Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Angier, NC

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Johanna E Bridges
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Angier, NC 27501  (Online Only)
Johanna Bridges is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience. The majority of the clients she works with are experiencing transitions in their lives; divorce or marriage, retirement, grief from loss, and work transitions, just to name a few. From her many years of experience, Johanna has had the opportunity to work in the areas of military, relationships, life plans, trauma, and sexual issues. She has developed a passion for helping people and meeting them where they are today. Johanna specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, transition next steps/plans, and trauma.
Johanna Bridges is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience. The majority of the clients she works with are experiencing transitions in their lives; divorce or marriage, retirement, grief from loss, and work transitions, just to name a few. From her many years of experience, Johanna has had the opportunity to work in the areas of military, relationships, life plans, trauma, and sexual issues. She has developed a passion for helping people and meeting them where they are today. Johanna specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, transition next steps/plans, and trauma.
(984) 265-8391 View (984) 265-8391
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Sarah Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Angier, NC 27501
I'm Sarah Olson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have the privilege of walking with people during difficult moments in their lives. I believe there is nothing that life can hand you that cannot make you a better person once you do the work and get to the other side of it. I want to discover this with you. Coming to me as a therapist would feel like exploring your honest feelings and experiences with a non-judgmental friend that can really hear you. I want to gain your trust so we can talk about what truly is stopping you from being your best self.
I'm Sarah Olson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have the privilege of walking with people during difficult moments in their lives. I believe there is nothing that life can hand you that cannot make you a better person once you do the work and get to the other side of it. I want to discover this with you. Coming to me as a therapist would feel like exploring your honest feelings and experiences with a non-judgmental friend that can really hear you. I want to gain your trust so we can talk about what truly is stopping you from being your best self.
(919) 343-0090 View (919) 343-0090
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Phoenix Partners NC, PLLC
Licensed CLinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, QS
Verified Verified
Angier, NC 27501
Need evenings, teletherapy or In-Office? TXT 833.749.4584 for an appointment at your convenience as the first step on your way to emotional health and wellness. Whether it’s relationship issues, work stress, quarantine & Zoom overload, parenting, addictive behaviors, life transitioning, trauma or everyday life stresses causing depression & anxiety. You deserve so much more. Don’t go it alone...let’s partner through...together. Ready?
Need evenings, teletherapy or In-Office? TXT 833.749.4584 for an appointment at your convenience as the first step on your way to emotional health and wellness. Whether it’s relationship issues, work stress, quarantine & Zoom overload, parenting, addictive behaviors, life transitioning, trauma or everyday life stresses causing depression & anxiety. You deserve so much more. Don’t go it alone...let’s partner through...together. Ready?
(984) 207-3237 View (984) 207-3237

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Dana Washington
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lillington, NC 27546
My goal is to personalize treatment using person-centered, mindfulness-based, expressive arts therapy among others.
Current openings! Now accepting clients in Fayetteville and Lillington, with telehealth options available statewide in NC. I specialize in collaboratively creating and implementing action steps aligned with your personal goals, values and your desire for change. My practice embraces a diverse client population, offering compassionate guidance for various mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, binge eating, and stress-induced conditions. Together, we can navigate challenges and work towards holistic well-being.
My goal is to personalize treatment using person-centered, mindfulness-based, expressive arts therapy among others.
Current openings! Now accepting clients in Fayetteville and Lillington, with telehealth options available statewide in NC. I specialize in collaboratively creating and implementing action steps aligned with your personal goals, values and your desire for change. My practice embraces a diverse client population, offering compassionate guidance for various mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, binge eating, and stress-induced conditions. Together, we can navigate challenges and work towards holistic well-being.
(919) 246-8850 View (919) 246-8850
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Christi Bemister, PsyD, PLLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526  (Online Only)
I invite you to a safe and compassionate space to untangle and release difficulties that interfere with your quality or functioning in life. Taking a look at hurts can help normalize and clarify confusing or negative behavior, thoughts, and emotions to integrate past experiences. Embodiment, mindfulness, and somatic experiential practices lead you to gain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. These practical techniques, along with education, and therapeutic processing will guide you along your path to integrated health and the resilience needed to manage the most stressful circumstances. You become your own best friend.
I invite you to a safe and compassionate space to untangle and release difficulties that interfere with your quality or functioning in life. Taking a look at hurts can help normalize and clarify confusing or negative behavior, thoughts, and emotions to integrate past experiences. Embodiment, mindfulness, and somatic experiential practices lead you to gain physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. These practical techniques, along with education, and therapeutic processing will guide you along your path to integrated health and the resilience needed to manage the most stressful circumstances. You become your own best friend.
(734) 796-1686 View (734) 796-1686
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Diane Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Need more balance in your life? I love to help people reconnect with life, to find that inner peace and calm in the day to day. I offer services that are faith-based or secular in theory. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, along with Mindfulness, EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches (DBT). I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in NC. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I specialize in working with those suffering with depression, anger management issues, anxiety, trauma-big or small, and marital, parenting and other relationship issues.
Need more balance in your life? I love to help people reconnect with life, to find that inner peace and calm in the day to day. I offer services that are faith-based or secular in theory. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, along with Mindfulness, EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches (DBT). I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in NC. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I specialize in working with those suffering with depression, anger management issues, anxiety, trauma-big or small, and marital, parenting and other relationship issues.
(919) 729-5343 View (919) 729-5343
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Pamela Adkins
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, CCC, MA, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
My primary approach to counseling is an integration of person-centered, mindfulness-based, reality therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
As a mental health and career counselor, my goal is to help my clients design a balanced life that focuses on holistic wellness. I specialize in couple and family counseling, career and life preparation, and individual therapy. My work involves addressing and managing personal, emotional, professional, and relationship issues to help my clients achieve their goals.
My primary approach to counseling is an integration of person-centered, mindfulness-based, reality therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
As a mental health and career counselor, my goal is to help my clients design a balanced life that focuses on holistic wellness. I specialize in couple and family counseling, career and life preparation, and individual therapy. My work involves addressing and managing personal, emotional, professional, and relationship issues to help my clients achieve their goals.
(984) 985-3316 View (984) 985-3316
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Rebecca Knowles Floyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I sometimes offer grief groups and am trained in Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and body based strategies.
I am old enough to know that life does not always lend itself to simplistic answers. At various periods we all find ourselves in difficult circumstances that feel overwhelming, sometimes related to life changing tragedies like death, divorce, new medical diagnosis like cancer, job loss, or catastrophic injury. In these situations your life changes in an instant. There is an avalanche of distressing emotions and life no longer feels solid or stable. As a therapist who has experienced some serious, life changing tragedies, I understand those feelings and am specifically trained in grief and trauma.
I sometimes offer grief groups and am trained in Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and body based strategies.
I am old enough to know that life does not always lend itself to simplistic answers. At various periods we all find ourselves in difficult circumstances that feel overwhelming, sometimes related to life changing tragedies like death, divorce, new medical diagnosis like cancer, job loss, or catastrophic injury. In these situations your life changes in an instant. There is an avalanche of distressing emotions and life no longer feels solid or stable. As a therapist who has experienced some serious, life changing tragedies, I understand those feelings and am specifically trained in grief and trauma.
(919) 689-4380 View (919) 689-4380
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Eileen Case
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I use a combination of ACT, DBT and mindfulness based therapy in my sessions.
Are you tired of being stuck in the cycle of problematic behaviors that keep you feeling anxious, depressed or hopeless? Whether its using food, over exercise, substances, excessive sleep, explosive anger or some other perilous action to cope, there is help out there. It begins with understanding the function of these behaviors and then learning new tools to help you engage in your life in a way that is in line with your true values. When we build the capacity to cope with the challenges of our past, present and future in more effective ways, we create the space and capacity for joy, love and a sense of belonging.
I use a combination of ACT, DBT and mindfulness based therapy in my sessions.
Are you tired of being stuck in the cycle of problematic behaviors that keep you feeling anxious, depressed or hopeless? Whether its using food, over exercise, substances, excessive sleep, explosive anger or some other perilous action to cope, there is help out there. It begins with understanding the function of these behaviors and then learning new tools to help you engage in your life in a way that is in line with your true values. When we build the capacity to cope with the challenges of our past, present and future in more effective ways, we create the space and capacity for joy, love and a sense of belonging.
(984) 205-6396 View (984) 205-6396
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James L. Machado Workman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, BCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I have worked with PTSD, cancer diagnoses, grief, end-of-life, depression/bipolar disorder, ADHD/ADD, adjustment related to stages of the family life cycle ("launching children", career transitions), Veterans issues (Moral Injury, post-deployment adjustment), mindfulness based stress reduction, and couple's assessments using the Prepare-Enrich program.
My approach to therapy is a culmination of my life's work with people in a variety of settings. My philosophy of therapy grows out of my many years as an interfaith pastoral care giver. I have worked with trauma at Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia, PA). I am a Veteran with combat experience as a Chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have served as a clinical, interfaith, spiritual care provider at Pitt County Memorial Hospital (Greenville, NC), Duke HomeCare and Hospice (Durham, NC), and Rex Hospital (Raleigh, NC). I believe that people are "living human documents" continually under revision.
I have worked with PTSD, cancer diagnoses, grief, end-of-life, depression/bipolar disorder, ADHD/ADD, adjustment related to stages of the family life cycle ("launching children", career transitions), Veterans issues (Moral Injury, post-deployment adjustment), mindfulness based stress reduction, and couple's assessments using the Prepare-Enrich program.
My approach to therapy is a culmination of my life's work with people in a variety of settings. My philosophy of therapy grows out of my many years as an interfaith pastoral care giver. I have worked with trauma at Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia, PA). I am a Veteran with combat experience as a Chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have served as a clinical, interfaith, spiritual care provider at Pitt County Memorial Hospital (Greenville, NC), Duke HomeCare and Hospice (Durham, NC), and Rex Hospital (Raleigh, NC). I believe that people are "living human documents" continually under revision.
(919) 428-7746 View (919) 428-7746
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Sarah R. Coates
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
As a Mindfulness infused- EMDR trained therapist I will help you repair and reprocess psychological wounds and adverse life events that are keeping you stuck and preventing you from living your life to the fullest.
I specialize in treating female Adults & Adolescents with Anxiety disorders, Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Abuse, Trauma, PTSD and other Women's issues including Maternal Mental Health. I strongly believe in Empowering women to become their very best, so that if their world crumbles they remain standing! The therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance in counseling and through the trusting rapport we establish, my client's are able to facilitate positive change and growth in their lives. I also provide Christian counseling upon request.
As a Mindfulness infused- EMDR trained therapist I will help you repair and reprocess psychological wounds and adverse life events that are keeping you stuck and preventing you from living your life to the fullest.
I specialize in treating female Adults & Adolescents with Anxiety disorders, Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Abuse, Trauma, PTSD and other Women's issues including Maternal Mental Health. I strongly believe in Empowering women to become their very best, so that if their world crumbles they remain standing! The therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance in counseling and through the trusting rapport we establish, my client's are able to facilitate positive change and growth in their lives. I also provide Christian counseling upon request.
(919) 263-3103 View (919) 263-3103
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Tiffany Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCASA, NCC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Coats, NC 27521
Ever felt alone, rejected or misunderstood? Or simply just felt overwhelmed with many obstacles coming at once? If you have, you are not the only one, nor are you in this by yourself. In fact, I believe that it is my duty and my obligation to give you support and help you realize that there is a way to get your life back, to become a better you! Regardless if it is addiction, depression, anxiety or just overall life- you can overcome whatever you are facing with the right tools , skills and support.
Ever felt alone, rejected or misunderstood? Or simply just felt overwhelmed with many obstacles coming at once? If you have, you are not the only one, nor are you in this by yourself. In fact, I believe that it is my duty and my obligation to give you support and help you realize that there is a way to get your life back, to become a better you! Regardless if it is addiction, depression, anxiety or just overall life- you can overcome whatever you are facing with the right tools , skills and support.
(984) 207-3267 View (984) 207-3267
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Michelle R Heggie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A, CPLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Challenging events happens to us all, some life changing and others short term. It is my pleasure to support you and provide tools and strategies to assist you through these times. I have provided services on issues such as, but not limited to, family issues, divorce, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem issues, parenting skills and stepfamily wellness. I am a licensed clinical therapist, addiction specialist as well as a certified life coach. It is my desire to meet people where they are. I am versatile in providing services whether you prefer therapy or life coaching. I also provide supervision for LCSW candidates
Challenging events happens to us all, some life changing and others short term. It is my pleasure to support you and provide tools and strategies to assist you through these times. I have provided services on issues such as, but not limited to, family issues, divorce, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem issues, parenting skills and stepfamily wellness. I am a licensed clinical therapist, addiction specialist as well as a certified life coach. It is my desire to meet people where they are. I am versatile in providing services whether you prefer therapy or life coaching. I also provide supervision for LCSW candidates
(919) 737-7264 View (919) 737-7264
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Kathryn M Bowden
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Our lives are made up of stories, stories we tell ourselves, believe about ourselves, and stories others tell us about who we are. But maybe your story is not the one you expected, wanted, or worked towards, and you find yourself stuck. It may be pain from the past or difficult situations in the present that are keeping you from moving forward in life. That’s where I can help.
Our lives are made up of stories, stories we tell ourselves, believe about ourselves, and stories others tell us about who we are. But maybe your story is not the one you expected, wanted, or worked towards, and you find yourself stuck. It may be pain from the past or difficult situations in the present that are keeping you from moving forward in life. That’s where I can help.
(984) 208-2534 View (984) 208-2534
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Serenity Springs Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Waitlist for new clients
Are you, a family member, or your relationship struggling? Need some help getting things on track? Our group of therapists works with couples, individuals, and families of all ages and backgrounds. Our diverse group of clinicians can help you tackle almost any challenge thrown your way. We work with clients to foster their strengths and achieve their goals and are dedicated to helping you reach your healthiest potential.
Are you, a family member, or your relationship struggling? Need some help getting things on track? Our group of therapists works with couples, individuals, and families of all ages and backgrounds. Our diverse group of clinicians can help you tackle almost any challenge thrown your way. We work with clients to foster their strengths and achieve their goals and are dedicated to helping you reach your healthiest potential.
(919) 926-0135 View (919) 926-0135
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Carrie Meckler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526  (Online Only)
I currently have a few telehealth openings for new clients! Are you struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, parenting or other life stressors? Do you feel like you are losing a sense of self? Do you feel pressure to be great at everything that you do? You might feel like nothing is working and that your situation is nearly unbearable. Asking for help is difficult and can be an overwhelming process; I am here to help make it easier. I can help you set healthy and attainable goals, and I will hold you accountable to those as we work towards the outcomes you desire.
I currently have a few telehealth openings for new clients! Are you struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, parenting or other life stressors? Do you feel like you are losing a sense of self? Do you feel pressure to be great at everything that you do? You might feel like nothing is working and that your situation is nearly unbearable. Asking for help is difficult and can be an overwhelming process; I am here to help make it easier. I can help you set healthy and attainable goals, and I will hold you accountable to those as we work towards the outcomes you desire.
(919) 629-9582 View (919) 629-9582
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Christina Dungan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Hi there and welcome! I'm Christina Dungan and I look forward to working with you. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and open space to allow you to address your needs and to become your best self. Over the last eight years, I have had the opportunity to engage with clients on all walks of life. I will meet you where you are at and we will work together to develop a plan tailored to best meet your needs. Starting therapy can seem overwhelming, but I am here to help and guild you towards your goals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out: ask questions, voice concerns, and start getting the help you're looking for!
Hi there and welcome! I'm Christina Dungan and I look forward to working with you. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and open space to allow you to address your needs and to become your best self. Over the last eight years, I have had the opportunity to engage with clients on all walks of life. I will meet you where you are at and we will work together to develop a plan tailored to best meet your needs. Starting therapy can seem overwhelming, but I am here to help and guild you towards your goals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out: ask questions, voice concerns, and start getting the help you're looking for!
(919) 629-1468 View (919) 629-1468
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Meredith Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It’s easy to overthink or become overwhelmed reading descriptions of therapists. Trust your gut and schedule a free consultation to guide you. I'm Meredith Jones and I have over a decade of clinical experience helping others with anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, trauma and grief. Unexpected changes or uncertainty around career, home life, or health can be isolating and create feelings of instability. If you need help connecting to your motivation for change, want to look at patterns no longer serving you well, desire to strengthen your coping skills or need help stilling your mind to live in the moment I've got you.
It’s easy to overthink or become overwhelmed reading descriptions of therapists. Trust your gut and schedule a free consultation to guide you. I'm Meredith Jones and I have over a decade of clinical experience helping others with anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, trauma and grief. Unexpected changes or uncertainty around career, home life, or health can be isolating and create feelings of instability. If you need help connecting to your motivation for change, want to look at patterns no longer serving you well, desire to strengthen your coping skills or need help stilling your mind to live in the moment I've got you.
(919) 887-9352 View (919) 887-9352
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Kristin Nakhla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Your faith has lost its spark. You want to believe, but right now it’s hard. You want to feel close to God, yet everything you do makes you feel farther and farther from Him, leaving you feeling defeated and hopeless. The questions. The doubts. They’re LOUD. You remember a time when your faith was strong. But now? Now the suffering you experience has you questioning everything you thought you knew. Maybe church abuse is real for you. Whether the leadership of the church or the people of the church. It’s brutally painful. “If that’s what a Christian is,” you think…"I’m out.” But in your heart, you don’t want to abandon ship.
Your faith has lost its spark. You want to believe, but right now it’s hard. You want to feel close to God, yet everything you do makes you feel farther and farther from Him, leaving you feeling defeated and hopeless. The questions. The doubts. They’re LOUD. You remember a time when your faith was strong. But now? Now the suffering you experience has you questioning everything you thought you knew. Maybe church abuse is real for you. Whether the leadership of the church or the people of the church. It’s brutally painful. “If that’s what a Christian is,” you think…"I’m out.” But in your heart, you don’t want to abandon ship.
(984) 229-8195 View (984) 229-8195
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Dr. Brittney Chesworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526  (Online Only)
Anxiety is the worst. It can steal all your joy and make even the very best things in life feel burdensome. On the outside, everything might appear to be just fine. In fact, you might have achieved a great deal in academics, your career, family life, friendships or life experiences. But behind the scenes is an underlying anxiety that you are desperately trying to avoid with all of this "doing." And this anxiety has left you feeling like you are stuck between the life you are currently living and the life you know is possible. A life free from the anxiety that has prevented you from experiencing real joy and contentment.
Anxiety is the worst. It can steal all your joy and make even the very best things in life feel burdensome. On the outside, everything might appear to be just fine. In fact, you might have achieved a great deal in academics, your career, family life, friendships or life experiences. But behind the scenes is an underlying anxiety that you are desperately trying to avoid with all of this "doing." And this anxiety has left you feeling like you are stuck between the life you are currently living and the life you know is possible. A life free from the anxiety that has prevented you from experiencing real joy and contentment.
(984) 265-2458 View (984) 265-2458

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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.