Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Alpharetta, GA
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Mariah Dookie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a trauma- informed clinician experienced working with teens and adults through concerns such as life transitions, traumatic experiences, managing stress, anxiety and self- esteem using techniques based in
Mindfulness
, SFBT, CBT, Strengths Approaches and more.
Life throws many challenges and transitions at us, some expected and others happen unexpectedly where we realize that we need additional help. In those vulnerable moments, I hope to provide a safe space for you to seek the support and healing that you need in order to thrive.
Justin White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Justin utilizes cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, relational, collaborative, and
mindfulness
based approaches to therapy while maintaining warmth, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best help each unique individual meet their goals.
Justin White is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia who has three years experience partnering with children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern Adventist University and with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Melissa Dingler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I employ
Mindfulness
and Meditation practices as well as cognitive behavioral approaches.
I offer an integrative approach in a relaxed, warm environment. I want to help you transform your life so you can achieve more happiness and more satisfaction. It takes courage to face your issues so it is important to me that we establish trust and good communication. Then we can work together to accomplish your goals.
Tori Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, AHC
Verified
Verified
Tori is an integrative psychotherapist, wellness coach, health and medicine journalist, and fitness expert. She offers a unique mind-body approach combining complementary and integrative modalities (such as Ayurveda and
mindfulness
-based strategies) with modern health science and psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive psychology. As an intersectional feminist with a non-judgmental, collaborative approach, Tori considers the whole person and honors their individuality instead of treating their concerns as isolated problems with generic solutions. Many clients have described her as warm, engaging, and down to earth.
Kim Valdes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Verified
Verified
If you are seeking help virtually with your school age child or adolescent with anxiety or depression I am here to help. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which your child can be supported in their efforts to release, heal and learn new skills. Underlying my work with children is a child centered, gestalt, experiential approach, and CBT. The tools I like to use when in therapy are: play therapy, sand tray play, expressive art, and
mindfulness
exercises. With teens I use a mandala expressive arts integrating interpersonal neurobiology approach to healing depression, anxiety, and low self esteem.
Not accepting new clients
Tracy Burbine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The strategies I use, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral and
mindfulness
based therapies are not one size fits all.
Are you ready to make a change? Does the thought of continuing along the same path you are currently traveling seem exhausting? Are you struggling with relationships, frequent feelings of frustration and sadness? Have you often felt depressed but no idea why you are feeling this way? Life can be overwhelming at times and challenging to navigate. I am a professional counselor with a passion for empowering others to create a more fulfilling and balanced life and to help lessen the pain you may be feeling.
Karen Whitehead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, CCH
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
Contact me for a free consultation if you're ready to banish the fears that are keeping you stuck, diffuse unexpected anger, reduce stress, learn
mindfulness
or rediscover the qualities you miss in yourself.
Does your world feel upside down and overwhelming? Are you tired of people saying this is your "new normal?" What's taken over? Cancer, parenting, chronic illness, taking care of aging parents, becoming an empty nester? During the day you're distracted and irritable, and you can't remember the last time you slept soundly through the night. The anxiety and worry about what could happen is too loud only drowned out by regret. You spend your days caring for everyone but yourself and wondering what's next for you. Is there anything? Is there more? You stay small and silent, hiding your true feelings to protect those you love.
Mason Pacek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Mason Pacek is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Georgia who has 5 years of experience partnering with children, adults, couples, and armed services veterans seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and relationship issues. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University and received his Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University. Mason utilizes relational, systemic, strength based, cognitive behavioral,
mindfulness
based, Solution-Focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy.
Diane Wood
Counselor, EdS, LPC, CPCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have additional training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and
Mindfulness
.
With 23 years experience working with children and families, previously as a school counselor, I now work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a busy private practice in downtown Alpharetta. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the belief that a counselor's role is to empower clients with the tools to unlock their fullest potential. I love working with clients of all ages as they strive to overcome their challenges with insight, growth and solutions.
Courtney Baron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic techniques draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Mindfulness
, Attachment Theory, Interpersonal/Relational Therapy, Somatic/body-based techniques and other clinical frameworks.
I am located near Cambridge High School and Milton Safety Complex off of Hwy 9 North on Cambridge High School Rd. Picture of map/directions are in the photo gallery. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative and relational process to cultivate self-discovery, healing, and growth in a confidential and supportive environment. We will work together on building a treatment plan that will address your needs. My therapeutic style is direct yet compassionate and nonjudgmental to help create a safe space where change can occur. I work with adolescents, adults, and families. Offering mainly telehealth sessions and some in-person sessions.
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Christie J Erickson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in evidence-based treatments for Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My approach to treatment is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with influences from
mindfulness
and family systems. I have been extensively trained in numerous evidence-based treatments including Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP).
N. Radha Tilghman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Based on each client's needs, I may incorporate
mindfulness
and movement-based treatments into the therapeutic process, such as Yoga and Qigong for true Mind/Body wellness.
Anxious, stressed, worried, or scared? On a scale from 1 to 10, how often do these feelings dominate your day? If this sounds like you, I am happy to help. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and encouraging space for growth and discovery. I am honored to help individuals learn how to move through their lives with awareness, self-compassion, and safety. I utilize a holistic approach with each client. If you are ready to enjoy your life and not live day to day in a state of panic and worry, let's connect. Even in a pandemic, we can learn to enjoy and thrive along the journey of life, not just survive each day.
Waitlist for new clients
Tara Schoeller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My method of practice is eclectic, using relational theory, play and art therapy techniques, cognitive-behavioral, relaxation &
mindfulness
training, psycho-education, family systems, coping skill instruction, behavior management training, goal-focused and strength perspective approaches.
I specialize in working with children and families struggling with problems that interfere with social, emotional, behavioral and academic functioning. I believe in a collaborative, down to earth, child-centered and child-friendly, non-judgmental, compassionate and strengths perspective approach when working with children and families in need. My focus will be on building a strong and trusting relationship where your child and family can share openly and work towards healing. I believe in not only addressing problems in goal oriented ways, but also to build on your child's and your family strengths in meeting your therapy goals.
Colleen Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach is strengths-based and I use concepts from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and solution-focused therapies, positive psychology,
mindfulness
and meditation.
My passion is helping women and teen girls shine! If you are tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, stressed, frustrated or burned out, then it's time to make yourself and your well-being a priority. Painful and difficult times are a call to action--a time to reach out for support and an opportunity to learn, heal, and change. In struggle we find beautiful gifts. Life is short...if there are obstacles in the way of you living your best life then now is your time.
Be Bright Counseling, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified
Verified
I incorporate
mindfulness
-based interventions focused on meditation and relaxation, as well as Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Narrative orientations.
I work with adults going through various life and relationship transitions, and those dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression related to these changes. I also work with clients who would like to improve self-care, compassion, and self-worth.
Katherine Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am skilled in evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Mindfulness
and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
A caring listener with 10+ years’ experience providing individuals compassionate mental health support . I have served in hospitals , community outpatient clinics and crisis agencies. For many years I had the privilege of working with our nation’s veterans and their families. I enjoy the challenge of helping others sort through stressors and develop strategies to improve their overall health.
Cindy Hoerig
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My training includes the Gottman Method for relationship therapy and
mindfulness
training for mood disorders.
Through the process of therapy you can achieve long term change in your life. I will help you understand the patterns and obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want. I want to understand what you’ve been through and help guide you to become the person you want to be. I specialize in helping adults, adolescents, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult times in their lives.
Farida Anwar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My treatment mode is to help clients develop inner resources & develop resiliency through guided meditation,
mindfulness
practice, and reprocessing past trauma.
I have over 25 years working in the field of psychology. I believe that the key to most emotional and psychological problems lies in relationships, those in the past and in the present. I believe conscious and unconscious behavior patterns can cause difficulties in life, and these behavior problems can be changed or modified. My approach is eclectic , and I use various modalities within a psychodynamic framework. I am also trained as a trauma specialist and EMDR therapist. I believe trauma can keep people stuck in behaviors and emotional dysfunction and EMDR is a highly effective way of reprocessing "stuck" trauma.
Camille Scent
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LPC, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I use acceptance,
mindfulness
and self-compassion to help clients heal from trauma and abuse, and I teach positive discipline and emotion coaching.
Life is challenging. We all face times when unwanted or simply unexpected experiences cause us to feel desperate, overwhelmed and alone. A relationship that was a source of support suddenly becomes a source of stress. A loved one becomes ill. A job is lost. A parent dies. A child is born. Our "nest" becomes empty. Memories and fears haunt us. Anxiety and depression interfere with enjoying life. The counseling services I offer can help you to improve your relationships, create healthy family dynamics and make changes that make life better.
Nicole Onorato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Nicole specializes in working with adolescents and adults, ages 12 & up. Nicole uses a strength based and holistic approach that is is rooted in evidence-based interventions. She incorporates several modalities into her work with clients including CBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy,
Mindfulness
-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Adlerian. Nicole works with a wide range of presenting concerns that include processing and overcoming past traumas, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, stress reduction, communication difficulties, self-esteem, mood disorders, and adjustment issues.
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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.