Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Berkeley, CA
Are you in a relationship or family system that feels overwhelming or dysfunctional? Are you an individual recovering from harmful/abusive relationships? I specialize in relational/system support. I support families/couples/individuals currently in or recovering from high conflict systems/relationships. My approach combines open self-exploration with practical tools, focusing on achievable, concrete goals that empower you to make lasting change. Rooted in the philosophies of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help you find change and learn skills that help you feel more grounded and in control.
Are you in a relationship or family system that feels overwhelming or dysfunctional? Are you an individual recovering from harmful/abusive relationships? I specialize in relational/system support. I support families/couples/individuals currently in or recovering from high conflict systems/relationships. My approach combines open self-exploration with practical tools, focusing on achievable, concrete goals that empower you to make lasting change. Rooted in the philosophies of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help you find change and learn skills that help you feel more grounded and in control.
I've worked for over a decade with children and adults who are trying to better understand their place and purpose in the world. I balance short-term goal-setting with life-long exploration and understanding. I incorporate creativity and humor into the work.
I've worked for over a decade with children and adults who are trying to better understand their place and purpose in the world. I balance short-term goal-setting with life-long exploration and understanding. I incorporate creativity and humor into the work.
I offer Supportive, EMDR, DBT, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion based modalities that integrate emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal skills as well as bilateral stimulation and deeper exploration of underlying patterns.
My name is Kate Jones, and I am a licensed psychotherapist.
I specialize in working with lgbtqqia+ adults and their allies who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, overwhelm, identity exploration, self-criticism, and patterns around relationships.
I offer Supportive, EMDR, DBT, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion based modalities that integrate emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal skills as well as bilateral stimulation and deeper exploration of underlying patterns.
My name is Kate Jones, and I am a licensed psychotherapist.
I specialize in working with lgbtqqia+ adults and their allies who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, overwhelm, identity exploration, self-criticism, and patterns around relationships.
I combine trauma-informed relational psychotherapy with modalities such as CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, and Mindfulness to help you address past experiences that affect your day to day feelings and actions.
Are you trans, queer, or LGBTQIA adjacent looking to better manage the effects of stress, mood problems or anxiety? Maybe you're exploring your relationship to some problematic habits or making some changes? You want a therapist who is warm, welcoming and insightful, but who isn't too psycho-babbley. I won't tell you that you're too sensitive or that your feelings don't make sense.
I combine trauma-informed relational psychotherapy with modalities such as CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, and Mindfulness to help you address past experiences that affect your day to day feelings and actions.
Are you trans, queer, or LGBTQIA adjacent looking to better manage the effects of stress, mood problems or anxiety? Maybe you're exploring your relationship to some problematic habits or making some changes? You want a therapist who is warm, welcoming and insightful, but who isn't too psycho-babbley. I won't tell you that you're too sensitive or that your feelings don't make sense.
Relationships are foundational. They are one of the deepest expressions of our essential humanity. As a sex-positive, LGBTQ-affirmative relationship therapist, I bring expertise in romantic relationships, supporting adult siblings and family dynamics, alternative lifestyles, sexuality, intimacy, and the inner workings of attachment. I invite you to bring forth what’s most real and true for you, with no fear of judgment. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 9-5p
Relationships are foundational. They are one of the deepest expressions of our essential humanity. As a sex-positive, LGBTQ-affirmative relationship therapist, I bring expertise in romantic relationships, supporting adult siblings and family dynamics, alternative lifestyles, sexuality, intimacy, and the inner workings of attachment. I invite you to bring forth what’s most real and true for you, with no fear of judgment. OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 9-5p
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by change? If you're navigating a life transition, struggling to get your needs met, or seeking deeper connections and better communication, I’m here to help. We will explore your thoughts/feelings and needs together, in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, and uncover what’s holding you back and create a path forward. My goal is to support your healing and growth, empowering you to make meaningful changes and become the person you want to be. Let’s work together to help you thrive!
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by change? If you're navigating a life transition, struggling to get your needs met, or seeking deeper connections and better communication, I’m here to help. We will explore your thoughts/feelings and needs together, in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, and uncover what’s holding you back and create a path forward. My goal is to support your healing and growth, empowering you to make meaningful changes and become the person you want to be. Let’s work together to help you thrive!
Feeling anxious or depressed, living with a chronic illness, going through a life transition or experiencing other challenges? As a licensed psychologist with 30+ years’ experience, I help people navigate difficult times with openness, curiosity and compassion. Together we can identify your particular needs and forge a path to best meet them. You may be struggling with difficulties from the past. You may want to transform repetitive thought and behavior patterns that affect your relationships and your job success. In our work, you can develop inner resources and skills to face life's challenges with greater freedom and resilience.
Feeling anxious or depressed, living with a chronic illness, going through a life transition or experiencing other challenges? As a licensed psychologist with 30+ years’ experience, I help people navigate difficult times with openness, curiosity and compassion. Together we can identify your particular needs and forge a path to best meet them. You may be struggling with difficulties from the past. You may want to transform repetitive thought and behavior patterns that affect your relationships and your job success. In our work, you can develop inner resources and skills to face life's challenges with greater freedom and resilience.
I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach, drawing from CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and insight-oriented therapy.
You might be someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly hard on yourself. Maybe anxiety, negative self-talk, family stress, or relational challenges keep showing up in your life. You want to feel more confident, more grounded, and more in control, but you’re not always sure how to get there. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, understand what’s going on beneath the surface, and start building a life that feels authentic and balanced. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and especially enjoy working with Southeast Asian clients navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and generational trauma.
I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach, drawing from CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and insight-oriented therapy.
You might be someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly hard on yourself. Maybe anxiety, negative self-talk, family stress, or relational challenges keep showing up in your life. You want to feel more confident, more grounded, and more in control, but you’re not always sure how to get there. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, understand what’s going on beneath the surface, and start building a life that feels authentic and balanced. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and especially enjoy working with Southeast Asian clients navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and generational trauma.
My commitment is to working with individuals and couples to heal their whole system through a multidisciplinary and personalized approach by touching many aspects of one's life, including somatic, emotional, spiritual, and historical imprints. I am committed to exploring what makes us feel connected, healthy, happy, and whole. I believe that we are intrinsically powerful beings with the capability to have radical healing experiences, enhance our lives with joy, and release trauma that affects us in our lifetime.
My commitment is to working with individuals and couples to heal their whole system through a multidisciplinary and personalized approach by touching many aspects of one's life, including somatic, emotional, spiritual, and historical imprints. I am committed to exploring what makes us feel connected, healthy, happy, and whole. I believe that we are intrinsically powerful beings with the capability to have radical healing experiences, enhance our lives with joy, and release trauma that affects us in our lifetime.
Feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job or relationship, or unsure how to move forward? Life's pace and complexity can leave anyone feeling unmoored, especially when you start to see how the ways you relate to yourself and others might be getting in the way of the deeper connections you want. I bring extensive clinical training, lived experience, and ongoing personal therapy to my work, allowing me to navigate uncertainty alongside you with both skill and humanity. My approach is highly individualized, drawing on your strengths and the most effective methods for your unique challenges, while offering a steady, attuned presence.
Feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job or relationship, or unsure how to move forward? Life's pace and complexity can leave anyone feeling unmoored, especially when you start to see how the ways you relate to yourself and others might be getting in the way of the deeper connections you want. I bring extensive clinical training, lived experience, and ongoing personal therapy to my work, allowing me to navigate uncertainty alongside you with both skill and humanity. My approach is highly individualized, drawing on your strengths and the most effective methods for your unique challenges, while offering a steady, attuned presence.
Do you feel big emotions deeply? Are you highly-sensitive to your environment and to others? Do you feel out of control of your emotions and have a hard time coming back to center? Do you feel like your brain works differently than other peoples? Do you feel different? I specialize in treating highly-sensitive, neurodivergent, and deeply feeling people living with ADHD, Autism, Trauma & Anxiety. All of these can feel like a loss of control and it can be a really hard place to be in without support. I provide neurodivergent affirming and gender-affirming care and work with the LGBTQ community.
Do you feel big emotions deeply? Are you highly-sensitive to your environment and to others? Do you feel out of control of your emotions and have a hard time coming back to center? Do you feel like your brain works differently than other peoples? Do you feel different? I specialize in treating highly-sensitive, neurodivergent, and deeply feeling people living with ADHD, Autism, Trauma & Anxiety. All of these can feel like a loss of control and it can be a really hard place to be in without support. I provide neurodivergent affirming and gender-affirming care and work with the LGBTQ community.
I integrate EMDR, mindfulness meditation, play & expressive arts, somatic awareness, and humor into my work.
As a therapist for over thirty years, the focus of my work is helping people to create and sustain healthy relationships, and to learn how to thrive in their lives. I listen carefully to the nuances of what you say and don't say, and help you to become more aware of your unconscious beliefs and the energy that you hold in your body that may be an obstacle to your creating the life and relationships that you yearn for. Together, we take the journey of understanding and resolving what is in your way, so that you can discover new pathways to live your life with more joy, ease and connection.
I integrate EMDR, mindfulness meditation, play & expressive arts, somatic awareness, and humor into my work.
As a therapist for over thirty years, the focus of my work is helping people to create and sustain healthy relationships, and to learn how to thrive in their lives. I listen carefully to the nuances of what you say and don't say, and help you to become more aware of your unconscious beliefs and the energy that you hold in your body that may be an obstacle to your creating the life and relationships that you yearn for. Together, we take the journey of understanding and resolving what is in your way, so that you can discover new pathways to live your life with more joy, ease and connection.
I love working with clients who want to be free of ingrained patterns that aren't working, whether from sub-optimal parenting or other experiences. Often these patterns are held in place through painful and threatening feelings stemming from conditioning or our natural dependency on challenged parents. I resource and support clients' present lives, which may mean touching in to what happened to connect to a source of reactivity. Clients who enjoy working with me want more aliveness and freedom, more flow and resilience. They want encouragement & new challenges, and will attend to their experience, unfolding the paths forward.
I love working with clients who want to be free of ingrained patterns that aren't working, whether from sub-optimal parenting or other experiences. Often these patterns are held in place through painful and threatening feelings stemming from conditioning or our natural dependency on challenged parents. I resource and support clients' present lives, which may mean touching in to what happened to connect to a source of reactivity. Clients who enjoy working with me want more aliveness and freedom, more flow and resilience. They want encouragement & new challenges, and will attend to their experience, unfolding the paths forward.
I work from a multitude of modalities including but not limited to: attachment (AEDP), ecopsychology, R-CS (Hakomi), somatic inquiry, spiritual inquiry, metaphor, imagery, cognitive behavioral, psychosynthesis, and mindfulness.
The most important journey you may make in your life is the journey of building an honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. From shame, pride, trauma, and introjected "shoulds" there are so many reasons that we often operate from a partial and compassionless understanding of ourselves. These blind spots can cause us anxiety, depression, addictions and a multitude of other symptoms that we mistake to be "who we are". I have faith in the human condition and the ability our heal into our own fullness. Therapy is the place to make this journey.
I work from a multitude of modalities including but not limited to: attachment (AEDP), ecopsychology, R-CS (Hakomi), somatic inquiry, spiritual inquiry, metaphor, imagery, cognitive behavioral, psychosynthesis, and mindfulness.
The most important journey you may make in your life is the journey of building an honest and compassionate relationship with yourself. From shame, pride, trauma, and introjected "shoulds" there are so many reasons that we often operate from a partial and compassionless understanding of ourselves. These blind spots can cause us anxiety, depression, addictions and a multitude of other symptoms that we mistake to be "who we are". I have faith in the human condition and the ability our heal into our own fullness. Therapy is the place to make this journey.
Although I work with a broad spectrum of clients and issues, I specialize in youth and family issues. My clinical experience has been in school and office settings. I work with clients on issues such as child development, adolescence, parenting, and blended families (lifespan issues, broadly speaking). In addition to lifespan development, I also specialize in working with anger, anxiety, depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Although I work with a broad spectrum of clients and issues, I specialize in youth and family issues. My clinical experience has been in school and office settings. I work with clients on issues such as child development, adolescence, parenting, and blended families (lifespan issues, broadly speaking). In addition to lifespan development, I also specialize in working with anger, anxiety, depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
My work draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches to making meaningful and lasting change, with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion, and rooted in curiosity and respect.
A natural and common response to anxiety can be to shut down and try to avoid difficult feelings and sensations. However, this often results in a smaller, constricted-feeling life, where we are not doing and pursuing the things that really matter to us. Together we will identify your own goals and values, and we will work to help you move toward a more full rich life. I am committed to helping clients learn new, more effective, ways of dealing with anxiety and stress-related issues, including worry that is difficult to manage, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, work stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
My work draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches to making meaningful and lasting change, with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion, and rooted in curiosity and respect.
A natural and common response to anxiety can be to shut down and try to avoid difficult feelings and sensations. However, this often results in a smaller, constricted-feeling life, where we are not doing and pursuing the things that really matter to us. Together we will identify your own goals and values, and we will work to help you move toward a more full rich life. I am committed to helping clients learn new, more effective, ways of dealing with anxiety and stress-related issues, including worry that is difficult to manage, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, work stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I specialize in helping clients heal from all eating disorders through mindfulness-based, compassion-focused therapy.
You spend so much energy thinking about food, body, and control that there’s little room left for joy. You might restrict, binge, purge, or constantly compare, wondering why it feels so hard to just “eat normally.” Deep down, you crave peace — to feel comfortable in your body, to stop the guilt, to trust yourself again. You want to live fully — sharing meals, being present, and feeling free — without food or body image taking over your thoughts. You’re ready for change that feels kind, not punishing.
I specialize in helping clients heal from all eating disorders through mindfulness-based, compassion-focused therapy.
You spend so much energy thinking about food, body, and control that there’s little room left for joy. You might restrict, binge, purge, or constantly compare, wondering why it feels so hard to just “eat normally.” Deep down, you crave peace — to feel comfortable in your body, to stop the guilt, to trust yourself again. You want to live fully — sharing meals, being present, and feeling free — without food or body image taking over your thoughts. You’re ready for change that feels kind, not punishing.
For kids, families and others seeking creative, but non-medicated methods, I also use creative and playful best practices, often in tandem with CBT, DBT or mindfulness as you're interested and relevant to your care.
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
For kids, families and others seeking creative, but non-medicated methods, I also use creative and playful best practices, often in tandem with CBT, DBT or mindfulness as you're interested and relevant to your care.
Hello, thanks for stopping by...how can I help? Perhaps, KAP? As a Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, I work in partnership with Journey Clinical's medical team, who'll determine eligibility to prescribe, in advance of our KAP work together. Or, if you're unsure if KAP is right for you, or are curious about other, non-medicated methods for creativity enhancement, trauma processing or anything in-between, let's talk! For 20 years, I've been providing creative, playful and novel best-approaches to serious issues like grief/loss, depression/anxiety, life's traumas and transitions, to make meaning in ways that work for you.
Have you and your partner lost your spark? Does sex feel like just another task to check off your to-do list after a long day of working, parenting, and trying to keep the house from being a total disaster? If you yearn for the intimacy that seemed so easy for you and your partner in the beginning, you're not alone! I'm here to help you reinvigorate your romantic connection. Every couple goes through rough patches, especially if they have to navigate parenting, work, and money stresses, not to mention the fallout of a pandemic! With couples therapy, you can feel loved and desired again and begin enjoying your sex life once more.
Have you and your partner lost your spark? Does sex feel like just another task to check off your to-do list after a long day of working, parenting, and trying to keep the house from being a total disaster? If you yearn for the intimacy that seemed so easy for you and your partner in the beginning, you're not alone! I'm here to help you reinvigorate your romantic connection. Every couple goes through rough patches, especially if they have to navigate parenting, work, and money stresses, not to mention the fallout of a pandemic! With couples therapy, you can feel loved and desired again and begin enjoying your sex life once more.
Clinically, I work from an integrative/holistic perspective, which involves, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness–based therapies.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, offering services from therapy for depression and grief to family work and couples therapy. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve spent 11 years as a graduate professor, helping students transition into their careers. I currently serve as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine University and have held roles like Lead Faculty and Faculty Advisor at the University of Phoenix, specializing in clinical supervision, assessment, and treatment planning.
Clinically, I work from an integrative/holistic perspective, which involves, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness–based therapies.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, offering services from therapy for depression and grief to family work and couples therapy. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve spent 11 years as a graduate professor, helping students transition into their careers. I currently serve as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine University and have held roles like Lead Faculty and Faculty Advisor at the University of Phoenix, specializing in clinical supervision, assessment, and treatment planning.
