our experience spans working with clients with depression, anxiety, OCD/ religious scrupulosity, relationship distress, divorce, remarriage, life transitions, grief, loss, women's issues, and trauma.
Welcome to Azure Counseling! We are a group of highly trained and compassionate therapists who serve clients in Washington, Utah, and Idaho. Our experience spans working with clients with depression, anxiety, OCD/ religious scrupulosity, relationship distress, divorce, remarriage, life transitions, grief, loss, women's issues, and trauma.
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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.