Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Magna, UT

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William Nieminen
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Magna, UT 84044
ACT is a mindfulness-based, values-driven approach that helps individuals to develop psychological flexibility and resilience by accepting their thoughts and feelings, clarifying their values, and taking committed action towards their goals.
As a mental health therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to live a fulfilling life, regardless of their past experiences or current struggles. I have experience working with clients who have a wide range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and have seen positive outcomes in terms of symptom reduction, quality of life, and self-efficacy.
ACT is a mindfulness-based, values-driven approach that helps individuals to develop psychological flexibility and resilience by accepting their thoughts and feelings, clarifying their values, and taking committed action towards their goals.
As a mental health therapist, I believe that every individual has the potential to live a fulfilling life, regardless of their past experiences or current struggles. I have experience working with clients who have a wide range of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and have seen positive outcomes in terms of symptom reduction, quality of life, and self-efficacy.
(435) 291-8705 View (435) 291-8705
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Karen Foster At Beacon Therapy Of Utah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Magna, UT 84044  (Online Only)
Feeling lost in the fog of overwhelm? You're not alone. Life throws curveballs, and sometimes they leave us feeling stuck and unsure of where to turn. If anxiety has your mind racing or depression weighs you down, I'm here to walk alongside you. Think of me as your partner in rediscovering calm and clarity. In our journey together, we'll untangle your thoughts, identify your strengths, and build practical tools to navigate whatever challenges life throws your way.
Feeling lost in the fog of overwhelm? You're not alone. Life throws curveballs, and sometimes they leave us feeling stuck and unsure of where to turn. If anxiety has your mind racing or depression weighs you down, I'm here to walk alongside you. Think of me as your partner in rediscovering calm and clarity. In our journey together, we'll untangle your thoughts, identify your strengths, and build practical tools to navigate whatever challenges life throws your way.
(385) 442-7499 View (385) 442-7499
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Tammy Ishimatsu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Magna, UT 84044
Not accepting new clients
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(801) 701-1349 View (801) 701-1349

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Taylor Twitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Jordan, UT 84088  (Online Only)
Using mindfulness, CBT, and other modalities, we will navigate a path to peace and overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Hi, I'm Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. Through specialized experience and training, I am uniquely able to provide relief to first responders, hospital workers, and individuals who have experienced medical accidents and trauma. On top of this, I am devoted to helping any individual find their way through the darkest moments of depression, anxiety, and grief.
Using mindfulness, CBT, and other modalities, we will navigate a path to peace and overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Hi, I'm Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. Through specialized experience and training, I am uniquely able to provide relief to first responders, hospital workers, and individuals who have experienced medical accidents and trauma. On top of this, I am devoted to helping any individual find their way through the darkest moments of depression, anxiety, and grief.
(210) 985-9751 View (210) 985-9751
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Alyssa Hewitson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84123  (Online Only)
Alyssa’s tools: EMDR, CBT, DBT, Harm Reduction skills, Mindfulness, Self-compassion, walk + talk, animal assistance.
I believe each of us is on our own healing journey, unique to each and every one of us. I work with individuals 18 + who struggle with understanding their trauma, substance use patterns, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life changes, taking a Harm Reduction approach to help you better understand yourself. We’ll work collaboratively to find an approach that will help you find your inner peace. My trained therapy dog, Bindi, may join us for our sessions to help us in your therapeutic process.
Alyssa’s tools: EMDR, CBT, DBT, Harm Reduction skills, Mindfulness, Self-compassion, walk + talk, animal assistance.
I believe each of us is on our own healing journey, unique to each and every one of us. I work with individuals 18 + who struggle with understanding their trauma, substance use patterns, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life changes, taking a Harm Reduction approach to help you better understand yourself. We’ll work collaboratively to find an approach that will help you find your inner peace. My trained therapy dog, Bindi, may join us for our sessions to help us in your therapeutic process.
(801) 509-6845 View (801) 509-6845
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Nancy Le
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdD
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I use a Psychodynamic and Mindfulness approach to achieve self-compassion/understanding of one's needs by considering both conscious and unconscious levels.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
I use a Psychodynamic and Mindfulness approach to achieve self-compassion/understanding of one's needs by considering both conscious and unconscious levels.
You deserve to feel seen and live a life of authenticity without the stress and anxiety of being afraid to show others who you are or who you want to be. So often we find ourselves holding back our needs to ensure the needs of others are being met but this pattern leaves many of us feeling lonely and isolated in our relationships. Therapy can be a way to help you achieve the authenticity you are seeking through processing thoughts and feelings that might be getting in your way of showing up for yourself.
(310) 361-9766 View (310) 361-9766
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Martha Lilia Soto Ceballos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ASUDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Valley City, UT 84128
My clinical experience has included working with individuals that have experienced trauma as well as anxiety and depression. I currently practice individual therapy with adult individuals (18 y/o and up) experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD (including dissociative symptoms), and Complex PTSD in both English and Spanish. We may utilize various modalities including mindfulness techniques, trauma specific treatment modalities (including EMDR and IFS), attachment work, and mind-soul-body integration. My passion lies in helping clients connect with their voice, strength, and sense of self.
My clinical experience has included working with individuals that have experienced trauma as well as anxiety and depression. I currently practice individual therapy with adult individuals (18 y/o and up) experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD (including dissociative symptoms), and Complex PTSD in both English and Spanish. We may utilize various modalities including mindfulness techniques, trauma specific treatment modalities (including EMDR and IFS), attachment work, and mind-soul-body integration. My passion lies in helping clients connect with their voice, strength, and sense of self.
(385) 314-4264 View (385) 314-4264
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Kimberly O Sieber
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
My approach is client-centered, mindfulness-based, and collaborative.
Life is stressful. We all know that stress can wreak havoc on our minds and bodies, including depression, anxiety, and chronic health conditions. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, but all of them have one thing in common: a desire for well-being. This can be difficult when facing life changes, relationship problems, health issues, and other personal challenges. Therapy can help you adjust to these stressors and to learn skills to help you cope with them. This may include understanding your coping styles that have been ineffective and to facilitate more healthy patterns.
My approach is client-centered, mindfulness-based, and collaborative.
Life is stressful. We all know that stress can wreak havoc on our minds and bodies, including depression, anxiety, and chronic health conditions. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, but all of them have one thing in common: a desire for well-being. This can be difficult when facing life changes, relationship problems, health issues, and other personal challenges. Therapy can help you adjust to these stressors and to learn skills to help you cope with them. This may include understanding your coping styles that have been ineffective and to facilitate more healthy patterns.
(385) 217-8865 View (385) 217-8865
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Brent Pace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Mindfulness is about learning to live in the moment and fully accepting life’s truths.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
Mindfulness is about learning to live in the moment and fully accepting life’s truths.
Few of us get through this life without experiencing some trauma. Yet we all have the capacity to experience post-traumatic growth with the help of therapist whose role is to remove barriers that prevent us from moving past our past. When clients leave my office they have improved capacity for facing life head-on. Finding the right therapist is about “fit,” which is about feeling affirmed and validated for who you are.
(801) 752-0888 View (801) 752-0888
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Beth Kathryn Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84119  (Online Only)
Some of my favorites combine mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy such as meditation, mindfulness practices, identifying unproductive thought patterns and reshaping them to create new behavioral patterns.
I am passionate about helping the clients I serve as they navigate life challenges. With nearly two decades of experience in wilderness settings as well as clinical settings, I have helped my clients with trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, addiction, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, aging, and family dynamics. I seek to build a connection of trust, understanding, and empathy with my clients. Listening to your concerns and helping you discover the best path for your circumstances is always my primary focus.
Some of my favorites combine mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy such as meditation, mindfulness practices, identifying unproductive thought patterns and reshaping them to create new behavioral patterns.
I am passionate about helping the clients I serve as they navigate life challenges. With nearly two decades of experience in wilderness settings as well as clinical settings, I have helped my clients with trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, addiction, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, aging, and family dynamics. I seek to build a connection of trust, understanding, and empathy with my clients. Listening to your concerns and helping you discover the best path for your circumstances is always my primary focus.
(850) 505-3970 View (850) 505-3970
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Deb Sylvester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology,, trauma-informed care, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of toward wholeness, we work together to unfold the seed of the solution from within the problems. Thus, I approach each client with a desire to follow and facilitate their unique healing process. Through deep compassion toward self, dreamwork and process work, I identify lesser conscious aspects of one's self, which we work together to bring into awareness. With this awareness one can find more meaning and a stronger purpose in life.
I use methods including mindfulness, Somatic EMDR,Jungian psychology,, trauma-informed care, and attachment-based therapies to facilitate this discovery and healing process.
My practice is about creating and enhancing a meaningful life. Through a belief that our disturbances--about ourselves, others or life in general - lead us to the doorway of toward wholeness, we work together to unfold the seed of the solution from within the problems. Thus, I approach each client with a desire to follow and facilitate their unique healing process. Through deep compassion toward self, dreamwork and process work, I identify lesser conscious aspects of one's self, which we work together to bring into awareness. With this awareness one can find more meaning and a stronger purpose in life.
(801) 784-6754 View (801) 784-6754
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Shanna Schroeder
Counselor, CMHC, MA
Verified Verified
West Jordan, UT 84081
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.
Life can be tough and sometimes we just need some extra help in navigating our path. I have been a therapist for 12 plus years and love what I do. I meet clients where they are and hold space for each individual I work with. I love to help build the tools you may need now and in the future to create a happy meaningful life. I provide a non- judgmental environment and love helping people discover their strength within. I encourage self reflection, expression, and growth.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.
Life can be tough and sometimes we just need some extra help in navigating our path. I have been a therapist for 12 plus years and love what I do. I meet clients where they are and hold space for each individual I work with. I love to help build the tools you may need now and in the future to create a happy meaningful life. I provide a non- judgmental environment and love helping people discover their strength within. I encourage self reflection, expression, and growth.
(385) 786-6204 View (385) 786-6204
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Camille Kennard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHWC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Jordan, UT 84081
I focus on the Mind/Body connection and tuning into the needs of your body through Mindfulness.
Are you feeling fear, stress, and overwhelm? Do you have a have a difficult time getting caught in anxious or depressive thought patterns? Do you want to change your experience and feel some relief? Learning mindfulness skills can help you slow down, observe the world, and reduce worry to feel more balance, calm, and focused. I use powerful questions, positive psychology, mindfulness meditation, and a strengths perspective to assist you to improve your well-being for good. Together we will create an individualized plan to help you change your thoughts and feel empowered to create the life you want.
I focus on the Mind/Body connection and tuning into the needs of your body through Mindfulness.
Are you feeling fear, stress, and overwhelm? Do you have a have a difficult time getting caught in anxious or depressive thought patterns? Do you want to change your experience and feel some relief? Learning mindfulness skills can help you slow down, observe the world, and reduce worry to feel more balance, calm, and focused. I use powerful questions, positive psychology, mindfulness meditation, and a strengths perspective to assist you to improve your well-being for good. Together we will create an individualized plan to help you change your thoughts and feel empowered to create the life you want.
(385) 722-5112 View (385) 722-5112
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Vanessa Guevara
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Jordan, UT 84088
strength-based and mindfulness approach to address daily stressors, coping skills, boundary setting, negative thoughts and trauma.
The strength and courage it takes to be able to share our experiences is a beautiful and sacred part of humanity. As a trauma therapist, my ultimate goal and passion is to help individuals express, embrace and empower their true authentic selves. When we can live honoring our true selves, we create meaning and find purpose in what we aspire to achieve in life. This empowers us to take control of our lives, and by working on our trauma, we have the opportunity to break free from shame, guilt, fear or resistance by embracing our true selves.
strength-based and mindfulness approach to address daily stressors, coping skills, boundary setting, negative thoughts and trauma.
The strength and courage it takes to be able to share our experiences is a beautiful and sacred part of humanity. As a trauma therapist, my ultimate goal and passion is to help individuals express, embrace and empower their true authentic selves. When we can live honoring our true selves, we create meaning and find purpose in what we aspire to achieve in life. This empowers us to take control of our lives, and by working on our trauma, we have the opportunity to break free from shame, guilt, fear or resistance by embracing our true selves.
(801) 405-3177 View (801) 405-3177
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Richard V Thomas
Counselor, MSCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Jordan, UT 84081
Our work may include mindfulness, meditation, EMDR, sand play, dream work, spiritual development and transpersonal and relational integration.
I work with clients who are ready to actively address the pain and struggle that comes with difficult life transitions. Whether navigating recovery from religious or spiritual abuse/crises, working through difficult or non-traditional relationship dynamics or healing from trauma, depression or anxiety, my clients will learn the peace that comes with embracing all of it. I help clients create deep internal shifts and trust in their truest selves. They develop insight, radical acceptance, gratitude, and accountability, learning to use life’s difficulties as catalysts towards spiritual growth and psychological maturity.
Our work may include mindfulness, meditation, EMDR, sand play, dream work, spiritual development and transpersonal and relational integration.
I work with clients who are ready to actively address the pain and struggle that comes with difficult life transitions. Whether navigating recovery from religious or spiritual abuse/crises, working through difficult or non-traditional relationship dynamics or healing from trauma, depression or anxiety, my clients will learn the peace that comes with embracing all of it. I help clients create deep internal shifts and trust in their truest selves. They develop insight, radical acceptance, gratitude, and accountability, learning to use life’s difficulties as catalysts towards spiritual growth and psychological maturity.
(801) 516-3898 View (801) 516-3898
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John Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Anger Management and Psychoeducational approaches are tools I have in my toolbox for helping others.
Greetings! As a provider who marches to the beat of a slightly different drum, I have been known in some circles as "That Biker Therapist" which was derived from my tendency to be found on the highways and mountain roads of Utah when I am out of the office doing my version of "self-care" and meditation with blacktop and wind therapy. I started out in Corrections and then to Outpatient as I found it to be personally rewarding to help others before or after being in the judicial system. My areas I have spent most of my career working with addiction, trauma and depression/anxiety.
CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Anger Management and Psychoeducational approaches are tools I have in my toolbox for helping others.
Greetings! As a provider who marches to the beat of a slightly different drum, I have been known in some circles as "That Biker Therapist" which was derived from my tendency to be found on the highways and mountain roads of Utah when I am out of the office doing my version of "self-care" and meditation with blacktop and wind therapy. I started out in Corrections and then to Outpatient as I found it to be personally rewarding to help others before or after being in the judicial system. My areas I have spent most of my career working with addiction, trauma and depression/anxiety.
(435) 222-5328 View (435) 222-5328
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Andrew Briefer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I use numerous proven therapy approaches, including attachment, Gottman therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies in the therapy relationship to help you develop skills to achieve a grounded resilient happy connectedness.
I work extensively with adults, adolescents, couples and families addressing the challenges in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Often times we can feel stuck in our lives, using emotion-regulation and relational skills that served us in the past. Like outdated software, these skills no longer serve us as we have matured, as our circumstances have changed or as we have developed relationships with others who bring a different relational culture. This sense of stuckness may lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions and/or relational difficulties that leads people to work with me.
I use numerous proven therapy approaches, including attachment, Gottman therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies in the therapy relationship to help you develop skills to achieve a grounded resilient happy connectedness.
I work extensively with adults, adolescents, couples and families addressing the challenges in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Often times we can feel stuck in our lives, using emotion-regulation and relational skills that served us in the past. Like outdated software, these skills no longer serve us as we have matured, as our circumstances have changed or as we have developed relationships with others who bring a different relational culture. This sense of stuckness may lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions and/or relational difficulties that leads people to work with me.
(801) 754-4528 View (801) 754-4528
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Whole Soul Holistic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Jordan, UT 84088
I can motivate you! My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, trauma, dialectical-behavioral, emotionally-focused, solution-focused, transpersonal, mindfulness, somatic therapies, etc.
Are you sick of feeling anxious, depressed, numb, overwhelmed or empty? Does life feel meaningless? I can help you heal and find real joy, peace and wholeness. I have helped hundreds of people with numerous issues such as depression. addiction, trauma, anxiety and more transform inside, out. I care about my clients’ well-being as much as I care about my own well-being. Helping others is a calling, not just a career. It is my greatest desire to help people heal, discover their authenticity and awaken to their true potential. I use my intuitive abilities, education and experience to empower you to build a life worth living!
I can motivate you! My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, trauma, dialectical-behavioral, emotionally-focused, solution-focused, transpersonal, mindfulness, somatic therapies, etc.
Are you sick of feeling anxious, depressed, numb, overwhelmed or empty? Does life feel meaningless? I can help you heal and find real joy, peace and wholeness. I have helped hundreds of people with numerous issues such as depression. addiction, trauma, anxiety and more transform inside, out. I care about my clients’ well-being as much as I care about my own well-being. Helping others is a calling, not just a career. It is my greatest desire to help people heal, discover their authenticity and awaken to their true potential. I use my intuitive abilities, education and experience to empower you to build a life worth living!
(801) 396-8773 View (801) 396-8773
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Holistic Elements
Counselor, LCMHC, MP
Verified Verified
Taylorsville, UT 84123
I am educated in the latest research pertaining to diet, mindfulness techniques, meditation, mineral oils and yoga postures.
I am trained in the "Best-Practice" and "Evidence-Based" trauma modality, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. I enjoy treating people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Domestic Abuse, Panic, Phobia's and Mood Disorders. It is my goal to educate and equip all my clients with tools that will empower them to improve their mental health. I use traditional therapeutic techniques like :CBT, EMDR, Client-Centered, etc. but I also intertwine holistic approaches like: yoga, mineral oils, diet, exercise, meditation, etc. I look forward to meeting you and helping you through your path to peace, happiness and health.
I am educated in the latest research pertaining to diet, mindfulness techniques, meditation, mineral oils and yoga postures.
I am trained in the "Best-Practice" and "Evidence-Based" trauma modality, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. I enjoy treating people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Domestic Abuse, Panic, Phobia's and Mood Disorders. It is my goal to educate and equip all my clients with tools that will empower them to improve their mental health. I use traditional therapeutic techniques like :CBT, EMDR, Client-Centered, etc. but I also intertwine holistic approaches like: yoga, mineral oils, diet, exercise, meditation, etc. I look forward to meeting you and helping you through your path to peace, happiness and health.
(801) 784-3047 View (801) 784-3047
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Celia Ale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Taylorsville, UT 84123
Im EMDR certified, trauma focused and a mindfulness enthusiast.
The mind is the most powerful tool we have in this life. It determines everything we think and do. Within our mind is our "emotional blueprint" or the platform/lens to which we view our life and act in it. Our emotional blueprint is created and designed from the time we are born to now. Some of our emotional blueprints have been severely altered negatively at no fault of our own due to early or recent traumatic experiences or ill patterns developed since childhood. Unless we are able to identify those patterns and the wiring of our emotional blueprint, progress is limited and we find ourselves back to self defeating patterns.
Im EMDR certified, trauma focused and a mindfulness enthusiast.
The mind is the most powerful tool we have in this life. It determines everything we think and do. Within our mind is our "emotional blueprint" or the platform/lens to which we view our life and act in it. Our emotional blueprint is created and designed from the time we are born to now. Some of our emotional blueprints have been severely altered negatively at no fault of our own due to early or recent traumatic experiences or ill patterns developed since childhood. Unless we are able to identify those patterns and the wiring of our emotional blueprint, progress is limited and we find ourselves back to self defeating patterns.
(385) 279-4682 View (385) 279-4682

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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.