Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness.
Are you thinking about starting therapy for the first time? Have you had treatment in the past but think it’s time to dive deeper or explore new challenges that have come up? I recognize that coming to therapy can feel daunting. It is my hope to make you feel comfortable and safe in our work together. My clients typically come see me because they are struggling with anxiety, depression and/or complex family dynamics. They often want to have meaningful relationships, learn to cope in new ways, and understand how their past has impacted their lives.
My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness.
Are you thinking about starting therapy for the first time? Have you had treatment in the past but think it’s time to dive deeper or explore new challenges that have come up? I recognize that coming to therapy can feel daunting. It is my hope to make you feel comfortable and safe in our work together. My clients typically come see me because they are struggling with anxiety, depression and/or complex family dynamics. They often want to have meaningful relationships, learn to cope in new ways, and understand how their past has impacted their lives.
Stacy Udolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362 (Online Only)
With over 25 years of experience, I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), grief counseling and mindfulness.
My name is Stacy Udolph, LCSW and I specialize in helping people manage stress, build healthier relationships, address grief and, most importantly, tackle the fears that often interfere with our success and happiness. If you'd like to discuss specific strategies, techniques, or insights to help you manage whatever is causing you distress, then you've come to the right place.
With over 25 years of experience, I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), grief counseling and mindfulness.
My name is Stacy Udolph, LCSW and I specialize in helping people manage stress, build healthier relationships, address grief and, most importantly, tackle the fears that often interfere with our success and happiness. If you'd like to discuss specific strategies, techniques, or insights to help you manage whatever is causing you distress, then you've come to the right place.
Maral Malekian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362 (Online Only)
I'm a cognitive behavioral therapist. I allow the client to lead the session, while being involved and providing tools to better their experience. I also provide weekly homework for clients to practice their acquired skills outside of sessions. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I incorporate mindfulness skills into my practice.
I'm a cognitive behavioral therapist. I allow the client to lead the session, while being involved and providing tools to better their experience. I also provide weekly homework for clients to practice their acquired skills outside of sessions. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I incorporate mindfulness skills into my practice.
Matt McNutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362 (Online Only)
Employing an eclectic, holistic, and personalized therapeutic approach, I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as CBT, Solution Focused therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and EMDR.
I understand the deep and lasting effects that past traumas can exert on one's life, fostering negative core beliefs, anxiety, depression, and a struggle to navigate life's hurdles. Progressing towards healing and personal development demands a dedication to oneself. Whether you're currently confronting obstacles or grappling with past wounds, the essential first step toward healing involves self-awareness, introspection and action.
Employing an eclectic, holistic, and personalized therapeutic approach, I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as CBT, Solution Focused therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and EMDR.
I understand the deep and lasting effects that past traumas can exert on one's life, fostering negative core beliefs, anxiety, depression, and a struggle to navigate life's hurdles. Progressing towards healing and personal development demands a dedication to oneself. Whether you're currently confronting obstacles or grappling with past wounds, the essential first step toward healing involves self-awareness, introspection and action.
Jessica L. Hupf, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91361
My specialties include: Play therapy, Parent coaching sessions, Women's mental health support, Anxiety management, Trauma recovery, Communication skills, Conflict resolution skills, and Mindfulness practices.
I work with children (3-12) facing anxiety, behavioral issues, or life changes, and guide parents in supporting their child's growth. I also specialize in helping women balance multiple life roles, enhancing both personal and professional well-being. My clients often manage stress, relationship challenges, or seek deeper fulfillment. They're ready for self-reflection and meaningful change. With a warm, collaborative approach, we develop new perspectives and strategies for thriving. Whether you're seeking support for your child or personal growth, I'm here to guide your journey to greater well-being.
My specialties include: Play therapy, Parent coaching sessions, Women's mental health support, Anxiety management, Trauma recovery, Communication skills, Conflict resolution skills, and Mindfulness practices.
I work with children (3-12) facing anxiety, behavioral issues, or life changes, and guide parents in supporting their child's growth. I also specialize in helping women balance multiple life roles, enhancing both personal and professional well-being. My clients often manage stress, relationship challenges, or seek deeper fulfillment. They're ready for self-reflection and meaningful change. With a warm, collaborative approach, we develop new perspectives and strategies for thriving. Whether you're seeking support for your child or personal growth, I'm here to guide your journey to greater well-being.
Rob Scheidlinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
My methodology is to assist in identifying client goals and then select from a variety of interventions specifically tailored to the individual which include: Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Attachment Theory, Theraplay, Mindfulness and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.
The decision to engage a therapist is deeply personal and may seem challenging. It is a unique relationship, where ideally, you can be in a safe, empathic environment and talk to someone with in depth psychological training and significant life experience. I offer both to my clients, treating individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. These relationships have led me to focus on the treatment of: anxiety, depression, relational communications, work place stressors, substance use/abuse, attachment disorders, emotional regulation issues, self image, family systems, ADHD, grief and loss, parenting, obsessive/compulsive behaviors, impulse control, mood disorders and relational conflicts.
My methodology is to assist in identifying client goals and then select from a variety of interventions specifically tailored to the individual which include: Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Attachment Theory, Theraplay, Mindfulness and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.
The decision to engage a therapist is deeply personal and may seem challenging. It is a unique relationship, where ideally, you can be in a safe, empathic environment and talk to someone with in depth psychological training and significant life experience. I offer both to my clients, treating individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. These relationships have led me to focus on the treatment of: anxiety, depression, relational communications, work place stressors, substance use/abuse, attachment disorders, emotional regulation issues, self image, family systems, ADHD, grief and loss, parenting, obsessive/compulsive behaviors, impulse control, mood disorders and relational conflicts.
Elena Rybko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I always value mindfulness, meditation, CBT, specific skills training, somatic work, and art/play therapy.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
I always value mindfulness, meditation, CBT, specific skills training, somatic work, and art/play therapy.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
Rachel Coates-Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91361 (Online Only)
Depending on what your goals are, I work from a platform of evidenced based modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance Therapy, and Play Therapy to name a few.
We all have moments of difficulty in our lives. Sometimes these difficulties are due to unexpected life circumstances or life transitions and some difficulties are caused by underlining mental health challenges or disorders. Engaging in therapy is one tool that a person can use to assist with working through and managing these difficulties.
Depending on what your goals are, I work from a platform of evidenced based modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance Therapy, and Play Therapy to name a few.
We all have moments of difficulty in our lives. Sometimes these difficulties are due to unexpected life circumstances or life transitions and some difficulties are caused by underlining mental health challenges or disorders. Engaging in therapy is one tool that a person can use to assist with working through and managing these difficulties.
I believe that our close collaboration is the key to helping you adjust to difficult experiences. My goal is to help you through these challenges and to find a greater sense of balance and happiness in your life. With a strong emphasis on what is most important to you, my focus is on customizing my approach to best help you find the greatest quality of life . I am a licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and existential approaches. I have a strong interest in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based interventions.
I believe that our close collaboration is the key to helping you adjust to difficult experiences. My goal is to help you through these challenges and to find a greater sense of balance and happiness in your life. With a strong emphasis on what is most important to you, my focus is on customizing my approach to best help you find the greatest quality of life . I am a licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and existential approaches. I have a strong interest in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based interventions.
Dr. Jonathan Bilal Abdullah
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
My approach is grounded in mindfulness-based stress reduction with a focus on strengthening mind-body awareness to gain more joy in the journey of life.
Anxiety from the day-to-day life stressors of balancing work, school, family, and social responsibilities can be overwhelming. Suffering from reoccurring thoughts of traumatic events & experiences causes unwanted shame, guilt, and pain. Struggling to maintain or enhance your relationship with your partner can feel like an overwhelming burden. You can recover from the stress of anxiety, persistent depression, and trauma. You can learn to build a sound relationship house by developing healthy mindfulness-based skills and behaviors to enhance your connection.
My approach is grounded in mindfulness-based stress reduction with a focus on strengthening mind-body awareness to gain more joy in the journey of life.
Anxiety from the day-to-day life stressors of balancing work, school, family, and social responsibilities can be overwhelming. Suffering from reoccurring thoughts of traumatic events & experiences causes unwanted shame, guilt, and pain. Struggling to maintain or enhance your relationship with your partner can feel like an overwhelming burden. You can recover from the stress of anxiety, persistent depression, and trauma. You can learn to build a sound relationship house by developing healthy mindfulness-based skills and behaviors to enhance your connection.
Rachel Bornfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Through a combination of traditional talk therapy, mindfulness training, CBT and psychoeducation, clients manage and explore specific and broad psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Trusting and developing our capacities to navigate and effect even the most painful, stressful and overwhelming experiences, is key to overall health, well-being and growth. Understanding our early development and how it touches our present, defining boundaries; internally with thoughts, feelings and expectations, and externally with others, feeling secure in relationships, and being mindful and effective in communicating and reacting, are valuable ways of managing emotional and mental health issues and enhancing peace, trust, healing and growth. I work successfully with clients to develop these traits and states of being.
Through a combination of traditional talk therapy, mindfulness training, CBT and psychoeducation, clients manage and explore specific and broad psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Trusting and developing our capacities to navigate and effect even the most painful, stressful and overwhelming experiences, is key to overall health, well-being and growth. Understanding our early development and how it touches our present, defining boundaries; internally with thoughts, feelings and expectations, and externally with others, feeling secure in relationships, and being mindful and effective in communicating and reacting, are valuable ways of managing emotional and mental health issues and enhancing peace, trust, healing and growth. I work successfully with clients to develop these traits and states of being.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362 (Online Only)
I use a variety of techniques and approaches including EMDR, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, systems, mindfulness techniques, person centered, and strengths-based to therapy.
Hello there! I’m a licensed clinical social worker in California, and a certified anger management counselor, CAMS-ll, under the National Anger Management Association. I have vast experience working with children, teenagers, and adults within an outpatient and inpatient hospital setting. My best interest for clients is to help them achieve personal self-development and awareness, cope with life transitions, emotions, stressors, and develop healthier relationships. I believe we are capable of self-resiliency and I aim to be a guide for you to achieve it.
I use a variety of techniques and approaches including EMDR, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, systems, mindfulness techniques, person centered, and strengths-based to therapy.
Hello there! I’m a licensed clinical social worker in California, and a certified anger management counselor, CAMS-ll, under the National Anger Management Association. I have vast experience working with children, teenagers, and adults within an outpatient and inpatient hospital setting. My best interest for clients is to help them achieve personal self-development and awareness, cope with life transitions, emotions, stressors, and develop healthier relationships. I believe we are capable of self-resiliency and I aim to be a guide for you to achieve it.
Among the tools in my Gladstone bag tools are the brushes of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Guided imagery, and Exposure With Response Prevention all wielded within the canvas of a uniquely tailored approach.
My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Star Gutierrez, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, educator, & artist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I am specialized in treating family members including children struggling with depression associated with possible deportation of a close family member.
Among the tools in my Gladstone bag tools are the brushes of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Guided imagery, and Exposure With Response Prevention all wielded within the canvas of a uniquely tailored approach.
My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Star Gutierrez, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, educator, & artist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I am specialized in treating family members including children struggling with depression associated with possible deportation of a close family member.
Barbara Porush
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Treatment modalities include Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Comprehensive Energy therapies.
One thing we're guaranteed of in life is CHANGE. And quite often, change can be intensely emotional and very stressful. I am passionate about assisting people through transitions. Common transitions include marriage, divorce and other relationship endings, births and deaths, health issues, mid-life adjustments, career changes, parenting at different stages, even identity and self-esteem struggles. While transition has the ability to turn people's lives upside down, it needn't be that way. This is where therapy can be extremely helpful.
Treatment modalities include Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Comprehensive Energy therapies.
One thing we're guaranteed of in life is CHANGE. And quite often, change can be intensely emotional and very stressful. I am passionate about assisting people through transitions. Common transitions include marriage, divorce and other relationship endings, births and deaths, health issues, mid-life adjustments, career changes, parenting at different stages, even identity and self-esteem struggles. While transition has the ability to turn people's lives upside down, it needn't be that way. This is where therapy can be extremely helpful.
Rene N Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Rene Mendoza uses an integrative approach to treatment that incorporates her clients’ spiritual practices alongside evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Therapy and DBT. Rene works collaboratively with clients to ensure that their treatment aligns with their perspective on life. Rene’s therapeutic perspective includes mindfulness work, strengths-based practices, family systems, expressive work, play therapy, and depth psychotherapy and healing through working with dreams as a window into the psyche. Rene believes that ritual and symbolism work together to deepen the healing process.
Rene Mendoza uses an integrative approach to treatment that incorporates her clients’ spiritual practices alongside evidence-based practices such as Solution-Focused Therapy and DBT. Rene works collaboratively with clients to ensure that their treatment aligns with their perspective on life. Rene’s therapeutic perspective includes mindfulness work, strengths-based practices, family systems, expressive work, play therapy, and depth psychotherapy and healing through working with dreams as a window into the psyche. Rene believes that ritual and symbolism work together to deepen the healing process.
Sarah Christy Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Sarah has extensive training in mindfulness, CBT (thoughts, feelings, behaviors) and DBT ( mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness).
Sarah specializes in working with adults, couples, parents and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career choices or dealing with life transitions. As your therapist, Sarah will provide you with a safe, supportive and compassionate environment. She will work collaboratively with you to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. This may mean exploring patterns of thoughts or behaviors that are getting in the way of reaching your goals, looking at new skills or strategies to help create long-term changes, or improving areas of concern in your relationships.
Sarah has extensive training in mindfulness, CBT (thoughts, feelings, behaviors) and DBT ( mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness).
Sarah specializes in working with adults, couples, parents and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career choices or dealing with life transitions. As your therapist, Sarah will provide you with a safe, supportive and compassionate environment. She will work collaboratively with you to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. This may mean exploring patterns of thoughts or behaviors that are getting in the way of reaching your goals, looking at new skills or strategies to help create long-term changes, or improving areas of concern in your relationships.
Ellen Winkler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
I am also certified in mindfulness.
At Lifespan, I treat anxiety, depression, addiction and co-occurring disorders, relationship problems, stress-related symptoms, women's health issues, and adolescence issues. In session we take the time to let your soul catch up with you—so you can share what's on your mind, organize your thoughts, and listen to yourself. This is a gift you give yourself, stepping out of the demanding pace of our culture to turn inward. The ultimate goal is to access your “inner therapist” so that you can rely upon yourself and your own strengths. Change is possible!
I am also certified in mindfulness.
At Lifespan, I treat anxiety, depression, addiction and co-occurring disorders, relationship problems, stress-related symptoms, women's health issues, and adolescence issues. In session we take the time to let your soul catch up with you—so you can share what's on your mind, organize your thoughts, and listen to yourself. This is a gift you give yourself, stepping out of the demanding pace of our culture to turn inward. The ultimate goal is to access your “inner therapist” so that you can rely upon yourself and your own strengths. Change is possible!
Doreen Jansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #107249
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I often incorporate Mindfulness into my approach and emphasize the importance of living in the present.
Everyday tasks such as going to work and spending time with friends or loved ones can be difficult when we are struggling with our self-worth and cannot seem to find meaning in our life. We may feel lonely, and overwhelmed and perhaps the solutions we have used in the past are not helping. Are you ready to reach out to find someone who can assist you in making sense of your confusion? Whether you are overtaken by emotions, feelings of self-doubt or any other interpersonal struggle, I would be honored to work along side you while we explore your life and create self-awareness and change.
I often incorporate Mindfulness into my approach and emphasize the importance of living in the present.
Everyday tasks such as going to work and spending time with friends or loved ones can be difficult when we are struggling with our self-worth and cannot seem to find meaning in our life. We may feel lonely, and overwhelmed and perhaps the solutions we have used in the past are not helping. Are you ready to reach out to find someone who can assist you in making sense of your confusion? Whether you are overtaken by emotions, feelings of self-doubt or any other interpersonal struggle, I would be honored to work along side you while we explore your life and create self-awareness and change.
Lauren Schnell Graovac
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I meet my clients where they are at and bring evidence-based tools and interventions that can be somatic, depth, attachment, gestalt, mindfulness, or cognitive-based depending on the needs of my clients.
I specialize in treating individuals and couples that want to improve their relational dynamics, self esteem and phase-of-life issues and reclaim their lives. I do this by helping clients first become aware of what is at the root of unwanted behaviors and patterns and second, repair and implement a new approach to our thoughts, relationships, and life in general. My clients range from students and families to influencers, business professionals, athletes, artists, and individuals seeking to better themselves. My treatment plans consider a holistic approach and can be done in person or online.
I meet my clients where they are at and bring evidence-based tools and interventions that can be somatic, depth, attachment, gestalt, mindfulness, or cognitive-based depending on the needs of my clients.
I specialize in treating individuals and couples that want to improve their relational dynamics, self esteem and phase-of-life issues and reclaim their lives. I do this by helping clients first become aware of what is at the root of unwanted behaviors and patterns and second, repair and implement a new approach to our thoughts, relationships, and life in general. My clients range from students and families to influencers, business professionals, athletes, artists, and individuals seeking to better themselves. My treatment plans consider a holistic approach and can be done in person or online.
Lori Chortkoff Hops
Psychologist, PhD, DCEP
Verified Verified
Westlake Village, CA 91361 (Online Only)
Clients may learn to discover and work with their own methods to support growth and awareness, through talking, spirituality, energy systems, breath work, mindfulness, and/or intuitive skills, so they can upgrade their innate ability to heal and thrive.
Find ways to enhance your well being, health and personal growth in the here and now. Learn simple mind and body self-care practices to unblock paths for transformation to return to your essential nature. Learn to use words to move energy, balance your mind, body and spirit.
Clients may learn to discover and work with their own methods to support growth and awareness, through talking, spirituality, energy systems, breath work, mindfulness, and/or intuitive skills, so they can upgrade their innate ability to heal and thrive.
Find ways to enhance your well being, health and personal growth in the here and now. Learn simple mind and body self-care practices to unblock paths for transformation to return to your essential nature. Learn to use words to move energy, balance your mind, body and spirit.
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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.