Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in 02139

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Cynthia Berman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
As a classically trained psychologist, I view my work as a blend of art and science. My patients are generally competent, loving people who are struggling with painful issues related to relationships, sexuality, life changes, work and other stressful situations. Many also suffer from situational or long-standing feelings of depression, anxiety or inadequacy. All are motivated to make meaningful change. My style is open, relational, and collaborative, and my approach is based on decades of experience and a fundamental understanding that no two people are alike. Therapy focuses on both on symptom relief and personal growth.
As a classically trained psychologist, I view my work as a blend of art and science. My patients are generally competent, loving people who are struggling with painful issues related to relationships, sexuality, life changes, work and other stressful situations. Many also suffer from situational or long-standing feelings of depression, anxiety or inadequacy. All are motivated to make meaningful change. My style is open, relational, and collaborative, and my approach is based on decades of experience and a fundamental understanding that no two people are alike. Therapy focuses on both on symptom relief and personal growth.
(617) 682-9055 View (617) 682-9055
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Bet MacArthur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
FEB 16 2024 - NOT Accepting New Clients now. Limited availability for Clinical Supervision of Licensed Therapists. Telehealth or in-person appointments. Ms MacArthur was Director of Inpatient Admissions and Emergency Diagnostics for a DMH/MA hospital. 45 years' experience in private practice, she is reflective, down-to-earth, pragmatic, and client-centered.
FEB 16 2024 - NOT Accepting New Clients now. Limited availability for Clinical Supervision of Licensed Therapists. Telehealth or in-person appointments. Ms MacArthur was Director of Inpatient Admissions and Emergency Diagnostics for a DMH/MA hospital. 45 years' experience in private practice, she is reflective, down-to-earth, pragmatic, and client-centered.
(978) 396-4195 View (978) 396-4195
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Monique Noelle
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Therapy clients may be seeking insight, new ways of coping, relief from suffering, or to be less alone with life’s challenges. I draw flexibly from many approaches, and ultimately, I believe it is the relationship that heals, as well as learning to be a kind friend to oneself. I believe that good mental health means feeling you have choices and making them consciously. Many of my clients strive to be more fully themselves. My practice has a focus on the BGLTQ+ Community, especially trans, gender diverse, and polyamorous people, and I also tend to see a lot of geeky and neurodivergent people.
Therapy clients may be seeking insight, new ways of coping, relief from suffering, or to be less alone with life’s challenges. I draw flexibly from many approaches, and ultimately, I believe it is the relationship that heals, as well as learning to be a kind friend to oneself. I believe that good mental health means feeling you have choices and making them consciously. Many of my clients strive to be more fully themselves. My practice has a focus on the BGLTQ+ Community, especially trans, gender diverse, and polyamorous people, and I also tend to see a lot of geeky and neurodivergent people.
(617) 751-1178 View (617) 751-1178
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Beril Bayrak
MD , FAAP
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
My primary goal is to provide assistance and guidance to parents facing any concerns or conflicts related to parenting, with a strong emphasis on promoting the mental well-being of both the child and the entire family. I specialize in offering prenatal and newborn consultations, aiming to establish and nurture caregiver-child relationships from the very beginning, with a focus on prevention. I have extensive experience working with families who have encountered postpartum depression, anxiety, and premature birth, as well as children who face regulation challenges during early childhood and beyond.
My primary goal is to provide assistance and guidance to parents facing any concerns or conflicts related to parenting, with a strong emphasis on promoting the mental well-being of both the child and the entire family. I specialize in offering prenatal and newborn consultations, aiming to establish and nurture caregiver-child relationships from the very beginning, with a focus on prevention. I have extensive experience working with families who have encountered postpartum depression, anxiety, and premature birth, as well as children who face regulation challenges during early childhood and beyond.
(339) 215-3204 View (339) 215-3204
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Heather Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
I am passionate about reducing stigma around mental health and creating a supportive space for all clients. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are and collaborating with them to create an environment that is most conducive to meeting their therapeutic goals. Additionally, I value the importance of trust in the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to understand my clients’ identities and experiences while exploring their strengths. My passion is working with adults experiencing anxiety, general stress, interpersonal relationship and family challenges, as well as work or school challenges.
I am passionate about reducing stigma around mental health and creating a supportive space for all clients. I strongly believe in meeting clients where they are and collaborating with them to create an environment that is most conducive to meeting their therapeutic goals. Additionally, I value the importance of trust in the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to understand my clients’ identities and experiences while exploring their strengths. My passion is working with adults experiencing anxiety, general stress, interpersonal relationship and family challenges, as well as work or school challenges.
(617) 658-4798 View (617) 658-4798
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Ayelet Katzelnik
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
She believes in treating the complete individual and sometimes uses a spiritual foundation along with modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based techniques.
Dr. Ayelet Katzelnik treats a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns such as anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, women’s issues, chronic illness, and general existential and spiritual concerns. She believes it is important to consider all aspects of the individual including socioeconomic factors, culture, race, gender identity, and will create a supportive therapeutic environment to facilitate clients’ exploration of stuck points as well as changes they could make to align them with their values.
She believes in treating the complete individual and sometimes uses a spiritual foundation along with modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based techniques.
Dr. Ayelet Katzelnik treats a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns such as anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, women’s issues, chronic illness, and general existential and spiritual concerns. She believes it is important to consider all aspects of the individual including socioeconomic factors, culture, race, gender identity, and will create a supportive therapeutic environment to facilitate clients’ exploration of stuck points as well as changes they could make to align them with their values.
(857) 575-3633 View (857) 575-3633
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Luana Bessa
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
I draw from a number of approaches to help my clients reach their goals including mindfulness, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral elements, feminist theory, social justice, and a holistic strengths-based perspective.
I specialize in treating trauma and relationship concerns. I support individuals with attachment trauma or painful past experiences that continue to impact their current lives, getting in the way of feeling grounded, connected, and vibrant. I also support couples, relationship partners, and adult family members to engage more effectively, sustainably, and lovingly with each other. I engage with clients as whole people and explore their concerns in the context of identities and experiences that matter to them. With that in mind, I invite them to build awareness and skills that will help them thrive rather than tread water.
I draw from a number of approaches to help my clients reach their goals including mindfulness, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral elements, feminist theory, social justice, and a holistic strengths-based perspective.
I specialize in treating trauma and relationship concerns. I support individuals with attachment trauma or painful past experiences that continue to impact their current lives, getting in the way of feeling grounded, connected, and vibrant. I also support couples, relationship partners, and adult family members to engage more effectively, sustainably, and lovingly with each other. I engage with clients as whole people and explore their concerns in the context of identities and experiences that matter to them. With that in mind, I invite them to build awareness and skills that will help them thrive rather than tread water.
(857) 214-8722 View (857) 214-8722
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Jacqueline Cobb
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Jacqueline Cobb is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in MA with Therapy Together, LCSW, PLLC who offers comprehensive counseling services to individuals, groups, and families. Jacqueline has an empathic and compassionate approach to therapy and meets clients where they are in their life journey. Jacqueline specializes in working with adults with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Life transitions, stresses, and changes. She is passionate about working with those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and LGBTQIA+ topics.
Accepting New Clients! Jacqueline Cobb is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in MA with Therapy Together, LCSW, PLLC who offers comprehensive counseling services to individuals, groups, and families. Jacqueline has an empathic and compassionate approach to therapy and meets clients where they are in their life journey. Jacqueline specializes in working with adults with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Life transitions, stresses, and changes. She is passionate about working with those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and LGBTQIA+ topics.
(857) 367-4665 View (857) 367-4665
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Emily Manus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
I have training in several modalities including Psychodynamic, CBT, Mindfulness and Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, and IFS.
Finding a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and valued is one of the most important parts of successful therapy work. My clients describe me as sincere, caring, and helpful. In session, I am an active and responsive listener ready to provide support and assist with problem-solving, healing, and working to make changes. I practice individual therapy with adults, including college and graduate students, to help them process personal traumas of many types, and to identify and decrease barriers to greater success in many areas of their lives, including relationships, school, work, and family.
I have training in several modalities including Psychodynamic, CBT, Mindfulness and Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, and IFS.
Finding a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and valued is one of the most important parts of successful therapy work. My clients describe me as sincere, caring, and helpful. In session, I am an active and responsive listener ready to provide support and assist with problem-solving, healing, and working to make changes. I practice individual therapy with adults, including college and graduate students, to help them process personal traumas of many types, and to identify and decrease barriers to greater success in many areas of their lives, including relationships, school, work, and family.
(617) 657-2250 View (617) 657-2250
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Mao Beckett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Therapy is not only for times of crises and hitting "rock bottom." It is a space for self-exploration, reflection, and intention setting. I recognize that seeking therapy and professional support can be intimidating. I support folks in overcoming stuckness, and ambivalence, disrupting internalized toxic and limiting beliefs, and finding their voice and confidence through spiritual and ancestral healing and practices to encourage optimal changes in the mind, community, body, and spirit.
Therapy is not only for times of crises and hitting "rock bottom." It is a space for self-exploration, reflection, and intention setting. I recognize that seeking therapy and professional support can be intimidating. I support folks in overcoming stuckness, and ambivalence, disrupting internalized toxic and limiting beliefs, and finding their voice and confidence through spiritual and ancestral healing and practices to encourage optimal changes in the mind, community, body, and spirit.
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Theresa Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
My work draws from psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, internal family systems, and energy work.
I believe whole-heartedly in each person's capacity to heal, and I work collaboratively with my clients. My work connects people with their strengths, their creativity and with their internal healing systems so that they can make the kinds of changes they want to make. My clients utilize the insights they discover and the tools they learn in our sessions to create more peace and joy in their lives.
My work draws from psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, internal family systems, and energy work.
I believe whole-heartedly in each person's capacity to heal, and I work collaboratively with my clients. My work connects people with their strengths, their creativity and with their internal healing systems so that they can make the kinds of changes they want to make. My clients utilize the insights they discover and the tools they learn in our sessions to create more peace and joy in their lives.
(617) 294-5821 View (617) 294-5821
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Tammy Adamietz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
Seeking therapy is a sign of personal strength. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life, but would like to do better in one area or another. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. I strive to put people at ease in building the therapeutic relationship. I also greatly value individual differences and approach each client with an open-minded and non-judgmental stance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.
Seeking therapy is a sign of personal strength. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life, but would like to do better in one area or another. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. I strive to put people at ease in building the therapeutic relationship. I also greatly value individual differences and approach each client with an open-minded and non-judgmental stance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.
(781) 916-8076 View (781) 916-8076
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Natalia Bracamonte Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker with training in trauma focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, IFS, EMDR, TRM, as well as mindfulness based CBT.
I believe in strength based compassionate therapy by providing a safe space to navigate vulnerable experiences. I truly believe that our own inner wisdom can get us ahead in life. My goal in the therapeutic process is for you to learn and create new pathways to achieve healing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with training in trauma focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, IFS, EMDR, TRM, as well as mindfulness based CBT.
I believe in strength based compassionate therapy by providing a safe space to navigate vulnerable experiences. I truly believe that our own inner wisdom can get us ahead in life. My goal in the therapeutic process is for you to learn and create new pathways to achieve healing.
(508) 690-5774 View (508) 690-5774
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Kara Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
I am currently accepting new clients! I believe in the power of therapy to help people connect with inner wisdom, explore and build upon strengths, and process difficulties in a supportive and non-judgmental space. I view the therapeutic relationship as being fundamental to growth and change, as it lays the groundwork for you to work through vulnerable feelings and explore relational patterns.
I am currently accepting new clients! I believe in the power of therapy to help people connect with inner wisdom, explore and build upon strengths, and process difficulties in a supportive and non-judgmental space. I view the therapeutic relationship as being fundamental to growth and change, as it lays the groundwork for you to work through vulnerable feelings and explore relational patterns.
(617) 749-2894 View (617) 749-2894
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Teresa Yeh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
The process of finding a therapist can feel overwhelming at times. I invite you here to briefly pause, take a breath, and bring some awareness into the sensations of your body in this moment. What do you notice? Are there particular thoughts, feelings, urges present? Perhaps you notice some hope or frustration, tension or ease. Seeing if you can allow space for whatever may be coming into awareness to simply be as it is, observing it with some curiosity and compassion. When you feel ready, re-connecting to what brought you here, to this page, and to this moment.
The process of finding a therapist can feel overwhelming at times. I invite you here to briefly pause, take a breath, and bring some awareness into the sensations of your body in this moment. What do you notice? Are there particular thoughts, feelings, urges present? Perhaps you notice some hope or frustration, tension or ease. Seeing if you can allow space for whatever may be coming into awareness to simply be as it is, observing it with some curiosity and compassion. When you feel ready, re-connecting to what brought you here, to this page, and to this moment.
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Amanda Hoyle
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
Are you caught in a cycle of repetitive patterns, wrestling with feelings of frustration and shame within your relationships or personal care? Do you frequently suppress your emotions, wishing they would disappear on their own? Whether you're a teen facing the pressures of school and social relationships, a young adult navigating the complexities of adulthood, or a caregiver seeking support for your child, I'm here to guide you on your journey. My mission is to empower you, fostering resilience, a sense of agency, and nurturing your overall well-being.
Are you caught in a cycle of repetitive patterns, wrestling with feelings of frustration and shame within your relationships or personal care? Do you frequently suppress your emotions, wishing they would disappear on their own? Whether you're a teen facing the pressures of school and social relationships, a young adult navigating the complexities of adulthood, or a caregiver seeking support for your child, I'm here to guide you on your journey. My mission is to empower you, fostering resilience, a sense of agency, and nurturing your overall well-being.
(978) 883-3514 View (978) 883-3514
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Meron Girmaiy
Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
Through approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed & exposure-based practices, we can explore collaborative approaches to help you become an effective and active presence in your own life.
Dedicating time and attention to our own needs can feel overwhelming for so many of us. My goal is to support and challenge you as you jump into the journey of self-advocacy and compassion. I work alongside you as you come through the moments that feel endless, the emotions that feel confusing, and the thoughts that feel overpowering. Together, we can identify strategies to find clarity within your emotions.
Through approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed & exposure-based practices, we can explore collaborative approaches to help you become an effective and active presence in your own life.
Dedicating time and attention to our own needs can feel overwhelming for so many of us. My goal is to support and challenge you as you jump into the journey of self-advocacy and compassion. I work alongside you as you come through the moments that feel endless, the emotions that feel confusing, and the thoughts that feel overpowering. Together, we can identify strategies to find clarity within your emotions.
(617) 996-7684 View (617) 996-7684
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Self Care Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
It is time to find the balance between the challenges that surface in life (anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, trauma experiences) & the joys of being alive (healthy relationships, inner confidence, career success, happiness). I look forward to helping you process hardship. To helping you rise to challenging moments while being patient & kind to yourself. I pair my counseling services with the never-ending battle of encouraging self-care & treating yourself from time to time because you're worth it!
It is time to find the balance between the challenges that surface in life (anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, trauma experiences) & the joys of being alive (healthy relationships, inner confidence, career success, happiness). I look forward to helping you process hardship. To helping you rise to challenging moments while being patient & kind to yourself. I pair my counseling services with the never-ending battle of encouraging self-care & treating yourself from time to time because you're worth it!
(978) 547-5508 View (978) 547-5508
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Virginia Childs
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
Not accepting new clients
At this time, I am not accepting new clients because my schedule is full. Please check back periodically to see if this message has changed. Thank you and be well. I offer support and guidance to empower the individual to overcome obstacles to success and improve quality of life by becoming more actively involved in pursuing life goals and making best choices even in the face of adversity.
At this time, I am not accepting new clients because my schedule is full. Please check back periodically to see if this message has changed. Thank you and be well. I offer support and guidance to empower the individual to overcome obstacles to success and improve quality of life by becoming more actively involved in pursuing life goals and making best choices even in the face of adversity.
(857) 763-5980 View (857) 763-5980
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Michael Mookie C. Manalili
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MTS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
In addition to typical clinical interventions, I can also offer a combination of different styles, including narrative-based, meaning-oriented, stress/trauma neuroscience-informed, and mindfulness-grounded practices - with openness to cultural and religious conversations - as is conducive to your values and goals.
What is a life worth living for you? This is ultimately the question we will journey into. Our work might explore your ways of relating to the given "problem", reframe particular internalized narratives, educate you on neurobiological frameworks, and/or encourage you to draw upon your own unique heritage, hopes, and motivations toward your behavioral change and your preferred life. I hope to remind each person of the maxim of narrative therapy: "the problem is the problem; the person is not the problem" (White, 1998). So, what story would you like to write through your actions, values, and life?
In addition to typical clinical interventions, I can also offer a combination of different styles, including narrative-based, meaning-oriented, stress/trauma neuroscience-informed, and mindfulness-grounded practices - with openness to cultural and religious conversations - as is conducive to your values and goals.
What is a life worth living for you? This is ultimately the question we will journey into. Our work might explore your ways of relating to the given "problem", reframe particular internalized narratives, educate you on neurobiological frameworks, and/or encourage you to draw upon your own unique heritage, hopes, and motivations toward your behavioral change and your preferred life. I hope to remind each person of the maxim of narrative therapy: "the problem is the problem; the person is not the problem" (White, 1998). So, what story would you like to write through your actions, values, and life?
(747) 279-4586 View (747) 279-4586
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.