Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Houston, TX
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Mary Kennington
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My therapy practice places a very strong emphasis on cognitive-behavioral skills, in addition to EMDR, emotional regulation methods,
mindfulness
, and physiological soothing strategies.
Cognitive therapy is the process of working together to create a strong foundation for both emotional well-being and life. Core building blocks for a solid foundation include changing distorted thoughts, altering irrational behaviors, learning physiological soothing skills (such as meditation and HRV breathing) and using methods of emotional regulation. It is also essential for a person to learn to embrace a sense of unconditional worth, to grow a sense of purpose, and to live by one's values/virtues. CBT is less about searching for insight and more about practicing strong habits, that over time, lead to deep satisfaction.
Houston, TX 77070
& Online

Arturo Cid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also provide
mindfulness
based therapy, family counseling, and marital therapy.
I'm a licensed mental health provider that has been practicing for over 22 years. I completed my graduate training in 2000 at Florida International University and began practicing as a clinical psychotherapist. I am also a Board Certified Diplomate in my field which is a distinction that goes beyond state licensure. I am an approved/certified and registered provider of evidenced based psychotherapy practice by the National Center for PTSD for the treatment of all traumatic disorders. These modalities include; assessment and provision of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
Not accepting new clients

Kamaria Bobbitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Do you feel the weight on anxiety and low self-confidence plaguing your relationships and everyday life? Are you sinking in relationship issues because you're overwhelmed as a new mom or parent? I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and women's issues. I have worked in the field of advocacy and mental health since 2006, at both the residential and outpatient levels. I have obtained a certification in Behavior Intervention Trauma Informed Care and my clinical experience is in
Mindfulness
and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

Lisa Balick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy,
mindfulness
, and self-management techniques influences my treatment approach, while adjusting my treatment emphasis to match clients' capbilities & needs.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments.
My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Chapple
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
A behavioral therapy founded in a zen philosophy,clients create a lifestyle of skills in
mindfulness
, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
I just might be the therapist for you if you are someone who feels stuck in life, unable to be free of your unhappiness. If you have lost faith in your abilities, unsure of your purpose in life, or if you find yourself frozen in fear unable to move through your problems and make decisions.
As your therapist, I will help you not to judge yourself for these problems, but to accept and learn skills to manage them. Whatever it is that keeps you from living your best life, I would like to share my knowledge and skills with you.

Tiffany Belfrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
As a Certified Trauma Professional and
Mindfulness
Coach, I emphasize healing the whole person; mind and body.
Welcome! I'm glad you are here, making yourself a priority. I know it was not an easy decision to get here today but I'm proud of you for doing so. Has negative self-talk and worries led you to self-sabotage and/or prevented you from unlocking infinite potential? Are some days so overwhelming that you fantasize about giving up? Have you concluded this is a fight you have to go alone? If you are seeking a deeper level of self-awareness, personal and career growth, freedom from unhealthy relationships, and/or a desire to overcome irrational beliefs leading to imposter syndrome then you've landed in the right place.

Brigitte Lewis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I provide individual counseling to adolescents, teens, adults and couples. I offer an environment that promotes acceptance, hope,
mindfulness
, and empathetic understanding to inspire my patients to become their authentic selves. My goal is to develop a plan of action based on patients aspirations and provide alternative perspectives to promote growth and attainment of their goals. I have experience working with an array of issues such as self-esteem, body image issues, obsessive compulsive disorder and grief. My therapeutic approach focuses on abilities, knowledge and capacities rather than deficits, or things that are lacking.
The Center for PEACE
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, LSOTP, LCDCI, LBSWIPR
Verified
Verified
Searching for PEACE?... We Have It. Imagine having the guidance to access Inner Peace, support for resolve and courage to accept change. The Center for P.E.A.C.E. will assist those needing parenting education, assessments, counseling and evaluations. Our team is able to provide trauma focus therapy, marital counseling, executive coaching, forensic/addiction counseling, play therapy and gender identify support. Our approach is to aid you through the journey of healing,
mindfulness
and insight. Sometimes you may simply need someone to just sit and listen. Other times, well we will figure it out together.

Alana Banks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am Alana Banks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience implementing evidence-based modalities to effectively treat anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health disorders, as well as trauma, substance abuse, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues. My approach is eclectic, client-centered, and strengths-based, with attachment and trauma theories as to the foundation.I incorporate my specialized training in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and
Mindfulness
-Based strategies to discover the internal strengths and hidden blockages necessary to promote healing.

Stefanie C Barthmare
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
I have had over 19 years experience and have advanced training in the following areas: virtual/telehealth, attachment issues, relationships/couples counseling, infidelity, stress, grief and trauma, anxiety, parenting (including blended families and pregnancy) as well as
mindfulness
based body work.
Are you ready for therapy? If you're frustrated, feeling alone in the struggle and interested in understanding more about the patterns that have kept you (and your relationship) stuck, it’s time. Therapy with me will help you get started on the path to making real, lasting changes. While taking the first step to meet a psychotherapist can be difficult, your relationships and mental health are worth it. I can offer you the kind of support, guidance and gentle feedback that may be useful, no matter the challenge. Let's take the next step together. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Virtual teletherapy is done using Zoom.

Alexandra Svadlenak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified
Verified
I use evidence-based approaches including Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and
mindfulness
to work with people of all ages facing a variety of issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, anger issues, stress management, low self esteem, relationship troubles, ADHD, and more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who specializes in treating addiction disorders, including alcohol and substance use disorders, as well as internalizing disorders including depression and anxiety. My goal is to always encourage, motivate, and instill hope in those I work with. Change can be challenging but is very much obtainable with self compassion, courage, and the right tools. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to adolescents and adults using tailored treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each patient.

Noha Hathor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
I have a
Mindfulness
-based approach that will allow you to achieve inner peace and gain clarity.
Accepting New Clients. Welcome! I’m here to help you navigate your life challenges. Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because of your past trauma or overwhelming emotions? Perhaps you’re trying to calm your racing heart, stop overthinking, and reduce your anxiety. Are you trying to manage your stress? Control your anger? Or get yourself out of this depressed mood you’ve been feeling for a while? During our one-on-one sessions, we will be busy exploring what is preventing you from living the life you want and reaching your highest potential.

Brooke Falgoust
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
In my work, I offer healthy therapeutic strategies,
mindfulness
techniques, & individualized skills to help clients find their balance & well-being.
Welcome! Are you ready to start this journey together? I am a compassionate, empathetic, strengths-based counselor dedicated to providing exceptional care for children, adolescents, college students, & adults. I am an LPC-A in the Greater Houston Area focused on walking the path of healing with all individuals to facilitate the opportunity for healthier relationships with oneself & others. I assist individuals through some of the more difficult seasons of life, utilizing a Person-Centered therapeutic approach while incorporating Cognitive-Behavioral &
Mindfulness
-Based (MBCT) skills & interventions into therapy.

Edna Balboa
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, using various approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution - Focused Brief Therapy, Feminist Theory,
Mindfulness
and Movement Therapy.
Each of us is on a journey. On that journey there are obstacles, detours and unexpected changes. I collaborate with the client in navigating a path that leads to harmonious flow. Let's overcome any barriers to your full potential together. I work with teens, adults and groups. My areas of specialty include mood disorders, trauma and abuse (emotional, physical, verbal, financial and spiritual), and any life adjustments that may require guidance. I incorporate an empowerment perspective. Practicing through a holistic and integrative lens. Let's create a therapeutic relationship based on genuineness, respect, and acceptance.

Christine River Block
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavior Therapies, and also use ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and
Mindfulness
based techniques.
We all have a greater-purpose that motivates us to overcome our problems. It could be your family, education or personal goals. Therapy doesn't solve problems for you--it helps you learn to use your own abilities to overcome them. Living with OCD, depression, anxiety can rob your joy for life. Getting help can improve life satisfaction, social functioning, and bring joy back to your life. I believe everyone has the innate ability to heal and achieve the changes they seek. Therapy is the best investment you'll make in yourself. Discover and be your best self!

Caitlin Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS),
Mindfulness
Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), CBT and The Daring Way.
Trauma occurs when our ability to cope with a situation or event has been overwhelmed. This can have a lasting impact, from negative beliefs about ourselves to substance abuse to anxiety and beyond. Sometimes we can’t pinpoint why we are struggling, we just know that something needs to change. I am here to walk with you through this process. What lights me up about my work is the opportunity to be with my clients as they get curious about what makes them tick and find an appreciation for their uniqueness. It is my hope that all of my clients not only find relief, but also greater acceptance and connectedness with self.

Carine Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilized modern evidence-based therapies including EMDR, DBT, CBT, and
mindfulness
training.
Are you a high-functioning and successful individual who struggles with perfectionism, anxiety, or low mood? I specialize in short-term structured psychotherapy focused on specific goals for improvement. My goal is to help you meet your goals and live your life to its fullest. I believe in teaching people skills they may not have learned while growing up, such as how to challenge negative thought processes. I strongly believe change can best occur within the safety of a healing therapeutic relationship. My top priority is making you feel seen and heard in a non-judgmental and supportive way.
Not accepting new clients

Mor Regev
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MST
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help you figure out what's really going on to help you get unstuck using cognitive, dialectical,
mindfulness
, and trauma-informed therapies.
I imagine if you're here, it's because you're hurting. Things aren't going the way you want them to: Maybe your marriage or relationship isn't bringing you the joy it used to, or maybe it's driving you downright nuts. Maybe you aren't speaking to your kids, or maybe you are the kid or teen that just can't seem to get along with your parents or the people around you. Maybe things have gotten so bad that you've contemplated hurting yourself or suicide. Perhaps you're grieving a loss, a person, a job, a relationship. Or maybe you've tried to figure out why you're not as happy as you could be and you just can't.

Christina Levin Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My approach is holistic and
mindfulness
oriented.
Do you feel haunted by your past or grieving process that has been difficult to navigate? Do you feel like every encounter with a loved one is like a step in a minefield? Are you ambivalent about the future of your romantic relationship. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or depression. Or need support in managing cultural adaptation or important transitions in your life. Together we’ll look into a mirror and explore how you get in your own way. We’ll meet your blind spots with compassion and explore what is in your control to change or accept.

Brooke Medina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Aside from using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I introduce creative ways to engage the sensory system to explore and express thoughts and feelings through innovative, individualized interventions that use mediums such as nature, sand tray, play, painting, art, movement, music, writing, and
mindfulness
.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I specialize in working with children (as young as 2 years old), teens, parents, and women to address a variety of emotional and behavioral issues, such as life transitions, inattention/impulsivity, depression, anxiety, parent-child relational issues, grief, trauma, anger management, school and social challenges, attachment difficulties, developmental delays, adoption, selective mutism, shame and resilience practice, and a multitude of other presenting challenges.
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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.