Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Sacramento, CA
I love working with children using a combination of child-directed play therapy, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence-building skills.
I have almost 20 years of experience working with wonderful children and young adults with difficult behaviors and struggles, and their families. I have been running my private practice for 6 years and, 4 years ago, started building a farm sanctuary where I hold children’s therapeutic camps and equine assisted and farm play therapy. I have a lot of unique training and education that sets me apart. I am a skilled big picture thinker and can help guide you and your family through the process, gaining clarity along the way. I am playful and gentle in my therapy, and easily connect with my clients, big and small, authentically.
I love working with children using a combination of child-directed play therapy, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence-building skills.
I have almost 20 years of experience working with wonderful children and young adults with difficult behaviors and struggles, and their families. I have been running my private practice for 6 years and, 4 years ago, started building a farm sanctuary where I hold children’s therapeutic camps and equine assisted and farm play therapy. I have a lot of unique training and education that sets me apart. I am a skilled big picture thinker and can help guide you and your family through the process, gaining clarity along the way. I am playful and gentle in my therapy, and easily connect with my clients, big and small, authentically.
I use a holistic approach to helping my clients, which may include a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist-oriented psychology, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches.
I bring over 25 years experience as a therapist to help adults, teens, couples, and families. I have expertise with addictions, traumas, life transitions, work stress, aging, family conflict, and health conditions. I have subspecialties in working with healthcare professionals and those interested in applying Buddhist principles to their lives.
I use a holistic approach to helping my clients, which may include a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist-oriented psychology, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches.
I bring over 25 years experience as a therapist to help adults, teens, couples, and families. I have expertise with addictions, traumas, life transitions, work stress, aging, family conflict, and health conditions. I have subspecialties in working with healthcare professionals and those interested in applying Buddhist principles to their lives.
Do you feel like "you're too much" or "too emotional" but somehow feel like you're just not enough? Do you feel despairing and feel clear that something has to change? If you are ready to change and grow, I'd like to help. Utilizing a variety of tools, including trauma modalities EMDR/ Brainspotting, we will uncover what isn't working and help you find new ways forward. I am a depression, trauma and grief therapist. I help people overcome loneliness, sadness and despair-in order to feel more peace and joy in their lives. EMDR and Brainspotting can be used in virtual settings. Online clients have also experienced relief.
Do you feel like "you're too much" or "too emotional" but somehow feel like you're just not enough? Do you feel despairing and feel clear that something has to change? If you are ready to change and grow, I'd like to help. Utilizing a variety of tools, including trauma modalities EMDR/ Brainspotting, we will uncover what isn't working and help you find new ways forward. I am a depression, trauma and grief therapist. I help people overcome loneliness, sadness and despair-in order to feel more peace and joy in their lives. EMDR and Brainspotting can be used in virtual settings. Online clients have also experienced relief.
Through mindfulness we bring quiet presence to grasping and rejecting habits.
If you are feeling down, coping with an overwhelming life change, or seeking more out of life and relationships, we can help. Accepting you right where you are with compassion and mindful presence are the cornerstone of our practice. Creating space for you to be, just as you are, problems, guilt, shame, disappointment and all, can be very healing. Once you feel heard and accepted, you can start opening to the guidance of your emotions, identifying blocks to joy, healing and recovery. This creates the space for goal setting and planning.
Through mindfulness we bring quiet presence to grasping and rejecting habits.
If you are feeling down, coping with an overwhelming life change, or seeking more out of life and relationships, we can help. Accepting you right where you are with compassion and mindful presence are the cornerstone of our practice. Creating space for you to be, just as you are, problems, guilt, shame, disappointment and all, can be very healing. Once you feel heard and accepted, you can start opening to the guidance of your emotions, identifying blocks to joy, healing and recovery. This creates the space for goal setting and planning.
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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.
High functioning but questioning your relationship with alcohol or drug use? Concerned friends, family, or employer? Checking into a program may create additional stress and even be unnecessary. Whether you're struggling with a recent event or an ongoing situation, I encourage a thoughtful personalized approach. I specialize in harm reduction and moderation management, so if your drinking is problematic but not "alcoholic", this may be right for you. Ambulatory opiate detox and out of state or criminal justice assessment services available. Confidentiality is assured with a discrete private office or secure video sessions.
High functioning but questioning your relationship with alcohol or drug use? Concerned friends, family, or employer? Checking into a program may create additional stress and even be unnecessary. Whether you're struggling with a recent event or an ongoing situation, I encourage a thoughtful personalized approach. I specialize in harm reduction and moderation management, so if your drinking is problematic but not "alcoholic", this may be right for you. Ambulatory opiate detox and out of state or criminal justice assessment services available. Confidentiality is assured with a discrete private office or secure video sessions.
You don’t have to keep holding everything together on your own.
As an Asian-American therapist, I understand the quiet pressure to succeed, caretake, or “not make waves.” Many of my clients are high-achieving, thoughtful, and exhausted from masking—whether that’s navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, or being neurodivergent in a world not built for their brains.
You don’t have to keep holding everything together on your own.
As an Asian-American therapist, I understand the quiet pressure to succeed, caretake, or “not make waves.” Many of my clients are high-achieving, thoughtful, and exhausted from masking—whether that’s navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, or being neurodivergent in a world not built for their brains.
I use trauma-informed, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, along with mindfulness and relational approaches.
Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling better because they finally have an understanding of what is happening inside of them and how to best move forward with the different obstacles they are facing. They essentially say, they feel “unstuck.” I love working with teens and adults. I aim to guide individuals in exploring their internal system, comprised of different parts that influence their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Have you ever said, “Well, a part of me thinks this, but another part thinks that?” It’s true that often we can see several sides to an issue.
I use trauma-informed, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, along with mindfulness and relational approaches.
Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling better because they finally have an understanding of what is happening inside of them and how to best move forward with the different obstacles they are facing. They essentially say, they feel “unstuck.” I love working with teens and adults. I aim to guide individuals in exploring their internal system, comprised of different parts that influence their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Have you ever said, “Well, a part of me thinks this, but another part thinks that?” It’s true that often we can see several sides to an issue.
Welcome to your better future!
Let's collaborate together in developing a plan to empower you to live the life you deserve.
Welcome to your better future!
Let's collaborate together in developing a plan to empower you to live the life you deserve.
As a certified Cognitive Therapist, I draw from a diverse toolkit that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Humanistic and Client-Centered approaches, incorporating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Training.
My therapy approach fosters a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable and heard. With a down-to-earth and interactive style, I collaborate with you to find the path towards your wellbeing.
As a certified Cognitive Therapist, I draw from a diverse toolkit that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Humanistic and Client-Centered approaches, incorporating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Training.
My therapy approach fosters a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable and heard. With a down-to-earth and interactive style, I collaborate with you to find the path towards your wellbeing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a holistic approach that draws from CBT, psycho-dynamic, and mindfulness-based models that help to work through negative thought and behavioral patterns while building insight into intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships.
I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology and PPS Credential in School Counseling from Phillips Graduate Institute in Southern California in 2007 and certification in hypnotherapy from Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2013.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a holistic approach that draws from CBT, psycho-dynamic, and mindfulness-based models that help to work through negative thought and behavioral patterns while building insight into intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships.
I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology and PPS Credential in School Counseling from Phillips Graduate Institute in Southern California in 2007 and certification in hypnotherapy from Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2013.
I’m so glad you made it this far! As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve personal goals and to providing effective mental health care in a safe and non-judgmental space.
I’m Macellina and I believe everyone has unique strengths they can lean on when life gets tough. My approach is all about finding what works for you. Whether we’re focused on quick solutions or deep emotional work, my goal is to give you tools that actually stick.
You are the expert on your own life; my role is to walk alongside you, offering a warm perspective and a little bit of humor.
I’m so glad you made it this far! As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve personal goals and to providing effective mental health care in a safe and non-judgmental space.
I’m Macellina and I believe everyone has unique strengths they can lean on when life gets tough. My approach is all about finding what works for you. Whether we’re focused on quick solutions or deep emotional work, my goal is to give you tools that actually stick.
You are the expert on your own life; my role is to walk alongside you, offering a warm perspective and a little bit of humor.
I draw from evidence-based modalities including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based practices, integrating them in a way that fits your unique goals and pace.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my practice is grounded in the values of compassion, empowerment, and meeting clients exactly where they are. I bring years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and the daily stressors that can feel overwhelming. I have experience providing mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, and correctional health settings. No matter what you’re carrying, you deserve a space where you feel understood, validated, and supported, and that’s what I strive to offer.
I draw from evidence-based modalities including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based practices, integrating them in a way that fits your unique goals and pace.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my practice is grounded in the values of compassion, empowerment, and meeting clients exactly where they are. I bring years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and the daily stressors that can feel overwhelming. I have experience providing mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, and correctional health settings. No matter what you’re carrying, you deserve a space where you feel understood, validated, and supported, and that’s what I strive to offer.
I use a variety of tools including mindfulness, somatic work, CBT, and nervous system work, to support you in navigating such things as developmental trauma, anxiety, grief, stage of life challenges, loss, depression, and relational conflict.
I am passionate about healing and deeply committed to helping you cultivate a sense of inner freedom, safety, wholeness, and connection with yourself. I view challenging emotions and experiences as powerful portals for self-exploration, healing, and growth and it's my joy and privilege to help you navigate them. I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to craft a plan with strategies to help you meet your goals and navigate the complex territory of being human. I believe in the transformative power of therapy, not just for the individual, but also for the relationships and communities we show up for.
I use a variety of tools including mindfulness, somatic work, CBT, and nervous system work, to support you in navigating such things as developmental trauma, anxiety, grief, stage of life challenges, loss, depression, and relational conflict.
I am passionate about healing and deeply committed to helping you cultivate a sense of inner freedom, safety, wholeness, and connection with yourself. I view challenging emotions and experiences as powerful portals for self-exploration, healing, and growth and it's my joy and privilege to help you navigate them. I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to craft a plan with strategies to help you meet your goals and navigate the complex territory of being human. I believe in the transformative power of therapy, not just for the individual, but also for the relationships and communities we show up for.
Hi, my name is Navneet Thind and I am a licensed Psychologist based in Northern California. While I welcome working with all ages, my focus lies in working with adolescents and emerging adults (18-30). I specialize in mood disorders, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, relational concerns, and psychological sequelae following chronic pain or chronic health conditions. I use a range of therapeutic approaches based on each client’s unique needs.
Hi, my name is Navneet Thind and I am a licensed Psychologist based in Northern California. While I welcome working with all ages, my focus lies in working with adolescents and emerging adults (18-30). I specialize in mood disorders, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, relational concerns, and psychological sequelae following chronic pain or chronic health conditions. I use a range of therapeutic approaches based on each client’s unique needs.
I have a number of treatment modalities to address diverse patient treatment. In addition, I have worked with clinical depression both moderate and severe over the last 12 years. Also, grief has been a difficult process for patients who loss a love one both deceased and divorced that I have treated in both traumatic and non traumatic cases. I also have a speciality with those who are dealing with difficult partner relationships. (i.e. blended families reactionary communication that deteriiorate the couple relationship, remarriage and divorce mediation) I also provide medication monitoring for patients taking psychotropic meds.
I have a number of treatment modalities to address diverse patient treatment. In addition, I have worked with clinical depression both moderate and severe over the last 12 years. Also, grief has been a difficult process for patients who loss a love one both deceased and divorced that I have treated in both traumatic and non traumatic cases. I also have a speciality with those who are dealing with difficult partner relationships. (i.e. blended families reactionary communication that deteriiorate the couple relationship, remarriage and divorce mediation) I also provide medication monitoring for patients taking psychotropic meds.
My orientation is feminist, integral, and mindfulness based.
I hold affirming space for visionary, non-conforming, pleasure seekers in California who need support and some inspiration for their sexual self-discovery journeys. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, and provide education, skill building, and a shame free zone to talk about desire, identity, and relationships.
My orientation is feminist, integral, and mindfulness based.
I hold affirming space for visionary, non-conforming, pleasure seekers in California who need support and some inspiration for their sexual self-discovery journeys. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, and provide education, skill building, and a shame free zone to talk about desire, identity, and relationships.
My therapeutic style is compassionate, honest and warm. My formula is empower and embody. I have 17 years experience working with couples, families, individuals, groups. I specialize in traumas including sexual abuse, childhood neglect and military trauma, along with substance addictions and process addictions including eating disorders and codependency. Using a holistic approach, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to retrieve parts of your Self and your spirit while helping you discover solutions and coping skills. I am your guide, and in this collaboration you’ll uncover a life congruent with your authentic self.
My therapeutic style is compassionate, honest and warm. My formula is empower and embody. I have 17 years experience working with couples, families, individuals, groups. I specialize in traumas including sexual abuse, childhood neglect and military trauma, along with substance addictions and process addictions including eating disorders and codependency. Using a holistic approach, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to retrieve parts of your Self and your spirit while helping you discover solutions and coping skills. I am your guide, and in this collaboration you’ll uncover a life congruent with your authentic self.
You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, whether at school, in friendships, parenting, or at work. My clients often want to better understand their thoughts and emotions, feel more confident in personal and romantic relationships, or build tools to manage life’s stressors. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. You might just need a safe, encouraging space to sort things out, feel more in control, and start moving forward with more confidence and clarity.
You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, whether at school, in friendships, parenting, or at work. My clients often want to better understand their thoughts and emotions, feel more confident in personal and romantic relationships, or build tools to manage life’s stressors. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. You might just need a safe, encouraging space to sort things out, feel more in control, and start moving forward with more confidence and clarity.
Using interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, Carolyn tailors each session to meet the specific needs of the individual or family.
Carolyn is especially passionate about working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating gender identity exploration, and those facing challenges related to adoption or foster care. With a trauma-informed and affirming approach, she empowers clients to reclaim their voices, process difficult experiences, and foster lasting personal growth. She also works with military veterans, bringing a unique depth of understanding to their experiences. Carolyn’s therapy style is rooted in dignity and empowerment, helping clients move forward with greater resilience and clarity.
Using interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, Carolyn tailors each session to meet the specific needs of the individual or family.
Carolyn is especially passionate about working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating gender identity exploration, and those facing challenges related to adoption or foster care. With a trauma-informed and affirming approach, she empowers clients to reclaim their voices, process difficult experiences, and foster lasting personal growth. She also works with military veterans, bringing a unique depth of understanding to their experiences. Carolyn’s therapy style is rooted in dignity and empowerment, helping clients move forward with greater resilience and clarity.
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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.