Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Seattle, WA
I welcome you to my practice and want you to know that over many years, I have worked with clients who have suffered from a great variety of issues and who have recovered hope and been able to successfully 'reset' their lives. My clients often feel stuck initially due to possible ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, eating disorders, or other addictions, or some combination of these. Through our therapeutic relationship, life skills through DBT work, and new perspectives through CBT work, you will be empowered to create a life worth living.
I welcome you to my practice and want you to know that over many years, I have worked with clients who have suffered from a great variety of issues and who have recovered hope and been able to successfully 'reset' their lives. My clients often feel stuck initially due to possible ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, eating disorders, or other addictions, or some combination of these. Through our therapeutic relationship, life skills through DBT work, and new perspectives through CBT work, you will be empowered to create a life worth living.
I use a CBT, DBT, and a mindfulness-based approach to help clients develop tools to manage emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, & build resilience.
Anxiety, depression, and life’s many stresses can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to find a sense of balance. You might find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, sadness, or frustration, struggling to manage the weight of daily responsibilities or unexpected challenges. These feelings can impact your relationships, work, and overall well-being, leaving you feeling drained and uncertain about the future. Since earning my degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2014, I have spent over a decade working in the mental health field, helping individuals navigate these struggles and find ways to regain control and confidence in the
I use a CBT, DBT, and a mindfulness-based approach to help clients develop tools to manage emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, & build resilience.
Anxiety, depression, and life’s many stresses can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to find a sense of balance. You might find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, sadness, or frustration, struggling to manage the weight of daily responsibilities or unexpected challenges. These feelings can impact your relationships, work, and overall well-being, leaving you feeling drained and uncertain about the future. Since earning my degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2014, I have spent over a decade working in the mental health field, helping individuals navigate these struggles and find ways to regain control and confidence in the
I work with individual adults and adolescents who need a safe and honest place to reimagine what life can be, as they navigate difficult and overwhelming experiences, relationships, or transitions. While our work can include clinical assessment and specific treatment goals, you are likely interested in therapy for more personal reasons. Perhaps your life has become dominated by loneliness, confusion, broken relationships, unmanageable anger or deep sadness. Perhaps you feel completely stuck. Your priorities and needs will guide our work together.
I work with individual adults and adolescents who need a safe and honest place to reimagine what life can be, as they navigate difficult and overwhelming experiences, relationships, or transitions. While our work can include clinical assessment and specific treatment goals, you are likely interested in therapy for more personal reasons. Perhaps your life has become dominated by loneliness, confusion, broken relationships, unmanageable anger or deep sadness. Perhaps you feel completely stuck. Your priorities and needs will guide our work together.
Please email me for a faster response- I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, students and young adults. My approach is to serve client needs through the holistic and innovative services that foster hope and recovery through evidenced-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-focused Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy. I have devoted time to families and have learned to effectively collaborate with them to help my client reach their goals and lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
Please email me for a faster response- I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, students and young adults. My approach is to serve client needs through the holistic and innovative services that foster hope and recovery through evidenced-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-focused Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy. I have devoted time to families and have learned to effectively collaborate with them to help my client reach their goals and lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, you’re not alone—and support is available. Many people I work with are managing anxiety, depression, or struggling with self-esteem while trying to keep everything together. Therapy can be a place to pause, feel understood, and begin making sense of what’s weighing on you. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start—you just need a space where you can show up as you are.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, you’re not alone—and support is available. Many people I work with are managing anxiety, depression, or struggling with self-esteem while trying to keep everything together. Therapy can be a place to pause, feel understood, and begin making sense of what’s weighing on you. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start—you just need a space where you can show up as you are.
My individual work is relationally based. Using our relationship as a place to explore parts of yourself more deeply, your relationship with and to yourself becomes more in focus when we work together. I find that within the safety of a therapeutic relationship, people can explore new parts of themselves, and these insights can lead to changes outside of therapy and often within other relationships that help them improve the problems in their life. I hope to be a warm and gentle presence, while also challenging you to examine parts of your life that aren’t working for you, & I share my observations with you with directness and care.
My individual work is relationally based. Using our relationship as a place to explore parts of yourself more deeply, your relationship with and to yourself becomes more in focus when we work together. I find that within the safety of a therapeutic relationship, people can explore new parts of themselves, and these insights can lead to changes outside of therapy and often within other relationships that help them improve the problems in their life. I hope to be a warm and gentle presence, while also challenging you to examine parts of your life that aren’t working for you, & I share my observations with you with directness and care.
My work is also guided by Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems, with a focus on mindfulness.
Welcome! I work from a holistic, trauma-informed lens, offering a unique combination of talk and somatic therapy. I've found that by tapping into the innate wisdom of the body, we can cultivate greater mind-body integration and access deeper healing. My somatic approach is informed by therapeutic yoga, Polyvagal Theory, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together we get to know and befriend the nervous system and build new pathways toward connection and safety. Clients are empowered to reclaim a greater sense of choice, build resilience, and nurture understanding and relationships with self and others through compassionate inquiry.
My work is also guided by Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems, with a focus on mindfulness.
Welcome! I work from a holistic, trauma-informed lens, offering a unique combination of talk and somatic therapy. I've found that by tapping into the innate wisdom of the body, we can cultivate greater mind-body integration and access deeper healing. My somatic approach is informed by therapeutic yoga, Polyvagal Theory, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together we get to know and befriend the nervous system and build new pathways toward connection and safety. Clients are empowered to reclaim a greater sense of choice, build resilience, and nurture understanding and relationships with self and others through compassionate inquiry.
Stephanie Light
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
Waitlist for new clients
Are you burnt out from late-stage capitalism? Soul wounded by the violence of the state? Same. Rest and relationships are essential. I provide a relationship that supports your growth, holds space for discomfort and grief, and inspires you to create joy and pleasure in everything you do. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety and depression, gender and sexual issues, trauma, attachment-based challenges, relationship stress, and folks looking to heal through mind-body integration.
Are you burnt out from late-stage capitalism? Soul wounded by the violence of the state? Same. Rest and relationships are essential. I provide a relationship that supports your growth, holds space for discomfort and grief, and inspires you to create joy and pleasure in everything you do. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety and depression, gender and sexual issues, trauma, attachment-based challenges, relationship stress, and folks looking to heal through mind-body integration.
Currently Accepting New Clients
I practice from a client centered & trauma informed perspective. As your therapist, I see you as a whole person. Working collaboratively we will explore your strengths as well as your shadow self. I am passionate about Intergenerational family healing: both family of choice & biological families. I work with clients who are living with anxiety, depression, and trauma survivors. My specialty areas include: self-esteem, life transitions, family conflict, grief, relationship issues and spirituality.
Currently Accepting New Clients
I practice from a client centered & trauma informed perspective. As your therapist, I see you as a whole person. Working collaboratively we will explore your strengths as well as your shadow self. I am passionate about Intergenerational family healing: both family of choice & biological families. I work with clients who are living with anxiety, depression, and trauma survivors. My specialty areas include: self-esteem, life transitions, family conflict, grief, relationship issues and spirituality.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
In the complex and often vulnerable landscape of relationships, intimacy, and desire, seeking support can be a powerful step toward clarity, alignment, and deeper connection. I specialize in sex and relationship therapy, with a focus on kink, polyamory/ENM, and pleasure-centered work. I work with individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships navigating desire, attachment, authentic communication, and reclaiming pleasure. As someone with lived experience in kink and polyamorous/ENM spaces, I understand how to hold nuance in these identities.
In the complex and often vulnerable landscape of relationships, intimacy, and desire, seeking support can be a powerful step toward clarity, alignment, and deeper connection. I specialize in sex and relationship therapy, with a focus on kink, polyamory/ENM, and pleasure-centered work. I work with individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships navigating desire, attachment, authentic communication, and reclaiming pleasure. As someone with lived experience in kink and polyamorous/ENM spaces, I understand how to hold nuance in these identities.
I tend to use a person-centered, attachment-focused, psychodynamic lens, and utilize CBT and mindfulness-centered interventions where appropriate.
My work focuses on supporting adults with anxiety/depression, ADHD/executive functioning support, stress management, navigating difficult changes/transitions, and building healthy relationships with yourself and with others. I emphasize a collaborative approach in my practice: you are the expert of your own experience. I tend to bring a human approach to my work and frequently use humor in my sessions (I'm absolutely the therapist who will laugh at your jokes- and then unpack them). I also fully endorse the concept that the therapeutic relationship itself has a great capacity for healing.
I tend to use a person-centered, attachment-focused, psychodynamic lens, and utilize CBT and mindfulness-centered interventions where appropriate.
My work focuses on supporting adults with anxiety/depression, ADHD/executive functioning support, stress management, navigating difficult changes/transitions, and building healthy relationships with yourself and with others. I emphasize a collaborative approach in my practice: you are the expert of your own experience. I tend to bring a human approach to my work and frequently use humor in my sessions (I'm absolutely the therapist who will laugh at your jokes- and then unpack them). I also fully endorse the concept that the therapeutic relationship itself has a great capacity for healing.
I offer a supportive, respectful approach to counseling that is rooted in the practice of mindfulness.
Spirituality is the foundation of the form of synthesized addiction and mental health counseling I offer. My clients engage in the powerful experience of looking within to reconnect with their own Self, which powerfully transforms relationships with others, and most importantly, the relationship with oneself. Throughout this individualized process, clients are better able to release self-destructive thought and behavior patterns, which greatly enhances the quality of life. I have counseled many in and out of addiction recovery and am well versed in spiritual recovery methods and trauma-informed healing modalities.
I offer a supportive, respectful approach to counseling that is rooted in the practice of mindfulness.
Spirituality is the foundation of the form of synthesized addiction and mental health counseling I offer. My clients engage in the powerful experience of looking within to reconnect with their own Self, which powerfully transforms relationships with others, and most importantly, the relationship with oneself. Throughout this individualized process, clients are better able to release self-destructive thought and behavior patterns, which greatly enhances the quality of life. I have counseled many in and out of addiction recovery and am well versed in spiritual recovery methods and trauma-informed healing modalities.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I offer counseling in a relaxed, client-centered environment. Your comfort is my priority, and you set the pace. Balancing who we are, who we want to be, and who others expect us to be can be challenging. Let's work together to find your balance. I'm excited to help you discover empowerment, identity, and confidence.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I’m passionate about working with Autistic and ADHD clients. Whether you have a diagnosis, are just exploring, or need ongoing support, I’m here to assist with neurodivergent discovery.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I offer counseling in a relaxed, client-centered environment. Your comfort is my priority, and you set the pace. Balancing who we are, who we want to be, and who others expect us to be can be challenging. Let's work together to find your balance. I'm excited to help you discover empowerment, identity, and confidence.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I’m passionate about working with Autistic and ADHD clients. Whether you have a diagnosis, are just exploring, or need ongoing support, I’m here to assist with neurodivergent discovery.
Currently Accepting New Clients!
Are you finding your mind lives consistently in the future or stresses over the past? Are you finding yourself revisiting the same thoughts over and over? Sometimes it can feel like our brains are working against us and the more we try and fight, the more they win. Together we can explore ways to help you work through some of this difficulty while finding ways to feel joyful and present. My primary area of focus is working with clients on anxiety, parenting concerns, unhealthy coping skills like self-medicating and relationship issues.
Currently Accepting New Clients!
Are you finding your mind lives consistently in the future or stresses over the past? Are you finding yourself revisiting the same thoughts over and over? Sometimes it can feel like our brains are working against us and the more we try and fight, the more they win. Together we can explore ways to help you work through some of this difficulty while finding ways to feel joyful and present. My primary area of focus is working with clients on anxiety, parenting concerns, unhealthy coping skills like self-medicating and relationship issues.
I provide secure and confidential online supportive care from your place of comfort and safety. We will process your life story and welcome your authentic self; Shift perspectives and learn new ways to be resilient and motivated through your healing journey. In this practice I currently welcome those with personal trauma. Influenced by decades of therapeutic training and personally living through disability diagnosis. Together we can consider disruptions in cognition, emotions, and vocation caused by disability, childhood trauma and other PTSD sources and concerns.
I provide secure and confidential online supportive care from your place of comfort and safety. We will process your life story and welcome your authentic self; Shift perspectives and learn new ways to be resilient and motivated through your healing journey. In this practice I currently welcome those with personal trauma. Influenced by decades of therapeutic training and personally living through disability diagnosis. Together we can consider disruptions in cognition, emotions, and vocation caused by disability, childhood trauma and other PTSD sources and concerns.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work with children/teens, individuals, couples, and families. Many are in pain or feel helpless from their struggles: A child/teen shows anxiety; an adult has difficulty in social relationships, or couples/families experience discord in conflict. My passion is to come alongside and help children/teens, couples, and their families with a systemic and holistic approach while they go through life challenges so they can thrive in their lives. 부부 및 가족관계 치료사, 아동 및 청소년 상담치료사로 이민사회에서 불안, 우울증, 관계불화로 갈등하는 분들을 돕고 있습니다. '불안한 아이 및 청소년'을 돕는 상담치료법과 '정서중심적 부부치료' 방법으로 상담치료를 합니다.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work with children/teens, individuals, couples, and families. Many are in pain or feel helpless from their struggles: A child/teen shows anxiety; an adult has difficulty in social relationships, or couples/families experience discord in conflict. My passion is to come alongside and help children/teens, couples, and their families with a systemic and holistic approach while they go through life challenges so they can thrive in their lives. 부부 및 가족관계 치료사, 아동 및 청소년 상담치료사로 이민사회에서 불안, 우울증, 관계불화로 갈등하는 분들을 돕고 있습니다. '불안한 아이 및 청소년'을 돕는 상담치료법과 '정서중심적 부부치료' 방법으로 상담치료를 합니다.
I blend talk, mind-body & coaching approaches in my work, using elements of story, body wisdom/intuition, mindfulness, self-compassion & neuroscience to help people become the author & leader of their own lives.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward?
Maybe you’ve tried to work things out on your own—or leaned on friends and family—but something still feels unresolved.
If something in your life isn’t working. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to make sense of your experience.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, our work will focus on building insight, resilience, and a deeper connection to yourself and others.
I blend talk, mind-body & coaching approaches in my work, using elements of story, body wisdom/intuition, mindfulness, self-compassion & neuroscience to help people become the author & leader of their own lives.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward?
Maybe you’ve tried to work things out on your own—or leaned on friends and family—but something still feels unresolved.
If something in your life isn’t working. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to make sense of your experience.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, our work will focus on building insight, resilience, and a deeper connection to yourself and others.
The theories I use are (CBT) -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (ERP) Exposure & Response Prevention & Mindfulness Therapy.
I am a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I help clients suffering from anxiety, OCD, low self esteem & relational issues by teaching them how to incorporate CBT tools into their life.
The theories I use are (CBT) -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (ERP) Exposure & Response Prevention & Mindfulness Therapy.
I am a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I help clients suffering from anxiety, OCD, low self esteem & relational issues by teaching them how to incorporate CBT tools into their life.
I work with adoptees and anyone navigating identity, belonging, grief and loss or life transitions.
Maybe you’ve learned how to fit in, shape-shift, or keep parts of yourself tucked away. You may feel caught in the “in-between”, between cultures, families, identities, or even between who you are and who you want to be. This can show up as feeling disconnected from yourself or others, overanalyzing and second guessing.
Together, we’ll create a space to slow down and get curious about your story - the parts that feel hidden, the patterns that keep repeating, and the small moments of strength and ease you might not have noticed yet.
I work with adoptees and anyone navigating identity, belonging, grief and loss or life transitions.
Maybe you’ve learned how to fit in, shape-shift, or keep parts of yourself tucked away. You may feel caught in the “in-between”, between cultures, families, identities, or even between who you are and who you want to be. This can show up as feeling disconnected from yourself or others, overanalyzing and second guessing.
Together, we’ll create a space to slow down and get curious about your story - the parts that feel hidden, the patterns that keep repeating, and the small moments of strength and ease you might not have noticed yet.
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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.