Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Toledo, OH
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Linda L Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, JD, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Learn skills such as positive psychology, self-compassion,
mindfulness
, acceptance, and self-talk.
Helen Keller wrote, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." For those in emotional pain, life can be a dark and lonely place. When we suffer, we lose touch with our core of strength and well-being. But the resilience of the human heart offers hope for healing. I will provide reassurance through a strong bond of trust and non-judgmental acceptance. In a compassionate and supportive atmosphere, I will help you find your way back to peace and well-being.
Amanda Skolmowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
My main focuses of treatment are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based Perspective, Trauma Focused, Solution Focused, EMDR and
Mindfulness
practices.
Many individuals of all ages are faced with challenges that lead to anxiety, depression, traumatic symptoms, communication struggles, and low self confidence. With all of these challenges piling on top of one another, it makes it difficult to effectively process and complete ones daily tasks. In children and teens, these stressors often show themselves as struggling to fit in at school, low self esteem, seclusion, low motivation, and poor communication skills. Many adults struggle with the stress of daily work life balance, relationships, family dynamics, and past traumas.
Ali Albright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy techniques, and
Mindfulness
with a Person-Centered Approach.
I specialize in helping children/adolescents identify and express their needs in healthy and manageable ways. When school, peer, or home interactions become challenging, it's sometimes hard for children/adolescents to feel seen and heard. I am here to help your child identify their strengths, create consistent positive coping strategies, and become their own best advocates in every environment. I have convenient after-school/evening appointment availability!
Kaitlin Nicole Pohlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize treatment modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based approaches,
mindfulness
-based interventions and Trauma-Focused CBT to help others get relief from tough feelings and experiences.
I have experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and other mood disorders. I specialize in working with preteens, teens and adults. I am there to support my clients and help them achieve their goals. I believe therapy is a collaborative approach and the purpose is to guide clients to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. My approach is to provide support, without judgment, to help clients effectively address their personal life challenges.
Angela Macek
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am guided through an understanding of depth psychology; which seeks to explore/honor the unconscious and conscious aspects of the mind; contemplative practices/
mindfulness
techniques to help build awareness; and dialectical/cognitive behavioral therapy to provide sufficient practical approaches to help with integration and change.
In my work as a clinician, I utilize a creative and strengths based approach in helping clients identify their own path towards a whole versus fragmented sense of self. My goal in therapy is to empower the client to develop the capacity and skills to move past their suffering into a greater sense of well-being, peace and freedom.
Andrea DeMar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MHSA, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
Using the modalities of Internal Family Systems therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and
mindfulness
, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to work at a pace that is comfortable for them.
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my therapeutic style. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents coping with issues related to anxiety and depression. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set goals, and become empowered to make improvements in their lives.
Marcia Kane
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CEAP
Verified
Verified
Using practices from a multitude of modalities including EMDR, CBT, ACT,
Mindfulness
, Prolonged Exposure, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy, I have helped thousands of clients navigate life's journey and heal from various traumas and addictions.
Everyone needs help navigating life sometimes. If you are wrestling with negative beliefs about yourself, struggling to cope with parts of your past, wanting to make a change, getting stuck in the loop of maladaptive behaviors, or just feeling overwhelmed with life, counseling can be a great place to get relief from burdens holding you back and a place to make room for personal growth. My goal is to provide you with an emotionally safe place to work through your struggles, help you gain deeper insight and clarity into your problems, and deliver evidenced based treatment approaches.
Not accepting new clients
Amanda Dominique
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I incorporate tools such as
mindfulness
, guided imagery, meditation, intention, purpose, values, and therapeutic art.
You are not a problem to be solved. In a warm, professional, and safe environment, I can help you learn to better handle your emotional or psychological pain with compassion while developing the skills and resources to make positive changes in your life. I utilize a nonjudgmental approach with open curiosity and evidence-based interventions to overcome obstacles and help you achieve a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Toledo, OH 43606
Not accepting new clients
Robyn Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
With 12 years of experience I make use of different evidenced-based interventions such as: CBT,
mindfulness
, CPT, and motivational interviewing.
Hello! I'm Robyn and I am glad you are considering therapy! Have you been wanting to change but are not sure where to start? You have found a safe space to begin that journey. I am an open-minded, non-judgmental person who takes pride in creating fun and unique ways to help my clients. I address clients with compassion as we work together to address body, mind, and spirit in the healing process.
Ann Haynes LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), &
Mindfulness
, with an Existential & Person-Centered Approach.
No matter where you are in life, sometimes we all need help adjusting to our “new normal.” I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and over-control as a means to cope with life. Perhaps you are entering or completing college, graduate school, becoming a new parent, contemplating a career change, experiencing loss, or adjusting to new circumstances in your life. Do you try to plan or perfect each aspect of life, in order to keep your anxiety in check? Welcome.
Not accepting new clients
Heather Nicole Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
Mindfulness
, self-actualization, and acceptance mixed with a little humor are key motivators in the continuum toward empowerment and positive change.
Taking that first step toward positive change is often the most important and the most difficult. The fact that you are reading this is a good sign that you are contemplating making some changes so you are already making progress! It is empowering to see such changes begin to unfold motivating you toward clarity and acceptance. With over 20 years of experience, I have assisted individuals in overcoming barriers that hold them back from becoming their ideal selves. From adjustment to life-altering changes to post-trauma, grief, guilt, hopelessness, severe mental illness, suicidality and self-harm.
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Sara Whiteside
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I utilize a
mindfulness
lens in treatment, which allows one to live in the present moment with acceptance.
Exploring our thoughts and emotions can be an intimidating journey, but I hope to provide you with a calming, understanding, and encouraging environment to make this experience as fulfilling as possible. Everyone around me inspires me, including my clients. As a clinician, I feel privileged to witness my clients journeys. I am motivated by others and the world around me and I let this positive energy direct me as a clinical mental health counselor. I draw from previous clinical experiences, which include working with victims of domestic violence and rape, and those struggling with severe and persistent mental illness.
Jennah P. VanAlstine
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use a
mindfulness
-based approach, meaning to take a non-judgmental stance when focusing on the present moment and identifying the control we possess within each moment.
I am OPEN to accept new IN-OFFICE clients & new TELE-HEALTH clients during the month of January! "When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves", stated Viktor Frankl. Making changes can be difficult, yet when working in a supportive, compassionate, safe and relaxing environment that honors your individual needs, values, beliefs and goals, you can make the changes you desire to achieve for yourself. My passion is to help you heal through focusing on your whole self - my role is to help guide you in your own healing process.
Tracey Warren
Counselor, LPCC-S, LCDCIII
Verified
Verified
Mindfulness
meditation assists with anxiety, grounding, and relaxation.
I am a clinician that specializes in treating those effected by trauma and complex trauma from children to adult ages. With this population, I utilize TF-CBT and EMDR. I am also skilled and trained in PCIT for those children ages 3-9. and families. I have a very diverse caseload which includes clients of various ages, family and couples counseling, as well stage of life transitions. I also have experience using DBT for the population of those suffering from personality disorders. It is my goal to improve the quality of life for all my clients.
Not accepting new clients
Vikki Gardner
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, CHT
Verified
Verified
I employ a wide-range of techniques in my practice which include but are not limited to: trauma-informed practice, EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy,
mindfulness
, motivational interviewing and goal setting, CBT, relaxation skills training, interpersonal therapy (IPT), clinical hypnotherapy, pain reduction and holistic perspectives.
Facing change, hardship or loss? Desire more from life and your relationships? As human beings, we long to connect to others who will support us, respect our experiences and worldview. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve served the mental health community for over 2 decades. I am dedicated to learning the most effective approaches to support wellbeing.
Branden Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, LICDC
Verified
Verified
I utilize Evidenced Based Treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Mindfulness
and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Mental health is just as important as physical health. If you are tired of struggling with anxiety, depression, or hopelessness and want to find joy in life again, I am here to help. Working with a therapist can help improve your relationships, thinking, job performance, and overall well-being. I also work with people struggling from the aftermath of traumatic events. Having frequent nightmares, feeling on edge, and avoiding things you enjoy can all be normal after trauma. I enjoy helping people find peace and hope after these life changing events.
Amanda Sherry
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
I often use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and
mindfulness
techniques to increase self-confidence in the ability to manage life's stresses.
Whether you are experiencing difficulty because of painful experiences from childhood, more recent, or current circumstances that have led to stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional issues, co-dependency, loss/grief, trauma, and relationship issues -- I would love to help. I strive to create a relaxed and accepting environment that allows you to explore not only your struggles but strengths as well. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own life and should feel empowered to create their own peace and live authentically.
The Heart’s Haven Center for Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many individuals are in need of a welcoming environment where one can express themselves openly and honestly. I welcome all who are facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health struggles. I offer a safe space for individuals to work through their struggles, so they are not doing it alone. Coping skills,
mindfulness
, and focusing on the client's strengths are some of the items we will work on together.
Suzanne Gord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, MA, LPC, CCATP
Verified
Verified
Along with talk therapy, I use practices such as
mindfulness
, movement, grounding, and breathwork.
I work with adults on a wide variety of issues including anxiety, chronic illness, life transitions, and grief. I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). This means I have specialized training in exploring the causes and treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. As a person-centered counselor, I believe you have the power to find the solutions to the issues that trouble you. My role is to provide reflection, presence, and inquiry to guide you to those solutions.
Andrea Leigh Bain-Frye
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA, EMDR, MBA
Verified
Verified
My focus as a therapist is to assist you in personal healing and discovering your wholeness. Therapy is a process that allows us to reflect, discover, and grow. Often feelings of depression and anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues, addiction and trauma can block us from feeling "ok", and fully integrated into the life we want. My training in EMDR, as well as IFS informed EMDR, TF-CBT, blended with a utilization of
mindfulness
principles and "parts work" serve to assist my clients in healing and growth.
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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.