Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in View Park, CA
Monique Avedian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
View Park, CA 90043
Utilizing techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal therapies, we will work together to uncover what obstacles are getting in the way of experiencing greater satisfaction in your relationship with yourself and others.
What you resist, persists....This is one of life's biggest lessons: learning how to coexist with and manage emotions rather than fight or run away from them. Any attempt at avoiding the less desirable emotions via alcohol, drugs, food, or sex will be met with more problems (addiction). So what if you did the opposite? What if you allowed yourself to feel, to fully sit with the pain and discomfort? What might happen? A new beginning. It would mean moving forward with an understanding that all emotions are fleeting, and that you've finally learned to embrace what is.
Utilizing techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal therapies, we will work together to uncover what obstacles are getting in the way of experiencing greater satisfaction in your relationship with yourself and others.
What you resist, persists....This is one of life's biggest lessons: learning how to coexist with and manage emotions rather than fight or run away from them. Any attempt at avoiding the less desirable emotions via alcohol, drugs, food, or sex will be met with more problems (addiction). So what if you did the opposite? What if you allowed yourself to feel, to fully sit with the pain and discomfort? What might happen? A new beginning. It would mean moving forward with an understanding that all emotions are fleeting, and that you've finally learned to embrace what is.
Noele Clayton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
View Park, CA 90043
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
Sheila Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
View Park, CA 90043
Hello, I am Sheila Smith; I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2000. I genuinely enjoy listening to people's experiences. I learn so much from my clients. I can work with just about anyone, but I especially like young people and the elderly population. My approach to therapy may appear casual, and I hope my clients feel relaxed and comfortable when we're together. I will work with my clients to figure out what will work best for them. I am direct but gentle. I listen much more than I speak in sessions. I work at understanding their lives from their point of view. My clients feel safe and heard with me.
Hello, I am Sheila Smith; I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2000. I genuinely enjoy listening to people's experiences. I learn so much from my clients. I can work with just about anyone, but I especially like young people and the elderly population. My approach to therapy may appear casual, and I hope my clients feel relaxed and comfortable when we're together. I will work with my clients to figure out what will work best for them. I am direct but gentle. I listen much more than I speak in sessions. I work at understanding their lives from their point of view. My clients feel safe and heard with me.
Bonita Russell, LMFT Encouraged Soul Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
View Park, CA 90043 (Online Only)
FREE Consultation! Accepting NEW Clients! Offering Virtual Therapy to Clients Across the State of California. Are you stressed from comparing yourself to others or striving to be the "perfect mom?” Do you carry guilt or shame from having a child with mental health or special needs condition? Are you wondering if you can include your Christian faith in therapy? Do you care for an aging loved one or maybe your grandchild and you are overwhelmed? I can help by creating a safe space for you to address your concerns, heal, and find better ways to manage your life. You don't have to do this alone. Let’s connect for a FREE Consultation!
FREE Consultation! Accepting NEW Clients! Offering Virtual Therapy to Clients Across the State of California. Are you stressed from comparing yourself to others or striving to be the "perfect mom?” Do you carry guilt or shame from having a child with mental health or special needs condition? Are you wondering if you can include your Christian faith in therapy? Do you care for an aging loved one or maybe your grandchild and you are overwhelmed? I can help by creating a safe space for you to address your concerns, heal, and find better ways to manage your life. You don't have to do this alone. Let’s connect for a FREE Consultation!
Janet B Shiver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
View Park, CA 90043 (Online Only)
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.
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Whitney Bruice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90018
I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT (Dialectical) in my practice.
Increasing awareness and learning effective ways to cope and handle situations as well as communicate feelings can lead to positive change and more meaningful relationships. Anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, gender identity, substance use, exercise/eating/sleeping routines are some of the subjects we can explore. I also enjoy working with people who want to improve their athletic performance.
I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT (Dialectical) in my practice.
Increasing awareness and learning effective ways to cope and handle situations as well as communicate feelings can lead to positive change and more meaningful relationships. Anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, gender identity, substance use, exercise/eating/sleeping routines are some of the subjects we can explore. I also enjoy working with people who want to improve their athletic performance.
Anjna Champaneri - Expansive Therapy
Counselor, ACSW
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90301 (Online Only)
My aim is to create a caring therapeutic relationship with you that is founded in empathy, trust, and respect. Together we will create a safe and open environment for brave and insightful explorations. I offer collaborative, client-centered therapy that supports the development of personal insights and practical coping skills through curiosity, mindfulness, and compassion.
My aim is to create a caring therapeutic relationship with you that is founded in empathy, trust, and respect. Together we will create a safe and open environment for brave and insightful explorations. I offer collaborative, client-centered therapy that supports the development of personal insights and practical coping skills through curiosity, mindfulness, and compassion.
Keri Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90047 (Online Only)
Because you are the expert of your experiences, my therapeutic approach is of a strength-based nature using mindfulness and relational therapy techniques.
Do you feel misunderstood, isolated, and distressed? Have you experienced trauma, discrimination, or have chronic illness and pain? These common experiences are frequently ignored, but I am here to support you. Often times, our life experiences contribute to how we react and relate in the world, which can be isolating and invalidating causing mental, physical, and emotional pain. Whether your issues present internally or externally, I am happy to work with you to unpack and restore your whole self that creates resilience, empowerment, and self-care to HEAL, GROW, & THRIVE together!
Because you are the expert of your experiences, my therapeutic approach is of a strength-based nature using mindfulness and relational therapy techniques.
Do you feel misunderstood, isolated, and distressed? Have you experienced trauma, discrimination, or have chronic illness and pain? These common experiences are frequently ignored, but I am here to support you. Often times, our life experiences contribute to how we react and relate in the world, which can be isolating and invalidating causing mental, physical, and emotional pain. Whether your issues present internally or externally, I am happy to work with you to unpack and restore your whole self that creates resilience, empowerment, and self-care to HEAL, GROW, & THRIVE together!
Crystal Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90301
Hello, my name is Crystal Harris and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, (license 101995). I received my Master's in Social Work from Denver University and have spent most of my career in the medical field working with the chronically ill, dying, and grieving. My work provides me the opportunity to utilize mindfulness for stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, life review, and grief and trauma support. My assessment includes physical, emotional, and existential health.
Hello, my name is Crystal Harris and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, (license 101995). I received my Master's in Social Work from Denver University and have spent most of my career in the medical field working with the chronically ill, dying, and grieving. My work provides me the opportunity to utilize mindfulness for stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, life review, and grief and trauma support. My assessment includes physical, emotional, and existential health.
Chris Sanchez Lascurain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90056 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialized in utilizing HeartMath, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction); John Kabot-Zinn, Person-Centered Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, and Strength Based Therapy.
I enjoy helping youth, college students, adults, and older adults learn to manage emotional stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Collaborating with clients on goals helps them tap into their authentic selves, helping them identify personalized self-care skills to restructure negative thinking patterns. I think it is important to meet people where they are focusing on their strengths to inspire and motivate them to meet their particular needs or goals. I help my clients find inner happiness through a positive mindset.
I specialized in utilizing HeartMath, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction); John Kabot-Zinn, Person-Centered Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, and Strength Based Therapy.
I enjoy helping youth, college students, adults, and older adults learn to manage emotional stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Collaborating with clients on goals helps them tap into their authentic selves, helping them identify personalized self-care skills to restructure negative thinking patterns. I think it is important to meet people where they are focusing on their strengths to inspire and motivate them to meet their particular needs or goals. I help my clients find inner happiness through a positive mindset.
Alyssa Van Boxmeer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90062
I have always been interested in how wellness can be incorporated into all aspects of life, including social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical well-being. Through my studies in college, I discovered mindfulness meditation, and my life has since been changed for the better. I have found that practicing mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness of the present moment) has also changed my client's life and increased their ability to live in the moment. My love for mindfulness translated into an interest in the physiology of anxiety and trauma and how it affects the nervous system.
I have always been interested in how wellness can be incorporated into all aspects of life, including social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical well-being. Through my studies in college, I discovered mindfulness meditation, and my life has since been changed for the better. I have found that practicing mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness of the present moment) has also changed my client's life and increased their ability to live in the moment. My love for mindfulness translated into an interest in the physiology of anxiety and trauma and how it affects the nervous system.
Elda Mandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90037
I focus on the "here and now" by utilizing a mixture of frameworks including Positive Psychology, CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and more.
My name is Elda Mandi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. My license number is 81612. I received my master's degree in social work at the University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck, School of Social Work in 2013. I have been practicing for 12 years. I work with adults and elderly individuals who experience anxiety, grief, career burnout, relationship and intergenerational conflicts.
I focus on the "here and now" by utilizing a mixture of frameworks including Positive Psychology, CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and more.
My name is Elda Mandi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. My license number is 81612. I received my master's degree in social work at the University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck, School of Social Work in 2013. I have been practicing for 12 years. I work with adults and elderly individuals who experience anxiety, grief, career burnout, relationship and intergenerational conflicts.
Chaundra Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Mindfulness practices/mindfulness groups and daily coping skills are provided to help regulate stress levels and anxiety.
Hi! I am the founder and therapist at Holistic Psychotherapy Inc. Holistic Psychotherapy treats mental illness in a natural way examining you as a whole (biologically, environmentally, and psychologically). I examine the biological factors (sleep, diet, exercise etc.), environmental factors (home and workplace stressors), and psychological factors (individual symptoms) contributing to your mental health challenges. I have 15 years experience helping families reduce challenging behaviors, while maintaining a safe secure relationship with parents and children.
Mindfulness practices/mindfulness groups and daily coping skills are provided to help regulate stress levels and anxiety.
Hi! I am the founder and therapist at Holistic Psychotherapy Inc. Holistic Psychotherapy treats mental illness in a natural way examining you as a whole (biologically, environmentally, and psychologically). I examine the biological factors (sleep, diet, exercise etc.), environmental factors (home and workplace stressors), and psychological factors (individual symptoms) contributing to your mental health challenges. I have 15 years experience helping families reduce challenging behaviors, while maintaining a safe secure relationship with parents and children.
Anna Kelleher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016
My name is Anna Kelleher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oakland, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (ID 2133). I work with adults 50+ and specialize in grief, parenting, and life transitions, using mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral and strength-based therapies to help my clients live in alignment with their goals and values. I have found my style is a good fit for adults who are facing life transitions and loss. This often takes the form of questioning how to cope, exploring identity, and a desire for new meaning and purpose.
My name is Anna Kelleher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oakland, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (ID 2133). I work with adults 50+ and specialize in grief, parenting, and life transitions, using mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral and strength-based therapies to help my clients live in alignment with their goals and values. I have found my style is a good fit for adults who are facing life transitions and loss. This often takes the form of questioning how to cope, exploring identity, and a desire for new meaning and purpose.
Nia J. Henderson, Center for Mindful Living LA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baldwin Hills, CA 90008
My specializations include psychodynamic therapy, relational and family systems therapy, and mindfulness.
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.
My specializations include psychodynamic therapy, relational and family systems therapy, and mindfulness.
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.
Christine Evensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90062
Hi, my name is Chris Evensen, LMFT license 50460 working in Telehealth, statewide in California. I work with adults, and I primarily use a Humanistic approach to therapy with the goal of helping my clients increase their coping skills while letting go of negative self-beliefs and patterns of behavior that prevent them from living their lives to the fullest. My approach to therapy is client driven. I listen carefully and encourage my clients to tell me what they need from therapy and collaboratively we work towards meeting those needs. I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness as well as Rational Emotive Therapy.
Hi, my name is Chris Evensen, LMFT license 50460 working in Telehealth, statewide in California. I work with adults, and I primarily use a Humanistic approach to therapy with the goal of helping my clients increase their coping skills while letting go of negative self-beliefs and patterns of behavior that prevent them from living their lives to the fullest. My approach to therapy is client driven. I listen carefully and encourage my clients to tell me what they need from therapy and collaboratively we work towards meeting those needs. I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness as well as Rational Emotive Therapy.
Cynthia Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90018
As a clinician, I utilize an integrative approach including Person-Centered techniques, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
As a clinician, I utilize an integrative approach including Person-Centered techniques, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
Trennell Palacio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PPSC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (Online Only)
I utilize a range of evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness strategies tailored to meet each child's unique needs.
Is your child seeking a safe space for them to process their thoughts and emotions? I specialize with working with young children (6-12), children with disabilities who have behavioral, social emotional difficulties, and adolescents (13-17) who struggle with trauma related issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and suicidal tendencies. This period of your child's life has the potential to be filled with the best memories of youth and freedom but are often weighed down by anxiety and feelings of sadness.
I utilize a range of evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness strategies tailored to meet each child's unique needs.
Is your child seeking a safe space for them to process their thoughts and emotions? I specialize with working with young children (6-12), children with disabilities who have behavioral, social emotional difficulties, and adolescents (13-17) who struggle with trauma related issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and suicidal tendencies. This period of your child's life has the potential to be filled with the best memories of youth and freedom but are often weighed down by anxiety and feelings of sadness.
Tasleem Suttles
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baldwin Hills, CA 90008
I engage in a variety of modalities including but not limited to: Mindfulness, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Gottman, CBT, and DBT.
“Imperfection is not our personal problem – it is a natural part of existing.” (Tara Brach). I understand that life can be challenging and has its “faults” but it's simply how we choose to manage it. We might often beat ourselves up for lack of follow-through, discipline, or motivation. As Tara Brach stated, we are humans, and being imperfect is a natural part of life. We might fail to realize that being human means making mistakes. While working closely together, I intend to create a space where you can be unapologetically yourself, and not worry about the “shoulds” in life.
I engage in a variety of modalities including but not limited to: Mindfulness, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Gottman, CBT, and DBT.
“Imperfection is not our personal problem – it is a natural part of existing.” (Tara Brach). I understand that life can be challenging and has its “faults” but it's simply how we choose to manage it. We might often beat ourselves up for lack of follow-through, discipline, or motivation. As Tara Brach stated, we are humans, and being imperfect is a natural part of life. We might fail to realize that being human means making mistakes. While working closely together, I intend to create a space where you can be unapologetically yourself, and not worry about the “shoulds” in life.
Cheryl Denise Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPBC
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90305 (Online Only)
I use various evidence-based approaches, I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, positive therapy, and biblical counseling.
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they really need someone safe to talk to. They need someone who will not use their pain against them. So often they end up holding that pain inside, masking it with a smile or adherent behavior. I can provide a safe place for you to empty your pain and take off the mask so that your quality of life can improve.
I use various evidence-based approaches, I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, positive therapy, and biblical counseling.
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they really need someone safe to talk to. They need someone who will not use their pain against them. So often they end up holding that pain inside, masking it with a smile or adherent behavior. I can provide a safe place for you to empty your pain and take off the mask so that your quality of life can improve.
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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.