Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Belfair, WA
Methods: Cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, coaching
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
Methods: Cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, coaching
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
Counseling can help you face challenges in order to improve and enrich your life. Whatever your goals or situation, there is help and relief. You can get the help you need in order to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. I find that seeing the client from the holistic approach (body, soul, spirit) best enables success for those in counseling.
Counseling can help you face challenges in order to improve and enrich your life. Whatever your goals or situation, there is help and relief. You can get the help you need in order to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. I find that seeing the client from the holistic approach (body, soul, spirit) best enables success for those in counseling.
More Therapists Nearby
Immediate openings! We are not individuals who are broken that need to be fixed, we are humans having a human experience and we are constantly in a state of change that have sometimes served us & sometimes not. People who seem to work well with us are ones that are motivated to make changes and comfortable with awareness of self. We work from a developmental trauma, attachment theory and shame basis of therapy including meeting and nurturing your inner child. If I cannot meet your needs I contract with different providers to get you to where need to be.
Immediate openings! We are not individuals who are broken that need to be fixed, we are humans having a human experience and we are constantly in a state of change that have sometimes served us & sometimes not. People who seem to work well with us are ones that are motivated to make changes and comfortable with awareness of self. We work from a developmental trauma, attachment theory and shame basis of therapy including meeting and nurturing your inner child. If I cannot meet your needs I contract with different providers to get you to where need to be.
Currently accepting new clients. Trauma, attachment + identity impact people in different ways. Do you often feel detached or numb? Do you avoid thinking about the past or self-medicate? Are you concerned about your parenting? Do you often find yourself in difficult relationships? Are you concerned about your memory? Do you feel sad or anxious a lot? Are you "stuck" in the same pattern? Do you have trouble trusting people? Are you irritable most of the time? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or your purpose? Do you feel incomplete or want meaning in life? If you answered yes to any-I believe I could be a good fit for you.
Currently accepting new clients. Trauma, attachment + identity impact people in different ways. Do you often feel detached or numb? Do you avoid thinking about the past or self-medicate? Are you concerned about your parenting? Do you often find yourself in difficult relationships? Are you concerned about your memory? Do you feel sad or anxious a lot? Are you "stuck" in the same pattern? Do you have trouble trusting people? Are you irritable most of the time? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or your purpose? Do you feel incomplete or want meaning in life? If you answered yes to any-I believe I could be a good fit for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the details and decisions? Feeling lonely and isolated? Looking for a pause, a breath, a minute to think... a way to step forward? Trying situations like unemployment, aging issues, divorce, caregiving and health concerns can leave us reeling and unsure. Whether a potentially wonderful opportunity or a heart-wrenching loss, our hearts and minds are often trapped in churning thoughts, worry and anxiety. If your moods are all over the place and you're having a hard time focusing, it can be difficult to ask for help. Let this be your path through the fog - I am glad you are reaching out!
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the details and decisions? Feeling lonely and isolated? Looking for a pause, a breath, a minute to think... a way to step forward? Trying situations like unemployment, aging issues, divorce, caregiving and health concerns can leave us reeling and unsure. Whether a potentially wonderful opportunity or a heart-wrenching loss, our hearts and minds are often trapped in churning thoughts, worry and anxiety. If your moods are all over the place and you're having a hard time focusing, it can be difficult to ask for help. Let this be your path through the fog - I am glad you are reaching out!
Current openings available, both in-person and online. I bring years of professional experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals from different walks of life with a wide range of concerns. I view psychotherapy as a personalized, active, and collaborative process that fosters meaningful change. I am bilingual in English and Vietnamese. I deeply value the intersection of culture, identity, and family context in the therapy process. Please note that Dr. Mauzay completes the initial consultations and schedules for our office.
Current openings available, both in-person and online. I bring years of professional experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals from different walks of life with a wide range of concerns. I view psychotherapy as a personalized, active, and collaborative process that fosters meaningful change. I am bilingual in English and Vietnamese. I deeply value the intersection of culture, identity, and family context in the therapy process. Please note that Dr. Mauzay completes the initial consultations and schedules for our office.
Healing is a process of learning about your own strengths, goals and passions. Working collaboratlwy we will discover how to harness those strengths and work towards healing , strength, resiliency and joy
Healing is a process of learning about your own strengths, goals and passions. Working collaboratlwy we will discover how to harness those strengths and work towards healing , strength, resiliency and joy
I also integrate practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation so you're not only understanding yourself more deeply, but responding differently in real situations.
You're good at holding it all together - but what is that costing you? On the outside, your life might look stable, even successful. But underneath? You're overthinking everything, bracing for what could go wrong. Feeling flat, disconnected from the things you used to love. Or just exhausted from the pressure of handling everything while pretending you're ok. Sometimes the strategies that helped you get this far - like pushing through and staying in control - are the very things now keeping you stuck.
I also integrate practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation so you're not only understanding yourself more deeply, but responding differently in real situations.
You're good at holding it all together - but what is that costing you? On the outside, your life might look stable, even successful. But underneath? You're overthinking everything, bracing for what could go wrong. Feeling flat, disconnected from the things you used to love. Or just exhausted from the pressure of handling everything while pretending you're ok. Sometimes the strategies that helped you get this far - like pushing through and staying in control - are the very things now keeping you stuck.
These include Art, Music and Drama Therapies, Poetry and Writing, Somatic (body) work, Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, and Mindfulness work.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon.
These include Art, Music and Drama Therapies, Poetry and Writing, Somatic (body) work, Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, and Mindfulness work.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I specialize in working with adults who have PTSD, and/or have experienced trauma in adulthood and/or childhood. I have extensive experience working with survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. I specialize in working with first responders, active duty and military veterans, and medical professionals. As a former first responder, I have the lived experience of understanding the job and stressors involved. I also work with people dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and many other mental health disorders.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I specialize in working with adults who have PTSD, and/or have experienced trauma in adulthood and/or childhood. I have extensive experience working with survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. I specialize in working with first responders, active duty and military veterans, and medical professionals. As a former first responder, I have the lived experience of understanding the job and stressors involved. I also work with people dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and many other mental health disorders.
You can be capable, thoughtful, and emotionally aware yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally depleted.
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning adults who appear steady on the outside but feel internally strained from carrying too much responsibility for too long. Often, this anxiety isn't random. It's connected to work stress, family dynamics, or relationships where boundaries have gradually eroded.
I work best with adults experiencing; anxiety related to work stress, stress with over-responsibility or caretaking, difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries.
You can be capable, thoughtful, and emotionally aware yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally depleted.
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning adults who appear steady on the outside but feel internally strained from carrying too much responsibility for too long. Often, this anxiety isn't random. It's connected to work stress, family dynamics, or relationships where boundaries have gradually eroded.
I work best with adults experiencing; anxiety related to work stress, stress with over-responsibility or caretaking, difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries.
I support adults who feel ready to live with greater authenticity, connection, and purpose. My clients are often thoughtful, self-aware people who’ve learned to function well outwardly while carrying quiet exhaustion or disconnection inside. Whether you’re healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating burnout, or exploring identity and existential questions, therapy can help you develop the tools to better function day to day, and to return to yourself. Therapy with me is collaborative, paced to your nervous system, and rooted in genuine connection.
I support adults who feel ready to live with greater authenticity, connection, and purpose. My clients are often thoughtful, self-aware people who’ve learned to function well outwardly while carrying quiet exhaustion or disconnection inside. Whether you’re healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating burnout, or exploring identity and existential questions, therapy can help you develop the tools to better function day to day, and to return to yourself. Therapy with me is collaborative, paced to your nervous system, and rooted in genuine connection.
My ideal client is someone who is feeling stuck and looking to make some changes. They may be navigating major life transitions, relationship challenges, or a desire to feel more confident and grounded in their daily life. They seek therapy not because they are broken, but because they are courageous enough to want something better, whether it is clarity, healing, or finding their purpose. They’re looking for practical tools, a fresh perspective and a therapist who listens without judgment and challenges them gently. Most of all, they want to be seen, validated, and supported as they take meaningful steps toward growth.
My ideal client is someone who is feeling stuck and looking to make some changes. They may be navigating major life transitions, relationship challenges, or a desire to feel more confident and grounded in their daily life. They seek therapy not because they are broken, but because they are courageous enough to want something better, whether it is clarity, healing, or finding their purpose. They’re looking for practical tools, a fresh perspective and a therapist who listens without judgment and challenges them gently. Most of all, they want to be seen, validated, and supported as they take meaningful steps toward growth.
Being human is complicated: relationships are both beautiful and heartbreaking, our inner parts are often in conflict, and many of us are navigating identities that don't fit society’s norms. And yet, I believe nothing is fundamentally wrong with you or your relationships. The parts of you that feel stuck, hurt, or are hard to look at aren't problems to get rid of. They're trying to help. And there's usually a gift inside, once we learn what they've been protecting. I'm a queer, nonbinary, non-monogamous, sex-positive therapist who's spent a decade in the communities I now serve.
Being human is complicated: relationships are both beautiful and heartbreaking, our inner parts are often in conflict, and many of us are navigating identities that don't fit society’s norms. And yet, I believe nothing is fundamentally wrong with you or your relationships. The parts of you that feel stuck, hurt, or are hard to look at aren't problems to get rid of. They're trying to help. And there's usually a gift inside, once we learn what they've been protecting. I'm a queer, nonbinary, non-monogamous, sex-positive therapist who's spent a decade in the communities I now serve.
Build practical skills and mindfulness.
Welcome! It's not easy getting started with therapy so I appreciate that you're here and don't take it lightly.
Let me jump right in. We may be a good fit if you're craving to go below the surface to root causes, but also want practical strategies for everyday life. If you're looking for a place to be genuinely supported and to challenge yourself. If you need a nonjudgmental place to untangle your thoughts and emotions around anxiety, depression, grief, decisions, relationship issues, loneliness, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected.
Build practical skills and mindfulness.
Welcome! It's not easy getting started with therapy so I appreciate that you're here and don't take it lightly.
Let me jump right in. We may be a good fit if you're craving to go below the surface to root causes, but also want practical strategies for everyday life. If you're looking for a place to be genuinely supported and to challenge yourself. If you need a nonjudgmental place to untangle your thoughts and emotions around anxiety, depression, grief, decisions, relationship issues, loneliness, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected.
I am interested in supporting you through transitions, trauma, and life changes that can be difficult to navigate. I utilize a trauma-informed approach that is grounded in social justice, lived experience, and uplifting community. I have primarily worked with youth and also have experience working with LGBTQIA adults and survivors of assault through therapeutic groups and advocacy work. I am committed to supporting those who have been marginalized and believe that healing and justice is necessary for our communities.
I am interested in supporting you through transitions, trauma, and life changes that can be difficult to navigate. I utilize a trauma-informed approach that is grounded in social justice, lived experience, and uplifting community. I have primarily worked with youth and also have experience working with LGBTQIA adults and survivors of assault through therapeutic groups and advocacy work. I am committed to supporting those who have been marginalized and believe that healing and justice is necessary for our communities.
Healing & Empowering Life Coaching & Psychological
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98164
We offer support through CBT/DBT, Narrative, Mindfulness, Somatics, and Internal Family Systems.
Our practice specializes in neurodivergence, as most of our providers openly identify with ASD and/or ADHD. In additional to working with neurodivergent teens and adults, many of our providers assist with challenges with sexuality, including LBGTQIA+, ENM, BDSM/Kink, and sexual disappointments. We also provide clearance letters for those seeing gender affirming surgeries. We assistance our clients process through sexual trauma, anxiety/depression, fear, shame, and religious/spiritual wounds. We teach communication skills and setting healthy boundaries.
We offer support through CBT/DBT, Narrative, Mindfulness, Somatics, and Internal Family Systems.
Our practice specializes in neurodivergence, as most of our providers openly identify with ASD and/or ADHD. In additional to working with neurodivergent teens and adults, many of our providers assist with challenges with sexuality, including LBGTQIA+, ENM, BDSM/Kink, and sexual disappointments. We also provide clearance letters for those seeing gender affirming surgeries. We assistance our clients process through sexual trauma, anxiety/depression, fear, shame, and religious/spiritual wounds. We teach communication skills and setting healthy boundaries.
Marilyn Baker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Pacific Northwest local with experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors working with diverse populations and internationally. She has been involved in Christian ministry since 2016 and received her graduate degree from Western Seminary. Marilyn focuses on providing direct counseling services to those in high-stress work environments and those struggling with chronic physical or emotional burdens.
Marilyn Baker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Pacific Northwest local with experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors working with diverse populations and internationally. She has been involved in Christian ministry since 2016 and received her graduate degree from Western Seminary. Marilyn focuses on providing direct counseling services to those in high-stress work environments and those struggling with chronic physical or emotional burdens.
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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.