Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

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Nicholas Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
He also focuses on use of several empirically tested models and therapies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Wave III, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques.
Nick believes in people and change. He believes that when people lean into discomfort and challenge, people can grow and overcome through some of life's most challenging obstacles. Nick specializes in the treatment of trauma of all varieties. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, bereavement, life transitions and adjustment disorders are just some of the areas he also treats. He is always willing to help anyone who is seeking to make positive change. From there, Nick and clients make a team effort to move forward.
He also focuses on use of several empirically tested models and therapies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Wave III, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques.
Nick believes in people and change. He believes that when people lean into discomfort and challenge, people can grow and overcome through some of life's most challenging obstacles. Nick specializes in the treatment of trauma of all varieties. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, bereavement, life transitions and adjustment disorders are just some of the areas he also treats. He is always willing to help anyone who is seeking to make positive change. From there, Nick and clients make a team effort to move forward.
(480) 631-0731 View (480) 631-0731
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Nicky Langbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85013
I am trained in evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
Each of us has an innate capacity for insight and resilience, which can be disrupted by trauma and difficult life experiences. Through our work together, I can help you rebuild trust in yourself through increased self-awareness and self-compassion. Clients often report improved emotion regulation, confidence, clarity and empowerment in day-to-day life.
I am trained in evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
Each of us has an innate capacity for insight and resilience, which can be disrupted by trauma and difficult life experiences. Through our work together, I can help you rebuild trust in yourself through increased self-awareness and self-compassion. Clients often report improved emotion regulation, confidence, clarity and empowerment in day-to-day life.
(623) 254-5424 View (623) 254-5424
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Shanika Toms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Phoenix, AZ 85004
I enjoy teaching my clients how to integrate mindfulness into their daily life and to experience the moment.
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals who feel imbalanced, lost and disconnected. I have been told that I have a natural ability to draw out the authentic self and assist those who want to achieve a higher level of emotional and spiritual awareness.
I enjoy teaching my clients how to integrate mindfulness into their daily life and to experience the moment.
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals who feel imbalanced, lost and disconnected. I have been told that I have a natural ability to draw out the authentic self and assist those who want to achieve a higher level of emotional and spiritual awareness.
(928) 473-1064 View (928) 473-1064
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Melissa Hoyt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
Depending on the concerns we're addressing, I often integrate CBT, DBT, attachment theory, family systems, psychodynamic, strengths-based, mindfulness, and body-awareness practices to support insight, healing, and meaningful growth.
Whether you're returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, the process can feel overwhelming. I know it took a lot for you to get here, so while you're here, I hope you connect with something that offers a bit of comfort. I specialize in helping adults heal from complex trauma (C-PTSD), childhood trauma, family-of-origin wounds, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and addiction. Since earning a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2010, I've helped clients navigate life's challenges across residential, outpatient, and private practice settings.
Depending on the concerns we're addressing, I often integrate CBT, DBT, attachment theory, family systems, psychodynamic, strengths-based, mindfulness, and body-awareness practices to support insight, healing, and meaningful growth.
Whether you're returning to therapy or beginning for the first time, the process can feel overwhelming. I know it took a lot for you to get here, so while you're here, I hope you connect with something that offers a bit of comfort. I specialize in helping adults heal from complex trauma (C-PTSD), childhood trauma, family-of-origin wounds, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and addiction. Since earning a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2010, I've helped clients navigate life's challenges across residential, outpatient, and private practice settings.
(623) 471-1319 View (623) 471-1319
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Jeff Skeens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT , CCTP, MDiv
9 Endorsed
Online Only
I work at the intersection of somatic therapy, trauma, grief, ancestral healing, holistic health, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. My approach is integrative and body-based, drawing on IFS, EMDR, and depth psychology. I work with people who sense that healing has to go deeper than the mind, whose bodies hold what words haven’t been able to touch, who are sitting with grief or loss or a longing for something more whole. I also work with people curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy as a doorway into deeper healing. If you’ve done the work and something still feels unreached, this is where we go next.
I work at the intersection of somatic therapy, trauma, grief, ancestral healing, holistic health, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. My approach is integrative and body-based, drawing on IFS, EMDR, and depth psychology. I work with people who sense that healing has to go deeper than the mind, whose bodies hold what words haven’t been able to touch, who are sitting with grief or loss or a longing for something more whole. I also work with people curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy as a doorway into deeper healing. If you’ve done the work and something still feels unreached, this is where we go next.
(602) 584-7670 View (602) 584-7670
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Lindsay Polk
Psychologist, PsyD
Phoenix, AZ 85013
I draw from various therapeutic modalities, including ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and existential therapy, to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
As a psychologist and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I’m committed to creating a supportive, affirming space for you to explore your unique experiences. Whether navigating identity, healing from trauma, or managing anxiety, I’m here to help you build resilience and find effective coping strategies. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, empowering you on your journey toward healing and growth. In our work together, we’ll work to create lasting change and help you live a more fulfilling, authentic life.
I draw from various therapeutic modalities, including ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and existential therapy, to tailor treatment to your unique needs.
As a psychologist and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I’m committed to creating a supportive, affirming space for you to explore your unique experiences. Whether navigating identity, healing from trauma, or managing anxiety, I’m here to help you build resilience and find effective coping strategies. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, empowering you on your journey toward healing and growth. In our work together, we’ll work to create lasting change and help you live a more fulfilling, authentic life.
(480) 351-1952 View (480) 351-1952
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Empathetic Counseling
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85012
With more than 37 years of inpatient experience working with children from ages 3 to 18, I am deeply committed to helping them overcome their unique emotional challenges. My passion extends beyond the individual child; I genuinely enjoy engaging with parents, siblings, and guardians to foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding within families. Together, we can create a supportive network that empowers every family member to thrive.
With more than 37 years of inpatient experience working with children from ages 3 to 18, I am deeply committed to helping them overcome their unique emotional challenges. My passion extends beyond the individual child; I genuinely enjoy engaging with parents, siblings, and guardians to foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding within families. Together, we can create a supportive network that empowers every family member to thrive.
(928) 800-0576 View (928) 800-0576
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Joy Wynkoop
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85028
I take an eclectic and individualized approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR, Trauma-Informed Care, and Parts Work.
Life can be hard, and we are not meant to navigate it alone. I believe therapy is, first and foremost, a human connection. Healing begins in relationships where we feel seen, supported, and understood. I am committed to meeting my clients where they are and collaborating with them through their therapeutic process. I believe that when we begin to truly accept all parts of ourselves without judgment, we can heal. We are complex beings made up of unique stories and experiences. I am a firm believer that you are the expert on yourself. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to cultivate their own healing.
I take an eclectic and individualized approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR, Trauma-Informed Care, and Parts Work.
Life can be hard, and we are not meant to navigate it alone. I believe therapy is, first and foremost, a human connection. Healing begins in relationships where we feel seen, supported, and understood. I am committed to meeting my clients where they are and collaborating with them through their therapeutic process. I believe that when we begin to truly accept all parts of ourselves without judgment, we can heal. We are complex beings made up of unique stories and experiences. I am a firm believer that you are the expert on yourself. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to cultivate their own healing.
(602) 536-7463 View (602) 536-7463
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Christy Hari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMC-H
Online Only
I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking? Whether you're navigating ADHD, a major life transition, relationship stress, or the demands of work and family, therapy can provide a place to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and learn new ways of responding to life's challenges.
I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking? Whether you're navigating ADHD, a major life transition, relationship stress, or the demands of work and family, therapy can provide a place to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and learn new ways of responding to life's challenges.
(602) 671-3403 View (602) 671-3403
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Raleisa Parker
Counselor, MS, NCC, LAC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark. - Alice in Wonderland My goal is to assist individuals on their healing journey, while unlocking any superpowers they may have. By creating a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment, I invite you to create your own healing journey and begin anew! The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao Tzu
When you can't look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark. - Alice in Wonderland My goal is to assist individuals on their healing journey, while unlocking any superpowers they may have. By creating a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment, I invite you to create your own healing journey and begin anew! The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao Tzu
(623) 294-6963 View (623) 294-6963
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Briana Stonelake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hello! I am Briana Stonelake and I am a Christian based counselor who specializes in helping create thriving relationships, heal anxiety, depression, and improve stress management. I am passionate about helping people find freedom from people pleasing, eliminate lies that keep them stuck and mindsets that hold them back from their greatest potential. I am trauma informed, provide EMDR therapy and have new client availability. I would love to partner with you to decrease stress, improve relationships, and find your greater purpose in life. I am private pay only.
Hello! I am Briana Stonelake and I am a Christian based counselor who specializes in helping create thriving relationships, heal anxiety, depression, and improve stress management. I am passionate about helping people find freedom from people pleasing, eliminate lies that keep them stuck and mindsets that hold them back from their greatest potential. I am trauma informed, provide EMDR therapy and have new client availability. I would love to partner with you to decrease stress, improve relationships, and find your greater purpose in life. I am private pay only.
(480) 637-5388 View (480) 637-5388
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Jessica Spittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck or weighed down by anxiety, depression, stress, or guilt? Do you wish you could feel more peace, confidence, and balance in your life, but aren’t sure where to start? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. My role as a counselor is to walk alongside you and provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on and begin making the changes you want.
Are you feeling stuck or weighed down by anxiety, depression, stress, or guilt? Do you wish you could feel more peace, confidence, and balance in your life, but aren’t sure where to start? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. My role as a counselor is to walk alongside you and provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on and begin making the changes you want.
(623) 257-6593 View (623) 257-6593
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Missy Musick
Counselor, MC, LPC
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by messages of who we are supposed to be we lose track of who we are. This affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we relate to our friends, family, coworkers, romantic partners and the people we pass at the grocery store but most strongly how we relate to ourselves. Finding greater understanding of who we are is how we create change. My role is to assist you on this journey, guide you in finding those answers and show you how to create healthy change with this knowledge.
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by messages of who we are supposed to be we lose track of who we are. This affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we relate to our friends, family, coworkers, romantic partners and the people we pass at the grocery store but most strongly how we relate to ourselves. Finding greater understanding of who we are is how we create change. My role is to assist you on this journey, guide you in finding those answers and show you how to create healthy change with this knowledge.
(602) 714-9103 View (602) 714-9103
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Gender Identity Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Would you like to talk about gender with a caring professional in a confidential space? We are a therapy practice devoted to supporting teens, adults, and families who are transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, gender queer, or just wanting to explore gender identity. We can connect you to needed resources, write referral letters, and network you in to our LGBTQ supportive community. Most importantly we value creating safe and trusting therapeutic relationships so that we can be in the journey of gender identity with you and you do not have to go it alone.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Would you like to talk about gender with a caring professional in a confidential space? We are a therapy practice devoted to supporting teens, adults, and families who are transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, gender queer, or just wanting to explore gender identity. We can connect you to needed resources, write referral letters, and network you in to our LGBTQ supportive community. Most importantly we value creating safe and trusting therapeutic relationships so that we can be in the journey of gender identity with you and you do not have to go it alone.
(602) 691-6496 View (602) 691-6496
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Krystal Mazzola Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
You’re incredibly self-aware. You’ve listened to the podcasts, read the books; perhaps even mine, and you logically understand your patterns. You know your attachment style and why you self-abandon. You know you "should" set boundaries. Yet, despite all this insight, you’re still stuck in the same frustrating patterns. It’s exhausting to "know better" but not feel better. I help self-aware individuals who lose themselves in their relationships move beyond intellectualizing their healing. Insight is a vital first step, but true change doesn't happen just in the mind; it happens in the body. I help you finally embody true change.
You’re incredibly self-aware. You’ve listened to the podcasts, read the books; perhaps even mine, and you logically understand your patterns. You know your attachment style and why you self-abandon. You know you "should" set boundaries. Yet, despite all this insight, you’re still stuck in the same frustrating patterns. It’s exhausting to "know better" but not feel better. I help self-aware individuals who lose themselves in their relationships move beyond intellectualizing their healing. Insight is a vital first step, but true change doesn't happen just in the mind; it happens in the body. I help you finally embody true change.
(928) 260-2179 View (928) 260-2179
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Lillian Espinoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Lillian (Lil) Espinoza is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for healing. Specializing in therapy for women and children who have experienced sexual abuse, Lil also served as a behavior therapist for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients in long-term care. With a remarkable 14-year background in Correctional Health Care, Lil made significant positive contributions to the lives of incarcerated individuals struggling with substance use disorders, untreated trauma, and other debilitating issues. Lil created a nationally recognized, intensive, whole-person substance abuse program for individuals in jail.
Lillian (Lil) Espinoza is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for healing. Specializing in therapy for women and children who have experienced sexual abuse, Lil also served as a behavior therapist for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients in long-term care. With a remarkable 14-year background in Correctional Health Care, Lil made significant positive contributions to the lives of incarcerated individuals struggling with substance use disorders, untreated trauma, and other debilitating issues. Lil created a nationally recognized, intensive, whole-person substance abuse program for individuals in jail.
(928) 433-8957 View (928) 433-8957
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Shannon M Duffy
Counselor, MFT, LPC, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Daily stressors are inevitable; however, you do not have to navigate them alone. When anxiety, perfectionism, or pressure begin to impact your relationship with performance, self-worth, or food and body image, therapy can help you find balance and relief. I specialize in working with high achievers, athletes, and military who feel stuck in cycles of self-criticism, control, procrastination, and fear-based motivation. Together, we explore how perfectionistic tendencies and high personal standards can contribute to anxiety and burnout, while also identifying strengths that support growth and resilience.
Daily stressors are inevitable; however, you do not have to navigate them alone. When anxiety, perfectionism, or pressure begin to impact your relationship with performance, self-worth, or food and body image, therapy can help you find balance and relief. I specialize in working with high achievers, athletes, and military who feel stuck in cycles of self-criticism, control, procrastination, and fear-based motivation. Together, we explore how perfectionistic tendencies and high personal standards can contribute to anxiety and burnout, while also identifying strengths that support growth and resilience.
(602) 932-1785 View (602) 932-1785
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Agnes Bridgman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Online Only
Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and mindfulness-based interventions, I help clients identify unhealthy patterns, build coping skills, and improve emotional regulation.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, personality disorders, Bipolar, and neurodiverse populations. Many of my clients struggle with persistent worry, low mood, or difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries.
Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and mindfulness-based interventions, I help clients identify unhealthy patterns, build coping skills, and improve emotional regulation.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, personality disorders, Bipolar, and neurodiverse populations. Many of my clients struggle with persistent worry, low mood, or difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries.
(520) 467-4682 View (520) 467-4682
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Alyssa Shaffer
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Life presents us with challenges— emotional, mental, or relational—that can feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate. Therapy can be a transformative journey for anyone seeking personal growth, healing, or clarity. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore these challenges, gain deeper insights into ourselves, and develop healthier ways of coping. It’s not just for times of crisis; therapy is a proactive step toward improving your overall well-being, fostering self-compassion, and enhancing your relationships with others. Lets work this out together and get you feeling your best.
Life presents us with challenges— emotional, mental, or relational—that can feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate. Therapy can be a transformative journey for anyone seeking personal growth, healing, or clarity. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore these challenges, gain deeper insights into ourselves, and develop healthier ways of coping. It’s not just for times of crisis; therapy is a proactive step toward improving your overall well-being, fostering self-compassion, and enhancing your relationships with others. Lets work this out together and get you feeling your best.
(480) 741-1578 View (480) 741-1578
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Jenny Bilskie-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIEC, EMDR
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Hi. I’m so glad you’re here. Perhaps you’ve been holding things together on the outside, but on the inside you feel overwhelmed. You might feel baffled by a deep sadness, or notice your mind often overthinks. Certain things in your life may trigger you, and you don’t fully understand why they feel so big. And if you’re like many of my clients, your relationship with food and your body feels—let’s just say—complicated. Maybe you struggle to build meaningful connections. Maybe you feel needy—and ashamed for feeling that way. You long to feel more steady, more at ease in your body and in your relationships.
Hi. I’m so glad you’re here. Perhaps you’ve been holding things together on the outside, but on the inside you feel overwhelmed. You might feel baffled by a deep sadness, or notice your mind often overthinks. Certain things in your life may trigger you, and you don’t fully understand why they feel so big. And if you’re like many of my clients, your relationship with food and your body feels—let’s just say—complicated. Maybe you struggle to build meaningful connections. Maybe you feel needy—and ashamed for feeling that way. You long to feel more steady, more at ease in your body and in your relationships.
(623) 278-5874 View (623) 278-5874

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