Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Little Chute, WI

Photo of Adam Hunt - NuWave Counseling LLC, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
NuWave Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Chute, WI 54140  (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety, stress & trauma can be crippling! Living with a "mental health diagnosis" can feel like you're damaged or broken. Or do you feel "stuck?" Whatever you're dealing with, it doesn't have to disrupt your life, nor are you broken or damaged! Think about this.. have you ever wondered why some people coast through life and everything seems to be going amazing for them, yet you feel stuck??? I can help you move forward and give you the tools that the most successful and content people know and use!
Depression, anxiety, stress & trauma can be crippling! Living with a "mental health diagnosis" can feel like you're damaged or broken. Or do you feel "stuck?" Whatever you're dealing with, it doesn't have to disrupt your life, nor are you broken or damaged! Think about this.. have you ever wondered why some people coast through life and everything seems to be going amazing for them, yet you feel stuck??? I can help you move forward and give you the tools that the most successful and content people know and use!
(920) 944-6092 View (920) 944-6092
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Authentic Roots Therapy PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LP, LPCC, LADC, Supervi
Verified Verified
Little Chute, WI 54140
Authentic Roots Therapy is a mental health collaborative where licensed professionals provide individual, couple, & family mental health therapy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We specialize in working with children, couples, families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals who are questioning, curious, transitioning, or identifying as transgender/non-binary, mothers in postpartum, faith communities, individuals experiencing traumatic symptomatology, and highly sensitive men.
Authentic Roots Therapy is a mental health collaborative where licensed professionals provide individual, couple, & family mental health therapy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We specialize in working with children, couples, families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals who are questioning, curious, transitioning, or identifying as transgender/non-binary, mothers in postpartum, faith communities, individuals experiencing traumatic symptomatology, and highly sensitive men.
(763) 703-1621 View (763) 703-1621
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Kim Witkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Chute, WI 54140
Waitlist for new clients
It takes courage to reach out for help and find the right therapist. I believe good therapy starts with rapport building, getting to know you, and listening to your needs. You will find a safe, non-judgmental, empathic place for you to heal and grow. I walk beside my clients on their journey. My areas of expertise include treating trauma/PTSD in a Trauma-Informed Care setting with treatment offerings of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy. I have worked with a wide range of populations including emergency response personnel, Law Enforcement, and sexual assault survivors.
It takes courage to reach out for help and find the right therapist. I believe good therapy starts with rapport building, getting to know you, and listening to your needs. You will find a safe, non-judgmental, empathic place for you to heal and grow. I walk beside my clients on their journey. My areas of expertise include treating trauma/PTSD in a Trauma-Informed Care setting with treatment offerings of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy. I have worked with a wide range of populations including emergency response personnel, Law Enforcement, and sexual assault survivors.
(920) 647-8685 View (920) 647-8685
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Emily Hoch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Little Chute, WI 54140
My practice centers around the understanding of the transformative healing power and potential of the human spirit. My therapeutic style is ethical, holistic and heart centered. I have specialized experience and passion working with complex relational trauma, anxiety, depression, worthlessness, and self-confidence.
My practice centers around the understanding of the transformative healing power and potential of the human spirit. My therapeutic style is ethical, holistic and heart centered. I have specialized experience and passion working with complex relational trauma, anxiety, depression, worthlessness, and self-confidence.
(920) 668-2255 View (920) 668-2255

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Kelly Schinke
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913
Hello, are you looking for direction? I can help you manage difficult circumstances in your life and foster a sense of stability and personal meaning. My approach to therapy is collaborative, working together to provide you with support and tools for change. I advocate mindfulness based therapy; however, I use a variety of treatment modalities in my practice. Your phone calls and emails are welcome! Please visit my website at www.alternative-pathways.com for more information. Email: info@alternative-pathways.com. Phone: 920-213-8881.
Hello, are you looking for direction? I can help you manage difficult circumstances in your life and foster a sense of stability and personal meaning. My approach to therapy is collaborative, working together to provide you with support and tools for change. I advocate mindfulness based therapy; however, I use a variety of treatment modalities in my practice. Your phone calls and emails are welcome! Please visit my website at www.alternative-pathways.com for more information. Email: info@alternative-pathways.com. Phone: 920-213-8881.
(920) 482-6581 View (920) 482-6581
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Abdulla Mogherbi, MSE, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
I use therapeutic approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Mindfulness, Mind-Body, Integrative and Holistic Therapies to help clients improve in their symptoms.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. Ages 6+ with issues include Anxiety, Panics, Depression, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Anger, Explosive Anger, OCD, Tics, Tourettes, Autism, sleep difficulties, pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, GI issues, IBS, Brain Gut, CVS, Hypertension. I work with clients according their individual and unique needs using the therapeutic approaches that fits those needs. I highly respect their values and beliefs. I teach and train them to learn good coping skills to manage and have control over their difficulties.
I use therapeutic approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Management, Mindfulness, Mind-Body, Integrative and Holistic Therapies to help clients improve in their symptoms.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. Ages 6+ with issues include Anxiety, Panics, Depression, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Anger, Explosive Anger, OCD, Tics, Tourettes, Autism, sleep difficulties, pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, GI issues, IBS, Brain Gut, CVS, Hypertension. I work with clients according their individual and unique needs using the therapeutic approaches that fits those needs. I highly respect their values and beliefs. I teach and train them to learn good coping skills to manage and have control over their difficulties.
(920) 944-6097 View (920) 944-6097
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Jesse J Jonesberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54914  (Online Only)
Our sessions can include trauma processing, talk therapy, formal mindfulness practices, meditations, and other activities.
Brainspotting, Healing & Recovery - let's collaborate to support your goals. I offer compassion-based therapy including Brainspotting, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindful Self-Compassion. These are proven ways to help us make meaningful changes in our lives. I believe that we all have the skills and strengths needed to heal and make positive changes in our lives. Therapy can help us access our innate strengths and create meaningful change in our lives.
Our sessions can include trauma processing, talk therapy, formal mindfulness practices, meditations, and other activities.
Brainspotting, Healing & Recovery - let's collaborate to support your goals. I offer compassion-based therapy including Brainspotting, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindful Self-Compassion. These are proven ways to help us make meaningful changes in our lives. I believe that we all have the skills and strengths needed to heal and make positive changes in our lives. Therapy can help us access our innate strengths and create meaningful change in our lives.
(414) 409-9736 View (414) 409-9736
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New Depth Counseling & Wellness Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54913
The treatment models I often use are brain-body based therapies like Brainspotting with somatic mindfulness approaches that supports the body's natural ability to heal.
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
The treatment models I often use are brain-body based therapies like Brainspotting with somatic mindfulness approaches that supports the body's natural ability to heal.
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
(920) 656-5622 View (920) 656-5622
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Rebecca Laird
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54914
My therapeutic training includes extensive work in Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Mindfulness/DBT approaches and I have been personally trained by Judith Beck and Marsha Linehan.
I have over 20 years of experience providing warm, compassionate care using the most current, research based treatment approaches. My work is highly individualized and tailored to your own unique needs and circumstances as a client. I have worked with a wide variety of people and problems over the years. I love my work and I am deeply committed to helping you achieve your goals. I am doing office visits as well as teletherapy.
My therapeutic training includes extensive work in Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Mindfulness/DBT approaches and I have been personally trained by Judith Beck and Marsha Linehan.
I have over 20 years of experience providing warm, compassionate care using the most current, research based treatment approaches. My work is highly individualized and tailored to your own unique needs and circumstances as a client. I have worked with a wide variety of people and problems over the years. I love my work and I am deeply committed to helping you achieve your goals. I am doing office visits as well as teletherapy.
(920) 541-6657 View (920) 541-6657
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Shelly Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54915
I specialize in working with couples, teaching self-compassion and mindfulness, and parenting struggles.
Trying to ‘do it all’ can be exhausting. And, even while feeling successful, it’s easy to get worn down and feel like we aren’t living as fully as we’d like. Life is hard and relationships are complicated. You deserve the opportunity to find happiness and fulfillment. Therapy creates an opportunity for you to take time for yourself, to think through what you want to be different, and to fix what’s not working. For years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families to help them increase satisfaction and reconnect in ways that they’ve been missing.
I specialize in working with couples, teaching self-compassion and mindfulness, and parenting struggles.
Trying to ‘do it all’ can be exhausting. And, even while feeling successful, it’s easy to get worn down and feel like we aren’t living as fully as we’d like. Life is hard and relationships are complicated. You deserve the opportunity to find happiness and fulfillment. Therapy creates an opportunity for you to take time for yourself, to think through what you want to be different, and to fix what’s not working. For years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families to help them increase satisfaction and reconnect in ways that they’ve been missing.
(262) 667-7432 View (262) 667-7432
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Michael R Wendt
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54913
My practice uses a combination of therapies suited for each individual client. Somatic Experiencing & Neurofeedback is a primary tools I use in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness to treat anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep issues and other disorders.
My practice uses a combination of therapies suited for each individual client. Somatic Experiencing & Neurofeedback is a primary tools I use in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness to treat anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep issues and other disorders.
(920) 291-2482 View (920) 291-2482
Photo of Amanda Line, MAC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Amanda Line
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911  (Online Only)
In my office you will find an approachable, down to earth and compassionate therapist experienced in using cognitive behavioral therapy, Mindfulness techniques, family systems, and more.
It's time to change but you’re not sure where to start. Dealing with the mood swings, sadness, and fear have become overwhelming but it’s hard to ask for help. Maybe you or someone in your family has experienced abuse or trauma and is scared or embarrassed to talk about it. It feels like you’ve tried everything to help yourself or teen and you’re worried the situation will get worse. The emotional roller coaster needs to stop but you don’t know where the controls are anymore. By reading this, you are already starting a path to change. There is no shame is asking for help.
In my office you will find an approachable, down to earth and compassionate therapist experienced in using cognitive behavioral therapy, Mindfulness techniques, family systems, and more.
It's time to change but you’re not sure where to start. Dealing with the mood swings, sadness, and fear have become overwhelming but it’s hard to ask for help. Maybe you or someone in your family has experienced abuse or trauma and is scared or embarrassed to talk about it. It feels like you’ve tried everything to help yourself or teen and you’re worried the situation will get worse. The emotional roller coaster needs to stop but you don’t know where the controls are anymore. By reading this, you are already starting a path to change. There is no shame is asking for help.
(920) 247-2528 View (920) 247-2528
Photo of Jillian Rotzenberg, MS, LPC, NBCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Jillian Rotzenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54914
Insight exploration, cognitive/behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and behavior modification are frequently utilized.
Therapy can appear as an intimidating or daunting process. Jillian understands this and does her best to make each session a learning experience that is free from judgement and uses a bit of humor. She treats individuals, couples, and groups to relieve stress from an array of struggles: Anxiety, addiction, depression, life transitions, marital relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and more. Self-acceptance and ability to cope through life's struggles are realistic through the client-counselor relationship.
Insight exploration, cognitive/behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and behavior modification are frequently utilized.
Therapy can appear as an intimidating or daunting process. Jillian understands this and does her best to make each session a learning experience that is free from judgement and uses a bit of humor. She treats individuals, couples, and groups to relieve stress from an array of struggles: Anxiety, addiction, depression, life transitions, marital relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and more. Self-acceptance and ability to cope through life's struggles are realistic through the client-counselor relationship.
(833) 542-0310 x6613 View (833) 542-0310 x6613
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Advanced Counseling & Consulting Services (ACCS)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
While combining such powerful tools as brainspotting, Heartmath biofeedback, and mindfulness based strategies.
Advanced Counseling and Consulting Services offers a very different experience to those seeking services. Through combining cutting edge therapies with an attuned therapist, ACCS seeks to provide a pathway that leads to long tern change. "I opened ACCS as I hadn't seen the kind and level of services being provided elsewhere in the Fox Valley" states Jeff Ryan, the owner.
While combining such powerful tools as brainspotting, Heartmath biofeedback, and mindfulness based strategies.
Advanced Counseling and Consulting Services offers a very different experience to those seeking services. Through combining cutting edge therapies with an attuned therapist, ACCS seeks to provide a pathway that leads to long tern change. "I opened ACCS as I hadn't seen the kind and level of services being provided elsewhere in the Fox Valley" states Jeff Ryan, the owner.
(920) 888-4071 View (920) 888-4071
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Beth Specht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, APSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy techniques to guide my practice.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Beth, and I am a mental health therapist with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. I work with teens and adults who experience a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, and bipolar disorder, but my area of expertise is in perinatal mood disorders. I greatly enjoy walking alongside mothers as they transition throughout the many stages of motherhood. I also enjoy helping families navigate chronic medical conditions, specifically type I diabetes in the pediatric population.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution focused therapy techniques to guide my practice.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Beth, and I am a mental health therapist with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. I work with teens and adults who experience a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, and bipolar disorder, but my area of expertise is in perinatal mood disorders. I greatly enjoy walking alongside mothers as they transition throughout the many stages of motherhood. I also enjoy helping families navigate chronic medical conditions, specifically type I diabetes in the pediatric population.
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Lisa k Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSW
Verified Verified
Neenah, WI 54956
I specialize in trauma focused therapies as well as mindfulness, and positive psychology .
I believe that happiness and recovery are possible! Anxiety, depression, PTSD, partner conflict and family issues can make life hard and can make people feel stuck. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to change their lives to have more fulfillment and contentment. I want my clients to not just survive but to thrive. The first step is having the courage to get help. Don't live a unfulfilled life when assistance is available to you. Happiness and hope are possible and it is my goal to assist people to live life to the fullest of their ability.
I specialize in trauma focused therapies as well as mindfulness, and positive psychology .
I believe that happiness and recovery are possible! Anxiety, depression, PTSD, partner conflict and family issues can make life hard and can make people feel stuck. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to change their lives to have more fulfillment and contentment. I want my clients to not just survive but to thrive. The first step is having the courage to get help. Don't live a unfulfilled life when assistance is available to you. Happiness and hope are possible and it is my goal to assist people to live life to the fullest of their ability.
(920) 725-1230 View (920) 725-1230
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Debra Lynne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54915
Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Analytical Psychotherapy, Dream Therapy, Mindfulness/meditation practice, Sand Play, HMR, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, supportive environment and have found empathy, understanding and humor are important in building a therapeutic alliance. My abilities are well suited to people with a history of trauma and who are intuitive and creative. Whether you're looking for short term therapy or a deeper process, my skill level applies to both. Each person is unique and I anticipate and enjoy building a relationship that assumes collaboration. I then work with them toward activating their own healing potential, no matter the age. I work well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past.
Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Analytical Psychotherapy, Dream Therapy, Mindfulness/meditation practice, Sand Play, HMR, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, supportive environment and have found empathy, understanding and humor are important in building a therapeutic alliance. My abilities are well suited to people with a history of trauma and who are intuitive and creative. Whether you're looking for short term therapy or a deeper process, my skill level applies to both. Each person is unique and I anticipate and enjoy building a relationship that assumes collaboration. I then work with them toward activating their own healing potential, no matter the age. I work well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past.
(940) 641-8926 View (940) 641-8926
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Jennifer Dudek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911  (Online Only)
I can incorporate focused mindfulness techniques, assertiveness training, and work with the family through periodic family sessions.
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
I can incorporate focused mindfulness techniques, assertiveness training, and work with the family through periodic family sessions.
Hello! I'm Jen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health counseling at Counseling and Consulting Professionals (CCP Clinic) through Telehealth only. I work with children ages 13 through 18 as well as with adults. I desire to build strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients using a person-centered approach.
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Mindful Living Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913  (Online Only)
I also offer Mindfulness as a way to help others to better connect with themselves and improve their overall success with staying present with their desired way of living.
Are past experiences holding you back in life from participating in relationships, feeling confident in your daily life endeavors or achieving your personal goals? I have a passion for helping individuals to process through events that are interfering with them enjoying and actively participating in their lives in present time. I have extensive experience working with people struggling from trauma, and am a certified Brainspotting Therapist, as well as trained in EMDR and IFS Therapy. Therapy is a relationship, and I treat each of my clients with respect and integrity, approaching this relationship in a warm, validating manner.
I also offer Mindfulness as a way to help others to better connect with themselves and improve their overall success with staying present with their desired way of living.
Are past experiences holding you back in life from participating in relationships, feeling confident in your daily life endeavors or achieving your personal goals? I have a passion for helping individuals to process through events that are interfering with them enjoying and actively participating in their lives in present time. I have extensive experience working with people struggling from trauma, and am a certified Brainspotting Therapist, as well as trained in EMDR and IFS Therapy. Therapy is a relationship, and I treat each of my clients with respect and integrity, approaching this relationship in a warm, validating manner.
(920) 376-9879 View (920) 376-9879
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Maria T Barrera Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, APSW, SAC-T, Spanish, EAP
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
My focus is to help my clients work toward having balance in life through mindfulness and cognitive approaches that help in treating the mind, body, and spirit.
Every client has unique circumstances and issues that can be addressed during counseling through individualized treatment. My focus is to meet my clients' specific needs, through holistic and cognitive approaches during counseling. (Cada cliente tiene circunstancias y problemas únicos que pueden abordarse durante la consejería a través de un tratamiento individualizado. Mi enfoque es satisfacer las necesidades específicas de mis clientes, a través de enfoques holísticos y cognitivos durante la consejería).
My focus is to help my clients work toward having balance in life through mindfulness and cognitive approaches that help in treating the mind, body, and spirit.
Every client has unique circumstances and issues that can be addressed during counseling through individualized treatment. My focus is to meet my clients' specific needs, through holistic and cognitive approaches during counseling. (Cada cliente tiene circunstancias y problemas únicos que pueden abordarse durante la consejería a través de un tratamiento individualizado. Mi enfoque es satisfacer las necesidades específicas de mis clientes, a través de enfoques holísticos y cognitivos durante la consejería).
(920) 626-8690 View (920) 626-8690

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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.