Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Columbia, MD
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Priscilla Ballsun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified
Verified
Hello I am Priscilla with 30 years plus of clinical experience. I have a private practice in Columbia Maryland and I am a TalkSpace therapist. Although trained as an analyst I now focus on wellness for adults who are 18 years and older. I use
mindfulness
techniques including meditation to promote wellness from the inside out. I also specialize in women's issues and men's issues. I run small talk groups to encourage connections and learn from others. I use a sliding scale for all aspects of my practice. I bring a unique aspect to my work . I also have a business and medical background. I work to help my clients restore vitality.
Jacqueline Segue-Wilkins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
As a result of my experience and training, I have the ability to help others enter more deeply into self acceptance, personal truth, tolerance, and
mindfulness
.
Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Do you frequently compare yourself to others? Are you experiencing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, alcohol or drug abuse, overspending. etc.) ? Are these addictive behaviors followed by feelings of guilt and depression? Are you easily overwhelmed? Are you feeling tired and discouraged? Are you suffering in silence with anxiety or visions of abuse? You no longer have to suffer. Emotional pain is an invitation to change!
Courageous Counseling and Consulting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have expertise in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, and
Mindfulness
and integrate them in a way that is tailored to your needs and presenting concerns.
One of the most courageous things a person can do is acknowledge that they need help and then take the steps necessary to seek it. As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you work towards living a life that is meaningful to you, given your own history and life experiences. Whether that is finding the courage to address anxiety or depression, finding the courage to set boundaries, finding the courage to prioritize self-care, or finding the courage to boldly pursue a new career path, I am here to help you achieve your goals.
Robert Passman at Excellis Clinical
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Robert Passman has a peaceful, accepting, non-judgmental nature that helps people relax and talk freely. Robert helps women and men of all ages, as well as 16-17-year-old adolescents, experience healing, freedom, peace, confidence, and joy. With decades of experience in coaching and mentoring individuals, Robert listens carefully and collaborates. As a member of the clinical team led by licensed psychologist Dr. Michael Malone, Robert helps patients with evidence-based treatments like CBT,
mindfulness
, and CPT trauma therapy. Patients confirm that they benefit significantly from their therapy sessions with Robert.
Not accepting new clients
Anne Scully
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We will focus on CBT, ACT, and
mindfulness
with a person-centered framework.
Moving through life we collect stressors, unhealthy or poor coping skills, negative thoughts, traumas and more. Collecting these experiences may lead you to feel lost, unprepared, and overwhelmed. However they manifest, realigning with yourself and working through these life experiences can be a journey that we take together. We will work together to address your needs and goals in a non-judgmental, safe environment where you can better understand yourself and find progress forward.
Lisa Goldman
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MGS
Verified
Verified
For individual therapy, I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral,
Mindfulness
and Psychodynamic approaches.
If you are experiencing emotional pain from a past or current relationship, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can gain insight and feel empowered to make positive life changes. As a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, I specialize in addressing relationship problems and in infidelity recovery. In individual or couples therapy, we will explore ways of thinking and patterns of interaction that are no longer working for you. Therapy aims to promote healing and growth for individuals, and to enhance communication, connection and trust within one's relationships.
Lauren Ilene Mirkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCP, NCC, LDN, NBC-HWC
Verified
Verified
In addition to extensive education in working with eating disorders,I have had significant training in
mindfulness
, CBT,Motivational Interviewing, self-hypnosis, and personality type.
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.
Jennifer Hilton
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for individuals to do difficult therapeutic work. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, and supporting individuals through life transitions. My clients have benefited from my individualized and integrated treatment approaches. I have been successful in utilizing a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), strengths-based therapy, brief solution-focused therapy and other
mindfulness
-based approaches to address difficult issues.
Barbara Polonsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My expertise is in helping clients of all ages manage and overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Interpersonal Relationship struggles using a variety of clinical techniques including NLP,
Mindfulness
, REBT, and CBT.
Everyone is on a journey in their life to learn something about themselves. You are visiting my profile because you may be facing a challenging life situation such as relationships, parenting, and career/job stress; or life changes such as moving, illness, divorce or loss of a loved one. The resulting anxiety or depression may compromise your ability to function. As a therapist practicing for over 30 years, I have concentrated my efforts on guiding individuals in discovering their personal strengths and reaching their maximum potential in order to achieve success, a sense of purpose and a sense of wellbeing in their lives.
Jimmy Ray Douglas II
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
All of us go through struggles and challenges in life but we don’t have to let them define who we are as individuals. I am privileged to be able to hear the stories of couples and individuals who have had their share of challenges. Being an excellent active listener will be an essential role I will play on our journey of
mindfulness
, self-care, and the expression of feelings. My most important goal for my clients is to provide a safe judgment free space to work through those difficult challenges while encouraging growth.
Not accepting new clients
Leslie C Worley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Adopting a practice of
mindfulness
together, we raise levels of awareness to be able to stop before reacting and engage with each other in ways that are meaning-filled to you, even in conflict.
Therapy is a truly collaborative effort for healing. You are the expert and the therapist is simply a conduit. I’m committed to helping people learn how to live by their values instead of letting emotions and intrusive thoughts control their lives. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits and beliefs and transforming them into effective ways of living by providing empathy, authenticity, and acceptance while challenging current solutions to the problem. I will never ask the person sitting across from me to do something I myself have not done. Meaning, I live my life by C-DBT and don't just use it as an intervention.
Not accepting new clients
Arthur Sandt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I draw heavily on approaches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI),
Mindfulness
-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Positive Psychology.
Hello, my name is Arthur Sandt and thank you for visiting my page! I’m a clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with a wide range of issues and difficulties. Although I pride myself on being versatile, I specialize in helping clients with addiction and co-occurring disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. With compassion and acceptance, I would like to get to know you at a pace that feels right for you and understand what matters to you in your life. I will also be honest with you and together we can confront issues in your life in a constructive manner.
Sharon Cannon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I frequently use cognitive, systems theory, and
mindfulness
approaches, but experience--along with humor and compassion--have helped me integrate these into a comfortable conversational format.
I emphasize a collaborative approach to therapy--I bring 24 years of clinical experience, as well as enthusiasm, hope, and a dose of humor, and ask only that you bring an openness to change. Together, we identify specific life goals and generate plans to achieve them. Ultimately, you will come to understand that you make perfect sense; you may just not have been able to use this self-awareness to make the most productive decisions. My strong suit is quickly identifying underlying problems and patterns, as well as personal strengths and resources, and from there we chart your personal path.
Joanna Hurwitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You can expect a mixture of CBT, DBT, ACT, interpersonal therapy, and
mindfulness
.
Welcome! I'm Joanna, a Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist. I work with adolescents and adults, most frequently young adults. I particularly enjoy working with transitional issues - changes in school, jobs, family, relationships, identity, etc. Whether you're feeling stagnant and are craving novelty or are overwhelmed with change, I'm here to help. Typically, my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and/or interpersonal conflict. I work with folks with a range of backgrounds, faiths, genders, sexualities, and lifestyles. My ideal client is open minded, patient, and motivated for change.
Michael P. Malone
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA, LP
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Mike Malone offers approaches to anxiety and depression that rely on CBT and evidence-based
mindfulness
practices during and in between sessions to help the patient master their individual problems.
After a thorough assessment, the clinicians at Excellis Consulting work with our patients to develop a treatment plan using compassionate, evidence-based methods for anxiety and depression as well as a number of other problems. I get great satisfaction from successes that we’ve had in this area. We are fortunate to have a number of clinicians from award winning institutions, such as Johns Hopkins, join our practice. Whatever your need, it’s very likely we can find a skilled clinician to help you.
Angela Alborn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
We will work together utilizing narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, trauma focused therapy or
mindfulness
practices to unlock your full potential.
The journey you are on is far greater than the season you are walking through. Adjusting to life in a post pandemic world has left many learning to cope with the unknown; unknown stress, unknown career paths, unknown relationships, unknown trauma, unknown sense of self. Sometimes these unknowns cause increased anxiety, depressive states, low self esteem, stress in relationships and loss of direction. You are capable of embracing your unknowns to build your new life, even if it appears to be far different than you planned. You have the power. We just need to grow it.
Live.Balanced.Life.LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSc, LCPC, CCTP, DBT-C
Verified
Verified
We offer techniques such as DBT,
mindfulness
, CBT, EFT/tapping, IFS & EMDR and will work with you to tailor-make a treatment plan to meet your needs/goals.
What do you hope to gain from seeking therapy? Results? Whatever "results," look like for you, we are here to help you make that happen. We are experienced, outcome driven, and best of all, we do not judge you. We will work at your pace, but we will get things done none the less.
Revolon M Schmidt
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, Internal Family systems and
Mindfulness
-Based to help my clients.
Talking about your concerns, and feelings, can help reduce stress. You will appreciate having someone to listen to you and realize that you are not alone. Whether you are struggling with a difficult situation, adjusting to a major change in your life, grieving the loss of someone you loved, or just needing to make some personal changes. As a mental health counselor, I have assisted others as they work through and move on from their problems. It takes time but aren't you worth it? We can schedule your appointments based on your availability.
Kathleen Van Meter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, C-DBT
Verified
Verified
I am currently licensed at the clinical level (LCSW-C) to practice social work in Maryland. I utilize a direct, yet warm and affirming approach in therapy. Each client is unique and I work hard to assist clients in achieving his or her treatment goals through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution- Focused Therapy. Much of my work focuses on
Mindfulness
and supportive therapies.
Columbia, MD 21044
& Online
Alan Kutner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of MD and have advanced training in DBT,
mindfulness
, trauma & anxiety .
Honesty. Vulnerability. Courage. If you are reading this right now you may be looking to make some positive changes in your life. It takes someone that is truly honest with themselves to reach out when they need help. It takes vulnerability to talk about it. It takes courage to follow through. Sometimes we may feel stuck in life and we come to a bridge that we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist that is real and genuine that can assist you in crossing this bridge?
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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.