Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Sacramento, CA

Dr. Kelly Daddow
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
My approach begins with integrating CBT, exposure therapy (ERP), habit change and
mindfulness
skills.
While anxiety is a natural part of our human experience, chronic experiences of worry, perfectionism, panic, intrusive/unwanted thoughts & compulsions are not. Perhaps it’s hard to turn off your mind and keep your thoughts from racing. You may need new strategies to stop battling your brain and feel calm again. I offer proven stress and anxiety management techniques to help you find relief from your symptoms while helping you develop a new set of coping skills. I have experience treating teens, adults, college & graduate students, as well those who are relatively new to their intrusive/unwanted thought or phobic experiences.
My approach begins with integrating CBT, exposure therapy (ERP), habit change and
mindfulness
skills.
While anxiety is a natural part of our human experience, chronic experiences of worry, perfectionism, panic, intrusive/unwanted thoughts & compulsions are not. Perhaps it’s hard to turn off your mind and keep your thoughts from racing. You may need new strategies to stop battling your brain and feel calm again. I offer proven stress and anxiety management techniques to help you find relief from your symptoms while helping you develop a new set of coping skills. I have experience treating teens, adults, college & graduate students, as well those who are relatively new to their intrusive/unwanted thought or phobic experiences.

Skylar Callum Rossy
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, PPSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811
I take a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating
mindfulness
and person-centered techniques, trauma-informed and gender-affirming care, feedback-informed treatment, narrative therapy, and play therapy.
Hello everyone! My name is Skylar Rossy (pronouns: he/him/his) and I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker with Seeds of Growth Counseling. My goal is to support you with self-empowerment and growth as we navigate difficult emotions and life stressors together.
I take a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating
mindfulness
and person-centered techniques, trauma-informed and gender-affirming care, feedback-informed treatment, narrative therapy, and play therapy.
Hello everyone! My name is Skylar Rossy (pronouns: he/him/his) and I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker with Seeds of Growth Counseling. My goal is to support you with self-empowerment and growth as we navigate difficult emotions and life stressors together.

Matthew Zavala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
I integrate a strong
mindfulness
based component to my foundations in client centered psychotherapy.
I work with clients who are motivated, responsible, diligent and seeking a deeper transformational experience of themselves. My clients are seekers of personal truth and existential wisdom that not only fosters personal growth but deepens their connection to those they love and to a grounded sense of presence in their lives. My clients are looking to re-establish a unified experience of the heart, mind and spirit to heal and soften the issues they are currently facing in their lives.
I integrate a strong
mindfulness
based component to my foundations in client centered psychotherapy.
I work with clients who are motivated, responsible, diligent and seeking a deeper transformational experience of themselves. My clients are seekers of personal truth and existential wisdom that not only fosters personal growth but deepens their connection to those they love and to a grounded sense of presence in their lives. My clients are looking to re-establish a unified experience of the heart, mind and spirit to heal and soften the issues they are currently facing in their lives.

Amy Tatreau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821 (Online Only)
I use a combination of ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) which is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiential (helps to tune into your body when you are numb/cut-off/or too much in your thoughts), Psychodynamic Experiential, Heart Rate Variance(HRV) biofeedback training, and Trauma Informed
Mindfulness
based skills.
I can help you discover and strengthen healthy boundaries, guide you to take action on your personal values and life goals, and teach you how to regain your emotional balance when life is working your last nerve. Be kinder to yourself, have greater patience with loved ones, your family of choice, friends and co-workers, and decrease the overwhelming sense of loneliness that you may have felt during this crummy pandemic.
I use a combination of ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) which is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiential (helps to tune into your body when you are numb/cut-off/or too much in your thoughts), Psychodynamic Experiential, Heart Rate Variance(HRV) biofeedback training, and Trauma Informed
Mindfulness
based skills.
I can help you discover and strengthen healthy boundaries, guide you to take action on your personal values and life goals, and teach you how to regain your emotional balance when life is working your last nerve. Be kinder to yourself, have greater patience with loved ones, your family of choice, friends and co-workers, and decrease the overwhelming sense of loneliness that you may have felt during this crummy pandemic.

Maria Turner-Lloveras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I use
mindfulness
, play therapy, and CBT in my work.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.
I use
mindfulness
, play therapy, and CBT in my work.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.

Alcira Ascencio- Spanish Speaking
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827
Not accepting new clients
Through relationship & the use of different therapeutic modalities (EMDR, DBT, attachment focused,
Mindfulness
& others) I can assist you (or your loved one) make sense of old patterns, process difficult memories and provide tools to better regulate emotions and allow you to choose how to respond to life in a way that aligns with your values & goals.
You made the decision to look for a therapist, nice! Whether this is your first time wondering into the world of therapy, it's time for an emotional tune-up, or the pain of what happened has grown to be too much, I am truly happy you are reaching out. I deeply believe that it is within safe relationships that we can attain our greatest insights and have the most healing experiences. So if you, or a loved one, is struggling with anxiety, difficult memories, nightmares, ongoing worries, deep sadness, stuck in patterns that no longer serve your goals, or find yourself acting in ways that sabotage your present, then I can help.
Through relationship & the use of different therapeutic modalities (EMDR, DBT, attachment focused,
Mindfulness
& others) I can assist you (or your loved one) make sense of old patterns, process difficult memories and provide tools to better regulate emotions and allow you to choose how to respond to life in a way that aligns with your values & goals.
You made the decision to look for a therapist, nice! Whether this is your first time wondering into the world of therapy, it's time for an emotional tune-up, or the pain of what happened has grown to be too much, I am truly happy you are reaching out. I deeply believe that it is within safe relationships that we can attain our greatest insights and have the most healing experiences. So if you, or a loved one, is struggling with anxiety, difficult memories, nightmares, ongoing worries, deep sadness, stuck in patterns that no longer serve your goals, or find yourself acting in ways that sabotage your present, then I can help.

Kathy Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I often work with people who grapple with hard questions to which there is no one "right" answer. I offer a non-judegmental atmosphere in which each person can seek his or her own answers. Therapy is a co-creation. I work with each person to find what "speaks" to him / her. That may include talking,
mindfulness
practices, or creative arts therapies. Using these methods accesses parts of the brain that can't be reached through words alone, and puts people in the flow of their wisdom and creativity, from which solutions to problems can emerge.
I often work with people who grapple with hard questions to which there is no one "right" answer. I offer a non-judegmental atmosphere in which each person can seek his or her own answers. Therapy is a co-creation. I work with each person to find what "speaks" to him / her. That may include talking,
mindfulness
practices, or creative arts therapies. Using these methods accesses parts of the brain that can't be reached through words alone, and puts people in the flow of their wisdom and creativity, from which solutions to problems can emerge.

Michael Thaden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ATR-BC, CHT
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
Mindfulness
-based approaches which access mind-body awareness such as I.
I believe we come to our most difficult passages in life at opportune times in order to grow toward our true capacity and purpose. I respect that my clients possess the seeds of awareness and expertise to find answers and solutions to their own problems. My role is to facilitate a compassionate perspective to assist in working through difficult emotions, reactive defenses, or protective habits, and open attention back to fruitful areas. I am an advocate for personal development, collaborating in finding useful vantage points for expanding visibility, encouraging resolution, and resumption of the innate growth process.
Mindfulness
-based approaches which access mind-body awareness such as I.
I believe we come to our most difficult passages in life at opportune times in order to grow toward our true capacity and purpose. I respect that my clients possess the seeds of awareness and expertise to find answers and solutions to their own problems. My role is to facilitate a compassionate perspective to assist in working through difficult emotions, reactive defenses, or protective habits, and open attention back to fruitful areas. I am an advocate for personal development, collaborating in finding useful vantage points for expanding visibility, encouraging resolution, and resumption of the innate growth process.

Katie Hodgson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
When desired, I enjoy incorporating
mindfulness
and meditation skills in therapy.
My therapeutic style is warm, personable, compassionate, honest, humorous and humble. I work in a collaborative manner and address clients with unconditional positive regard as we create a therapeutic relationship. Strengthening self-compassion and self-acceptance are cornerstones of therapeutic work with me. My treatment modalities are eclectic and culturally sensitive, rooted in cognitive behavioral, emotion focused, solution-focused, psychodynamic, client-centered & narrative therapies. My goal in therapy is to assist you in effectively creating the unique change you desire in your life, be it internal shifts or external steps.
When desired, I enjoy incorporating
mindfulness
and meditation skills in therapy.
My therapeutic style is warm, personable, compassionate, honest, humorous and humble. I work in a collaborative manner and address clients with unconditional positive regard as we create a therapeutic relationship. Strengthening self-compassion and self-acceptance are cornerstones of therapeutic work with me. My treatment modalities are eclectic and culturally sensitive, rooted in cognitive behavioral, emotion focused, solution-focused, psychodynamic, client-centered & narrative therapies. My goal in therapy is to assist you in effectively creating the unique change you desire in your life, be it internal shifts or external steps.

Dr. Caron Nogen - Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95864
Through a compassionate and whole-person approach, I use a combination of positive psychology, neuroscience, cognitive behavioral principles, somatic psychotherapy, biofeedback, and
mindfulness
-based treatment to help my clients achieve optimal mental and emotional healing.
All paths have obstacles. Realize that it's okay to struggle and feel overwhelmed at times. But you surely don't have to suffer. As a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist, I specialize in working with adults and families challenged with anxiety, neurological change, depression, trauma, and chronic health conditions. I am also passionate about providing therapy for the purpose of personal development and deepening of self-inquiry - - getting "unstuck" when life feels flat.
Through a compassionate and whole-person approach, I use a combination of positive psychology, neuroscience, cognitive behavioral principles, somatic psychotherapy, biofeedback, and
mindfulness
-based treatment to help my clients achieve optimal mental and emotional healing.
All paths have obstacles. Realize that it's okay to struggle and feel overwhelmed at times. But you surely don't have to suffer. As a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist, I specialize in working with adults and families challenged with anxiety, neurological change, depression, trauma, and chronic health conditions. I am also passionate about providing therapy for the purpose of personal development and deepening of self-inquiry - - getting "unstuck" when life feels flat.

Meghana Tembe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95831
Not accepting new clients
I blend insights from Brain Science & Buddhist Psychology/
Mindfulness
Wisdom Traditions for healing Depression, Anxiety, Past Traumas by integrating traditional psychotherapy with
Mindfulness
, Self-Compassion & Loving-Kindness practices for cultivating love & intimacy with self/others.
The wound is the place where the Light enters you.... Rumi. "Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety/fear, or chronic unhappiness"? "Feeling unloved or unvalued in your relationships"? I believe that our wounds, our suffering & challenges can be a profound catalyst for awakening, for learning to love more deeply and for healing & transformation. And it will be my privilege to assist you in your healing journey...to alleviate suffering, awaken the heart towards self-compassion/loving-kindness and shape the brain towards greater joy & happiness!
I blend insights from Brain Science & Buddhist Psychology/
Mindfulness
Wisdom Traditions for healing Depression, Anxiety, Past Traumas by integrating traditional psychotherapy with
Mindfulness
, Self-Compassion & Loving-Kindness practices for cultivating love & intimacy with self/others.
The wound is the place where the Light enters you.... Rumi. "Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety/fear, or chronic unhappiness"? "Feeling unloved or unvalued in your relationships"? I believe that our wounds, our suffering & challenges can be a profound catalyst for awakening, for learning to love more deeply and for healing & transformation. And it will be my privilege to assist you in your healing journey...to alleviate suffering, awaken the heart towards self-compassion/loving-kindness and shape the brain towards greater joy & happiness!
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Jasleen Kaur
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and
mindfulness
-based therapy.
As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, safe space where you can bring your authentic self without fear of judgment. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse backgrounds who are seeking to better understand themselves and the causes of suffering and discontent in their lives. Many feel alone when experiencing difficult life moments, but connection can make the journey feel lighter. I am interpersonal, warm, and empathetic in my approach, and I will work collaboratively with you to support emotional healing and foster empowerment in you to create the change you desire.
I am trained in EMDR, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and
mindfulness
-based therapy.
As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, safe space where you can bring your authentic self without fear of judgment. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse backgrounds who are seeking to better understand themselves and the causes of suffering and discontent in their lives. Many feel alone when experiencing difficult life moments, but connection can make the journey feel lighter. I am interpersonal, warm, and empathetic in my approach, and I will work collaboratively with you to support emotional healing and foster empowerment in you to create the change you desire.

Colleen Tweed Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I use a combination of
mindfulness
, positive psychology, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavior therapy to decisively and compassionately direct you toward your goals.
Please email for the fastest response. I have been working with parents in the Sacramento area since graduating from UC Davis with a major in psychology and a minor in human development in 1999. I have since partnered with not only parents, but numerous couples, students, and individuals to decrease anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and relational conflict while advancing toward a life of increased self-esteem, joy, sense of purpose, clarity, connectedness, and life satisfaction.
I use a combination of
mindfulness
, positive psychology, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavior therapy to decisively and compassionately direct you toward your goals.
Please email for the fastest response. I have been working with parents in the Sacramento area since graduating from UC Davis with a major in psychology and a minor in human development in 1999. I have since partnered with not only parents, but numerous couples, students, and individuals to decrease anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and relational conflict while advancing toward a life of increased self-esteem, joy, sense of purpose, clarity, connectedness, and life satisfaction.

Jennifer Efemena Ozomaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
My specialties include coping with depression and anxiety, understanding complex traumas, challenging negative thinking, relationship distress, dysfunctional family distress, attachments, and
mindfulness
.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Ozomaro. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and run my private practice, Seeds of Growth Counseling. I provide support in navigating through life's transitions and helping you get unstuck. I like to work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain more control, understand their feelings, and set achievable treatment goals for the future.
My specialties include coping with depression and anxiety, understanding complex traumas, challenging negative thinking, relationship distress, dysfunctional family distress, attachments, and
mindfulness
.
Hello! My name is Jennifer Ozomaro. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and run my private practice, Seeds of Growth Counseling. I provide support in navigating through life's transitions and helping you get unstuck. I like to work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain more control, understand their feelings, and set achievable treatment goals for the future.

Gia Herndon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95826
Not accepting new clients
My work is grounded in compassion and
mindfulness
.
I believe that we each have an innate force that drives us towards wholeness and the fulfillment of our individual potential. However, life experiences can lead to a break from our personal experience of the soul, resulting in a deep sense of loss and isolation from self and others. I work collaboratively with my clients to remove obstacles that block the connection to a deeper experience of the soul and authentic self, and then move towards the realization of a fulfilling and purposeful life. "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there... " Rumi
My work is grounded in compassion and
mindfulness
.
I believe that we each have an innate force that drives us towards wholeness and the fulfillment of our individual potential. However, life experiences can lead to a break from our personal experience of the soul, resulting in a deep sense of loss and isolation from self and others. I work collaboratively with my clients to remove obstacles that block the connection to a deeper experience of the soul and authentic self, and then move towards the realization of a fulfilling and purposeful life. "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there... " Rumi

Dr. Carolee Tran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
My treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral, EMDR,
Mindfulness
-Based, Psychodynamic, and Family Therapy.
I am a Harvard-trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and life's challenges. My treatment approach is collaborative, interactive, holistic (examining all factors that affect your functioning), and strength-based (identifying your strengths). I focus on symptom reduction and skills-building to optimize your quality of life. I will work with you to tailor a treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals. I am bilingual in Vietnamese. My office is located in Midtown and is half a block from the light rail.
My treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral, EMDR,
Mindfulness
-Based, Psychodynamic, and Family Therapy.
I am a Harvard-trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and life's challenges. My treatment approach is collaborative, interactive, holistic (examining all factors that affect your functioning), and strength-based (identifying your strengths). I focus on symptom reduction and skills-building to optimize your quality of life. I will work with you to tailor a treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals. I am bilingual in Vietnamese. My office is located in Midtown and is half a block from the light rail.

Jill Landerholm
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
mindfulness
-based and grief therapy.
Compassionate, experienced, effective.... I help clients to reduce worries, anxiety, panic, social discomfort or isolation, adjust to life transitions, soften grief and bereavement, and to transcend past emotional injuries. I also work with individual adult clients to develop healthy relationships, to shift old patterns of relating, and to heal trust, love, trauma and loss (including pet loss). I bring compassion and understanding to every concern.
I provide psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
mindfulness
-based and grief therapy.
Compassionate, experienced, effective.... I help clients to reduce worries, anxiety, panic, social discomfort or isolation, adjust to life transitions, soften grief and bereavement, and to transcend past emotional injuries. I also work with individual adult clients to develop healthy relationships, to shift old patterns of relating, and to heal trust, love, trauma and loss (including pet loss). I bring compassion and understanding to every concern.

Brinn E. Langdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95815 (Online Only)
(
mindfulness
, exercise, diet, sleep).
Hi! Welcome! Is this your first time looking for a therapist? Or are you sick of talking about your problems without gaining actionable tools to make changes? Do you want to identify and heal the root cause of your symptoms so you can feel better now and in the future? Or are you interested in taking a (w)holistic approach by exploring mental, emotional, physical, and even even spiritual healing? If any of this is you, then let's connect! With 15 years of my own healing journey under my belt, I use personal experience, professional education and holistic wisdom to support your growth.
(
mindfulness
, exercise, diet, sleep).
Hi! Welcome! Is this your first time looking for a therapist? Or are you sick of talking about your problems without gaining actionable tools to make changes? Do you want to identify and heal the root cause of your symptoms so you can feel better now and in the future? Or are you interested in taking a (w)holistic approach by exploring mental, emotional, physical, and even even spiritual healing? If any of this is you, then let's connect! With 15 years of my own healing journey under my belt, I use personal experience, professional education and holistic wisdom to support your growth.

Monique VandenBos Parts Work and EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
I am fully trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and
Mindfulness
Self-Compassion.
I provide therapy in Midtown Sacramento, currently all therapy is through video/telehealth. My approach to therapy is interactive, playful, and compassionate. I believe that therapy can open us to feel more connected to ourselves and our relationships and lead more intentional lives. I respect the vulnerability of each of in reaching out for therapy and look forward to empowering you.
I am fully trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and
Mindfulness
Self-Compassion.
I provide therapy in Midtown Sacramento, currently all therapy is through video/telehealth. My approach to therapy is interactive, playful, and compassionate. I believe that therapy can open us to feel more connected to ourselves and our relationships and lead more intentional lives. I respect the vulnerability of each of in reaching out for therapy and look forward to empowering you.

Juan Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
Juan also practices many relaxation techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided meditation, grounding, and
mindfulness
.
Congratulations! You have Chosen to make one of the bravest and most difficult decisions we can make as human beings; to take charge of your mental health. Here to help guide you through that journey of healing and acceptance is Juan Gomez. Juan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 Years of experience as a therapist treating ailments such as ADHD, Anxiety/Panic disorders, Behavioral Issues, Developmental Disabilities, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual and Physical Abuse and childhood Traumas. Juan also specializes family dysfunction and familial Relationships and works with clients 12+ years.
Juan also practices many relaxation techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided meditation, grounding, and
mindfulness
.
Congratulations! You have Chosen to make one of the bravest and most difficult decisions we can make as human beings; to take charge of your mental health. Here to help guide you through that journey of healing and acceptance is Juan Gomez. Juan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 Years of experience as a therapist treating ailments such as ADHD, Anxiety/Panic disorders, Behavioral Issues, Developmental Disabilities, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual and Physical Abuse and childhood Traumas. Juan also specializes family dysfunction and familial Relationships and works with clients 12+ years.
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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.