Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA
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Denny Pleimann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic style is engaging and directive, combining a holistic approach with training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing,
mindfulness
based stress reduction, post induction therapy for trauma, and informed knowledge and application of 12-step recovery tools and spiritual principles.
I invite you to reach out and call if your interested in embarking on a journey of self-discovery and change in a comfortable environment filled with kindness, understanding, laughter and hope. Choosing a therapist that "fits" can be challenging. My unique style, knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion are qualities that support and encourage the development of practical healing strategies to deal with relationship conflict, developmental trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety issues, career/occupational stress, and LGBT concerns. Transforming difficulties into opportunities for growth, connection, improved passion and potential is the key to effective therapy.

Ashley (Jennifer Ashley) T. Booth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, MSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My approach blends mind-body awareness,
mindfulness
, transpersonal and existential psychology, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
The future of psychotherapy is with psychedelics. I have dedicated my life to bringing these tools above ground. I come to this meaningful work with integrity, heartfelt curiosity, and humility after witnessing how transformative psychedelics can be for individuals. I see healing and human connection as an essential aspect of what’s needed for our planet right now and nothing gives me more joy than to see people discovering their vitality and passion for life again. I currently work with ketamine and I also offer support to individuals dabbling with psychedelics and microdosing, providing risk reduction and integration.

Gina Gregory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I incorporate creativity, humor and compassion alongside evidenced based therapeutic modalities which include CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing and
mindfulness
, to support you in creating meaningful life changes.
Often times we get stuck in patterns related to our thoughts or behaviors that get in the way of us getting to where we want to go. These patterns can worsen symptoms of anxiety, depression and at times, interfere with our relationships and overarching goals. Through a collaborative approach, I aim at helping you explore your own motivation to take meaningful steps in creating the life you want to live by examining these patterns.

Stephanie Book Koehler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our gentle, accelerated cutting edge tools--EMDR, Somatic Experiencing,
Mindfulness
and Attachment Repair--do just that.
We’re finding ourselves living in a fragmented world, trying to hold it together when the nature of things is to fall apart. How can we feel whole within so much fragmentation? The big questions arise: Who am I now? What matters to me? How do I enliven myself within these restrictions? We are all grieving, mourning lost friends, illusions of safety, illusions of control and predictability, opportunities gone that will never return. Are you sadder? Sadder and wiser but more adrift? Are past traumas holding you back? Right now is the time to get more support as you grapple with your life's meaning and purpose.
Waitlist for new clients

Natalie Plachte White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Personal growth. Changes in thought and behavior. Emotional reactions and responses. Healing.
Mindfulness
. Resilience. These are some areas to focus on in psychotherapy. And choosing to go into therapy is the first, courageous action you will take. As your therapist, we will build a safe, trusting relationship so that together --through conversation, attentive listening, respectful and interactive responses-- we can discover what you want different in your life. My practice is client-centered and custom fit for each person and situation. Let's explore together.

Kimberly Gibson
Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Verified
Verified
I often use ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy),
mindfulness
& EMDR.
Currently have daytime availability- Are you tired and stressed out from just how hard this past year has been? Do you find yourself getting hooked by negative thoughts? Or caught in an unhelpful pattern? Through a kind, creative and collaborative process, we can work together to challenge negative thoughts, make space for all feelings and identify behaviors or patterns that are keeping you stuck. We can work together to make positive changes. I enjoy working with middle schoolers, teens and adults and have over 20 years of clinical experience. I would be happy to help you or your loved one meet their goals.

Bree Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a trauma therapist, I interweave scientifically-based techniques: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, trauma-informed
mindfulness
, and empathic reflection gently and organically into our work to accelerate the healing that your mind is naturally wired for.
The past can get in the way of living the life you truly desire. This can feel like a deep sense of unworthiness or a fear of being who you really are and asking for what you really want. Do you get lost in worrying? Or caught in the same patterns not knowing how to break the cycle? Instead of feeling calm and joy, you find yourself emotionally spiraling, judging and trying to gain control of every moment. It can be hard to trust that things are going to be ok or that you will be able to handle it if things are not ok.

Kim Hollingdale - The Movemental
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I help stressed-out, underperforming, or 'just plain exhausted' athletes & professionals, bounce back from performance slumps, anxiety, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, depression & burnout. My mission is to combine the powerful tools of traditional psychotherapy with sports performance psych, somatic, movement and
mindfulness
practices and make them accessible to the peak performers, the over-achievers, and the ‘I dont have time for that stuff, I’ve got training to do’ crew. No stuffy therapy office to visit, no long wait times, just plenty of real talk, tons of fresh perspective, and tangible performance results.

Marilyn Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
I work with the philosophical and spiritual dimension of life and incorporate this through
mindfulness
meditation, discussion and suggested readings.
My goal is to listen well and provide the treatment that best meets your specific needs, to help you to identify your strengths and manage your vulnerabilities. In my work with families I encourage each person to express his/her individuality, and to cope with differences -striving for mutuality, fairness and harmony. My chief concern is with maximizing your capacities and potential, and helping you improve your relationship to yourself and to others. Together we may engage with imagery, sensory experiencing, movement, art, poetry and music to deepen self awareness and understanding (and relief from discomfort)

Thomas Y. Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Thank you for taking a moment to read about me and my work. My approach uses insight and depth psychotherapy combined with
Mindfulness
within a framework of awareness of the body. When our living process becomes stuck, therapy can move it forward. If you feel stuck in repetitive behaviors, painful feelings, and recurring anxious thoughts, I want to help you to identify how you are bogged down, so you can feel better. I can help to re-focus a sense of purpose...a way to step into your life more completely. This may include taking action if feeling adrift, or bringing clarity to a relationship.
Waitlist for new clients

Lee Ann Teaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Using gentle, accelerated tools proven to treat trauma such as EMDR, somatic therapy,
mindfulness
and attachment repair, you can integrate mind, heart, body and feel good.
These are such intense and overwhelming times. We are all grieving. Before 2020 maybe you had some anxiety or a history of trauma but overall you were functioning and feeling OK without ongoing therapy. Or despite all you do to take care of yourself, you were experiencing quite a bit of anxiety and stress, struggling with feelings of shame, anger or self-hatred for a very long time. Since 2020 and that's happened your nervous system is on overload and everything feels overwhelming, exhausting, scary. The existential pain you’ve struggled with is back and real and being felt by you and people all over the world.
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Jessica Mariglio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I integrate EMDR therapy with
mindfulness
, postmodern, and somatic techniques.
The mind can be a messy place. We might be confronted with wounds from our past, or haunted by replaying old mistakes or regrets. We might be bombarded with negative self-talk, feelings of being an impostor, or fears about being misunderstood. If we aren’t careful, the mind can become a self-fulfilling trap: the more we try to “think” our way out, the more disconnected we end up feeling.

Michael Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Integrating an eclectic, strength-based approach incorporating
mindfulness
, narrative, psychodynamic, and CBT techniques, I believe that being direct (without being confrontational) is essential to a successful therapeutic relationship.
We all have experienced times when we've felt frustrated, stuck, or dissatisfied with our lives and what we want or how to move forward. While some clients are looking for immediate solutions, others want to explore the “why” behind it all. I believe we can focus on both. We'll move at your pace to understand what isn't working and why. My goal is to help you learn ways to tackle life's challenges, slow down, and feel more connected with your emotions. I'm also very passionate about helping couples seeking to improve their communication and reduce conflict leading to increased intimacy and connection.

Amani-Breanna Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Building, expanding, & healing a family takes time, work, & support. Through a direct relational approach and empathy development, we will explore what may be triggered by your romantic relationship or the barriers between your mother/daughter relationship so that you may love & connect with more compassion & understanding. Through
mindfulness
, we will hold space for your anticipation of bringing your little one into the world and your ever-changing experience through pregnancy. Through body awareness & building an intentional self care practice, we will navigate the necessary care and support needed through your postpartum journey.

Dr. Talia Barach
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Evidence-based treatment approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and
Mindfulness
.
I work with women struggling with relationships, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, major life transitions, and finding balance. I’m interested in getting to know the whole you — which is someone far greater than any single role in life or any single struggle or experience. Your therapy will be tailored to your individual needs, and we will work together to define what you truly want out of life. Through building a compassionate and healing space, we can take an honest look inward to help you develop an enriching life that feels more meaningful and satisfying.

Gina Marie Minardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The foundation of my approach is
Mindfulness
Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Buddhist Psychology, Breathwork, Art Therapy, and our unique relationship.
There is a wholeness and knowing that exists within you. Therapy is the incredibly special process of cracking that open. It is a space where you can show up and be authentically you, which is hard for most of us to do. Many of us have been deeply hurt, traumatized, or disappointed by our families and close relationships. In turn, we are wounded, and react from that space. But often through societal pressures, we walk around smiling and pretending to be happy, when internally we are battling depression, numbness, or anxiety.

Sylvia Messina Bercovici
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I use individual psychotherapy, EMDR,*
mindfulness
meditation, and somatic therapy in the self-healing mind approach.
I am interested in treating people whose potential is hindered by negative concepts of themselves imprinted in childhood (through traumatic experiences or neglect of basic emotional needs) and who frequently suffer from symptoms like chronic depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am committed to helping these individuals attain a sense of self that brings them happiness and fulfillment. My basic perspective is that the human mind possesses the capacity to heal itself, if guided in the right way. I have explored various methods and approaches to helping the mind restore its basic wholeness.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Bieler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I use attachment-based,
mindfulness
, somatic & DBT therapies.
Hi, glad you're here. Therapy is great place for any person, no matter how small or big of an issue you are going through. I see therapy like going to a gym but for your mind & soul. I specialize in working with trauma & addiction along with relationships, substance use, identity, eating disorders, mood disorders, BPD, ADHD, & ASD. As a queer therapist, I work closely with my LGBQ+ community and trans & gender diverse people. My goal is to help you reach your goals.
(925) 452-4882
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Marlene V Jaffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My experiences as Clinical Supervisor, Yoga and
Mindfulness
Practitioner for 10+ years and clinical training with diverse populations, provide for a unique and satisfying clinical experience.
Engaging in psychotherapy is a positive step toward realizing a satisfying life. Through a safe, trusting, confidential relationship with an experienced therapist, the process helps you find relief and feel better. Psychotherapy can provide relief from ongoing, unwelcome feelings such as: sadness, loneliness, anxiety, depression, confusion, fear or anger. Whoever you are, happiness, joy and ease are not elusive. Begin the practice of experiencing relationship to self and others from a place of curiosity, integration, regulation and clarity.

John Sahakian
CHT, CBTP
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
With over 10 years of private practice specializing in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Counseling, I use CBT, Breathwork,
Mindfulness
, and the power of your subconscious to promote emotional healing, transcend trauma and to help you live your highest potential personally and professionally.
Right now you may be in need and suffering? The body has a deep intelligence and sometimes our attention is required to feel well again. Take a moment to notice that you're breathing. When you're ready take two or three long deep breaths. You have more control than you think.
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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.