Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Chicago, IL
We also provide solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and person-centered approaches tailored to individual needs.
Growing Boundlessly is a holistic wellness collective dedicated to providing a variety of wellness services to individuals, couples, and families to promote holistic healing, cultural awareness, and spiritual exploration specifically to BIPOC. Our goal is to help you cultivate and grow into a boundless life by providing support as you journey through healing with therapeutic support, self-care practices and wellness offerings.
We also provide solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and person-centered approaches tailored to individual needs.
Growing Boundlessly is a holistic wellness collective dedicated to providing a variety of wellness services to individuals, couples, and families to promote holistic healing, cultural awareness, and spiritual exploration specifically to BIPOC. Our goal is to help you cultivate and grow into a boundless life by providing support as you journey through healing with therapeutic support, self-care practices and wellness offerings.
I draw on my experience in improvisation and music to make therapy a co-creative process, focused in the present moment, with somatic and mindfulness approaches to support a sense of internal aliveness, well-being, and authenticity.
I work with people who are experiencing anxiety and distress. Many feel stuck in unsatisfying experiences. We can gently explore these experiences in ways that can loosen their "grip", and bring innate healing resources into play, cultivating a deeper sense of ease and opportunity in everyday experience. The dissolving of these unsatisfying patterns, and the appearance and growth of more satisfying ones, happens in both individual and relationship therapy.
I draw on my experience in improvisation and music to make therapy a co-creative process, focused in the present moment, with somatic and mindfulness approaches to support a sense of internal aliveness, well-being, and authenticity.
I work with people who are experiencing anxiety and distress. Many feel stuck in unsatisfying experiences. We can gently explore these experiences in ways that can loosen their "grip", and bring innate healing resources into play, cultivating a deeper sense of ease and opportunity in everyday experience. The dissolving of these unsatisfying patterns, and the appearance and growth of more satisfying ones, happens in both individual and relationship therapy.
I combine art, strengths-based, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches to guide and empower your journey.
Guided by my passion for healing through creativity & understanding, I'm a dedicated therapist poised to empower you on your unique journey. I offer a safe & affirming space for individuals & couples from all walks of life. My clients come to me looking to tackle women's issues, depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood & anxiety disorders, sexuality, intimacy & libido issues, grief, gender, loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ exploration, relationship challenges, & more. My mission is to help you navigate life's twists & turns, weaving a path to well-being that's uniquely yours.
I combine art, strengths-based, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches to guide and empower your journey.
Guided by my passion for healing through creativity & understanding, I'm a dedicated therapist poised to empower you on your unique journey. I offer a safe & affirming space for individuals & couples from all walks of life. My clients come to me looking to tackle women's issues, depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood & anxiety disorders, sexuality, intimacy & libido issues, grief, gender, loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ exploration, relationship challenges, & more. My mission is to help you navigate life's twists & turns, weaving a path to well-being that's uniquely yours.
In addition to relational psychotherapy, I offer integrating mindfulness meditation, somatic therapy, somatic touch therapy, yoga therapy, eating for your body type, and other holistic healing practices.
At some point in our lives, we all encounter difficulties. These hard times may be related to our relationships, past or current traumas, work challenges, health problems, among others. My approach is to focus on the entire person, mind, body, and spirit. This involves taking a holistic view of the client and integrating healing practices for all facets of your being. My first goal is to get to know you and co-create a healing plan for you. I will partner with you to find what works best for you.
In addition to relational psychotherapy, I offer integrating mindfulness meditation, somatic therapy, somatic touch therapy, yoga therapy, eating for your body type, and other holistic healing practices.
At some point in our lives, we all encounter difficulties. These hard times may be related to our relationships, past or current traumas, work challenges, health problems, among others. My approach is to focus on the entire person, mind, body, and spirit. This involves taking a holistic view of the client and integrating healing practices for all facets of your being. My first goal is to get to know you and co-create a healing plan for you. I will partner with you to find what works best for you.
My therapeutic approach consists of EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and mindfulness.
I strive to help my clients heal, rebuild their lives, and increase resiliency. I guide my clients to not only pay attention to what is showing up cognitively and emotionally but also within their body. Utilizing the wisdom of the body can help to release thoughts and emotions that leave people feeling stuck.
My therapeutic approach consists of EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and mindfulness.
I strive to help my clients heal, rebuild their lives, and increase resiliency. I guide my clients to not only pay attention to what is showing up cognitively and emotionally but also within their body. Utilizing the wisdom of the body can help to release thoughts and emotions that leave people feeling stuck.
I can help by offering evidence-based therapies, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to their unique needs.
Hello, my name is Ernestina Perez, a licensed clinical therapist. I founded Latinx Talk Therapy in Chicago to provide culturally competent, bilingual, and stigma-free mental health services to the Latinx community. My mission is to empower our community members by nurturing their mental strength, courage, and willpower. Through therapy, I aim to help Latinx individuals address their emotional concerns while guiding them towards happiness and inner peace. You have my assurance that we'll tackle your challenges together, enabling you to reach your goals and live a more intentional, fulfilling life.
I can help by offering evidence-based therapies, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to their unique needs.
Hello, my name is Ernestina Perez, a licensed clinical therapist. I founded Latinx Talk Therapy in Chicago to provide culturally competent, bilingual, and stigma-free mental health services to the Latinx community. My mission is to empower our community members by nurturing their mental strength, courage, and willpower. Through therapy, I aim to help Latinx individuals address their emotional concerns while guiding them towards happiness and inner peace. You have my assurance that we'll tackle your challenges together, enabling you to reach your goals and live a more intentional, fulfilling life.
We will use Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy to guide our work, as well as mindfulness practices that support maintaining emotional regulation & safety during tense conversations.
My greatest passion in life is to restore something to its former condition or to assist in the actualization of one's fullest potential. In session, I find that most couples have difficulty identifying granular emotions beyond "angry", "sad," "frustrated." I've learned over time that most folks struggle to have emotionally intense conversations, and I work to help support the relationship learn how to do so safely. Working with me will see us expanding our emotional glossaries and engaging in exercises to build new muscle memory around the communication patterns you prefer to adopt. We'll have fun and use humor :)
We will use Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy to guide our work, as well as mindfulness practices that support maintaining emotional regulation & safety during tense conversations.
My greatest passion in life is to restore something to its former condition or to assist in the actualization of one's fullest potential. In session, I find that most couples have difficulty identifying granular emotions beyond "angry", "sad," "frustrated." I've learned over time that most folks struggle to have emotionally intense conversations, and I work to help support the relationship learn how to do so safely. Working with me will see us expanding our emotional glossaries and engaging in exercises to build new muscle memory around the communication patterns you prefer to adopt. We'll have fun and use humor :)
Jillian’s approach to working with her clients is strengths-based while utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based therapies to help her clients reach their therapeutic goals.
Whether it is working with clients who are in high school, transitioning to or in college, taking non-traditional paths, or career-centered individuals, Jillian is creative and adapts to the needs of her clients; seeing them as individuals who all possess their own unique struggles and triumphs.
Jillian’s approach to working with her clients is strengths-based while utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based therapies to help her clients reach their therapeutic goals.
Whether it is working with clients who are in high school, transitioning to or in college, taking non-traditional paths, or career-centered individuals, Jillian is creative and adapts to the needs of her clients; seeing them as individuals who all possess their own unique struggles and triumphs.
I can help you develop the self esteem, compassion, mindfulness, and other skills necessary to meet your personal and professional goals and live your best life.
Hi, I'm an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and board Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with my Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Drake University. I have 15 years experience providing therapy in inpatient, community, home, and remote settings. I have worked with clients across the lifespan; however, I've found most children are best served with play therapy, which I do not know how to provide in a remote setting. I understand the difficulties of managing work, school, and personal relationships.
I can help you develop the self esteem, compassion, mindfulness, and other skills necessary to meet your personal and professional goals and live your best life.
Hi, I'm an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and board Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with my Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Drake University. I have 15 years experience providing therapy in inpatient, community, home, and remote settings. I have worked with clients across the lifespan; however, I've found most children are best served with play therapy, which I do not know how to provide in a remote setting. I understand the difficulties of managing work, school, and personal relationships.
I tend to broaden this approach borrowing from several theoretical approaches such as CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and DBT.
The clients whom I work well with are those who are willing and wanting to do the work. They may be going through lifespan adjustments such as transitioning from high school to college. College to first career job. Marriage or Divorce. Grief and Loss.
I tend to broaden this approach borrowing from several theoretical approaches such as CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and DBT.
The clients whom I work well with are those who are willing and wanting to do the work. They may be going through lifespan adjustments such as transitioning from high school to college. College to first career job. Marriage or Divorce. Grief and Loss.
Along with many other approaches, I utilize person-centered, mindfulness, narrative, CBT and creative therapy.
My name is Leah R Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Pre-Licensed Art Therapist at Holistically Divine Counseling. I earned my Master’s of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. I believe all humans are unique and have significance in the world. Our experiences shape who we are and impact how we show up for ourselves and others. There are times when we are faced with challenges that may be difficult to process and understand. It is my mission to guide others along their journey to gain clarity, healing, and become their best self!
Along with many other approaches, I utilize person-centered, mindfulness, narrative, CBT and creative therapy.
My name is Leah R Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Pre-Licensed Art Therapist at Holistically Divine Counseling. I earned my Master’s of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. I believe all humans are unique and have significance in the world. Our experiences shape who we are and impact how we show up for ourselves and others. There are times when we are faced with challenges that may be difficult to process and understand. It is my mission to guide others along their journey to gain clarity, healing, and become their best self!
My therapeutic approach is centered around evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method, with a commitment to collaboration and anti-oppressive practice.
Hi! I’m Aradhana Walker, and also go by Rudi (she/her).
Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stuck and unable to imagine and move towards a better future. Often, the areas of our lives in which we feel the most stuck reflect unresolved issues from our past. As a culturally sensitive therapist with expertise in healing trauma, my goal is to help you get unstuck to find more meaning and joy in the present and greater hope for the future. We will do this by leveraging your strength, communities, and sources of joy to help define what a meaningful life means to you while mapping out how to get there.
My therapeutic approach is centered around evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method, with a commitment to collaboration and anti-oppressive practice.
Hi! I’m Aradhana Walker, and also go by Rudi (she/her).
Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stuck and unable to imagine and move towards a better future. Often, the areas of our lives in which we feel the most stuck reflect unresolved issues from our past. As a culturally sensitive therapist with expertise in healing trauma, my goal is to help you get unstuck to find more meaning and joy in the present and greater hope for the future. We will do this by leveraging your strength, communities, and sources of joy to help define what a meaningful life means to you while mapping out how to get there.
I use person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches (e.g. ACT, CBT, mindfulness, etc.) to collaborate with clients in developing personalized strategies that suit their specific needs and goals.
I have supported adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address anxiety, depression, work-related stress, career and life transitions, imposter syndrome, and family of origin issues. In particular, I have extensive experience working with clients navigating early-adulthood as they seek meaning and fulfillment from their work and relationships.
+&: I have years of clinical supervision experience and can provide consultation for IL-LPCs working toward supervised hours.
I use person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches (e.g. ACT, CBT, mindfulness, etc.) to collaborate with clients in developing personalized strategies that suit their specific needs and goals.
I have supported adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address anxiety, depression, work-related stress, career and life transitions, imposter syndrome, and family of origin issues. In particular, I have extensive experience working with clients navigating early-adulthood as they seek meaning and fulfillment from their work and relationships.
+&: I have years of clinical supervision experience and can provide consultation for IL-LPCs working toward supervised hours.
Treatment modalities I like to pull from are mindfulness-based, cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman for relationship issues.
I believe there is incredible potential and hope for each person to have a fulfilling and meaningful life, even despite challenges in a person's background or current stressful situation. Each person possesses the resources within themselves to create the change they desire. Counseling simply facilitates unlocking those resources as providing additional "tools" for desired change. I enjoy working with a variety of people and consider it a pleasure to listen, encourage, offer these additional tools to move closer to a person's desired goals, healing, and happiness.
Treatment modalities I like to pull from are mindfulness-based, cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Gottman for relationship issues.
I believe there is incredible potential and hope for each person to have a fulfilling and meaningful life, even despite challenges in a person's background or current stressful situation. Each person possesses the resources within themselves to create the change they desire. Counseling simply facilitates unlocking those resources as providing additional "tools" for desired change. I enjoy working with a variety of people and consider it a pleasure to listen, encourage, offer these additional tools to move closer to a person's desired goals, healing, and happiness.
My previous professional experiences as a musician and as a Buddhist monk and teacher continue to inform my therapeutic approach; I highly value the role that creativity, spontaneity, and a sense of play, as well as mindfulness- the art of bringing one's attention to the present moment to live a more fulfilling and joyful life.
I enjoy helping clients develop greater insight into where they are and where they would like to be, helping them improve relationships, careers, creative endeavors, and their overall ability to find clarity and a deep sense of meaning. I teach clients creative ways to connect with the wisest parts of themselves so they can progress in their lives with equanimity and confidence. My clinical experience includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, as well as interpersonal and relationship issues. I also have a strong ability to help artists and other creative individuals to become more effective versions of themselves.
My previous professional experiences as a musician and as a Buddhist monk and teacher continue to inform my therapeutic approach; I highly value the role that creativity, spontaneity, and a sense of play, as well as mindfulness- the art of bringing one's attention to the present moment to live a more fulfilling and joyful life.
I enjoy helping clients develop greater insight into where they are and where they would like to be, helping them improve relationships, careers, creative endeavors, and their overall ability to find clarity and a deep sense of meaning. I teach clients creative ways to connect with the wisest parts of themselves so they can progress in their lives with equanimity and confidence. My clinical experience includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, as well as interpersonal and relationship issues. I also have a strong ability to help artists and other creative individuals to become more effective versions of themselves.
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to tailor sessions to your needs.
My name is Leena Abushanab, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois, specializing in clinical mental health. I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. I deeply value holistic healing, self-care, and self-discovery. I believe that mental health healing can be one of the most profound methods of self-care, and it's my passion to support others on this journey. I believe every person has an inner light, one that may sometimes dim due to life's challenges. It’s through support and guidance that this light can be rekindled, allowing you to heal and grow.
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to tailor sessions to your needs.
My name is Leena Abushanab, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois, specializing in clinical mental health. I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. I deeply value holistic healing, self-care, and self-discovery. I believe that mental health healing can be one of the most profound methods of self-care, and it's my passion to support others on this journey. I believe every person has an inner light, one that may sometimes dim due to life's challenges. It’s through support and guidance that this light can be rekindled, allowing you to heal and grow.
He utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches in his work to helps people develop more adaptive cognitions/behaviors and coping strategies, discover strengths, and to promote wellness.
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
He utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches in his work to helps people develop more adaptive cognitions/behaviors and coping strategies, discover strengths, and to promote wellness.
Dr. Hellebrand has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University.
In addition to traditional therapies, Kim utilizes versatile tools and practices, such as meditation, mindfulness, guided relaxation, and aromatherapy.
Kim Curtis is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has been practicing since 2020. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, women’s health issues, and addiction/dependency. Kim has specialized training and experience in substance and process addictions, including opioid, stimulant, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, inhalant, sedatives, hallucinogens, anxiolytics, gambling, sex, gaming, food, and exercise addiction. Kim is currently exploring more trainings on women’s health, including attentive deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and premenstrual exacerbation (PME).
In addition to traditional therapies, Kim utilizes versatile tools and practices, such as meditation, mindfulness, guided relaxation, and aromatherapy.
Kim Curtis is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has been practicing since 2020. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, women’s health issues, and addiction/dependency. Kim has specialized training and experience in substance and process addictions, including opioid, stimulant, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, inhalant, sedatives, hallucinogens, anxiolytics, gambling, sex, gaming, food, and exercise addiction. Kim is currently exploring more trainings on women’s health, including attentive deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and premenstrual exacerbation (PME).
Mindfulness and self-compassion practices help people spend less time in their heads and more time in the present moment with friendly self-regard.
Emerge. I like to assist people of diverse ages and backgrounds to emerge from different challenges. These difficulties may include the stress of daily life, single or repeated experiences of trauma, abuse, and neglect, relationship difficulties, problems with self-acceptance, life transitions, anxious and depressive feelings, and more. Most of us struggle to live in the moment with self-acceptance. In my 15+ years as a Psychologist, I have successfully worked with many people to decrease self-limiting thoughts, feelings of self-blame, worries, and stress so that they can live with more freedom, joy, and self-compassion.
Mindfulness and self-compassion practices help people spend less time in their heads and more time in the present moment with friendly self-regard.
Emerge. I like to assist people of diverse ages and backgrounds to emerge from different challenges. These difficulties may include the stress of daily life, single or repeated experiences of trauma, abuse, and neglect, relationship difficulties, problems with self-acceptance, life transitions, anxious and depressive feelings, and more. Most of us struggle to live in the moment with self-acceptance. In my 15+ years as a Psychologist, I have successfully worked with many people to decrease self-limiting thoughts, feelings of self-blame, worries, and stress so that they can live with more freedom, joy, and self-compassion.
My use of psychotherapy integrates various treatments, such as, but not limited to, traditional Talk Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed, Mindfulness and Art Therapy practices.
I understand the vulnerabilities that come with seeking psychological services. I believe that within a safe, supportive, educational and reciprocal environment we can learn new and effective coping skills. Together we will explore identified problems/challenges and work towards finding coping strategies that are a good fit for you.
My use of psychotherapy integrates various treatments, such as, but not limited to, traditional Talk Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed, Mindfulness and Art Therapy practices.
I understand the vulnerabilities that come with seeking psychological services. I believe that within a safe, supportive, educational and reciprocal environment we can learn new and effective coping skills. Together we will explore identified problems/challenges and work towards finding coping strategies that are a good fit for you.
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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.