Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Laveen, AZ

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Jane Meier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Licensed in AZ and WA I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 26 years of experience as an independently licensed therapist & believe in a holistic approach; mind, body & spirit. I believe in taking a balanced approach to health & healing. I think it is important to feel I am a good fit and that I hear what you are saying & wanting. I believe in building on strengths in order to heal past traumas or even situations of the present moment. I use a variety of modalities in order to meet differing individual needs.
Licensed in AZ and WA I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 26 years of experience as an independently licensed therapist & believe in a holistic approach; mind, body & spirit. I believe in taking a balanced approach to health & healing. I think it is important to feel I am a good fit and that I hear what you are saying & wanting. I believe in building on strengths in order to heal past traumas or even situations of the present moment. I use a variety of modalities in order to meet differing individual needs.
(520) 415-2865 View (520) 415-2865
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Jessica Soule
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you? Life transitions-whether career changes, parenting challenges, or adjusting to new roles-can leave us feeling unbalanced and unsure of where to turn.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you? Life transitions-whether career changes, parenting challenges, or adjusting to new roles-can leave us feeling unbalanced and unsure of where to turn.
(850) 480-0902 View (850) 480-0902
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Ayctivia Palmer
Counselor, LAC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I often use Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and implement a Christian-based counseling approach when requested.
Going through a lot of changes and need support? Feel like everything around you is moving and your standing still? Struggling to cope with sadness, worry, or stress? Wanting to make a change and re-focus on your goals? Need help exploring different career paths and discovering your purpose? Navigating a career transition or going through a mid-life crisis? Trying to find a counselor who understands disability-focused barriers? Feel like there's no one to talk to that really understands? Seeking guidance to help you along the way? Searching for a Christian based perspective that can tie in your faith?
I often use Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and implement a Christian-based counseling approach when requested.
Going through a lot of changes and need support? Feel like everything around you is moving and your standing still? Struggling to cope with sadness, worry, or stress? Wanting to make a change and re-focus on your goals? Need help exploring different career paths and discovering your purpose? Navigating a career transition or going through a mid-life crisis? Trying to find a counselor who understands disability-focused barriers? Feel like there's no one to talk to that really understands? Seeking guidance to help you along the way? Searching for a Christian based perspective that can tie in your faith?
(928) 968-0945 View (928) 968-0945
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Lakilia Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
Good day! I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I specialize in severe mental illness, Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Mood Disorders, Grief & Loss; Adolescents; Mental health advocacy; Crisis Management, Assessment, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Life Changes. I have a particular interest in helping clients to understand their anxiety, develop healthy coping strategies, and ultimately manage their anxiety inhealthy ways.
Good day! I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I specialize in severe mental illness, Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Mood Disorders, Grief & Loss; Adolescents; Mental health advocacy; Crisis Management, Assessment, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Life Changes. I have a particular interest in helping clients to understand their anxiety, develop healthy coping strategies, and ultimately manage their anxiety inhealthy ways.
(520) 317-6560 View (520) 317-6560
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Alexandra Trusty
Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I utilize therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, child-parent psychotherapy, sand-tray, play therapy, TFCBT, expressive arts, and mindfulness.
I believe that we all have the capacity for healing within ourselves. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. My goal is to instill hope and healing for clients presenting with concerns related to post-traumatic stress, attachment, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, disruptive behaviors, social skills, parenting, and/or relational distress.
I utilize therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, child-parent psychotherapy, sand-tray, play therapy, TFCBT, expressive arts, and mindfulness.
I believe that we all have the capacity for healing within ourselves. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. My goal is to instill hope and healing for clients presenting with concerns related to post-traumatic stress, attachment, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, disruptive behaviors, social skills, parenting, and/or relational distress.
(480) 637-3413 View (480) 637-3413
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Haydee Bermudez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hi there, I'm Haydee! I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy with a strong emphasis on a Trauma-Focused approach. For over 21 years, I have been passionate about helping individuals lead satisfying and fulfilling lives. My experience spans a variety of roles in outpatient care, community mental health, and private practice, allowing me to bring a diverse set of skills to my work. I believe that developing self-awareness is key to understanding how the body protects us, and with the right tools, we can manage symptoms effectively.
Hi there, I'm Haydee! I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy with a strong emphasis on a Trauma-Focused approach. For over 21 years, I have been passionate about helping individuals lead satisfying and fulfilling lives. My experience spans a variety of roles in outpatient care, community mental health, and private practice, allowing me to bring a diverse set of skills to my work. I believe that developing self-awareness is key to understanding how the body protects us, and with the right tools, we can manage symptoms effectively.
(928) 928-4459 View (928) 928-4459
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Kristin Lovato
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am solution-focused but also understand the importance of processing and gaining insight into our past so that we may challenge and take control of our present. My office is located in Tempe, AZ. I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and family. I've worked with a variety of different disorders ranging from depression and anxiety, PTSD, addiction, mood
I am a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am solution-focused but also understand the importance of processing and gaining insight into our past so that we may challenge and take control of our present. My office is located in Tempe, AZ. I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and family. I've worked with a variety of different disorders ranging from depression and anxiety, PTSD, addiction, mood
(928) 599-1340 View (928) 599-1340
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Michiko Pepple
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Changes in life are something we can all count on. You can live as a victim or embrace it and thrive. I am here to support your transformation as I believe "Happiness is not to be pursued, but to be created." Whether you are in the midst of unexpected change or crave a transformation but are not sure where to begin, I am here to support you. I will: Guide and encourage you, Hold you accountable, Walk alongside you throughout your transformation journey. The best way to predict the future is to create it. Begin your journey now.
Changes in life are something we can all count on. You can live as a victim or embrace it and thrive. I am here to support your transformation as I believe "Happiness is not to be pursued, but to be created." Whether you are in the midst of unexpected change or crave a transformation but are not sure where to begin, I am here to support you. I will: Guide and encourage you, Hold you accountable, Walk alongside you throughout your transformation journey. The best way to predict the future is to create it. Begin your journey now.
(602) 497-3780 View (602) 497-3780
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Elizabeth Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I often use EMDR, Parts work, and mindfulness to address trauma
Many of the people I work with come to therapy carrying the weight of trauma—whether from a specific event, difficult relationships, or years of navigating chronic stress. I’m a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) who values creating a space where clients feel understood and supported. This often shows up as anxiety, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. It can feel even more complicated during life transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, or navigating identity, especially for BIPOC clients who may also be managing the effects of systemic and generational trauma.
I often use EMDR, Parts work, and mindfulness to address trauma
Many of the people I work with come to therapy carrying the weight of trauma—whether from a specific event, difficult relationships, or years of navigating chronic stress. I’m a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) who values creating a space where clients feel understood and supported. This often shows up as anxiety, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. It can feel even more complicated during life transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, or navigating identity, especially for BIPOC clients who may also be managing the effects of systemic and generational trauma.
(602) 661-2998 View (602) 661-2998

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Richelle Massengale
Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Online Only
I specialize in helping clients struggling with chronic illness, grief and loss related to losing someone or major life changes, caregiver fatigue, end-of-life issues and related burnout. Having personally experienced all of these things, gives me a true understanding and unique perspective, as well as the ability to work with clients in a meaningful and helpful way. Counseling provides a way for you to heal without the fear of answering unwelcome questions or hearing hurtful advice. I also offer crisis counseling and intensives. Join our Tuesday Grief Group now; affordable 6 week sessions for support and self-care!
I specialize in helping clients struggling with chronic illness, grief and loss related to losing someone or major life changes, caregiver fatigue, end-of-life issues and related burnout. Having personally experienced all of these things, gives me a true understanding and unique perspective, as well as the ability to work with clients in a meaningful and helpful way. Counseling provides a way for you to heal without the fear of answering unwelcome questions or hearing hurtful advice. I also offer crisis counseling and intensives. Join our Tuesday Grief Group now; affordable 6 week sessions for support and self-care!
(602) 560-9530 View (602) 560-9530
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Twila Monie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Gilbert, AZ 85233
My ideal client is an adult navigating anxiety, depression, work-life balance, relationship challenges, or stress. They want clarity, improved communication, and strategies to manage life effectively, seeking personal growth and a greater sense of balance.
My ideal client is an adult navigating anxiety, depression, work-life balance, relationship challenges, or stress. They want clarity, improved communication, and strategies to manage life effectively, seeking personal growth and a greater sense of balance.
(520) 423-5600 x4183 View (520) 423-5600 x4183
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Davis Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
With over 24 years of clinical experience, I am a true believer in the practice of mindfulness and the ability to change through determination, accountability and a willingness to try new methodologies towards an improved state of mind.
I practice cognitive-behavioral and Gestalt therapy with my clients along with other modalities contingent upon the need. I look forward to working with you in a collaborative approach toward positive change. When not in clinical practice, I enjoy hiking, running, the practice of mindfulness and travel.
With over 24 years of clinical experience, I am a true believer in the practice of mindfulness and the ability to change through determination, accountability and a willingness to try new methodologies towards an improved state of mind.
I practice cognitive-behavioral and Gestalt therapy with my clients along with other modalities contingent upon the need. I look forward to working with you in a collaborative approach toward positive change. When not in clinical practice, I enjoy hiking, running, the practice of mindfulness and travel.
(623) 280-2060 View (623) 280-2060
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M. Fernanda Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hello, I'm Fernanda! I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief and loss, Trauma and more. A jack of all trades! I believe in building a trusting relationship that leads to empowerment and growth. I am passionate about normalizing healthy collaboration around mental health and improving access to care. My style is empowering, open-minded, and humorous. I speak Spanish, and as a mom who loves video games, I bring authenticity and relatability to therapy. I enjoy helping clients who are new to therapy or working to return to self-love after life’s heavier moments.
Hello, I'm Fernanda! I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief and loss, Trauma and more. A jack of all trades! I believe in building a trusting relationship that leads to empowerment and growth. I am passionate about normalizing healthy collaboration around mental health and improving access to care. My style is empowering, open-minded, and humorous. I speak Spanish, and as a mom who loves video games, I bring authenticity and relatability to therapy. I enjoy helping clients who are new to therapy or working to return to self-love after life’s heavier moments.
(928) 291-4532 View (928) 291-4532
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Dana VanDam
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234
My counseling approach is deliberately eclectic, tailored to meet your specific needs. In our sessions, I will listen attentively, challenge you when necessary, and guide you to tap into your innate strength, enabling you to navigate to the next stage of your personal journey with confidence.
My counseling approach is deliberately eclectic, tailored to meet your specific needs. In our sessions, I will listen attentively, challenge you when necessary, and guide you to tap into your innate strength, enabling you to navigate to the next stage of your personal journey with confidence.
(480) 771-1226 View (480) 771-1226
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Selah Wellness Collective LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Chandler, AZ 85249
Teens, young adults, athletes, and families come to therapy feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, or performance pressures. Parents often seek support for teens navigating emotional regulation or sports-related stress. I create a safe, supportive space to pause, reset the nervous system, and build resilience, clarity, and practical tools to thrive both personally and in performance.
Teens, young adults, athletes, and families come to therapy feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed by life transitions, anxiety, or performance pressures. Parents often seek support for teens navigating emotional regulation or sports-related stress. I create a safe, supportive space to pause, reset the nervous system, and build resilience, clarity, and practical tools to thrive both personally and in performance.
(520) 391-2648 View (520) 391-2648
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Natalie Fabert
Psychologist, PhD
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
I offer an integrative practice in which I pull from evidence-based techniques, such as interpersonal and mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral approaches designed to meet the goals and needs of my clients.
You have an innate ability for psychological healing and growth; you can become who you truly are. When you are ready, therapy can help support you through this work. I provide confidential individual therapy services for adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing general mental health concerns such as those related to depression, anxiety, stress, health issues, relational issues, grief, identity concerns, professional or personal life transitions, trauma, and abuse. I also specialize in supporting survivors heal from experiences with cultic abuse, coercive control, and/or spiritual/religious abuse.
I offer an integrative practice in which I pull from evidence-based techniques, such as interpersonal and mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral approaches designed to meet the goals and needs of my clients.
You have an innate ability for psychological healing and growth; you can become who you truly are. When you are ready, therapy can help support you through this work. I provide confidential individual therapy services for adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing general mental health concerns such as those related to depression, anxiety, stress, health issues, relational issues, grief, identity concerns, professional or personal life transitions, trauma, and abuse. I also specialize in supporting survivors heal from experiences with cultic abuse, coercive control, and/or spiritual/religious abuse.
(480) 530-7605 View (480) 530-7605
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Maria Cronyn
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
My ideal client is a trauma-impacted woman, adoptee, or parent of a child with significant behavioral challenges who feels chronically anxious, depressed, reactive, or hormonally dysregulated despite prior care. Many carry invisible grief, attachment wounds, narcissistic abuse history, or unresolved neurological and inflammatory stress. They are ready for a deeper reckoning with unanswered mental health questions and want an evaluation that connects trauma, hormone health, neurobiology, and root-cause investigation with clarity and precision.
My ideal client is a trauma-impacted woman, adoptee, or parent of a child with significant behavioral challenges who feels chronically anxious, depressed, reactive, or hormonally dysregulated despite prior care. Many carry invisible grief, attachment wounds, narcissistic abuse history, or unresolved neurological and inflammatory stress. They are ready for a deeper reckoning with unanswered mental health questions and want an evaluation that connects trauma, hormone health, neurobiology, and root-cause investigation with clarity and precision.
(928) 325-1839 View (928) 325-1839
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Malaiya Ilene Liwag, Relational + Trauma Therapist
Counselor, MA, LAC, CTP
10 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85204
I see clients in-person in Arizona and offer virtual sessions for clients in Texas. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, AAPI communities, and life transitions. I understand the challenges that personal growth and healing may bring. I am dedicated to providing an all-inclusive, safe space for clients to explore and express themselves freely. Through a collaborative effort between client and counselor, I strive to help clients gain the necessary tools for greater self-awareness, understanding, and overall healing.
I see clients in-person in Arizona and offer virtual sessions for clients in Texas. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, AAPI communities, and life transitions. I understand the challenges that personal growth and healing may bring. I am dedicated to providing an all-inclusive, safe space for clients to explore and express themselves freely. Through a collaborative effort between client and counselor, I strive to help clients gain the necessary tools for greater self-awareness, understanding, and overall healing.
(480) 757-1238 View (480) 757-1238
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Kayla Westover
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
4 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I use a trauma informed approach and teach mindfulness based techniques while exploring what brought you to therapy.
You feel lonely, like nobody really knows you. You go through the motions, just getting through the day. You're putting on an act, worried what your loved ones would think if they knew the real you. You try to be perfect and hide how flawed you really are. You try to remember when this feeling started but it seems to go too far back. You notice yourself feeling on edge when you are with others, yet just as unsettled when you are alone. You want desperately to be able to open up but the walls built around you have become an isolated room. You wonder what it would be like to break free and be the real you. The only way out is through.
I use a trauma informed approach and teach mindfulness based techniques while exploring what brought you to therapy.
You feel lonely, like nobody really knows you. You go through the motions, just getting through the day. You're putting on an act, worried what your loved ones would think if they knew the real you. You try to be perfect and hide how flawed you really are. You try to remember when this feeling started but it seems to go too far back. You notice yourself feeling on edge when you are with others, yet just as unsettled when you are alone. You want desperately to be able to open up but the walls built around you have become an isolated room. You wonder what it would be like to break free and be the real you. The only way out is through.
(602) 698-9316 x733 View (602) 698-9316 x733
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Martha Lorena Jasso Solorzano
Counselor, MC, LAC
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
Currently accepting NEW clients! Hello and welcome! Throughout my clinical experience, I have worked with a range of populations including individuals with serious mental illness, as well as young adults and adults who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+. I have experience in treating issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief, and familial/relationship concerns.
Currently accepting NEW clients! Hello and welcome! Throughout my clinical experience, I have worked with a range of populations including individuals with serious mental illness, as well as young adults and adults who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+. I have experience in treating issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief, and familial/relationship concerns.
(928) 396-2741 View (928) 396-2741

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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.