Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in San Lorenzo, CA
We're artists, leaning into the world & willing our lives. And rapture, an essential feeling, leads us outward to be more truly ‘there’. Heidegger thus interprets Nietzsche’s “will to power:” A strong, full-bodied interest & movement towards the world, before us as a possibility but not always chosen. Poignantly, Heidegger (1961) names a “fallen” state: “Of someone who is intoxicated...he [sic] 'has' something like rapture. But his is not enraptured. The rapture of intoxication [does not raise one] beyond himself. What we are here calling rapture is merely...being 'soused,' something depriv[ing] us of every possible state of being."
We're artists, leaning into the world & willing our lives. And rapture, an essential feeling, leads us outward to be more truly ‘there’. Heidegger thus interprets Nietzsche’s “will to power:” A strong, full-bodied interest & movement towards the world, before us as a possibility but not always chosen. Poignantly, Heidegger (1961) names a “fallen” state: “Of someone who is intoxicated...he [sic] 'has' something like rapture. But his is not enraptured. The rapture of intoxication [does not raise one] beyond himself. What we are here calling rapture is merely...being 'soused,' something depriv[ing] us of every possible state of being."
My name is Lori Rolf and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a therapeutic partnership that is genuine, compassionate, empathetic, and supportive of client choices. I respect and value the experiences in your life that contribute to you choosing therapy. Our work together will be based on your individual treatment plan goals with a focus on building skills to create changes in your life.
My name is Lori Rolf and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a therapeutic partnership that is genuine, compassionate, empathetic, and supportive of client choices. I respect and value the experiences in your life that contribute to you choosing therapy. Our work together will be based on your individual treatment plan goals with a focus on building skills to create changes in your life.
I have had a passion for helping people since I was very young. I have been providing professional counseling for almost 30 years. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I’m an experienced facilitator of health and healing for individuals, couples, and families. With 27 years of experience in counseling, I know what it takes to move one into their desired path. My proven methods will help you build and live a more authentic and powerful life. I create a place for individuals to talk about their experiences, feel heard, know they’re valued, and feel a sense of belonging.
I have had a passion for helping people since I was very young. I have been providing professional counseling for almost 30 years. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I’m an experienced facilitator of health and healing for individuals, couples, and families. With 27 years of experience in counseling, I know what it takes to move one into their desired path. My proven methods will help you build and live a more authentic and powerful life. I create a place for individuals to talk about their experiences, feel heard, know they’re valued, and feel a sense of belonging.
Hello, I am Kandice Casillas, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe that the client is the expert in their life while I am a helper in understanding and making connections with the unknown. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. I use a collection of Attachment-Based, Solution Focus, Narrative, CBT, Compassion Focused, and Client Centered approaches. I like to start with the basics of understanding the client's needs, finding coping skills that work, and then diving into the real problem at hand.
Hello, I am Kandice Casillas, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe that the client is the expert in their life while I am a helper in understanding and making connections with the unknown. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. I use a collection of Attachment-Based, Solution Focus, Narrative, CBT, Compassion Focused, and Client Centered approaches. I like to start with the basics of understanding the client's needs, finding coping skills that work, and then diving into the real problem at hand.
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
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I help those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse addiction by providing critical insight and tools rooted in science, psychology and spirituality. I work with adult men and women of all ages who are looking to establish or maintain sobriety. My method is to use a tailored approach based on individual needs and to treat each person with compassion and understanding. I am a Taoist meditation practitioner with heart-math certification and believe there exists a strong link between the body, mind, and spirit. Harnessing the power within each can pave the way for healing.
I help those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse addiction by providing critical insight and tools rooted in science, psychology and spirituality. I work with adult men and women of all ages who are looking to establish or maintain sobriety. My method is to use a tailored approach based on individual needs and to treat each person with compassion and understanding. I am a Taoist meditation practitioner with heart-math certification and believe there exists a strong link between the body, mind, and spirit. Harnessing the power within each can pave the way for healing.
My philosophy as a therapist starts with careful and non-judgmental listening. Everyone has a unique life story — I see my role as learning about your story, understanding the change you want to see, and exploring how we can move you towards it. I offer a range of therapeutic modalities to promote integrated healing to meet each individual's needs including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and somatic-based interventions.
My philosophy as a therapist starts with careful and non-judgmental listening. Everyone has a unique life story — I see my role as learning about your story, understanding the change you want to see, and exploring how we can move you towards it. I offer a range of therapeutic modalities to promote integrated healing to meet each individual's needs including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and somatic-based interventions.
I specialize in the use of mindfulness for stress reduction, and for the cultivation of a "center of gravity" in the turmoil of everyday life.
I provide short- or long-term psychotherapy . My approach is steeped in a mindful and caring relation to oneself and to others. I help my clients find the courage necessary to face and value what has not yet been acknowledged in their life, and to find the potential strengths that have not yet been harnessed. Bilingual: English and French
I specialize in the use of mindfulness for stress reduction, and for the cultivation of a "center of gravity" in the turmoil of everyday life.
I provide short- or long-term psychotherapy . My approach is steeped in a mindful and caring relation to oneself and to others. I help my clients find the courage necessary to face and value what has not yet been acknowledged in their life, and to find the potential strengths that have not yet been harnessed. Bilingual: English and French
My therapeutic style is grounded in a humanistic approach and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy with a pragmatic, down-to-earth style. Each client's therapy is individualized, collaborative, and strengths based. I help clients learn to regulate and manage feelings that overwhelm them and negatively affect their thoughts, moods, and attitudes that, in turn, lead to destructive behavior. Whether it is anxiety, depression, diminished self-esteem, or relationship issues, individual clients come to understand their present circumstances in light of their past. I am committed to helping clients improve relationships and gain self knowledge.
My therapeutic style is grounded in a humanistic approach and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy with a pragmatic, down-to-earth style. Each client's therapy is individualized, collaborative, and strengths based. I help clients learn to regulate and manage feelings that overwhelm them and negatively affect their thoughts, moods, and attitudes that, in turn, lead to destructive behavior. Whether it is anxiety, depression, diminished self-esteem, or relationship issues, individual clients come to understand their present circumstances in light of their past. I am committed to helping clients improve relationships and gain self knowledge.
Taking the first step is the hardest, and I am glad you are here. You deserve to live a life that is enriched, meaningful, and fulfilling. I will work in partnership with you to reach your mental health goals and find relief from your symptoms. I use an individualized person-centered approach, and take pride in building healthy therapeutic relationships with my clients. I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with 8 years of social work experience and 5 years of clinical therapy experience including working with older teens, families, young adults, and adults.
Taking the first step is the hardest, and I am glad you are here. You deserve to live a life that is enriched, meaningful, and fulfilling. I will work in partnership with you to reach your mental health goals and find relief from your symptoms. I use an individualized person-centered approach, and take pride in building healthy therapeutic relationships with my clients. I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with 8 years of social work experience and 5 years of clinical therapy experience including working with older teens, families, young adults, and adults.
My ideal clients are dads who feel they are "running on empty" while providing for everyone else. You likely come to my practice because, despite your success, you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or burdened by past experiences that make parenting feel like a battle.
I help you move forward with a practical, integrative toolkit. Using CBT to challenge burnout, DBT for real-time emotional skills, and Mindful Self-Compassion to quiet your inner critic, we work together to move you from surviving to being the present, engaged father you want to be. Let’s get you back on track—reach out today.
My ideal clients are dads who feel they are "running on empty" while providing for everyone else. You likely come to my practice because, despite your success, you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or burdened by past experiences that make parenting feel like a battle.
I help you move forward with a practical, integrative toolkit. Using CBT to challenge burnout, DBT for real-time emotional skills, and Mindful Self-Compassion to quiet your inner critic, we work together to move you from surviving to being the present, engaged father you want to be. Let’s get you back on track—reach out today.
You may feel stuck in your recurring patterns, whether in relationships, anxiety, depression, or life transitions> Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware but sense something deeper beneath the surface, shaping their lives. My approach is grounded in depth psychology, exploring unconscious patterns and early relational experiences that influence how we live and connect today. Together we work toward greater self-understanding, emotional freedom, and more authentic relationships.
You may feel stuck in your recurring patterns, whether in relationships, anxiety, depression, or life transitions> Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware but sense something deeper beneath the surface, shaping their lives. My approach is grounded in depth psychology, exploring unconscious patterns and early relational experiences that influence how we live and connect today. Together we work toward greater self-understanding, emotional freedom, and more authentic relationships.
Many of my clients come in feeling anxious, stuck, or just not like themselves. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, your mood feels heavy, or your relationships keep falling into the same patterns. Often, there’s something deeper underneath it, experiences that haven’t had the space to be fully processed or understood. I support clients with navigating overwhelming stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship struggles often rooted in difficult or unresolved past experiences. My focus is on creating a insight into the patterns so you can see change in your life outside the therapy room.
Many of my clients come in feeling anxious, stuck, or just not like themselves. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, your mood feels heavy, or your relationships keep falling into the same patterns. Often, there’s something deeper underneath it, experiences that haven’t had the space to be fully processed or understood. I support clients with navigating overwhelming stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship struggles often rooted in difficult or unresolved past experiences. My focus is on creating a insight into the patterns so you can see change in your life outside the therapy room.
My practice invites you to view the therapeutic process as an inquiry into the meanings and behaviors that are impacting your life. Together, we apply creative and somatic (body-sourced) techniques for navigating with awareness daily circumstances and relationships with others. Using a trauma-informed dialogue, we clarify and cultivate a primary relationship to your strengths. Your resilience, then, is directed with a dynamic skill set toward healthy relating and in mindful creating toward the fluid integrity you compose as your life.
My practice invites you to view the therapeutic process as an inquiry into the meanings and behaviors that are impacting your life. Together, we apply creative and somatic (body-sourced) techniques for navigating with awareness daily circumstances and relationships with others. Using a trauma-informed dialogue, we clarify and cultivate a primary relationship to your strengths. Your resilience, then, is directed with a dynamic skill set toward healthy relating and in mindful creating toward the fluid integrity you compose as your life.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming. It can feel like we are fighting against unmovable forces or desperately treading water to stay afloat. Whether we zone out and lose energy, or become hyper anxious in response to our troubles, our nervous system takes over to protect us. When this happens we may find ourselves engaging in behaviors or thought patterns that aren't actually serving us, but keeping us stuck in a loop. Whether you are dealing with issues around anxiety, perfectionism, control, self-esteem, body image, relationships, co-dependency, boundary setting, trauma, stress, depression, or grief, somatic therapy can help.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming. It can feel like we are fighting against unmovable forces or desperately treading water to stay afloat. Whether we zone out and lose energy, or become hyper anxious in response to our troubles, our nervous system takes over to protect us. When this happens we may find ourselves engaging in behaviors or thought patterns that aren't actually serving us, but keeping us stuck in a loop. Whether you are dealing with issues around anxiety, perfectionism, control, self-esteem, body image, relationships, co-dependency, boundary setting, trauma, stress, depression, or grief, somatic therapy can help.
My work is grounded in the belief that we all have innate resources for happiness and ease that become concealed or undeveloped. Feeling overwhelmed or experiencing trauma we often develop coping skills that may no longer be serving us. It is my role to help you realign with your strengths and wisdom while uncovering what may be blocking these resources. I provide a safe space for exploring the changes you want to make in your life. I will help you address areas in your life where you feel stuck while offering you the tools and guidance to do that safely.
My work is grounded in the belief that we all have innate resources for happiness and ease that become concealed or undeveloped. Feeling overwhelmed or experiencing trauma we often develop coping skills that may no longer be serving us. It is my role to help you realign with your strengths and wisdom while uncovering what may be blocking these resources. I provide a safe space for exploring the changes you want to make in your life. I will help you address areas in your life where you feel stuck while offering you the tools and guidance to do that safely.
Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
Drawing from my expertise in mindfulness, yoga, and nutrition, I offer a comprehensive model that taps into the innate wisdom of mind, body, and soul to foster the healing process.
Beginning the journey of self-discovery can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to go it alone. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can explore your story at your own pace. I'm here to walk alongside you, fully present through every insight, shift, and breakthrough.
Together, we’ll look at the patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped your life, with curiosity and care. Through this process, we'll gently uncover the parts of you that may have been hidden or unheard, creating space for healing and authenticity to emerge.
Drawing from my expertise in mindfulness, yoga, and nutrition, I offer a comprehensive model that taps into the innate wisdom of mind, body, and soul to foster the healing process.
Beginning the journey of self-discovery can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to go it alone. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where you can explore your story at your own pace. I'm here to walk alongside you, fully present through every insight, shift, and breakthrough.
Together, we’ll look at the patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped your life, with curiosity and care. Through this process, we'll gently uncover the parts of you that may have been hidden or unheard, creating space for healing and authenticity to emerge.
My practice centers on presence, embodiment, and relationship. I work with couples, families, and individuals who want greater honesty, steadiness, and aliveness—especially when long-standing patterns shaped by trauma, loss, or early relational disruption echo into the present. Many clients are thoughtful and self-aware yet remain stuck in cycles of hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, self-criticism, or conflict. Therapy here begins by slowing down and including the body and nervous system, supporting a deeper connection with oneself and, in turn, with others. As safety increases, patterns soften and new responses become possible.
My practice centers on presence, embodiment, and relationship. I work with couples, families, and individuals who want greater honesty, steadiness, and aliveness—especially when long-standing patterns shaped by trauma, loss, or early relational disruption echo into the present. Many clients are thoughtful and self-aware yet remain stuck in cycles of hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, self-criticism, or conflict. Therapy here begins by slowing down and including the body and nervous system, supporting a deeper connection with oneself and, in turn, with others. As safety increases, patterns soften and new responses become possible.
Sleep problems require specialized treatment. A board-certified sleep psychologist, I help improve insomnia naturally and efficiently for those who struggle to turn off their minds at night, are wide awake at odd hours, or who have sleep anxiety. Many feel unrefreshed and tired all day yet can't drift off at night, or they wake too early each morning. I treat nightmares and upsetting dreams, unusual sleep behaviors, travel concerns like jet lag and sleeping away from home, and difficulties like waking on time for school or work. A significant part of my practice is helping folks reduce reliance on sleep aids and medications.
Sleep problems require specialized treatment. A board-certified sleep psychologist, I help improve insomnia naturally and efficiently for those who struggle to turn off their minds at night, are wide awake at odd hours, or who have sleep anxiety. Many feel unrefreshed and tired all day yet can't drift off at night, or they wake too early each morning. I treat nightmares and upsetting dreams, unusual sleep behaviors, travel concerns like jet lag and sleeping away from home, and difficulties like waking on time for school or work. A significant part of my practice is helping folks reduce reliance on sleep aids and medications.
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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.