Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Matt Casper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA MFT
Verified
My work is based on direct and honest communication informed by curiosity, empathy and
mindfulness
. I help my clients discover the roots of thoughts, feelings and behaviors while also identifying ways to encourage healing, growth and change. I have training and experience working with a diverse population, especially those in the creative fields. I work with individual adults struggling with a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, creative blocks and struggles in relationship. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience, and that we participate in a journey together.
Ian Vogt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
People often seek out therapy because they feel stuck. In their careers, in their relationships, in their lives. I know what that’s like and how overwhelming it can feel. I became a therapist to help people overcome this struggle and get unstuck. I see therapy as a collaborative partnership; one that’s nurtured in a non-judgmental and safe environment. Believing that our relationship facilitates growth, I utilize psychodynamic and
mindfulness
perspectives to guide you toward understanding your behavior and a deeper sense of yourself.
Charlotte Kay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
I work relationally with
mindfulness
to help you access all parts of yourself to understand, tolerate, heal and & flourish in relationships.
The clients that I work with come from all walks of life with at least 3 common goals: learn how to manage personal difficulties, increase moments of joy, & feel more empowered. I can assist you in reaching your goals with compassion, sensitivity, & levity. I like to provide space to support my clients and teach them how to tap into their inner strengths. I don't just listen, I interact and ask questions that facilitate the kind of treatment that is worth your time and money.
Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and
Mindfulness
based interventions).
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. I have a passion for the importance of relationships, authentic living, self-acceptance, and the complex experiences of those who hold multiple identities. I specialize in hard to talk about topics that are often stigmatized or concealed. This includes interpersonal trauma and experiences of minority stress. LGBTQ+
Cassandra Najarian
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
I use a combination of psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
mindfulness
, and client-centered modalities. I have worked in various community mental health and educational settings with diverse populations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and internationally, and have a particular focus in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Amanda Stemen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
I use
mindfulness
to best support you in getting back to you and have a lot of training in
mindfulness
-based therapies (MBSR and DBT), as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), all of which are incredibly helpful in reducing stress.
During this uncertain and unique time in life, you may be feeling anxious, sad, angry, and confused. You might be isolated or fighting with who you're living with. Important plans have been put on hold. You can't use your usual coping tools (going to the gym, going to the office, taking classes, getting together with friends and family). And we don’t know how long it'll last! I know how difficult it is, but taking care of your mental health, so that you can be physically healthy too, is really important. You might also have long-standing issues in your life that you haven't had the time to deal with until now.
Jennifer Bieler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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.
Dr. John Drimmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I'm told I'm warm, down to earth, and that I have a good sense of humor. I specialize in helping people to melt obstacles and to fulfill their potential. I believe therapy has to show results. I see both individuals and couples. My approach combines Positive Psychology and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), with
mindfulness
and a powerful mix of the best approaches known to modern psychology. I take an uplifting holistic approach.
Sylvia Messina Bercovici
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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.
Karyl Draper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSN
Verified
I have been trained in postmodern practices, cognitive therapy,
mindfulness
and feminist therapy.
I believe therapy is a mutual journey made by the therapist and client. Though at times the waters are rough, the adventure can be exciting and rewarding. It is an opportunity for the client to create a different way of being in the world and discover new narratives of their personal story. Whether depression, addiction, relational or crisis There is a solution that is waiting to be found.
Julie Michaelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified
In addition to psychoanalysis, and general psychotherapy, I offer insight oriented
mindfulness
meditation practice as a means to feel more emotionally present and connected to your self /mind/ body, and more connected to your life in general, so as to strengthen living fully and in the present moment.
Patients who come to seek treatment from me are often looking for help with depression, anxiety, self esteem and relationship struggles that have been either life long or situational. I work with patients who are interested in the safety and trust of a therapy relationship that offers in-depth exploration of emotional and relational issues, gaining insight into the underlying causes of symptoms and patterns, developing a better relationship to self and others, ultimately establishing greater satisfaction and peace in going through the world.
Jennifer Gural
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LPC, LAADC, LCAS
Verified
EMDR, Addiction treatment, Cognitive restructuring, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Mindfulness
therapy, trauma and sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and disorder, relationship issues, and Psychedelic prep/integration.
I help clients understand their behaviors, habits, addictions, and attitudes. I utilize evidenced-based therapies and motivational enhancement techniques to assist clients in shedding the behaviors and habits that have been holding while facilitating work towards positive life change and goal achievement. In addition to my focus on addiction, I work with a variety of other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also serve as leader and facilitator of addiction groups, support groups,
mindfulness
groups and moderation management groups at Coast Psychological Services.
Solange Zelman, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable. In our therapy together you will learn to increase self-compassion and
mindfulness
, and your ability to sit with uncertainty and bear witness to uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy, harmful, stale, and inauthentic behaviors.
Dr. Traci Bank Cohen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I also incorporate
mindfulness
into my practice.
If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or inadequate, I can help you. If you find yourself making the same choices despite wanting different outcomes, I can help you. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space so that you can better understand yourself, your relationships, and your patterns of behavior. Together, we will discover root causes to current problems and directly address the underlying source of distress, so that change is effective and long-lasting.
Christine Michell Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW , BA
Verified
Mindfulness
skills are intricately integrated through each step of the therapeutic process.
Life is filled with many obstacles, many may bring worry or frustration while others uncertainty and confusion. Deciding to start therapy is no easy task. Whether your looking for specific skills to change patterned ways of thinking or need to vent and process a particular life event, I can help. With 15 yrs practice and 20 yrs experience in clinical work, I’ve learned that a key factor in therapy is trust and rapport. I can build it quickly and provide you with a straight forward approach that will get you back in control. Whether you want to improve your self esteem or overcome depression, anxiety, anger, or fear, I can help you.
Dr. John Drimmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I'm told I'm warm, smart, and that I have a good sense of humor. (Sometimes my dog likes to sit in on sessions.) I believe therapy has got to change lives -- and be enjoyable. Unlike some therapists, I believe in setting goals and tracking progress. Why go to therapy without results? What's my specialty? Helping people free themselves from what holds them back. My approach combines Positive Psychology and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) with
mindfulness
and a creative mix of the best approaches known to modern psychology.
Susan T Lindau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MFA
Verified
Additionally, I have completed yoga teacher training and have an active
mindfulness
practice, both of which are powerful tools in maintaining a life worth living.
Angry, frustrated and sad? I have been working with individuals who are depressed for over 20 years. I am intensively trained in DBT and have been providing comprehensive DBT since the year 2000. Let's explore the tools I can offer as together we help you create a life of joy and satisfaction.
Aruna Shields
CHP, CMT
I'm certified in psychotherapy, hypnosis and
Mindfulness
Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) developed at Oxford University.
Even though you are suffering right now, know that you are not alone. I deeply care and am an expert in helping people make profound shifts into better feeling places. In sessions you will feel safe, understood and you can have complete trust in my competency as a therapist. Everything that you share will be held in a compassionate, confidential and sacred space. You will gain deep insights, expanded awareness and the ability to make intuitive decisions. You will feel much lighter, supported by nature, empowered and in a natural flow. Fear, anxiety, depression, trauma or struggling will be in your past.
Parker Gallagher Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
I'm trained in
mindfulness
(Brown University), somatic therapy (Pepperdine), and Relational Gestalt (Relational Center).
*LIMITED EARLY MORNING AND EVENING AVAILABILITY* I offer a compassionate, empowering space for adults, teens, and intimate partners to tackle transitions, anxiety, workplace or school issues, trauma, and relationship challenges. We'll work collaboratively and holistically to offer space to process your experience, tap into your embodied awareness, and consider what resources, supports, and changes might shift your experience. Context is key. We won't just focus on your internal experience, but on how systems (relationships, social norms, work environment, family systems, systems of injustice) impact your wellbeing.
Christina Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
My primary therapeutic approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which centers
mindfulness
; ACT allows us to foster compassion and commitment to self in the service of living an enriched life, in spite of the discomfort and challenges which arise while trying to live it.
My primary goal in working in mental health is to put myself out of a job. Given that each of us intrinsically know what we need to heal and grow, my approach to psychotherapy is to couple your expertise of being you – your reality and lived experiences – with my skillset, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Through a culturally-affirming and healing-centered stance, I utilize evidence-based treatments to facilitate our work.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
For clients in Los Angeles with chronic pain, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, and other health issues such as anxiety and depression, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or MBCT, is a two-part therapy that aims to reduce stress, manage pain, and embrace the freedom to respond to situations by choice. MCBT blends two disciplines--cognitive therapy and mindfulness. Mindfulness helps by reflecting on moments and thoughts without passing judgment. MBCT clients pay close attention to their feelings to reach an objective mindset, thus viewing and combating life's unpleasant occurrences.
Mindfulness Based therapists in Los Angeles can help with issues like anxiety and depression in their role as Los Angeles MBCT therapists.
Mindfulness Based therapists in Los Angeles can help with issues like anxiety and depression in their role as Los Angeles MBCT therapists.