Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Russell County, VA
Are you curious about how your past experiences shape your present? Ready to explore deeper, unpack old patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self? If you're open to self-reflection and growth, I can provide a safe space for healing and insight. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, confidence, and a more fulfilling life. Taking that first step can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone—I’m here to support your journey.
Are you curious about how your past experiences shape your present? Ready to explore deeper, unpack old patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self? If you're open to self-reflection and growth, I can provide a safe space for healing and insight. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, confidence, and a more fulfilling life. Taking that first step can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone—I’m here to support your journey.
I work with a variety of concerns, including ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment challenges. I also have several years of experience in foster care, where I supported children and teens through the unique difficulties that come with that system. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for resilience and the many different paths people take toward healing.
I work with a variety of concerns, including ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment challenges. I also have several years of experience in foster care, where I supported children and teens through the unique difficulties that come with that system. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for resilience and the many different paths people take toward healing.
Every person carries a story uniquely their own, & in the moments when challenges arise, finding someone truly steady and compassionate can feel rare. It is important to me for my clients to feel that they are heard, accepted, & understood. I bring a genuine, direct approach to supporting your goals, and that may occasionally involve challenging certain ideas.
I specialize with individuals navigating: anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, self harm, suicidal ideations, trauma, & life transitions. While I work especially well with teens through individuals in their 30s, I welcome clients of all backgrounds and stages of life.
Every person carries a story uniquely their own, & in the moments when challenges arise, finding someone truly steady and compassionate can feel rare. It is important to me for my clients to feel that they are heard, accepted, & understood. I bring a genuine, direct approach to supporting your goals, and that may occasionally involve challenging certain ideas.
I specialize with individuals navigating: anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, self harm, suicidal ideations, trauma, & life transitions. While I work especially well with teens through individuals in their 30s, I welcome clients of all backgrounds and stages of life.
Online Therapists
Hi! My name is Courtney, I am a licensed therapist in VA, and I am so glad you are here! There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a therapist and I would be so excited to work with you! I typically work with issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, interpersonal relationships, and life changes.
Hi! My name is Courtney, I am a licensed therapist in VA, and I am so glad you are here! There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a therapist and I would be so excited to work with you! I typically work with issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, interpersonal relationships, and life changes.
I am Sam Cowart, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 16 years of experience helping adult clients who are suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, depression, adjustment-related issues, anger, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and more.
I am Sam Cowart, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 16 years of experience helping adult clients who are suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, depression, adjustment-related issues, anger, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Denise Ritter Bernardini
Resident in Counseling, QMHPT
2 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in the Gottman Method, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Do you look capable on the outside while quietly struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or the feeling that you’re falling short? Maybe you're navigating burnout, a caregiving role, retirement, performance pressure, or a life transition that has left you questioning your direction. Is your relationship with your partner under stress? You don’t have to carry it alone.
As an in-residence counselor with over 20 years in higher education and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I specialize in working with thoughtful, driven individuals who feel overwhelmed by responsibility and the pressures of life.
I have training in the Gottman Method, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Do you look capable on the outside while quietly struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or the feeling that you’re falling short? Maybe you're navigating burnout, a caregiving role, retirement, performance pressure, or a life transition that has left you questioning your direction. Is your relationship with your partner under stress? You don’t have to carry it alone.
As an in-residence counselor with over 20 years in higher education and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I specialize in working with thoughtful, driven individuals who feel overwhelmed by responsibility and the pressures of life.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I am a dedicated Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy approaches. I passionately support individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a wide array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and issues related to self-esteem. As a marriage and family therapist, I view the relationship of the client and explore how each person’s behavior affects others. By fostering a deeper understanding of the narratives they share, I help improve communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
I am a dedicated Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy approaches. I passionately support individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a wide array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and issues related to self-esteem. As a marriage and family therapist, I view the relationship of the client and explore how each person’s behavior affects others. By fostering a deeper understanding of the narratives they share, I help improve communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
Have you suffered from anxiety and maybe tried therapy for this in the past with limited results? Do you have a sense that there is something more than just plain old anxiety going on for you? Maybe you have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, or OCD, or are exploring a possible diagnosis. Have you been told that you are "too much" or "too sensitive" and are struggling with navigating a world that doesn't seem built for you. I work with neurodivergent individuals(adults, teens, and occasionally children), who are tired of being misunderstood and want support that honors their unique brain.
Have you suffered from anxiety and maybe tried therapy for this in the past with limited results? Do you have a sense that there is something more than just plain old anxiety going on for you? Maybe you have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, or OCD, or are exploring a possible diagnosis. Have you been told that you are "too much" or "too sensitive" and are struggling with navigating a world that doesn't seem built for you. I work with neurodivergent individuals(adults, teens, and occasionally children), who are tired of being misunderstood and want support that honors their unique brain.
Are you tired of feeling like you’re “never enough”? Do you find yourself always wearing a mask and being the ultimate people-pleaser to feel accepted? Has trauma from your past kept you locked in cycles of unhealthy behaviors, habits, and relationships? A life without overwhelming worries and perfectionism is not out of your reach. With some self-exploration, vulnerability, empowerment, and a little bit of humor and sarcasm, I would love to help you reach your personal goals.
Are you tired of feeling like you’re “never enough”? Do you find yourself always wearing a mask and being the ultimate people-pleaser to feel accepted? Has trauma from your past kept you locked in cycles of unhealthy behaviors, habits, and relationships? A life without overwhelming worries and perfectionism is not out of your reach. With some self-exploration, vulnerability, empowerment, and a little bit of humor and sarcasm, I would love to help you reach your personal goals.
Feeling like you’re running on fumes lately? Maybe you catch yourself saying, “I can’t keep doing this,” or “I’m so over it,” more than you’d like to admit. You’re not broken, just tired of holding it all together. When life keeps pushing and you never get a real pause, your mind and body start to shut down, and you end up in that cycle of feeling overwhelmed but not getting shit done. You don’t have to stay stuck there.
Feeling like you’re running on fumes lately? Maybe you catch yourself saying, “I can’t keep doing this,” or “I’m so over it,” more than you’d like to admit. You’re not broken, just tired of holding it all together. When life keeps pushing and you never get a real pause, your mind and body start to shut down, and you end up in that cycle of feeling overwhelmed but not getting shit done. You don’t have to stay stuck there.
Lauren Bray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! I am so glad you’re here. You’ve taken the first step, and it’s a big one! There are times where life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. No matter what you are bringing into counseling with you, I desire to provide you with a safe place where you can confidently feel as though you are being seen, heard, and known. Whether it's personal growth, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other stressors, I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
Hello and welcome! I am so glad you’re here. You’ve taken the first step, and it’s a big one! There are times where life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. No matter what you are bringing into counseling with you, I desire to provide you with a safe place where you can confidently feel as though you are being seen, heard, and known. Whether it's personal growth, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other stressors, I am committed to providing tools and strategies to help you feel empowered and supported in these pursuits.
Everyone has their own unique story to share with their own unique issues. I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with life adjustments, childhood trauma, past trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, academic stress, or Appalachian specific issues. I am here to listen to each story and provide support wherever I can. Let's work together to help you live a life worth living and what that means for you!
Everyone has their own unique story to share with their own unique issues. I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with life adjustments, childhood trauma, past trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, academic stress, or Appalachian specific issues. I am here to listen to each story and provide support wherever I can. Let's work together to help you live a life worth living and what that means for you!
Life is always throwing new challenges in your path. It can feel like the moment that you take a breath, something else happens. I work with children, teens, and adults that are living with grief, life-stressors, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Life is always throwing new challenges in your path. It can feel like the moment that you take a breath, something else happens. I work with children, teens, and adults that are living with grief, life-stressors, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I draw from a variety of approaches—CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies—while also using person-centered, relational, and trauma-informed care.
Hello! My name is Matt Verlander. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping others find healing. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University, and my Master of Social Work degree from Radford University. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings during the course of my career including adult and adolescent outpatient clinic, school-based, community mental health, and foster care. im a compassionate therapist with extensive experience working with both children and adults.
I draw from a variety of approaches—CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies—while also using person-centered, relational, and trauma-informed care.
Hello! My name is Matt Verlander. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience helping others find healing. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University, and my Master of Social Work degree from Radford University. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings during the course of my career including adult and adolescent outpatient clinic, school-based, community mental health, and foster care. im a compassionate therapist with extensive experience working with both children and adults.
We draw from a variety of approaches—CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies—while also using person-centered, relational, and trauma-informed care.
Appointments available this week! It's time you feel understood, and that starts with a therapist who loves what they do. At Lifebulb, we’ve made it our mission to create a space where clinicians can thrive, so you can, too. Whether in person or through telehealth, our licensed therapists are here to guide you toward your goals.
We draw from a variety of approaches—CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies—while also using person-centered, relational, and trauma-informed care.
Appointments available this week! It's time you feel understood, and that starts with a therapist who loves what they do. At Lifebulb, we’ve made it our mission to create a space where clinicians can thrive, so you can, too. Whether in person or through telehealth, our licensed therapists are here to guide you toward your goals.
As a dedicated mental health professional, I am passionate about serving a diverse clientele with specialized needs. My focus is on couples looking to strengthen their relationships, trauma victims seeking healing and recovery, and individuals grappling with substance abuse issues. By offering compassionate support and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment for each client. My goal is to empower clients to overcome their challenges, foster resilience, and achieve lasting personal growth and well-being. Together, we can work towards building a brighter future.
As a dedicated mental health professional, I am passionate about serving a diverse clientele with specialized needs. My focus is on couples looking to strengthen their relationships, trauma victims seeking healing and recovery, and individuals grappling with substance abuse issues. By offering compassionate support and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment for each client. My goal is to empower clients to overcome their challenges, foster resilience, and achieve lasting personal growth and well-being. Together, we can work towards building a brighter future.
Courtney is a seasoned clinician who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and related mental health concerns. She helps individuals identify underlying patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and foster meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is holistic, recognizing the significant impact that lifestyle factors, such as sleep, stress management, physical activity, relationships, and nutrition, have on emotional well-being.
Courtney is a seasoned clinician who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and related mental health concerns. She helps individuals identify underlying patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and foster meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is holistic, recognizing the significant impact that lifestyle factors, such as sleep, stress management, physical activity, relationships, and nutrition, have on emotional well-being.
My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.
My therapeutic approach is strengths based and tailored for each client, situation, and goal to find what works best for that individual. I believe you are the expert in your life and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs. I have experience providing therapy in outpatient, school based, and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, substance use and abuse, parenting issues, and more. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and further certified to provide Trauma Focused CBT in the state of VA.
As a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience, I am committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and build a meaningful, fulfilling life. I specialize in working with college students and adults who are facing a range of concerns, including anxiety and phobias, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, peer relationships, self-esteem concerns, and parenting concerns. My goal is to create an environment where you feel supported and empowered to make lasting changes.
As a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience, I am committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and build a meaningful, fulfilling life. I specialize in working with college students and adults who are facing a range of concerns, including anxiety and phobias, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, peer relationships, self-esteem concerns, and parenting concerns. My goal is to create an environment where you feel supported and empowered to make lasting changes.
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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.