Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Kansas City, KS

Lauren primarily uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) & mindfulness with her clients to help them learn to recognize what thoughts, patterns & behaviors are not moving them in the direction of their goals, & aims to help them learn how they can create new ones that will better serve them.
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.
Lauren primarily uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) & mindfulness with her clients to help them learn to recognize what thoughts, patterns & behaviors are not moving them in the direction of their goals, & aims to help them learn how they can create new ones that will better serve them.
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.

Utilizing mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, I strive to empower the client with positive coping skills and increased self-awareness.
My goal is to help you strengthen the relationship with yourself, so you can create the life you want. By becoming the observer of your inner mental world, you can gain insight and understanding of beliefs, thoughts, and feelings that create discomfort in your life. Through the therapeutic process, you can learn coping skills for navigating intense feelings, like anger or anxiety, so they do not control your behavior. You can identify boundaries you might need and rewrite disempowering narratives that lead to anxiety, sadness, or conflict with others.
Utilizing mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, I strive to empower the client with positive coping skills and increased self-awareness.
My goal is to help you strengthen the relationship with yourself, so you can create the life you want. By becoming the observer of your inner mental world, you can gain insight and understanding of beliefs, thoughts, and feelings that create discomfort in your life. Through the therapeutic process, you can learn coping skills for navigating intense feelings, like anger or anxiety, so they do not control your behavior. You can identify boundaries you might need and rewrite disempowering narratives that lead to anxiety, sadness, or conflict with others.

I integrate mindfulness and practical coping skills to manage stress and emotions.
Anxiety, depression, hurt from relationships, and current stressors can make day-to-day life feel like quicksand. You're unable to move forward to the life and freedom you want no matter how hard you try. You may feel confused and overwhelmed, not knowing what will help or where to start. Or maybe you have some ideas of what needs to change, but can't understand why you can't make it happen. Sometimes all we need are the right tools and someone who listens with caring and empathy to help us really move forward in a lasting way.
I integrate mindfulness and practical coping skills to manage stress and emotions.
Anxiety, depression, hurt from relationships, and current stressors can make day-to-day life feel like quicksand. You're unable to move forward to the life and freedom you want no matter how hard you try. You may feel confused and overwhelmed, not knowing what will help or where to start. Or maybe you have some ideas of what needs to change, but can't understand why you can't make it happen. Sometimes all we need are the right tools and someone who listens with caring and empathy to help us really move forward in a lasting way.

I utilize a Solution Focused approach while also incorporating skill sets from CBT, Mindfulness Based Approach, and other evidence-based approaches.
As a clinically licensed social worker it is my mission to partner with you to help you achieve your mental wellness goals. Asking for help is often the hardest step, so congratulations you are already one step into your healing journey! I have years of experience working with teens and young adults experiencing a wide range of challenges. From anxiety and depression, suicidal thoughts, anger, family conflict, and more.
I utilize a Solution Focused approach while also incorporating skill sets from CBT, Mindfulness Based Approach, and other evidence-based approaches.
As a clinically licensed social worker it is my mission to partner with you to help you achieve your mental wellness goals. Asking for help is often the hardest step, so congratulations you are already one step into your healing journey! I have years of experience working with teens and young adults experiencing a wide range of challenges. From anxiety and depression, suicidal thoughts, anger, family conflict, and more.

DBT has shown to help those suffering from BPD through individual and group therapy sessions in which interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance/reality acceptance skills, emotion regulation, and mindfulness skills are taught.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with heightened emotional sensitivity, quick and intense emotional reactions, and chronic problems with depression, anxiety, and anger. The program offers individual therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention calls. Our center also offers online tools for learning DBT skills and providing you the support you need to become the person you were meant to be.
DBT has shown to help those suffering from BPD through individual and group therapy sessions in which interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance/reality acceptance skills, emotion regulation, and mindfulness skills are taught.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with heightened emotional sensitivity, quick and intense emotional reactions, and chronic problems with depression, anxiety, and anger. The program offers individual therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention calls. Our center also offers online tools for learning DBT skills and providing you the support you need to become the person you were meant to be.

In DBT, clients will learn new skills to regulate their emotions, tolerate distress, communicate effectively, and practice mindfulness.
I provide telehealth to clients in NC, and KS. My ideal clients seek to understand themselves, are ready to learn new ways of living, and are open to exploring their minds. I specialize in patients who are emotionally dysregulated and/or have trauma. I provide many opportunities for expansion through homework and media. My ideal clients are passionate about healing, learning, and growing.
In DBT, clients will learn new skills to regulate their emotions, tolerate distress, communicate effectively, and practice mindfulness.
I provide telehealth to clients in NC, and KS. My ideal clients seek to understand themselves, are ready to learn new ways of living, and are open to exploring their minds. I specialize in patients who are emotionally dysregulated and/or have trauma. I provide many opportunities for expansion through homework and media. My ideal clients are passionate about healing, learning, and growing.

I tailor my approach to the needs of each client, but I most frequently use mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic approaches to help my clients regulate their nervous systems.
I work with my clients to help them determine what they would like to get out of therapy. I help my clients to set realistic goals about what improvements they would like to see in themselves, their lives, or their relationships.
I tailor my approach to the needs of each client, but I most frequently use mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic approaches to help my clients regulate their nervous systems.
I work with my clients to help them determine what they would like to get out of therapy. I help my clients to set realistic goals about what improvements they would like to see in themselves, their lives, or their relationships.

I hold a LCPC and LPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in KS and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri) I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with a little mindfulness mentoring, motivational coaching, and an advocate of slowing things down.
It's about working to help all people experience the most this life has to offer. Over the years, I have assisted people in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief & loss, anger, couples, premarital & marital, and addiction.
I hold a LCPC and LPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in KS and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri) I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with a little mindfulness mentoring, motivational coaching, and an advocate of slowing things down.
It's about working to help all people experience the most this life has to offer. Over the years, I have assisted people in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief & loss, anger, couples, premarital & marital, and addiction.

Levin Manabat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP, CSW-PIP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
When I’m not a therapist or helping our community; I take care of myself through mindfulness, meditation, working out, and exploring nature with my husband our 3 dogs.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, sex therapy, and financial well-being. Using a trauma-focused lens and decolonized practices, I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approach, Somatic Techniques, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, TF-ACT, and SFT. In sex therapy, we’ll address concerns like communication, intimacy, desire, sexual diversity, kink, and sexual anxiety. As a financial social worker, I help clients manage financial anxiety, impulsive spending, and build healthier money relationships. For more info about me, visit me at: manabatllc.clientsecure.me
When I’m not a therapist or helping our community; I take care of myself through mindfulness, meditation, working out, and exploring nature with my husband our 3 dogs.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, sex therapy, and financial well-being. Using a trauma-focused lens and decolonized practices, I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approach, Somatic Techniques, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, TF-ACT, and SFT. In sex therapy, we’ll address concerns like communication, intimacy, desire, sexual diversity, kink, and sexual anxiety. As a financial social worker, I help clients manage financial anxiety, impulsive spending, and build healthier money relationships. For more info about me, visit me at: manabatllc.clientsecure.me

I also offer mindfulness; a way for those to connect to the present moment and take in one's surroundings.
Whether it be preparing for the journey ahead, taking stock of what happened in the past, or figuring out what is happening in the now, a place to check-in and be heard should be available to everyone. Being able to talk openly about yourself and all that entails, whether it be your identity, what's troubling you, and/or how you want to move forward, is something I wish to harbor in therapy.
I also offer mindfulness; a way for those to connect to the present moment and take in one's surroundings.
Whether it be preparing for the journey ahead, taking stock of what happened in the past, or figuring out what is happening in the now, a place to check-in and be heard should be available to everyone. Being able to talk openly about yourself and all that entails, whether it be your identity, what's troubling you, and/or how you want to move forward, is something I wish to harbor in therapy.

I use a mix of person-centered, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to your unique needs.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like no one really sees the full you—and you're not alone. I work with LGBTQ+ folks who are navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, or just trying to feel more at home in themselves. You want to feel understood, accepted, and empowered to live authentically. My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to explain or hide who you are—just come as you are, and we’ll figure things out together.
I use a mix of person-centered, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to your unique needs.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like no one really sees the full you—and you're not alone. I work with LGBTQ+ folks who are navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, or just trying to feel more at home in themselves. You want to feel understood, accepted, and empowered to live authentically. My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to explain or hide who you are—just come as you are, and we’ll figure things out together.

I use EMDR, DBT, CBT, somatic (body) therapies, self-compassion and mindfulness.
With your permission, we will explore how past wounds can shape the present, which can allow you to understand yourself more fully. Ultimately, my hope for you is that you would experience what it’s like to be free from shame, guilt, and trauma. All individuals have the capacity to heal. You may feel stuck or hopeless, allow me to walk alongside you.
I use EMDR, DBT, CBT, somatic (body) therapies, self-compassion and mindfulness.
With your permission, we will explore how past wounds can shape the present, which can allow you to understand yourself more fully. Ultimately, my hope for you is that you would experience what it’s like to be free from shame, guilt, and trauma. All individuals have the capacity to heal. You may feel stuck or hopeless, allow me to walk alongside you.

Through a combination of mindfulness, self-compassion, and value-based action, we will work toward breaking the cycle of avoidance.
Hi I'm Tyler!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live? You don’t have to face this alone. As a highly trained and experienced therapist, I work with individuals to navigate the challenges of life and cultivate a meaningful, values-driven existence. Whether you are struggling with the anxiety of sudden life adjustments, difficulty at work, with relationships, or struggling to figure out how to live a life that's consistent with your values despite symptoms you may be experiencing; I will help guide you.
Through a combination of mindfulness, self-compassion, and value-based action, we will work toward breaking the cycle of avoidance.
Hi I'm Tyler!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live? You don’t have to face this alone. As a highly trained and experienced therapist, I work with individuals to navigate the challenges of life and cultivate a meaningful, values-driven existence. Whether you are struggling with the anxiety of sudden life adjustments, difficulty at work, with relationships, or struggling to figure out how to live a life that's consistent with your values despite symptoms you may be experiencing; I will help guide you.

I like to approach my clients with a Mindfulness base and see how we grow from there.
Reaching out is hard and you are on the way to taking your first steps. As a clinician, I recognize the importance of collaboration and the impact it can have on our well-being. Life, indeed, presents its share of difficulties, and having a safe space to explore those challenges is crucial. Unbiased and non-judgmental support is essential, especially when we tend to be overly critical of ourselves. It’s common to feel like some problems are beyond our control, but together, we can navigate them. Whether the issues are big or small, I’m here to join forces with you, working toward your goals and uncovering the possibilities.
I like to approach my clients with a Mindfulness base and see how we grow from there.
Reaching out is hard and you are on the way to taking your first steps. As a clinician, I recognize the importance of collaboration and the impact it can have on our well-being. Life, indeed, presents its share of difficulties, and having a safe space to explore those challenges is crucial. Unbiased and non-judgmental support is essential, especially when we tend to be overly critical of ourselves. It’s common to feel like some problems are beyond our control, but together, we can navigate them. Whether the issues are big or small, I’m here to join forces with you, working toward your goals and uncovering the possibilities.

I am primarily person-centered, but pull some techniques and inspiration from all of the following for my eclectic approach: Adlerian, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Feminist, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Multicultural, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, Positive
I work with adults, adolescents, and people of all genders and backgrounds. I also am passionate about working with neurodiverse people of all ages. My approach is person-centered and rooted in positive psychology. This means I focus on centering you in care, empowering you to guide our work together, while providing authentic feedback. My goal is to help you not just survive but thrive—building your well-being above zero to create a life you feel good about.
I am primarily person-centered, but pull some techniques and inspiration from all of the following for my eclectic approach: Adlerian, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Feminist, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Multicultural, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, Positive
I work with adults, adolescents, and people of all genders and backgrounds. I also am passionate about working with neurodiverse people of all ages. My approach is person-centered and rooted in positive psychology. This means I focus on centering you in care, empowering you to guide our work together, while providing authentic feedback. My goal is to help you not just survive but thrive—building your well-being above zero to create a life you feel good about.

I draw from ACT, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness to help clients.
Welcome to Refuge Counseling. My name is Rebecca, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges in a safe, supportive, and understanding environment. I specialize in helping clients struggling with out-of-control sexual behavior (often referred to as pornography addiction), as well as those facing life transitions, career challenges, anxiety, and depression. Whether you're experiencing difficulty in managing specific behaviors or simply need support to cope with life's pressures, I’m here to walk with you toward healing and growth.
I draw from ACT, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness to help clients.
Welcome to Refuge Counseling. My name is Rebecca, and I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges in a safe, supportive, and understanding environment. I specialize in helping clients struggling with out-of-control sexual behavior (often referred to as pornography addiction), as well as those facing life transitions, career challenges, anxiety, and depression. Whether you're experiencing difficulty in managing specific behaviors or simply need support to cope with life's pressures, I’m here to walk with you toward healing and growth.

Therapy can be a nervous process, but I’m so glad you are making the decision to take the first step into your healing journey. I’m here, to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can be vulnerable and your true authentic self. You may not have the words to describe the emotions you are feeling and that’s okay, we will figure it out together.
Therapy can be a nervous process, but I’m so glad you are making the decision to take the first step into your healing journey. I’m here, to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can be vulnerable and your true authentic self. You may not have the words to describe the emotions you are feeling and that’s okay, we will figure it out together.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a different and fun way to reach children, adolescents, and young adults without the stigma of talk therapy. EAP is an alternative therapeutic approach that addresses mental health concerns and everyday life challenges by teaming up with caring therapists and horses. This type of therapy often reflects clients' verbal and nonverbal strengths and incongruencies while enhancing personal growth and development. This experiential, holistic approach works well with solution-focused therapy (SFT) and other evidence-based treatment modalities, e.g., ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a different and fun way to reach children, adolescents, and young adults without the stigma of talk therapy. EAP is an alternative therapeutic approach that addresses mental health concerns and everyday life challenges by teaming up with caring therapists and horses. This type of therapy often reflects clients' verbal and nonverbal strengths and incongruencies while enhancing personal growth and development. This experiential, holistic approach works well with solution-focused therapy (SFT) and other evidence-based treatment modalities, e.g., ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR.

Intervention Nation
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MAADCII, M-RSS, K-CPPS
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66102
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.

Helping you set boundaries, reduce stress & find your inner peace. Do you find yourself constantly saying "yes" when you really mean "no"? Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or even resentful because you are stretched too thin? Chronic stress can show up in many ways - difficulty sleeping, anxiety, trouble concentrating, mood swings and even physical symptoms like headaches and fatigue.
Helping you set boundaries, reduce stress & find your inner peace. Do you find yourself constantly saying "yes" when you really mean "no"? Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or even resentful because you are stretched too thin? Chronic stress can show up in many ways - difficulty sleeping, anxiety, trouble concentrating, mood swings and even physical symptoms like headaches and fatigue.
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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.