Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Poulsbo, WA
I am a licensed clinical psychologist trained to provide psychological assessment and therapy for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, neurocognitive impairment, learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I utilize empirically-supported testing and clinical interviewing techniques to provide thorough psychological assessments and differential diagnoses. My treatment approach is grounded in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. I use evidence-based mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavior therapy, and biofeedback training to help clients gain increasing awareness of their vulnerabilities and strengths. Clients change by learning to monitor and redirect dysfunctional thoughts before they manifest into undesirable behavior.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist trained to provide psychological assessment and therapy for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, neurocognitive impairment, learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I utilize empirically-supported testing and clinical interviewing techniques to provide thorough psychological assessments and differential diagnoses. My treatment approach is grounded in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. I use evidence-based mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavior therapy, and biofeedback training to help clients gain increasing awareness of their vulnerabilities and strengths. Clients change by learning to monitor and redirect dysfunctional thoughts before they manifest into undesirable behavior.
Rebekah Verdugo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I teach skills related to mindfulness, communication, boundaries, decision making and more.
I've guided and supported people of all ages and backgrounds through various struggles, including addiction, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. I've helped them gain knowledge, different perspectives, and practical skills, which have boosted their self-confidence and allowed many of them to heal, feel comfortable in their own skin, live according to their values, and create a meaningful life.
I teach skills related to mindfulness, communication, boundaries, decision making and more.
I've guided and supported people of all ages and backgrounds through various struggles, including addiction, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma. I've helped them gain knowledge, different perspectives, and practical skills, which have boosted their self-confidence and allowed many of them to heal, feel comfortable in their own skin, live according to their values, and create a meaningful life.
My counseling methods are informed by evidence-based treatment strategies; specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MCBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
We all experience hardships and circumstances out of our control from time to time. My desire is to help you empower yourself, regain control of your life, and change your mindset so that you can have the most contentment and joy possible. I hope to create a safe place for you to develop your strengths while equipping you for positive change as you navigate the challenges of life. Seeking counseling requires a lot of courage and strength; your step in faith will be met with kindness, genuine care, and understanding.
My counseling methods are informed by evidence-based treatment strategies; specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MCBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
We all experience hardships and circumstances out of our control from time to time. My desire is to help you empower yourself, regain control of your life, and change your mindset so that you can have the most contentment and joy possible. I hope to create a safe place for you to develop your strengths while equipping you for positive change as you navigate the challenges of life. Seeking counseling requires a lot of courage and strength; your step in faith will be met with kindness, genuine care, and understanding.
Holly Hulst
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer psychotherapy services rooted in an Integrative framework that draws from relational psychology as well as mindfulness and somatic based approaches.
Even though it may not seem like it, often times our symptoms are messengers from a deep part of our own psyche, sent to inform us that we need to find new ways of relating to ourselves and those around us in order to reach our next level of growth. My philosophy is one of wholeness; our bodies, emotions, thoughts, and background work in unison to inform our present experience. It is my goal to help you find more flexibility within your experience, so that you can move towards the life that you truly want to be living.
I offer psychotherapy services rooted in an Integrative framework that draws from relational psychology as well as mindfulness and somatic based approaches.
Even though it may not seem like it, often times our symptoms are messengers from a deep part of our own psyche, sent to inform us that we need to find new ways of relating to ourselves and those around us in order to reach our next level of growth. My philosophy is one of wholeness; our bodies, emotions, thoughts, and background work in unison to inform our present experience. It is my goal to help you find more flexibility within your experience, so that you can move towards the life that you truly want to be living.
Darcy M Allbee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , SUDP , EMDR
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370
My approach to therapy is holistic and also integrates a range of other approaches such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, somatic and nervous system regulation, mindfulness and other modalities based on client needs.
Specializing in Trauma/PTSD/EMDR Therapy.....I understand life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma or any other personal struggles, you've chosen to prioritize your mental health and that's something to be proud of. I am trauma-focused and provide you with a non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings so we can work together towards understanding, healing and positive growth.
My approach to therapy is holistic and also integrates a range of other approaches such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, somatic and nervous system regulation, mindfulness and other modalities based on client needs.
Specializing in Trauma/PTSD/EMDR Therapy.....I understand life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma or any other personal struggles, you've chosen to prioritize your mental health and that's something to be proud of. I am trauma-focused and provide you with a non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings so we can work together towards understanding, healing and positive growth.
Lisa Defaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Waitlist for new clients
I have advanced-training and expertise across multiple therapeutic treatment modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches.
Providing quality, compassionate and confidential psychotherapeutic services for over 20 years. With a specialty in young children with developmental, emotional & behavior challenges, I also have extensive experience working with parents, individuals & families. You may be a parent concerned about your child, a family/couple with relationship challenges, or an individual in transition. We partner together in a process of exploration, discovery & solutions that support personal growth. I strive to provide the highest standards of professional practice - personable, respectful, non-judgmental & strength-based.
I have advanced-training and expertise across multiple therapeutic treatment modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches.
Providing quality, compassionate and confidential psychotherapeutic services for over 20 years. With a specialty in young children with developmental, emotional & behavior challenges, I also have extensive experience working with parents, individuals & families. You may be a parent concerned about your child, a family/couple with relationship challenges, or an individual in transition. We partner together in a process of exploration, discovery & solutions that support personal growth. I strive to provide the highest standards of professional practice - personable, respectful, non-judgmental & strength-based.
I tend to blend mindfulness techniques with CBT and DBT interventions paired with Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed to facilitate all stages change.
My current focus is teens and adults suffering from Anxiety, Trauma-PTSD, and Relationship Issues. My experience includes, working in the substance use disorder field and extensive training in Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. I have worked with local Indigenous communities and understand the magnitude and impacts of generational trauma. Recently, I worked with high- risk teens in an educational setting.
I tend to blend mindfulness techniques with CBT and DBT interventions paired with Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed to facilitate all stages change.
My current focus is teens and adults suffering from Anxiety, Trauma-PTSD, and Relationship Issues. My experience includes, working in the substance use disorder field and extensive training in Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. I have worked with local Indigenous communities and understand the magnitude and impacts of generational trauma. Recently, I worked with high- risk teens in an educational setting.
My focus in therapy is on helping you create a life that you want to be present for, whatever that means to you. If you don't know, that's ok too (and you're in good company). We can figure it out together. I emphasize a nonjudgmental approach, and we work to both understand and change unhelpful patterns and help you learn to accept yourself just as you are. I work from a feminist perspective with all clients, and then we decide together what other techniques it would be helpful to incorporate. These commonly include cognitive-behavioral skills, mindfulness, self-compassion, validation, somatic techniques, and informal parts work.
My focus in therapy is on helping you create a life that you want to be present for, whatever that means to you. If you don't know, that's ok too (and you're in good company). We can figure it out together. I emphasize a nonjudgmental approach, and we work to both understand and change unhelpful patterns and help you learn to accept yourself just as you are. I work from a feminist perspective with all clients, and then we decide together what other techniques it would be helpful to incorporate. These commonly include cognitive-behavioral skills, mindfulness, self-compassion, validation, somatic techniques, and informal parts work.
Kelly Druin Sievertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370
My specializations include mindfulness-based interventions and EMDR.
Life's stressors can be overwhelming. Therapy shows us new ways of being and engaging through practicing adaptive skills and mindfulness. I help my clients uncover connections between past experiences that shape their current ways of coping. This leads to the ability to recognize inner strengths, identify and embrace discomfort, and cultivate self-compassion to find peace and true connection. With empathetic listening in a safe environment, I strive to be my client’s ally. I use cognitive and somatic modalities to connect mind and body and tailor my approach to your needs, even using humor when appropriate!
My specializations include mindfulness-based interventions and EMDR.
Life's stressors can be overwhelming. Therapy shows us new ways of being and engaging through practicing adaptive skills and mindfulness. I help my clients uncover connections between past experiences that shape their current ways of coping. This leads to the ability to recognize inner strengths, identify and embrace discomfort, and cultivate self-compassion to find peace and true connection. With empathetic listening in a safe environment, I strive to be my client’s ally. I use cognitive and somatic modalities to connect mind and body and tailor my approach to your needs, even using humor when appropriate!
Diane M. Stuart, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Waitlist for new clients
CBT and Mindfulness skills are other therapeutic modalities I regularly use.
I work with men and women who are struggling with symptoms of depression and/ or anxiety, issues of grief and loss, compulsive eating, relationship/family and family-of-origin issues, as well as life-phase-transition issues. I am particularly attuned to how early life attachment relationships impact clients' interpersonal functioning as adults. Other special interest areas include working with clients with adrenal fatigue, individuals/ couples struggling with issues as related to fertility challenges and working with/ diagnosing clients with ADHD. I am qualified and licensed to conduct ADD/ADHD assessments and to assign a diagnosis accordingly.
CBT and Mindfulness skills are other therapeutic modalities I regularly use.
I work with men and women who are struggling with symptoms of depression and/ or anxiety, issues of grief and loss, compulsive eating, relationship/family and family-of-origin issues, as well as life-phase-transition issues. I am particularly attuned to how early life attachment relationships impact clients' interpersonal functioning as adults. Other special interest areas include working with clients with adrenal fatigue, individuals/ couples struggling with issues as related to fertility challenges and working with/ diagnosing clients with ADHD. I am qualified and licensed to conduct ADD/ADHD assessments and to assign a diagnosis accordingly.
Modalities of practice include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play therapy, Anger management, Stress Management and Parent Education.
As a child, adolescent, and adult therapist, I customize treatment to clients of all ages and all walks of life. The art and science of counseling is one of listening, reflecting, teaching, and learning. It is a process of co-creation where individual differences and unique challenges to the human experience are valued. You will find my twenty years of experience as a therapist useful in assisting you to move through such experiences as family transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other issues. I seek to help you find resolution to challenges your are facing in your life.
Modalities of practice include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Play therapy, Anger management, Stress Management and Parent Education.
As a child, adolescent, and adult therapist, I customize treatment to clients of all ages and all walks of life. The art and science of counseling is one of listening, reflecting, teaching, and learning. It is a process of co-creation where individual differences and unique challenges to the human experience are valued. You will find my twenty years of experience as a therapist useful in assisting you to move through such experiences as family transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other issues. I seek to help you find resolution to challenges your are facing in your life.
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I am particularly interested in strengthening the connection between the mind and body using approaches including but not limited to dialogue, mindfulness, somatic, art, music, dance, nature and spirituality.
I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore the areas in your life in which you are struggling. We all have challenges, and, at some point, we are ready to experience lasting change and healing. Seeking help takes courage and commitment but can lead to a more meaningful life and overall well being. My approach is based on genuine compassion, understanding and mutual respect. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and would love to help you discover your personal strengths and resources, regaining your inherent vitality for life!
I am particularly interested in strengthening the connection between the mind and body using approaches including but not limited to dialogue, mindfulness, somatic, art, music, dance, nature and spirituality.
I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore the areas in your life in which you are struggling. We all have challenges, and, at some point, we are ready to experience lasting change and healing. Seeking help takes courage and commitment but can lead to a more meaningful life and overall well being. My approach is based on genuine compassion, understanding and mutual respect. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and would love to help you discover your personal strengths and resources, regaining your inherent vitality for life!
Alma Marion Christean
Counselor, MA, CHT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Somatic, mindfulness-based work is equally suitable for clients working with resolving underlying emotional patterns and trauma as for those simply wanting to expand their capacity for intimacy in their relationships.
In my practice, I blend NARM with other mindfulness-based methods to help clients gently access and heal unresolved issues in order to decrease unnecessary suffering in their lives. My practice is ideal for clients who are curious about expanding their capacity for intimacy in their relationships and creating greater joy and satisfaction in their lives. I enjoy working with clients who are curious about and engaged in their own healing process, and who are committed to compassion and nonviolence in their relationships with others and with themselves. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, and clients from the LGBTQI+ community.
Somatic, mindfulness-based work is equally suitable for clients working with resolving underlying emotional patterns and trauma as for those simply wanting to expand their capacity for intimacy in their relationships.
In my practice, I blend NARM with other mindfulness-based methods to help clients gently access and heal unresolved issues in order to decrease unnecessary suffering in their lives. My practice is ideal for clients who are curious about expanding their capacity for intimacy in their relationships and creating greater joy and satisfaction in their lives. I enjoy working with clients who are curious about and engaged in their own healing process, and who are committed to compassion and nonviolence in their relationships with others and with themselves. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples, and clients from the LGBTQI+ community.
Edward Surridge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LFMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370
My individual therapy specialties are in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to heal past, free the present and advance to the future, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to complement EMDR with Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness (CBT), Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
I welcome you to heal and grow from past/present stressful situations in a professional, emphatic and validating therapeutic environment. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Wellness Counseling Inc. with 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am English-Spanish bilingual. I am in network with Bluecross-Blueshield, Kaiser, Lifewise, Premera and Regence.
My individual therapy specialties are in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to heal past, free the present and advance to the future, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to complement EMDR with Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness (CBT), Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
I welcome you to heal and grow from past/present stressful situations in a professional, emphatic and validating therapeutic environment. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Wellness Counseling Inc. with 14 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am English-Spanish bilingual. I am in network with Bluecross-Blueshield, Kaiser, Lifewise, Premera and Regence.
Crissy Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370
I am trained in a variety of Mindfulness-based therapies and family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders.
Connection is critical to our well-being, as are the experiences of feeling seen, understood and valued for who we truly are. My role is to help create an environment in which you experience these things, from which I can offer individualized therapy based on your specific problems and goals.
I am trained in a variety of Mindfulness-based therapies and family-based treatment for adolescents with eating disorders.
Connection is critical to our well-being, as are the experiences of feeling seen, understood and valued for who we truly are. My role is to help create an environment in which you experience these things, from which I can offer individualized therapy based on your specific problems and goals.
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.
Rachel Seifert - Olympic Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, C-CBT, C-DBT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Online Only)
Modalities include Narrative, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness techniques.
Hello! I am Rachel, an individual and family therapist and licensed independent clinical social worker. I work with teens and adults, offering both individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with clients who have anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, autism, and depression. I also support clients experiencing phobias, OCD, grief/loss, and trauma. I partner with clients seeking to strengthen their stress/coping skills, relationships, communication skills, boundaries/self-care, and esteem/self-acceptance. I welcome LGBTQ+ identifying clients. I have taught meditation for 30 years, for those who would like to learn in-session.
Modalities include Narrative, Dialectical Behavioral, and Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness techniques.
Hello! I am Rachel, an individual and family therapist and licensed independent clinical social worker. I work with teens and adults, offering both individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with clients who have anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, autism, and depression. I also support clients experiencing phobias, OCD, grief/loss, and trauma. I partner with clients seeking to strengthen their stress/coping skills, relationships, communication skills, boundaries/self-care, and esteem/self-acceptance. I welcome LGBTQ+ identifying clients. I have taught meditation for 30 years, for those who would like to learn in-session.
The goal of psychotherapy is to understand, manage and resolve problems of related to stress, anxiety, depression & anger, and also to achieve important positive changes in your life. Mindfulness based psychotherapy can successfully reduce stress, by learning how your Moods/emotions, Thoughts/beliefs, Behavior/lifestyle, and Physical body interact and influence each other. Psychotherapy teaches skills to successfully manage your emotions and daily behavior while feeling better, and improving the quality of your life. Psychotherapy focused on healthy behaviors increases optimism by adding positive activities and people to your life.
The goal of psychotherapy is to understand, manage and resolve problems of related to stress, anxiety, depression & anger, and also to achieve important positive changes in your life. Mindfulness based psychotherapy can successfully reduce stress, by learning how your Moods/emotions, Thoughts/beliefs, Behavior/lifestyle, and Physical body interact and influence each other. Psychotherapy teaches skills to successfully manage your emotions and daily behavior while feeling better, and improving the quality of your life. Psychotherapy focused on healthy behaviors increases optimism by adding positive activities and people to your life.
Dawn Robins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Waitlist for new clients
Extensively trained to include EMDR Certified for 15yrs (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Polyvagal, Cognitive Processing Trauma Therapy, Havening, Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment/Relational, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic (Body) Therapy and more.
Are you searching for therapy where you feel seen, emotionally connected, comfortable and safe? Do you sometimes struggle to understand your emotional responses? Do you sometimes feel hijacked by intense responses? Are you having trouble in your relationships and other important areas of life? Trauma may be at the root of it. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Provider and am trained extensively with issues of PTSD, CPTSD (childhood and chronic trauma), Narcissistic Abuse, infidelity/betrayal (attachment traumas), traumatic grief, and emotional abuse. Resolving adverse life events and the impact they have are my clinical focus.
Extensively trained to include EMDR Certified for 15yrs (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Polyvagal, Cognitive Processing Trauma Therapy, Havening, Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment/Relational, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic (Body) Therapy and more.
Are you searching for therapy where you feel seen, emotionally connected, comfortable and safe? Do you sometimes struggle to understand your emotional responses? Do you sometimes feel hijacked by intense responses? Are you having trouble in your relationships and other important areas of life? Trauma may be at the root of it. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Provider and am trained extensively with issues of PTSD, CPTSD (childhood and chronic trauma), Narcissistic Abuse, infidelity/betrayal (attachment traumas), traumatic grief, and emotional abuse. Resolving adverse life events and the impact they have are my clinical focus.
My therapeutic training is in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment theory, mindfulness, expressive and narrative therapy, internal family systems, anti-oppression theory, dream work, traditional healing, and liberation psychology.
I offer land-based therapy. This work entails an embodied experience of healing through a collaboration with nature and myself. I believe wholeheartedly that our wellness is interwoven with the health of our environment and remembering we are also nature. My office is outdoors, on land being stewarded to enhance the prairie ecosystem and support sustainable food practices. A typical session will include mindfulness practices to regulate the nervous system, activity that supports a relationship not just with self, but also connecting to land, typically through gardening and other land stewarding practices.
My therapeutic training is in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment theory, mindfulness, expressive and narrative therapy, internal family systems, anti-oppression theory, dream work, traditional healing, and liberation psychology.
I offer land-based therapy. This work entails an embodied experience of healing through a collaboration with nature and myself. I believe wholeheartedly that our wellness is interwoven with the health of our environment and remembering we are also nature. My office is outdoors, on land being stewarded to enhance the prairie ecosystem and support sustainable food practices. A typical session will include mindfulness practices to regulate the nervous system, activity that supports a relationship not just with self, but also connecting to land, typically through gardening and other land stewarding practices.
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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.