Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Berkeley, CA
I work holistically blending Somatic work and Mindfulness, Attachment, Narrative Therapy and solution focused skills.
Therapy can be a safe space to process life's major transitions and what feels out of your control. I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker, and my goal is to provide a safe space to process, speak and share your truth, and encourage holistic growth. I believe healing begins from the inside out. I specialize in working with: Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQ+, Queer, and marginalized/spectrum identities; new mothers/parents, and college students. As a Black Therapist, I aim to fill the gap in representation and cultural barriers in mental health.
I work holistically blending Somatic work and Mindfulness, Attachment, Narrative Therapy and solution focused skills.
Therapy can be a safe space to process life's major transitions and what feels out of your control. I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker, and my goal is to provide a safe space to process, speak and share your truth, and encourage holistic growth. I believe healing begins from the inside out. I specialize in working with: Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQ+, Queer, and marginalized/spectrum identities; new mothers/parents, and college students. As a Black Therapist, I aim to fill the gap in representation and cultural barriers in mental health.
Gabrielle Bodzin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94708
My role as a trauma-informed, attachment-oriented and holistic therapist is to support you with therapies like somatics, compassionate self-inquiry, mindfulness, and parts work.
Are you a fellow highly sensitive person? Do you struggle with regulating emotions, anxiety, striking balance, or find yourself stuck in relational patterns that cause anxiety or depression? Maybe you engage in compulsive habits like binge eating, doom scrolling, or other escapist tendencies that draw you away from living with presence. Maybe you struggle with feeling worthy in your relationships or feeling worthy of healing, or struggle to believe that the fulfilling and healthy life you desire is possible. I'm here to support individuals and couples transform patterns created from trauma to a life of freedom, vitality, and ease.
My role as a trauma-informed, attachment-oriented and holistic therapist is to support you with therapies like somatics, compassionate self-inquiry, mindfulness, and parts work.
Are you a fellow highly sensitive person? Do you struggle with regulating emotions, anxiety, striking balance, or find yourself stuck in relational patterns that cause anxiety or depression? Maybe you engage in compulsive habits like binge eating, doom scrolling, or other escapist tendencies that draw you away from living with presence. Maybe you struggle with feeling worthy in your relationships or feeling worthy of healing, or struggle to believe that the fulfilling and healthy life you desire is possible. I'm here to support individuals and couples transform patterns created from trauma to a life of freedom, vitality, and ease.
I specialize in evidence-based and mindfulness approaches.
I believe that therapy can be a catalyst not only for insight, but also for transformation. Life can be challenging, and at times, despite our best efforts we can feel stuck or lost. I strive to provide a calm and compassionate space where you can get in touch with what matters most to you, and use that as a guide to making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools to help you change your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and work collaboratively with you to take steps toward a life that is full of vitality and personal fulfillment. My style is warm and genuine, interactive, and culturally-sensitive.
I specialize in evidence-based and mindfulness approaches.
I believe that therapy can be a catalyst not only for insight, but also for transformation. Life can be challenging, and at times, despite our best efforts we can feel stuck or lost. I strive to provide a calm and compassionate space where you can get in touch with what matters most to you, and use that as a guide to making changes in your life. I offer specific strategies and tools to help you change your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings, and work collaboratively with you to take steps toward a life that is full of vitality and personal fulfillment. My style is warm and genuine, interactive, and culturally-sensitive.
Jody Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 37412
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94707 (Online Only)
I use several therapeutic approaches to address life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, confusion, anger, or fear including: Cognitive Behavioral strategies, mindfulness and stress reduction, exposure/response prevention for anxiety, problem solving, coaching for effective life and communication skills, and expressive arts when appropriate.
I custom-tailor the therapeutic process to suit your individual needs. Together, we will set goals for your healing. I will encourage you to draw upon your own strengths and life experience by learning to trust yourself and your intuition.
I use several therapeutic approaches to address life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, confusion, anger, or fear including: Cognitive Behavioral strategies, mindfulness and stress reduction, exposure/response prevention for anxiety, problem solving, coaching for effective life and communication skills, and expressive arts when appropriate.
I custom-tailor the therapeutic process to suit your individual needs. Together, we will set goals for your healing. I will encourage you to draw upon your own strengths and life experience by learning to trust yourself and your intuition.
I customize how I work to fit you, with practical, evidence-based, depth-oriented approaches including: IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, Mindfulness, Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy, CBT, Expressive Arts & Movement, and Ecotherapy.
Are you looking for therapy to support & cultivate the wisdom of your whole being – mind, heart, body, & spirit? Would you like your challenges to be doorways to personal transformation? You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, or loss. You may want to heal old trauma, change negative thought patterns, and break free of self-doubt. Or you may be ready to work towards deeper personal and spiritual growth. I support clients with these and many other issues in a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental way, informed by over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
I customize how I work to fit you, with practical, evidence-based, depth-oriented approaches including: IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, Mindfulness, Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy, CBT, Expressive Arts & Movement, and Ecotherapy.
Are you looking for therapy to support & cultivate the wisdom of your whole being – mind, heart, body, & spirit? Would you like your challenges to be doorways to personal transformation? You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, or loss. You may want to heal old trauma, change negative thought patterns, and break free of self-doubt. Or you may be ready to work towards deeper personal and spiritual growth. I support clients with these and many other issues in a warm, nurturing, non-judgmental way, informed by over 15 years of experience as a therapist.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating a broad range of psychological concerns. I help people create meaningful change in their lives. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, humanistic and psychodynamic theories. Above all, I aim to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel supported, understood and empowered. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a customized treatment plan that honors and builds upon personal strengths while also promoting self-compassion, healing and growth.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating a broad range of psychological concerns. I help people create meaningful change in their lives. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, humanistic and psychodynamic theories. Above all, I aim to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel supported, understood and empowered. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a customized treatment plan that honors and builds upon personal strengths while also promoting self-compassion, healing and growth.
Rae C Hipolito
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94704 (Online Only)
My approach focuses on the integration process of the body, mind and spirit using many techniques including hypnosis, internal family system, mindfulness, guided imagery/ meditation and gestalt techniques.
Create joy and inner calm in your life. My role is to guide you in coming back to your wholeness. I am passionate about helping you heal your wounded parts. This wounding may show up as depression, anxiety, or PTSD in adulthood. My approach is heart-based; it is a fusion of experiential, somatic/body-oriented (releasing emotional pain which is stored in our bodies), gestalt, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, hypnosis, and internal family systems approaches. I don't focus on analyzing nor intellectualizing your past. We visit the past to let go of any pain or heal trauma.
My approach focuses on the integration process of the body, mind and spirit using many techniques including hypnosis, internal family system, mindfulness, guided imagery/ meditation and gestalt techniques.
Create joy and inner calm in your life. My role is to guide you in coming back to your wholeness. I am passionate about helping you heal your wounded parts. This wounding may show up as depression, anxiety, or PTSD in adulthood. My approach is heart-based; it is a fusion of experiential, somatic/body-oriented (releasing emotional pain which is stored in our bodies), gestalt, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, hypnosis, and internal family systems approaches. I don't focus on analyzing nor intellectualizing your past. We visit the past to let go of any pain or heal trauma.
My pre-doctoral training at Stanford University included a mindfulness based integrative approach to psychotherapy that has continued to influence my work today.
I believe in taking a developmental approach to understanding the root causes of your difficulties (understanding patterns over time) and then addressing the problem within the given context of your life. I facilitate a deep inquiry into what has blocked the healing process and help people to recognize how to create the life they desire. I believe in the innate resilience of all people to heal if given the space and time. All of my training and clinical experience inform my work and allow me to use an integrative style that is adapted to the individual needs of each client.
My pre-doctoral training at Stanford University included a mindfulness based integrative approach to psychotherapy that has continued to influence my work today.
I believe in taking a developmental approach to understanding the root causes of your difficulties (understanding patterns over time) and then addressing the problem within the given context of your life. I facilitate a deep inquiry into what has blocked the healing process and help people to recognize how to create the life they desire. I believe in the innate resilience of all people to heal if given the space and time. All of my training and clinical experience inform my work and allow me to use an integrative style that is adapted to the individual needs of each client.
I use multiple therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Mindful Self-Compassion to help people discover values, set goals, and live with vitality.
I believe people are inherently oriented to heal and grow. Sometimes on the healing journey we need support to navigate difficult transitions, especially if old traumas are clouding our current vision. My role as a psychologist is to accompany you on your personal path. I welcome people with all types of concerns. I am especially experienced in treating people struggling with trauma, eating and body image issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, life transitions, relationship and parenting issues.
I use multiple therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Mindful Self-Compassion to help people discover values, set goals, and live with vitality.
I believe people are inherently oriented to heal and grow. Sometimes on the healing journey we need support to navigate difficult transitions, especially if old traumas are clouding our current vision. My role as a psychologist is to accompany you on your personal path. I welcome people with all types of concerns. I am especially experienced in treating people struggling with trauma, eating and body image issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, life transitions, relationship and parenting issues.
My 23 year background in mindfulness and compassion-based meditation practices also influences my approach.
Everyday I meet with individuals and couples who are in the process of confronting worry, depression, conflict and dissatisfaction to find greater joy, peace and meaning in their lives. If and when you decide to take a first step into therapy, I think you will find me to be an insightful, responsive and non-judgmental individual with an extensive therapeutic "tool kit." My approach is interactive and person-centered. Together we will engage in a process of deepening your understanding of the feelings and views motivating your actions, which can then lead to more effective and skillful ways of living.
My 23 year background in mindfulness and compassion-based meditation practices also influences my approach.
Everyday I meet with individuals and couples who are in the process of confronting worry, depression, conflict and dissatisfaction to find greater joy, peace and meaning in their lives. If and when you decide to take a first step into therapy, I think you will find me to be an insightful, responsive and non-judgmental individual with an extensive therapeutic "tool kit." My approach is interactive and person-centered. Together we will engage in a process of deepening your understanding of the feelings and views motivating your actions, which can then lead to more effective and skillful ways of living.
We'll use mindfulness, parts work, and compassion practices to manage the anxiety that often comes with unlearning who you're "supposed" to be and leaning into who you are.
I help people as they’re making changes in their life, big and small. A significant factor in making a change is our relationship to ourselves. Unfortunately, a build-up of traumatizing or painful experiences can lead us to constantly question our abilities and self-worth. We may struggle with decision-making, seal away parts of our identity, or find ourselves trapped in cycles of anxiety and self-loathing. Of course, if we don't trust there's a safe home to come back to, trying something new or different feels very out of reach.
We'll use mindfulness, parts work, and compassion practices to manage the anxiety that often comes with unlearning who you're "supposed" to be and leaning into who you are.
I help people as they’re making changes in their life, big and small. A significant factor in making a change is our relationship to ourselves. Unfortunately, a build-up of traumatizing or painful experiences can lead us to constantly question our abilities and self-worth. We may struggle with decision-making, seal away parts of our identity, or find ourselves trapped in cycles of anxiety and self-loathing. Of course, if we don't trust there's a safe home to come back to, trying something new or different feels very out of reach.
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My work is further informed by therapeutic approaches such as Gestalt, Hakomi, Buddhist Psychology, Jungian depth psychology, inner-child work, as well as evidence based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based CBT, various Somatic Psychotherapy approaches, and other trauma-informed and nervous system informed theories.
I have a holistic approach to therapy which allows me to guide clients on their own unique journey of growth and healing, honoring the wisdom of the mind, body, and spirit. My approach is depth-oriented, relational, mindfulness-based, somatic, and trauma-informed. I integrate traditional talk therapy with the use of mindfulness practices, somatic (body-oriented) awareness, practices for calming the nervous system and processing trauma, breathwork, self-compassion, guided imagery, parts-work, and the expressive arts (using symbolism, visual art, poetry, music, movement, & sandtray, when interested) to deepen the healing process.
My work is further informed by therapeutic approaches such as Gestalt, Hakomi, Buddhist Psychology, Jungian depth psychology, inner-child work, as well as evidence based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based CBT, various Somatic Psychotherapy approaches, and other trauma-informed and nervous system informed theories.
I have a holistic approach to therapy which allows me to guide clients on their own unique journey of growth and healing, honoring the wisdom of the mind, body, and spirit. My approach is depth-oriented, relational, mindfulness-based, somatic, and trauma-informed. I integrate traditional talk therapy with the use of mindfulness practices, somatic (body-oriented) awareness, practices for calming the nervous system and processing trauma, breathwork, self-compassion, guided imagery, parts-work, and the expressive arts (using symbolism, visual art, poetry, music, movement, & sandtray, when interested) to deepen the healing process.
Eva Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94707 (Online Only)
We learn to survive and cope with our circumstances in the best way we know how at the time. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down and get to know what is really going on inside and to learn to listen to your body's natural wisdom. I am interested in collaborating with you to explore where you're feeling stuck, confused or overwhelmed. I can help guide you to discover new, more effective ways of showing up for yourself and in your relationships. My own love of nature and mindfulness meditation practice informs much of my work with clients.
We learn to survive and cope with our circumstances in the best way we know how at the time. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down and get to know what is really going on inside and to learn to listen to your body's natural wisdom. I am interested in collaborating with you to explore where you're feeling stuck, confused or overwhelmed. I can help guide you to discover new, more effective ways of showing up for yourself and in your relationships. My own love of nature and mindfulness meditation practice informs much of my work with clients.
Together we explore topics such as emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of emotions, and explore ways to integrate mindfulness and acknowledgement practices into everyday life.
Life is increasingly busy and complex. Compassionate Brain Life Coaching (CPLC), helps you to press the pause button, slow down and remember and or newly discover who you are. Science tells us that our brains at rest are actually programmed to be happy. But it sure doesn't always feel that way. CBLC equips you with the cognitive and mindfulness tools to counter the self-critic and manage difficult times. I will help you identify, name and validate the places you go under stress, with a view to exploring what works and creating newly, including moving from surviving to thriving.
Together we explore topics such as emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of emotions, and explore ways to integrate mindfulness and acknowledgement practices into everyday life.
Life is increasingly busy and complex. Compassionate Brain Life Coaching (CPLC), helps you to press the pause button, slow down and remember and or newly discover who you are. Science tells us that our brains at rest are actually programmed to be happy. But it sure doesn't always feel that way. CBLC equips you with the cognitive and mindfulness tools to counter the self-critic and manage difficult times. I will help you identify, name and validate the places you go under stress, with a view to exploring what works and creating newly, including moving from surviving to thriving.
Shauna Bergh--Somatic Therapy & EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT-500, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
Deep integrative work can be done through traditional talk therapy along with other modalities such as EMDR, mindfulness, yoga & somatic therapy or expressive arts and collaborating with complementary and alternative medicine providers.
I take a holistic, somatic and transpersonal/spiritual approach to therapy, looking deeply into the interplay between mind, body and spirit and working at the root level of our physical experience: the nervous system. I work collaboratively with clients to explore socio-cultural considerations, how we fit or don't fit in that context and our opportunities for growth. We'll sort through to find and examine unconscious patterns and get creative to generate alternatives that put you more in line with your goals and life purpose. If you don't know what those are, we'll figure that out too.
Deep integrative work can be done through traditional talk therapy along with other modalities such as EMDR, mindfulness, yoga & somatic therapy or expressive arts and collaborating with complementary and alternative medicine providers.
I take a holistic, somatic and transpersonal/spiritual approach to therapy, looking deeply into the interplay between mind, body and spirit and working at the root level of our physical experience: the nervous system. I work collaboratively with clients to explore socio-cultural considerations, how we fit or don't fit in that context and our opportunities for growth. We'll sort through to find and examine unconscious patterns and get creative to generate alternatives that put you more in line with your goals and life purpose. If you don't know what those are, we'll figure that out too.
My theoretical approach blends mindfulness and depth / psychodynamic orientations. Mindfulness practices are highly effective in helping you find relief from negative thought patterns that lead to depression or anxiety. In depth psychotherapy, I provide guidance and compassionate support to help you understand the roots of current problems and make positive changes with insight and wisdom.
My theoretical approach blends mindfulness and depth / psychodynamic orientations. Mindfulness practices are highly effective in helping you find relief from negative thought patterns that lead to depression or anxiety. In depth psychotherapy, I provide guidance and compassionate support to help you understand the roots of current problems and make positive changes with insight and wisdom.
My approach draws on DBT, but mindfulness and compassion are my compass.
You might come to me exhausted, frustrated, and seeking a new way to experience your life. My approach is active and collaborative: I trust your knowledge of yourself and offer my insights, skills, and training to help you achieve lasting change and healing. Together, we identify ways to align your routines, relationships, and environments with your long-term goals and values. We turn avoidance into action and find acceptance through mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people reduce their suffering and build lives they find meaningful and fulfilling.
My approach draws on DBT, but mindfulness and compassion are my compass.
You might come to me exhausted, frustrated, and seeking a new way to experience your life. My approach is active and collaborative: I trust your knowledge of yourself and offer my insights, skills, and training to help you achieve lasting change and healing. Together, we identify ways to align your routines, relationships, and environments with your long-term goals and values. We turn avoidance into action and find acceptance through mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people reduce their suffering and build lives they find meaningful and fulfilling.
Ellen Dekker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94705 (Online Only)
Sometimes life brings us challenges that are difficult to negotiate on our own. My clinical approach can help you find new ways of experiencing yourself and approaching life's challenges. I have over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples. My approach is gentle and effective and includes psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapy practices. I am a trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in attachment trauma, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as anxiety and stress reduction.
Sometimes life brings us challenges that are difficult to negotiate on our own. My clinical approach can help you find new ways of experiencing yourself and approaching life's challenges. I have over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples. My approach is gentle and effective and includes psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapy practices. I am a trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in attachment trauma, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as anxiety and stress reduction.
I combine evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness tools with play, humor, and creativity to help you achieve your goals and break out of whatever rut you may find yourself in.
Mental health challenges can cause us to feel like we are waging a daily, silent war with ourselves. Physical tension and racing thoughts may seem to consume the entirety of your being and yet, deep down, a part of you has a sense that this is not really you. I know it is not you, too. I believe so deeply in your resilience, innate well-being, and ability to thrive beyond your current experience of anxiety and tension. I help individuals experiencing OCD, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, and patterns of addiction to live a life beyond symptom management.
I combine evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness tools with play, humor, and creativity to help you achieve your goals and break out of whatever rut you may find yourself in.
Mental health challenges can cause us to feel like we are waging a daily, silent war with ourselves. Physical tension and racing thoughts may seem to consume the entirety of your being and yet, deep down, a part of you has a sense that this is not really you. I know it is not you, too. I believe so deeply in your resilience, innate well-being, and ability to thrive beyond your current experience of anxiety and tension. I help individuals experiencing OCD, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, and patterns of addiction to live a life beyond symptom management.
In addition to talk therapy I can provide EMDR therapy, mindfulness based therapy and IFS.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to consider working together. I am a clinical psychologist. I work with life transitions and people on a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I have specialized training to treat trauma. I have a warm and collaborative style and enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
In addition to talk therapy I can provide EMDR therapy, mindfulness based therapy and IFS.
Hello and welcome. Thank you for taking the time to consider working together. I am a clinical psychologist. I work with life transitions and people on a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I have specialized training to treat trauma. I have a warm and collaborative style and enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
