Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Carmel Valley, CA
The Equine Healing Collaborative
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
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The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.
Mindfulness has been shown, according to Roberta F.
The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.
I am licensed in CA with 25 years of professional work experience and am now working with RULA doing telehealth only. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual abuse, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, domestic violence, substance abuse, women's issues, and codependency. I utilize a transpersonal, client centered approach and utilize gestalt and family systems work. I believe that you have the strengths to overcome the challenges in your life so you can have a happy and fulfilling life and I will support you with this process.
I am licensed in CA with 25 years of professional work experience and am now working with RULA doing telehealth only. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual abuse, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, domestic violence, substance abuse, women's issues, and codependency. I utilize a transpersonal, client centered approach and utilize gestalt and family systems work. I believe that you have the strengths to overcome the challenges in your life so you can have a happy and fulfilling life and I will support you with this process.
Amanda Lance-Sexton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Waitlist for new clients
I offer an attachment-based, family systems, whole person approach to wellness that embraces individuals across the lifespan. From children to tweens, adults, couples, and families, my goal is to create a warm and inviting space where healing and growth can flourish. Drawing from attachment theory, my therapeutic approach includes exploring the importance of early relationships and how they shape our well-being. I specialize in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, and parenting.
I offer an attachment-based, family systems, whole person approach to wellness that embraces individuals across the lifespan. From children to tweens, adults, couples, and families, my goal is to create a warm and inviting space where healing and growth can flourish. Drawing from attachment theory, my therapeutic approach includes exploring the importance of early relationships and how they shape our well-being. I specialize in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, and parenting.
Damon Wood, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and it's crucial that you find a therapist you connect with-someone who can really see you so that you can begin to truly see yourself. I see part of my role as helping you bring light into your dark moments & to help you discover what keeps you stuck so that you can live a life of greater peace & freedom. In the last 15 years, I’ve been trained in a wide range of therapies, from IFS, somatic & mindfulness based approaches to CBT and DBT. I believe that good therapy is both science and art, and each session is its own unique encounter.
Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and it's crucial that you find a therapist you connect with-someone who can really see you so that you can begin to truly see yourself. I see part of my role as helping you bring light into your dark moments & to help you discover what keeps you stuck so that you can live a life of greater peace & freedom. In the last 15 years, I’ve been trained in a wide range of therapies, from IFS, somatic & mindfulness based approaches to CBT and DBT. I believe that good therapy is both science and art, and each session is its own unique encounter.
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I tailor my treatment approach to your individual needs, drawing on a broad range of techniques and strategies, including teaching mindfulness skills.
" Welcome. You, like many of us at some point in our lives, may be dealing with an issue that you need help with at this time. Life is complicated and often stressful, and over time stress can impact our ability to cope as well as we would like. Perhaps you are struggling with changes in your mood, energy or self-esteem. Or experiencing problems in your relationships; perhaps having trouble functioning at work or in social situations. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals on these and other concerns.
I tailor my treatment approach to your individual needs, drawing on a broad range of techniques and strategies, including teaching mindfulness skills.
" Welcome. You, like many of us at some point in our lives, may be dealing with an issue that you need help with at this time. Life is complicated and often stressful, and over time stress can impact our ability to cope as well as we would like. Perhaps you are struggling with changes in your mood, energy or self-esteem. Or experiencing problems in your relationships; perhaps having trouble functioning at work or in social situations. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals on these and other concerns.
Being a child or teen right now is hard, with a lot of pressure and emotions dealing with school, friendships, social media, family, and their future. Supporting and helping our children navigate all of these factors, along with the new things that seem to pop up every day is stressful. In my opinion everyone can use therapy to learn skills to manage our emotions. My aim is to create a safe place for children to open up and learn tools to better manage their emotions and behaviors, and improve self-esteem. I strive to always provide a warm space, where you and your child feel safe to be vulnerable and work towards your goals.
Being a child or teen right now is hard, with a lot of pressure and emotions dealing with school, friendships, social media, family, and their future. Supporting and helping our children navigate all of these factors, along with the new things that seem to pop up every day is stressful. In my opinion everyone can use therapy to learn skills to manage our emotions. My aim is to create a safe place for children to open up and learn tools to better manage their emotions and behaviors, and improve self-esteem. I strive to always provide a warm space, where you and your child feel safe to be vulnerable and work towards your goals.
Wellspring Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
I am the founder of Wellspring Psychological Services and supervising psychologist for this group private practice. I specialize in creating mind and body wholeness, helping to bring balance back into life. I have a passion for working with teens and young adults, particularly because the challenges of adolescence require a unique and strong client/therapist personality fit. Students in residency and couples in transition can take advantage of my 15 years of clinical expertise. My mission is to create a therapeutic space where each person is able to fully show up and create a more contented and peaceful life.
I am the founder of Wellspring Psychological Services and supervising psychologist for this group private practice. I specialize in creating mind and body wholeness, helping to bring balance back into life. I have a passion for working with teens and young adults, particularly because the challenges of adolescence require a unique and strong client/therapist personality fit. Students in residency and couples in transition can take advantage of my 15 years of clinical expertise. My mission is to create a therapeutic space where each person is able to fully show up and create a more contented and peaceful life.
April Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
My focus is working with individuals who are striving towards a healthier and happier version of themselves. I am passionate about holistic nature and movement based healing, which includes mind, body, and spirit. I utilize nature and movement based healing practices by taking therapy outside into nature. This modality allows access to powerful natural resources to help you address your goals, increase emotional and physical well-being, and promote healing and resilience. In this practice, I offer a hybrid of tele-health and nature-based sessions where we meet outside. Limited office based sessions are available upon request.
My focus is working with individuals who are striving towards a healthier and happier version of themselves. I am passionate about holistic nature and movement based healing, which includes mind, body, and spirit. I utilize nature and movement based healing practices by taking therapy outside into nature. This modality allows access to powerful natural resources to help you address your goals, increase emotional and physical well-being, and promote healing and resilience. In this practice, I offer a hybrid of tele-health and nature-based sessions where we meet outside. Limited office based sessions are available upon request.
The goal of my practice is to serve experiencers, families, friends, health professionals and organizations offering support, care and HELP for the after-effects recovery for the REAL (Near) Death and Spiritual Transformative Experiences. Perhaps you had a near death experience recently or years ago and you feel misunderstood and isolated? Or know someone who has or did. Do you have a fear of death? Do you see death coming soon? Do you wish to transition? Speaking with me you will feel at ease with any of these scenarios.
The goal of my practice is to serve experiencers, families, friends, health professionals and organizations offering support, care and HELP for the after-effects recovery for the REAL (Near) Death and Spiritual Transformative Experiences. Perhaps you had a near death experience recently or years ago and you feel misunderstood and isolated? Or know someone who has or did. Do you have a fear of death? Do you see death coming soon? Do you wish to transition? Speaking with me you will feel at ease with any of these scenarios.
Hello my name is Meghan Giles, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to help empower them to create lasting change. I have worked with adults, teens, and children that are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and communication difficulties. For the past 6 years I have treated children from 5-12 years of age in the school setting and virtually during COVID. Recently I have become trained as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach.
Hello my name is Meghan Giles, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to help empower them to create lasting change. I have worked with adults, teens, and children that are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and communication difficulties. For the past 6 years I have treated children from 5-12 years of age in the school setting and virtually during COVID. Recently I have become trained as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach.
Break The Cycle: Addiction~Abstinence~Recovery~Relapse ... Addiction permeates every pore of our lives: our relationships, our well-being and our sense of self. Yet recovery is possible no matter what stage of the cycle you find yourself.
Break The Cycle: Addiction~Abstinence~Recovery~Relapse ... Addiction permeates every pore of our lives: our relationships, our well-being and our sense of self. Yet recovery is possible no matter what stage of the cycle you find yourself.
When people first present to my office, they have a range of significant concerns. It might be medical, school or work related or family dynamics, and, of course, life stressors. Through our work together you will build new awareness and tools. Human beings naturally trend toward health when they are able to build self inquiry, self awareness, and compassionate connection. The goal is to thrive.
When people first present to my office, they have a range of significant concerns. It might be medical, school or work related or family dynamics, and, of course, life stressors. Through our work together you will build new awareness and tools. Human beings naturally trend toward health when they are able to build self inquiry, self awareness, and compassionate connection. The goal is to thrive.
Mary Sue Abernethy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, RD, MFT, NNTS
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923 (Online Only)
Welcome and congratulations for seeking help! I love working with people who want to rise up to their highest potential yet know they have some blocks to clear out of the way. Often patterns show up in our lives and we can't figure out how to change so that we are manifesting what we want in life. Don't wait any longer, get the support you deserve!
Welcome and congratulations for seeking help! I love working with people who want to rise up to their highest potential yet know they have some blocks to clear out of the way. Often patterns show up in our lives and we can't figure out how to change so that we are manifesting what we want in life. Don't wait any longer, get the support you deserve!
Eileen Jandrisevits
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CADC-I, IATP, SAP
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93922
Having trouble communicating with the people who matter in your life? I will help you develop better communication skills. Using a brain based methodology, you learn how early experiences in your life may have altered or stunted your ability to be the confident, comfortable person you want to become. You deserve to be that person and those with whom you interact will be gratified with your heightened confidence , self-esteem and positive energy! Our work together is focus-based and anxiety reducing. Whether you arrive alone, as a couple, parent, child, family member or employer/employee, mutual respect defines our journey together.
Having trouble communicating with the people who matter in your life? I will help you develop better communication skills. Using a brain based methodology, you learn how early experiences in your life may have altered or stunted your ability to be the confident, comfortable person you want to become. You deserve to be that person and those with whom you interact will be gratified with your heightened confidence , self-esteem and positive energy! Our work together is focus-based and anxiety reducing. Whether you arrive alone, as a couple, parent, child, family member or employer/employee, mutual respect defines our journey together.
Mark Sayre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923
Not accepting new clients
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In life, painful experiences are inevitable, but sometimes suffering is optional. If you are suffering, I encourage you to reach out for help. I offer my knowledge, experience, and training in order to support and collaborate with you in your process of change, increasing your ability to function, and reducing your experience of suffering.
Mindfulness skills (e.
In life, painful experiences are inevitable, but sometimes suffering is optional. If you are suffering, I encourage you to reach out for help. I offer my knowledge, experience, and training in order to support and collaborate with you in your process of change, increasing your ability to function, and reducing your experience of suffering.
Online Therapists
Jennifer Shao
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Carlos, CA 94070 (Online Only)
My training is grounded in Attachment Theory, and I work primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness-based modalities.
Thank you for taking another step toward wellness and healing. Therapy is best facilitated by a good fit and a collaborative kind relationship, so I want to tell you in plain language about my approach. I believe in making space for pain and letting in light around shame. I'm invested in nurturing your innate creativity and natural bent towards healing and growth. I believe in weeping with you, while cherishing the moments we can laugh through the pain.
My training is grounded in Attachment Theory, and I work primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness-based modalities.
Thank you for taking another step toward wellness and healing. Therapy is best facilitated by a good fit and a collaborative kind relationship, so I want to tell you in plain language about my approach. I believe in making space for pain and letting in light around shame. I'm invested in nurturing your innate creativity and natural bent towards healing and growth. I believe in weeping with you, while cherishing the moments we can laugh through the pain.
Jillian Graham Available Now
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Ramon, CA 94582 (Online Only)
Some methods used in treatment include psychoeducation, CBT, EFT tapping, behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
AUTISM, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. Friday sessions available now! Seeking neurodiverse clients who want to feel better in life. I specialize in working with adults presenting with autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I also work well with parents of neurodiverse children providing support and techniques to manage behavioral challenges. Through the process of support and understanding we will seek to improve the way you feel and function in your everyday life. We can work together to improve stress management, emotion and sensory regulation, social skills, and executive functioning.
Some methods used in treatment include psychoeducation, CBT, EFT tapping, behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
AUTISM, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. Friday sessions available now! Seeking neurodiverse clients who want to feel better in life. I specialize in working with adults presenting with autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I also work well with parents of neurodiverse children providing support and techniques to manage behavioral challenges. Through the process of support and understanding we will seek to improve the way you feel and function in your everyday life. We can work together to improve stress management, emotion and sensory regulation, social skills, and executive functioning.
I will also use more somatically-based tools such as mindfulness meditation and body awareness.
It is often during difficult times that people come to psychotherapy. These times may feel overwhelming. Either way, we come because we hope that feelings, motivations, relationships or circumstances can be different. My approach to therapy comes out of my training in Somatic Psychology, which is based on the premise that the mind and body are interconnected. Somatic Psychotherapy is experientially-focused, with the underlying assumption that you don’t need fixing, that you are already enough as you are. Note: I am licensed in Oregon and California.
I will also use more somatically-based tools such as mindfulness meditation and body awareness.
It is often during difficult times that people come to psychotherapy. These times may feel overwhelming. Either way, we come because we hope that feelings, motivations, relationships or circumstances can be different. My approach to therapy comes out of my training in Somatic Psychology, which is based on the premise that the mind and body are interconnected. Somatic Psychotherapy is experientially-focused, with the underlying assumption that you don’t need fixing, that you are already enough as you are. Note: I am licensed in Oregon and California.
I will use different therapeutic modalities to help you identify what you need, where you want to go, and how to get there! I use motivational interviewing, client-centered, behavioral, and mindfulness interventions.
Hi, I'm Dr. Rachael Cresci. I am a licensed clinical social worker and a Doctor of Behavioral Health. I am interested in getting you to where you want be as soon as possible! I specialize in evidence-based practices. You identify the goals and I will use interventions that will match your needs and get you to feel better soon. I've worked with clients with various conditions and challenges over the years. I'm comfortable treating clients with complex medical challenges, addiction, mood disorders.
I will use different therapeutic modalities to help you identify what you need, where you want to go, and how to get there! I use motivational interviewing, client-centered, behavioral, and mindfulness interventions.
Hi, I'm Dr. Rachael Cresci. I am a licensed clinical social worker and a Doctor of Behavioral Health. I am interested in getting you to where you want be as soon as possible! I specialize in evidence-based practices. You identify the goals and I will use interventions that will match your needs and get you to feel better soon. I've worked with clients with various conditions and challenges over the years. I'm comfortable treating clients with complex medical challenges, addiction, mood disorders.
Dr. Rob Grellman - Relationship And Stress Expert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
My theoretical foundation is Mindfulness Based Therapy combined with Cognitive, Behavioral, and Emotional Processing.
My experience in mental health began in 1981 as a residential therapist with youth in group homes and since then I have worked extensively with youth, families, couples, individual men and women - I have worked extensively around issues of emotional dis-regulation, family dysfunction, addictions of various sorts, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, codependency, and some dissociative disorders as well - I consider treatment very paradoxical, I believe it is important how to gain Freedom from has had Harmful Affect & Control over one's life and Learn how to Live Realistically and yet with Meaning & Purpose !!
My theoretical foundation is Mindfulness Based Therapy combined with Cognitive, Behavioral, and Emotional Processing.
My experience in mental health began in 1981 as a residential therapist with youth in group homes and since then I have worked extensively with youth, families, couples, individual men and women - I have worked extensively around issues of emotional dis-regulation, family dysfunction, addictions of various sorts, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, codependency, and some dissociative disorders as well - I consider treatment very paradoxical, I believe it is important how to gain Freedom from has had Harmful Affect & Control over one's life and Learn how to Live Realistically and yet with Meaning & Purpose !!
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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.