Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Tucson, AZ
We specialize in Cognitive, Interpersonal, Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Therapies addressing Aging; Developmental Wounds; Health; Life Transitions; Meaning & Purpose; Trauma & PTSD; and Self Worth/Awareness.
We all want and deserve happiness and well-being! We provide informed, effective, and compassionate support to guide you toward your own personal goals and transformation. Our highly trained and experienced Doctoral Level professionals work with a range of concerns and offer evidence based positive psychology tailored and personalized to your specific needs. Learning new skills and habits in a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship can improve one’s effectiveness to cope with a range of life's challenges. Our specialists help you to focus on self-discovery and living more joyfully and authentically. Find us at MettaAZ.com.
We specialize in Cognitive, Interpersonal, Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Therapies addressing Aging; Developmental Wounds; Health; Life Transitions; Meaning & Purpose; Trauma & PTSD; and Self Worth/Awareness.
We all want and deserve happiness and well-being! We provide informed, effective, and compassionate support to guide you toward your own personal goals and transformation. Our highly trained and experienced Doctoral Level professionals work with a range of concerns and offer evidence based positive psychology tailored and personalized to your specific needs. Learning new skills and habits in a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship can improve one’s effectiveness to cope with a range of life's challenges. Our specialists help you to focus on self-discovery and living more joyfully and authentically. Find us at MettaAZ.com.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I have experience with CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness approaches, EMDR and play therapy.
Are you ready for a change? If therapy has been unhelpful in the past, I would love to discuss a personalized approach with you. I have experience working with adults, teens, children, groups, families, and couples, first responders, active-duty military, and veterans. When life hits hard, it’s good to talk to someone in a safe space. I will hold a space for you to embrace your feelings and vulnerability. I will listen, notice, and challenge you to take emotional risks. I don't believe in a one size fits all approach. Therapy happens at your pace.
I have experience with CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness approaches, EMDR and play therapy.
Are you ready for a change? If therapy has been unhelpful in the past, I would love to discuss a personalized approach with you. I have experience working with adults, teens, children, groups, families, and couples, first responders, active-duty military, and veterans. When life hits hard, it’s good to talk to someone in a safe space. I will hold a space for you to embrace your feelings and vulnerability. I will listen, notice, and challenge you to take emotional risks. I don't believe in a one size fits all approach. Therapy happens at your pace.
I also use mindfulness, to allow you to be more in touch with your feelings and emotions in order to understand yourself better.
I believe that meaningful change happens in the context of a supportive, collaborative relationship. I approach each person with curiosity, respect, and the understanding that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you make sense of your experiences, identify patterns, and move toward the life you want to live.
Meeting you where you are is central to my work. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge, feeling stuck, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, I tailor our work to fit your needs, pace, and goals. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted.
I also use mindfulness, to allow you to be more in touch with your feelings and emotions in order to understand yourself better.
I believe that meaningful change happens in the context of a supportive, collaborative relationship. I approach each person with curiosity, respect, and the understanding that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you make sense of your experiences, identify patterns, and move toward the life you want to live.
Meeting you where you are is central to my work. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge, feeling stuck, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, I tailor our work to fit your needs, pace, and goals. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted.
Are you struggling with feeling heard in your relationship? Do you love your partner deeply but feel like you two are on different paths? Do you want to get your relationships back on the same page? Come and schedule a free consultation with TRUE Counseling. TRUE Counseling provides couples therapy to people who are dating, engaged, married, seeking pre-marital, or seeking to heal after hurt. We provide safe, secure counseling in AZ, GA, and TN to couples who want to develop a positive lifestyle for themselves and those they care about.
Are you struggling with feeling heard in your relationship? Do you love your partner deeply but feel like you two are on different paths? Do you want to get your relationships back on the same page? Come and schedule a free consultation with TRUE Counseling. TRUE Counseling provides couples therapy to people who are dating, engaged, married, seeking pre-marital, or seeking to heal after hurt. We provide safe, secure counseling in AZ, GA, and TN to couples who want to develop a positive lifestyle for themselves and those they care about.
My ideal clients are young adults, adults, or couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship struggles. They may feel stuck in communication patterns, overwhelmed by life transitions, or weighed down by loss. They want clarity, healing, and stronger connections with themselves and others. Their goal is to feel more grounded, confident, and empowered to build fulfilling relationships and a meaningful life.
My ideal clients are young adults, adults, or couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship struggles. They may feel stuck in communication patterns, overwhelmed by life transitions, or weighed down by loss. They want clarity, healing, and stronger connections with themselves and others. Their goal is to feel more grounded, confident, and empowered to build fulfilling relationships and a meaningful life.
I have extensive experience with individual, couples and families, using systemic, psychodynamic and CBT, based on the client's needs. Experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse/dependence, codependency, adjustment and grief, divorce, relationship, and personal growth issues for the last 25 years. I have assisted veterans and active duty personnel and their families since I was an Air Force officer. The Couples Manual, written for my patients, is accessible to public on Amazon and enhances couples' and clients' self awareness. I was honored as the Top 3 Marriage Counselors by Three Best Rated group in Tucson.
I have extensive experience with individual, couples and families, using systemic, psychodynamic and CBT, based on the client's needs. Experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse/dependence, codependency, adjustment and grief, divorce, relationship, and personal growth issues for the last 25 years. I have assisted veterans and active duty personnel and their families since I was an Air Force officer. The Couples Manual, written for my patients, is accessible to public on Amazon and enhances couples' and clients' self awareness. I was honored as the Top 3 Marriage Counselors by Three Best Rated group in Tucson.
Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), I tailor each treatment plan to meet the unique needs of the person in front of me.
If you recently lost coverage or had an insurance change, I currently have openings and can discuss options. My mission is to empower individuals to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, clarity, and confidence. I take a holistic, client-centered approach rooted in the biopsychosocial model—addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment to support lasting well-being.
Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), I tailor each treatment plan to meet the unique needs of the person in front of me.
If you recently lost coverage or had an insurance change, I currently have openings and can discuss options. My mission is to empower individuals to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, clarity, and confidence. I take a holistic, client-centered approach rooted in the biopsychosocial model—addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment to support lasting well-being.
I am a trauma informed, Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Arizona and a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. I work with clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and concerns including: ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, (Written Exposure Therapy, WET and Deep Brain Reorienting, DBR) phase of life issues, addictions, and relationship issues. I have experience working with the general population, veterans, active duty members and first responders. My training and experience is in traditional modalities along with a specialty on holistic brain health coaching.
I am a trauma informed, Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Arizona and a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. I work with clients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and concerns including: ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, (Written Exposure Therapy, WET and Deep Brain Reorienting, DBR) phase of life issues, addictions, and relationship issues. I have experience working with the general population, veterans, active duty members and first responders. My training and experience is in traditional modalities along with a specialty on holistic brain health coaching.
I believe that mindfulness, art, and joy are intrinsically linked to successful healing and emotional recovery.
June 2026 - Booking initial sessions with a 4 week wait.
I am an EMDR certified psychotherapist and certified trauma therapist specializing in helping my clients change, heal, and evolve in the ways they want. I do this by walking beside you, helping to illuminate your strengths and your individual path. I greatly value unique personal identity, all lifestyles and faiths, new perspectives, and neuro-divergence. I work with my clients in a safe and affirming environment. I have done my own extensive personal work which allows me to show up as an emotionally recovered person.
I believe that mindfulness, art, and joy are intrinsically linked to successful healing and emotional recovery.
June 2026 - Booking initial sessions with a 4 week wait.
I am an EMDR certified psychotherapist and certified trauma therapist specializing in helping my clients change, heal, and evolve in the ways they want. I do this by walking beside you, helping to illuminate your strengths and your individual path. I greatly value unique personal identity, all lifestyles and faiths, new perspectives, and neuro-divergence. I work with my clients in a safe and affirming environment. I have done my own extensive personal work which allows me to show up as an emotionally recovered person.
Are you struggling to understand your feelings and put them into words? Maybe you feel like something is off, but you can't put your finger on it. Or, perhaps you've experienced bouts of depression, or periods of high anxiety. As a result you find there is a pattern of dissatisfaction in your relationships; with yourself and others. Consequently, you feel confused and question your value. This "normal" experience no longer works. You are searching for a therapist because you want to feel valuable, secure and hopeful. You also desire a better relationship with yourself, and others.
Are you struggling to understand your feelings and put them into words? Maybe you feel like something is off, but you can't put your finger on it. Or, perhaps you've experienced bouts of depression, or periods of high anxiety. As a result you find there is a pattern of dissatisfaction in your relationships; with yourself and others. Consequently, you feel confused and question your value. This "normal" experience no longer works. You are searching for a therapist because you want to feel valuable, secure and hopeful. You also desire a better relationship with yourself, and others.
My style is a warm client-centered, interactional style. I actively verbally engage in the therapy process with you, and blend traditional techniques with modern, I work holistically with a range of issues from anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, couples issues, parent guidance issues and more. I have been in private practice for many years, working both short term and long term with a variety of clients. Therapy is not lightly undertaken and often begins at very difficult life stages. It is my honor to hear your story and to help you move forward in the most positive manner possible.
My style is a warm client-centered, interactional style. I actively verbally engage in the therapy process with you, and blend traditional techniques with modern, I work holistically with a range of issues from anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, couples issues, parent guidance issues and more. I have been in private practice for many years, working both short term and long term with a variety of clients. Therapy is not lightly undertaken and often begins at very difficult life stages. It is my honor to hear your story and to help you move forward in the most positive manner possible.
I'm a neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, and mindfulness-based practitioner.
Welcome to Love & Insight: Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychotherapy for Adults and Couples
I’m Sarah Cotten, a somatic trauma practitioner and family systems therapist. In sessions with me, I guide you to feel more at peace in your authentic self. My intention is to help you find freedom from anxiety, depression and relationship problems; and to deepen your connection to ease, insight and meaning. I work with adults and couples. In couples therapy, I help you to understand each other, heal wounds and love life again, together.
I'm a neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, and mindfulness-based practitioner.
Welcome to Love & Insight: Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychotherapy for Adults and Couples
I’m Sarah Cotten, a somatic trauma practitioner and family systems therapist. In sessions with me, I guide you to feel more at peace in your authentic self. My intention is to help you find freedom from anxiety, depression and relationship problems; and to deepen your connection to ease, insight and meaning. I work with adults and couples. In couples therapy, I help you to understand each other, heal wounds and love life again, together.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, from others or from yourself? Maybe trauma, anxiety, anger, or depression has quietly taken over. I help people navigate emotional pain by combining practical tools with deep, subconscious healing. I’m a licensed professional counselor with a background in hypnotherapy, decades of experience, and a unique approach that bridges the science of the mind with the wisdom of the unconscious-spiritual. If you're struggling with trauma, emotional regulation, divorce, addiction, or anxiety, we can work together to create clarity, calm, and lasting change.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, from others or from yourself? Maybe trauma, anxiety, anger, or depression has quietly taken over. I help people navigate emotional pain by combining practical tools with deep, subconscious healing. I’m a licensed professional counselor with a background in hypnotherapy, decades of experience, and a unique approach that bridges the science of the mind with the wisdom of the unconscious-spiritual. If you're struggling with trauma, emotional regulation, divorce, addiction, or anxiety, we can work together to create clarity, calm, and lasting change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with work life balance? Do you struggle to take care of yourself or set boundaries? Is it difficult to get a good nights sleep and feel rested? I provide care in general areas of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD, ADHD, work life balance, adjustment concerns, OCD. I have specialty training in sleep disorders and perinatal health, including fertility issues, miscarriages or adjustment after childbirth, pediatric sleep training. I create a safe space to explore evidence based practices to meet your goals. I enjoy helping clients learn skills to improve their overall well being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with work life balance? Do you struggle to take care of yourself or set boundaries? Is it difficult to get a good nights sleep and feel rested? I provide care in general areas of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD, ADHD, work life balance, adjustment concerns, OCD. I have specialty training in sleep disorders and perinatal health, including fertility issues, miscarriages or adjustment after childbirth, pediatric sleep training. I create a safe space to explore evidence based practices to meet your goals. I enjoy helping clients learn skills to improve their overall well being.
My background in mindfulness and yoga has shaped a somatic orientation to my work.
When you begin therapy with me, my priority is creating a space that feels collaborative, attuned, and supportive. I believe healing happens when we have the right tools and the right environment. My approach is relational and embodied, meaning we attend to both emotional experience and the body. Our work balances practical tools with space for compassion, strength, and self-connection.
My background in mindfulness and yoga has shaped a somatic orientation to my work.
When you begin therapy with me, my priority is creating a space that feels collaborative, attuned, and supportive. I believe healing happens when we have the right tools and the right environment. My approach is relational and embodied, meaning we attend to both emotional experience and the body. Our work balances practical tools with space for compassion, strength, and self-connection.
My approach is grounded in family systems, psychodynamic, and feminist theories, while also drawing on trauma-informed, cognitive, and mindfulness practices to fit the unique needs of each client.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Early in my career, I left the practice of law to become a therapist, and I remain grateful for the privilege of this work. Therapy can help us mobilize our unique strengths, and learn insights and coping strategies that work for us. Although change is never easy, working together with the right therapist can help us to reduce stress and suffering, and to navigate even our most difficult life challenges with clarity, compassion, and courage. I believe that change is always possible, that being in therapy really helps, and that sometimes even a small change can make a very big difference.
My approach is grounded in family systems, psychodynamic, and feminist theories, while also drawing on trauma-informed, cognitive, and mindfulness practices to fit the unique needs of each client.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Early in my career, I left the practice of law to become a therapist, and I remain grateful for the privilege of this work. Therapy can help us mobilize our unique strengths, and learn insights and coping strategies that work for us. Although change is never easy, working together with the right therapist can help us to reduce stress and suffering, and to navigate even our most difficult life challenges with clarity, compassion, and courage. I believe that change is always possible, that being in therapy really helps, and that sometimes even a small change can make a very big difference.
Life can be very stressful particularly since the pandemic; you may feel scared, worried, helpless and even hopeless. Life transitions can cause you anxiety, depression and feelings of being overwhelmed. You might have difficulty in relationships, your marriage, deciding on divorce, parenting issues, academic or career stresses, empty nest, midlife or existential crises, menopause, job loss, retirement, aging, illness, care-giving, grief & loss, loneliness, isolation, or death of a loved one. If this resonates with you, counseling is an excellent choice to learn the coping skills you need to deal with adversity.
Life can be very stressful particularly since the pandemic; you may feel scared, worried, helpless and even hopeless. Life transitions can cause you anxiety, depression and feelings of being overwhelmed. You might have difficulty in relationships, your marriage, deciding on divorce, parenting issues, academic or career stresses, empty nest, midlife or existential crises, menopause, job loss, retirement, aging, illness, care-giving, grief & loss, loneliness, isolation, or death of a loved one. If this resonates with you, counseling is an excellent choice to learn the coping skills you need to deal with adversity.
Do any of these situations describe you?
(A) You never intended to end up here, but a line was crossed and now the truth of your hidden behaviors is out. (B) You used to be the guy who got things done, but lately, the engine has stalled. On the outside, you’re going through the motions, but inside, every single day feels like pushing a boulder uphill. (C) You’ve spent years burying the past, telling yourself that what happened back then doesn’t matter anymore. But lately, you’re realizing the past isn’t dead—it’s running your life.
Do any of these situations describe you?
(A) You never intended to end up here, but a line was crossed and now the truth of your hidden behaviors is out. (B) You used to be the guy who got things done, but lately, the engine has stalled. On the outside, you’re going through the motions, but inside, every single day feels like pushing a boulder uphill. (C) You’ve spent years burying the past, telling yourself that what happened back then doesn’t matter anymore. But lately, you’re realizing the past isn’t dead—it’s running your life.
I believe we are all capable of positive change, healing, and growth and I enjoy working with individuals who share this mindset. Sometimes we get stuck in life's challenges and would benefit from the compassion and skill of a therapist. I received my Master of Counseling in 2006. Since then, I have worked in a variety of behavioral health settings. The majority of my work has been with teens and adults struggling with behavioral health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and co-occurring disorders.
I believe we are all capable of positive change, healing, and growth and I enjoy working with individuals who share this mindset. Sometimes we get stuck in life's challenges and would benefit from the compassion and skill of a therapist. I received my Master of Counseling in 2006. Since then, I have worked in a variety of behavioral health settings. The majority of my work has been with teens and adults struggling with behavioral health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and co-occurring disorders.
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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.