Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Elly Yooil Chung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303
I am a licensed Clinical social worker(LCSW) with specialized training in mental health. I have various experiences as a clinician working with people with serious mental illness(SMI) to Co-occurring disorders. I also have experience with people with mood disorders and personality disorders. My clinical and research interests are 1) how culture plays a role in one’s life, 2) how to reconstruct relationships through reconstructing one’s unresolved trauma, and 3) strengthen one’s resilience to cope with life difficulties.
I am a licensed Clinical social worker(LCSW) with specialized training in mental health. I have various experiences as a clinician working with people with serious mental illness(SMI) to Co-occurring disorders. I also have experience with people with mood disorders and personality disorders. My clinical and research interests are 1) how culture plays a role in one’s life, 2) how to reconstruct relationships through reconstructing one’s unresolved trauma, and 3) strengthen one’s resilience to cope with life difficulties.
Alexandra Gellin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306 (Online Only)
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外国人として、アメリカに住むことで複雑な気持ちになることが多いと思います。文化の違い、人種差別、キャリアのこと、そして子育てのことで、ストレスがたまるでしょう。どうしたらいいのか、どうやってアメリカにて健康で幸せな人生が送れるのか、一人で悩む必要がありません。カウンセリングでは、悩みの原因を探り、自由に気持ちを表現したり、長所を認めたり、そしてストレスを対処するような習慣をつけます。
外国人として、アメリカに住むことで複雑な気持ちになることが多いと思います。文化の違い、人種差別、キャリアのこと、そして子育てのことで、ストレスがたまるでしょう。どうしたらいいのか、どうやってアメリカにて健康で幸せな人生が送れるのか、一人で悩む必要がありません。カウンセリングでは、悩みの原因を探り、自由に気持ちを表現したり、長所を認めたり、そしてストレスを対処するような習慣をつけます。
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Nearby Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists Searches for Atlanta
- Avondale Estates
- Brookhaven
- Chamblee
- College Park
- Decatur
- East Point
- Ellenwood
- Forest Park
- Mableton
- Sandy Springs
- Scottdale
- Smyrna
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.