Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Pasadena, CA
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Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Utilizing CBT,
mindfulness
, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Danielle Neddo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I primarily work with clients through cognitive-behavioral and
mindfulness
-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and self-compassion practices.
I love to witness the growth in clients as they seek to better understand themselves, work towards their goals, and develop new relationships with their thoughts and emotions. Our work together entails identifying the things that are currently getting in the way of living a meaningful life and finding ways to remove those barriers through increased skills and commitment to actions that are in line with personal values. In therapy, I utilize a variety of interventions including skill-building,
mindfulness
, self-monitoring, cognitive modification, and expressive arts to help clients meet their unique treatment goals.
Joshua Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
By utilizing CBT,
Mindfulness
, and Narrative therapy, We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate the extreme emotions, restore broken relationships, and discover your other potentials.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
Katie Phillips-Rector
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I utilize 10+ years of experience in working with children, teens, and families along with training in evidence-based approaches like
Mindfulness
, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I enjoy working with people of all ages facing various kinds of transition. Each new phase of life brings somewhat predictable changes, and then there are other changes that cause us to adapt and grow in somewhat unpredictable ways. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of change.
Shana Pallotta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
We may choose talk therapy,
mindfulness
, EMDR (a treatment for trauma / adverse life events), shadow work, meditation, art, or other ways to bring the mind, body, and spirit into alignment.
I'm a holistic therapist who is passionate about helping you experience a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Change can be daunting. Feeling overwhelmed or stuck can prevent you from living in greater alignment with your purpose. This can impact your relationships, career, and general sense of well-being. My goal is to create a safe space and help empower you to connect with your own authenticity and meaning so that you can break free from the patterns that are limiting you.
Cristin Crum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I come from a strengths perspective incorporating psychodynamic,
mindfulness
, mind-body connection, and CBT work.
Are you struggling with relationships, life transitions, and/or getting your life where you want it to be? Are you trying to solve all your problems internally but end up going in circles? Do you turn to friends and family yet feel misunderstood? There is incredible usefulness in talking through your beliefs, problems, and feelings with a psychotherapist who has experience and expertise to understand what you are going through and to help create space for change and growth. Beginning therapy is an empowered step for self and to achieve your goals.
Kacey Truong
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified
Verified
I aim to work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals by using CBT,
Mindfulness
, and the Gottman Method.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
Karina Castaneda
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Karina is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) which she interweaves along with
mindfulness
practices and somatic-based training in her work with children of all ages, adults, couples, and families.
Karina is a bilingual Spanish-speaking associate marriage and family therapist in Pasadena, California, specializing in infant and child development, including work with at-risk youth, neurodivergent disorders, and developmental delays. Working from an attachment-based lens, Karina is passionate about supporting families and children experiencing conflict and a variety of stressors, including high conflict family dynamics. Karina has a strong appreciation for the relationship between the body and the brain, thus integrating
mindfulness
, self-regulation, and other somatic-based modalities into her work.
Chester B. Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, MSW
Verified
Verified
Howard's work are:
- Sensory Awareness
- Common-sense intelligence
- Integrative Body Psychotherapy
- Teaching and Empowering
- Encouraging exercise, a balanced diet, and
mindfulness
experiences.
Mr. Howard has been empowering people and organizations for over 34 years. He says, "I teach people like you and me to become their own therapist so that they have greater meaning in their lives, are more productive, and have greater energy." He specializes in helping people take charge of their lives by teaching specific Mental Health Tools and by helping them become more aware of their mind, body, senses and soul in order to change or make healthier choices. Preventing and recovering from depression, anxieties, and traumas are areas many people struggle with - these are areas of focus in his practice.
Dr. Natalie Arbid
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am accepting new clients! I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and difficulties managing emotions and behaviors. I have expertise in working with second generation individuals. I used evidence-based treatments such as, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and
mindfulness
based approaches. Through a collaborative approach, I can help you develop skills to more effectively cope and create meaningful life changes.
Joey Fung
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety. I am a trained
mindfulness
practitioner who has been teaching, consulting and training other practitioners on
mindfulness
-based interventions for many years. Anxiety can feel paralyzing and confusing.
Mindfulness
allows us to slow down and be more attuned with our emotions and bodies. By creating space within, we can be more thoughtful and less reactive in how we make decisions or how we relate to our loved ones.
Lane Assaf
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Some of these include Somatic work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and
Mindfulness
approaches.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life. You don't need someone to tell you what to do, and I won't be that person. I will collaborate with you, explore past experiences that have shaped who you are today, and figure out what's keeping you from living the life you want. This isn't always an easy process. It takes courage and hard work, but the rewards are great. I provide an environment that is curious, empathetic, supportive, and down to Earth. I'll help you discover your strengths and become more in-tune with your emotions. You can do this!
Julie Mikashus Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am flexible in using an approach suited to the individual client, whether that is cognitive-behavioral,
mindfulness
, psychodynamic, or relational therapy.
I specialize in helping people who are going through difficult life phases and major transitions that are causing anxiety, depression, general dissatisfaction, or relationship conflict. Are you having difficulty adjusting to the end of a relationship or working through problems in your partnership? Have you suffered a loss from which you are struggling to recover? Feeling anxious about job changes, starting school, or a new role? I am here to help you cope with challenges and facilitate the change you wish to make. I can also help you to increase self-knowledge, improve your overall functioning, and increase life satisfaction.
Crystal Dunbar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with depression, isolation, anxiety, social-emotional issues, racial inequity, colorism, support through transitions and identifying new passions, struggling with traumatic events, or relationship issues; I am here to support you. My approach includes a toolbox of practices and techniques using Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Relational Therapy,
Mindfulness
, and Wellness Coaching to help my clients facilitate social, emotional, and behavioral changes.
Not accepting new clients
Yvonne Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Mindfulness
, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, attachment theory, and trauma-focused approaches will inform our work together.
I see adults and couples for therapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Kimberley Blaine
Marriage & Family Therapist, Online, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When working w/families of high-need kids, I utilize cognitive behavioral and
mindfulness
practices.
The beauty of today is that you can change anything that no longer serves you well. Is it time for you or your family to architect a new and healthy way of living? I'll help you overcome obstacles and make changes or shifts that foster optimal mental health and happiness. One of my specialties is comprehensive treatment w/families raising high-need kids (ADHD, OCD, ASD, DMDD, NVLD, LD's) who struggle with dysregulation & emotion control. I assist parents in supporting the emotional development of their child before severe intervention is needed. I case manage neuropsychological assessments, IEP's, OT, ABAs and needed supports.
Not accepting new clients
Paris Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
“The first step towards change is Awareness. The second step is Acceptance” -Nathaniel Branden.
Mindfulness
& acceptance of biological, psychological, social & spiritual life transitions guide and promote healthy and successful understanding & adjustment of changing marital/ partner relationships, changing parent/child relationship dynamics; and seek to decrease anxiety & depression, loneliness & isolation related to retirement adjustments; and increase ways of coping with change.
Kenneth Skale
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also incorporate elements of
mindfulness
practice into both individual and group therapy, and I encourage my clients to develop a meditative practice independent of our work together.
"How we do anything is how we do everything." We move through life in a distinct way that was shaped before we can remember, reinforces itself everyday, and inevitably leads to the same problems despite our best efforts to change. Do anxiety and depression color your everyday experience? Has addiction taken hold of your life? Do you struggle to build satisfying relationships? Through courageous self-exploration, I can help you find compassion for yourself and come to understand why you encounter the same issues again and again. Building this understanding and taking responsibility for your life can empower you to heal and grow.
Nicole Woolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs and may include body/
mindfulness
, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Not accepting new clients
Lisa Bohacek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
In addition to traditional talk and Internal Family Systems therapies, I am trained in EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and I employ Somatic and
Mindfulness
-based techniques to help clients utilize healthy coping skills.
It is easy to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed in today’s world. We might even be aware we are stuck in patterns that no longer benefit us. During these times, talking to a therapist can help. I am guided by my belief that our families and our social and cultural systems impact our ability to live fulfilling lives. My goal is to develop safe and secure therapeutic relationships where we can uncover and address the source of your challenges and past traumas on your terms. Through our work together, we can also develop goals and plans to empower you to improve your relationships with yourself and others.
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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.