Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Piedmont, SC
John E. Epps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Piedmont, SC 29673 (Online Only)
I employ a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, relaxation and challenging irrational thoughts.
I am accepting new patients for Telehealth appointments. Please email me and I will get back with you ASAP! You're welcome to call, but emails are easier to respond to. I love working with clients to help them see their inherent human value and to help them achieve their goals. I believe that healing is absolutely possible and will commit to helping clients on that journey. Together, we will address those critical self-thoughts and work towards replacing them with authentic and affirming thoughts. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to learn and grow and heal. I work with clients ages 16 and older.
I employ a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, relaxation and challenging irrational thoughts.
I am accepting new patients for Telehealth appointments. Please email me and I will get back with you ASAP! You're welcome to call, but emails are easier to respond to. I love working with clients to help them see their inherent human value and to help them achieve their goals. I believe that healing is absolutely possible and will commit to helping clients on that journey. Together, we will address those critical self-thoughts and work towards replacing them with authentic and affirming thoughts. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to learn and grow and heal. I work with clients ages 16 and older.
Christine Dowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
Waitlist for new clients
A guiding principle in working with any client is to see that person as a unique individual with strengths and potential far greater than the problem that has brought them to my door. My job is to tap into those strengths, to help you see your potential, and to support you in making the change you are seeking to achieve. I incorporate a holistic approach that looks at a client from a whole person, mind-body perspective, focusing on identifying relational, lifestyle, or cognitive changes that may be beneficial to reaching your identified goals.
A guiding principle in working with any client is to see that person as a unique individual with strengths and potential far greater than the problem that has brought them to my door. My job is to tap into those strengths, to help you see your potential, and to support you in making the change you are seeking to achieve. I incorporate a holistic approach that looks at a client from a whole person, mind-body perspective, focusing on identifying relational, lifestyle, or cognitive changes that may be beneficial to reaching your identified goals.
Yadira Baez-Lockard, Psy.D. Forensic
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, Legal
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psychosexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.
Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psychosexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.
Chandra Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, AADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
Are you tired of going through life stressors alone? Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety? Maybe life has thrown you some unexpected challenges that you weren’t equipped to handle. Life events can leave you feeling, stuck, alone and hopeless if you don’t have the right coping skills. Do you want to learn how to have more control in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. My mission is to promote growth, healing and change.
Are you tired of going through life stressors alone? Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety? Maybe life has thrown you some unexpected challenges that you weren’t equipped to handle. Life events can leave you feeling, stuck, alone and hopeless if you don’t have the right coping skills. Do you want to learn how to have more control in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. My mission is to promote growth, healing and change.
Rock Water Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Piedmont, SC 29673
My goal is to come alongside you and help you in your journey. I believe we all go through tough times and as a therapist I offer a judgement free space for you to talk about what you are experiencing. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, unhealthy thinking, addiction or just need a safe place to talk and feel heard I want to be an experienced and reliable resource for you. I want you to know there is hope and you are not alone. We will work together to find the best treatment approach that is specific to your needs.
My goal is to come alongside you and help you in your journey. I believe we all go through tough times and as a therapist I offer a judgement free space for you to talk about what you are experiencing. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, unhealthy thinking, addiction or just need a safe place to talk and feel heard I want to be an experienced and reliable resource for you. I want you to know there is hope and you are not alone. We will work together to find the best treatment approach that is specific to your needs.
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Brooke Humphrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29614
Brooke utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy (PCT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Brooke A. Humphrey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health and end-of-life fields. She is passionate about guiding adolescents, adults, and seniors through the unique challenges of life and helping them live their own special stories. Brooke specializes in anxiety, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, and other life transitions.Brooke completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of South Carolina.
Brooke utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy (PCT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Brooke A. Humphrey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health and end-of-life fields. She is passionate about guiding adolescents, adults, and seniors through the unique challenges of life and helping them live their own special stories. Brooke specializes in anxiety, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, and other life transitions.Brooke completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of South Carolina.
Repose Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29617 (Online Only)
Brooke utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy (PCT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Brooke A. Humphrey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health and end-of-life fields. She is passionate about guiding adolescents, adults, and seniors through the unique challenges of life and helping them live their own special stories. Brooke specializes in anxiety, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, and other life transitions. Brooke completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of South Carolina, and is currently working on her Doctor of Social Work degree at Walden University.
Brooke utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy (PCT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Brooke A. Humphrey is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health and end-of-life fields. She is passionate about guiding adolescents, adults, and seniors through the unique challenges of life and helping them live their own special stories. Brooke specializes in anxiety, grief and loss, end-of-life issues, and other life transitions. Brooke completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of South Carolina, and is currently working on her Doctor of Social Work degree at Walden University.
Henry Deas Boykin Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
I am certified as a “Level 2 Coach” in the Unified Mindfulness system of meditation.
I help clients with a variety of issues such as: overwhelming emotional experiences (anxiety, depression, anger, shame, etc.), traumatic pasts, confusion or aimlessness in life, compulsive behaviors, and other difficulties that somehow limit them from most fully living the lives they prefer. I am a trained mindfulness coach, and I utilize meditation training as a central part of my therapeutic process. I also maintain a person-centered attitude toward all clients, and I aim to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with clients.
I am certified as a “Level 2 Coach” in the Unified Mindfulness system of meditation.
I help clients with a variety of issues such as: overwhelming emotional experiences (anxiety, depression, anger, shame, etc.), traumatic pasts, confusion or aimlessness in life, compulsive behaviors, and other difficulties that somehow limit them from most fully living the lives they prefer. I am a trained mindfulness coach, and I utilize meditation training as a central part of my therapeutic process. I also maintain a person-centered attitude toward all clients, and I aim to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with clients.
Stacie Peterson
Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29611 (Online Only)
I draw from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behavioral, and EMDR approaches.
Currently accepting new clients. Think of this as a collaborative journey, and I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Together, we'll create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, thoughts and feelings, gain insight into your patterns and behaviors, and develop strategies for positive change. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I have over a decade of experience in helping clients navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress management, self-care, and relationship difficulties.
I draw from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behavioral, and EMDR approaches.
Currently accepting new clients. Think of this as a collaborative journey, and I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Together, we'll create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, thoughts and feelings, gain insight into your patterns and behaviors, and develop strategies for positive change. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I have over a decade of experience in helping clients navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress management, self-care, and relationship difficulties.
Marley J Wolfe Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Mauldin, SC 29662
Waitlist for new clients
Using mindfulness to develop an awareness of the balance of spirit mind and body.
Who can really help me? I feel so lost and out of control! If this sounds like you it is time to get relief and find someone experienced. Marley has 30 years of experience in her field. She worked for the SC Dept. of Mental Health 7 years, program director for child and adolescents and families, received the Child and Adolescent award in 1998 for TriCounty MHC and in private practice since 2001. Reclaim your life and enrich it with healthy relationships with others and with a renewed way to nurture yourself. Take a look at my reviews on my website. www.marleyjwolfecounseling.com
Using mindfulness to develop an awareness of the balance of spirit mind and body.
Who can really help me? I feel so lost and out of control! If this sounds like you it is time to get relief and find someone experienced. Marley has 30 years of experience in her field. She worked for the SC Dept. of Mental Health 7 years, program director for child and adolescents and families, received the Child and Adolescent award in 1998 for TriCounty MHC and in private practice since 2001. Reclaim your life and enrich it with healthy relationships with others and with a renewed way to nurture yourself. Take a look at my reviews on my website. www.marleyjwolfecounseling.com
Hannah Jeanfreau
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Easley, SC 29640
Hannah uses multiple techniques/approaches with clients, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, expressive arts, and play therapy.
Hannah Jeanfreau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment issues, trauma, and more in children, adolescents, teens, and adults. Hannah completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University New Orleans. She works with clients providing a safe space to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Hannah uses multiple techniques/approaches with clients, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, expressive arts, and play therapy.
Hannah Jeanfreau is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment issues, trauma, and more in children, adolescents, teens, and adults. Hannah completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University New Orleans. She works with clients providing a safe space to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Marilyn Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607 (Online Only)
I will assist you in developing practices of mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion to positively impact challenges and to make life-transitions supporting health and well being.
Congratulations! You're moving toward the life you want. Exploring solutions to challenges and making life-transitions takes commitment to your growth. Are you dealing with fear, sadness, anxiety, frustration or depression? Are you looking for ways to balance work, family and your needs? Are the emotional and social impacts of a physical condition becoming overwhelming? Are you looking for help to manage the well being of a loved one? Do you want to better understand your motivations, behaviors and develop ways to get your needs met more effectively? These are a few of the concerns we can explore together.
I will assist you in developing practices of mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion to positively impact challenges and to make life-transitions supporting health and well being.
Congratulations! You're moving toward the life you want. Exploring solutions to challenges and making life-transitions takes commitment to your growth. Are you dealing with fear, sadness, anxiety, frustration or depression? Are you looking for ways to balance work, family and your needs? Are the emotional and social impacts of a physical condition becoming overwhelming? Are you looking for help to manage the well being of a loved one? Do you want to better understand your motivations, behaviors and develop ways to get your needs met more effectively? These are a few of the concerns we can explore together.
Giovanna Burgess Geathers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC/S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29680
My personal philosophy is "client centered, solution focused" and I use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, mindfulness, NLP and other evidence based and experiential techniques to meet my clients where they are and help guide them to their expected outcome.
Offering Teletherapy/Online Counseling. Are you your own worst enemy and just can’t seem to get out of your own way? Do you feel hopeless and stuck in life or in a relationship? Do you struggle with perfectionism and never feel good enough? Are you anxious, depressed, sad or angry? Are you still trapped in the past? Do you struggle with Daddy/Mommy issues? Are you seeing the same patterns in your life from year to year no matter how hard you try to change them? If any of these describe you, then I would love to work with you. Warning: You may end up getting the results you have been wanting!
My personal philosophy is "client centered, solution focused" and I use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, mindfulness, NLP and other evidence based and experiential techniques to meet my clients where they are and help guide them to their expected outcome.
Offering Teletherapy/Online Counseling. Are you your own worst enemy and just can’t seem to get out of your own way? Do you feel hopeless and stuck in life or in a relationship? Do you struggle with perfectionism and never feel good enough? Are you anxious, depressed, sad or angry? Are you still trapped in the past? Do you struggle with Daddy/Mommy issues? Are you seeing the same patterns in your life from year to year no matter how hard you try to change them? If any of these describe you, then I would love to work with you. Warning: You may end up getting the results you have been wanting!
Sher Van Fossan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29602 (Online Only)
Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Positive Psychology, and Supportive Counseling I help clients cope with their challenges.
Feeling down lately, unable to cope, overwhelmed and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Does stress, anxiety or excessive worry affect your daily routine and your relationships? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. Together we concentrate on how you are currently feeling emotionally and physically, how your thoughts and feelings are affecting your relationships and your daily life. We will focus on how we can work together to lift your spirits and help you cope with the challenges that come your way.
Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Positive Psychology, and Supportive Counseling I help clients cope with their challenges.
Feeling down lately, unable to cope, overwhelmed and nothing seems to lift your spirits? Does stress, anxiety or excessive worry affect your daily routine and your relationships? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. Together we concentrate on how you are currently feeling emotionally and physically, how your thoughts and feelings are affecting your relationships and your daily life. We will focus on how we can work together to lift your spirits and help you cope with the challenges that come your way.
Suzanne Hartness Fentress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29611
With over 20yrs experience I utilize research based eclectic approach using CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Solution focused therapy to treat addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions and mood disorders.
Are you feeling stuck and don’t know what to do or where to turn? You have worked so hard yet your life has become nothing like you imagined. You’ve tried talking to friends and family, but nothing seems to help. When is the last time you felt happy? I mean really happy with your life? With my unique skill set, education and background. I am here to help you meet you personal and professional goals by creating a life worth living. I assist adults and elders, dealing with adjustment disorders, anxiety, bi-polar, depression, life transitions, mood disorders and substance abuse meet their full potential.
With over 20yrs experience I utilize research based eclectic approach using CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Solution focused therapy to treat addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions and mood disorders.
Are you feeling stuck and don’t know what to do or where to turn? You have worked so hard yet your life has become nothing like you imagined. You’ve tried talking to friends and family, but nothing seems to help. When is the last time you felt happy? I mean really happy with your life? With my unique skill set, education and background. I am here to help you meet you personal and professional goals by creating a life worth living. I assist adults and elders, dealing with adjustment disorders, anxiety, bi-polar, depression, life transitions, mood disorders and substance abuse meet their full potential.
Justina Prenatt
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601
With EMDR, mindfulness, gratitude, healthy boundaries, effective communication, and connection to nature, you can reclaim your life powerfully.
I believe that we live in challenging times. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of finances, family, work and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected. They are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of family expectations and experiences, societal demands, cultural assumptions, and media influence. It is necessary for all of us to learn how to live our best lives in these particular circumstances. You are not alone.
With EMDR, mindfulness, gratitude, healthy boundaries, effective communication, and connection to nature, you can reclaim your life powerfully.
I believe that we live in challenging times. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of finances, family, work and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected. They are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of family expectations and experiences, societal demands, cultural assumptions, and media influence. It is necessary for all of us to learn how to live our best lives in these particular circumstances. You are not alone.
Dr. Chloé Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, CAGCS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29602 (Online Only)
I incorporate a variety of engaging holistic counseling approaches and psychotherapeutic methods into my sessions including art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and more.
"The future depends on what you do today." - Mahatma Gandhi. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat various issues, including grief & loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem & identity issues, and more. I strive to assist my clients with developing coping skills for daily life, stronger positive relationships with others, and increase client independence. I work to create a non-judgmental, safe space for individuals to feel comfortable and respected. I am privileged to walk alongside clients who have reached out for assistance.
I incorporate a variety of engaging holistic counseling approaches and psychotherapeutic methods into my sessions including art therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and more.
"The future depends on what you do today." - Mahatma Gandhi. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat various issues, including grief & loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem & identity issues, and more. I strive to assist my clients with developing coping skills for daily life, stronger positive relationships with others, and increase client independence. I work to create a non-judgmental, safe space for individuals to feel comfortable and respected. I am privileged to walk alongside clients who have reached out for assistance.
J. Suzanne Hagopian, Integrative Practitioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, RYT
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601 (Online Only)
My practice approach is the product of 20+ years of mindfulness meditation, intensive yoga study and work in multiple outpatient mental health clinics as a Columbia University psychodynamically-trained psychotherapist.
Clients who work with me are seeking a collaborative effort for wellness, open to mind / body approaches and a healthful path. Clients may be dealing with Anxiety or Depression or Life Transitions (job related / relational / fertility / LGBTQ+ / men's & women's issues / aging). You may be working to find peace & purpose in your life. I hope to help you in evaluating and processing internal and external barriers that may prevent you from actualizing authentic-self potential. We will work together to provide applicable skills for meeting the goals we set forth.
My practice approach is the product of 20+ years of mindfulness meditation, intensive yoga study and work in multiple outpatient mental health clinics as a Columbia University psychodynamically-trained psychotherapist.
Clients who work with me are seeking a collaborative effort for wellness, open to mind / body approaches and a healthful path. Clients may be dealing with Anxiety or Depression or Life Transitions (job related / relational / fertility / LGBTQ+ / men's & women's issues / aging). You may be working to find peace & purpose in your life. I hope to help you in evaluating and processing internal and external barriers that may prevent you from actualizing authentic-self potential. We will work together to provide applicable skills for meeting the goals we set forth.
Tiffany Bartolomei
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Easley, SC 29642 (Online Only)
I will incorporate an attachment and mindfulness perspectives in our work together.
I am licensed in South Carolina and Montana and offer Teletherapy to clients in both states. I lived in Montana for 30 years and currently reside in Upstate South Carolina. Therapy can be a helpful tool to manage stress, cope with grief or loss, improve relationships, and to make sense of traumatic experiences. I utilize a trauma informed approach in my work to support clients on their journey of healing and growth. Change is truly possible in a positive therapeutic relationship where feelings, thoughts, and behaviors can be explored and understood in a safe and respectful way. I look forward to see where the journey may take us!
I will incorporate an attachment and mindfulness perspectives in our work together.
I am licensed in South Carolina and Montana and offer Teletherapy to clients in both states. I lived in Montana for 30 years and currently reside in Upstate South Carolina. Therapy can be a helpful tool to manage stress, cope with grief or loss, improve relationships, and to make sense of traumatic experiences. I utilize a trauma informed approach in my work to support clients on their journey of healing and growth. Change is truly possible in a positive therapeutic relationship where feelings, thoughts, and behaviors can be explored and understood in a safe and respectful way. I look forward to see where the journey may take us!
Michele Hardy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Easley, SC 29640
I utilize a combination of modalities like IFS, Brainspotting, Meditation and Mindfulness based practices, and Attachment-focused interventions to help support clients as they embrace their own heart and healing capacities.
Hello! Thank you for reading! I am focused on helping individuals pursue wholeness and addressing roadblocks to flourishing. Every person has flourishing and wholeness as a birthright. Every person has within them the capacity to heal when the desire to do so is embraced. I enjoy getting to know the unique qualities of the individuals I work with and collaborate with clients to find just the right treatment plan to address the issues of concern. If you are struggling with a known issue like depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relational discord, or, if life just seems to be not optimal, counseling can help!
I utilize a combination of modalities like IFS, Brainspotting, Meditation and Mindfulness based practices, and Attachment-focused interventions to help support clients as they embrace their own heart and healing capacities.
Hello! Thank you for reading! I am focused on helping individuals pursue wholeness and addressing roadblocks to flourishing. Every person has flourishing and wholeness as a birthright. Every person has within them the capacity to heal when the desire to do so is embraced. I enjoy getting to know the unique qualities of the individuals I work with and collaborate with clients to find just the right treatment plan to address the issues of concern. If you are struggling with a known issue like depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relational discord, or, if life just seems to be not optimal, counseling can help!
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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.