Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Colleen Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAC, III
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Do you struggle with motivation, decision-making, shame/guilt or direction? Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Do you struggle with substance abuse? Are you going through transition and struggling to find your own genuine direction? Are you nervous to ask for help? Are you concerned therapy won't be effective? Beginning treatment is a big decision and finding an effective and compassionate therapist that can ease your transition into therapy is very important. I have a warm, genuine and direct approach and believe you will find our work together will be deeply effective and the results positive and lasting.
Do you struggle with motivation, decision-making, shame/guilt or direction? Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Do you struggle with substance abuse? Are you going through transition and struggling to find your own genuine direction? Are you nervous to ask for help? Are you concerned therapy won't be effective? Beginning treatment is a big decision and finding an effective and compassionate therapist that can ease your transition into therapy is very important. I have a warm, genuine and direct approach and believe you will find our work together will be deeply effective and the results positive and lasting.
(720) 358-0869 View (720) 358-0869
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Regina Hopkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with navigating a complex or “toxic” relationship? Despite advice to leave, you feel unable to make a decision? Through exploring past family patterns and attachment styles we’ll illuminate the barriers blocking your relationship growth. I equip clients with new communication tools, incorporating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and help clients tune into their own inner voice (using Somatic mind/body work). We experientially practice these skills together in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Additionally, I am an experienced career counselor and guide clients through career transitions and finding fulfillment.
Are you struggling with navigating a complex or “toxic” relationship? Despite advice to leave, you feel unable to make a decision? Through exploring past family patterns and attachment styles we’ll illuminate the barriers blocking your relationship growth. I equip clients with new communication tools, incorporating Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and help clients tune into their own inner voice (using Somatic mind/body work). We experientially practice these skills together in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Additionally, I am an experienced career counselor and guide clients through career transitions and finding fulfillment.
(720) 770-4051 View (720) 770-4051
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Lynne McRae
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
(844) 945-2921 View (844) 945-2921
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Robert Wickersham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPT-II
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
As a humanistic licensed professional counselor, I envision my ideal client as an individual brimming with untapped potential, navigating the complex labyrinth of life's challenges. You may be an adult or an adolescent grappling with the nuances of ADHD, the shadows of depression, the restlessness of anxiety, or the echoes of past trauma. Perhaps you're seeking healing and growth, exploring pathways like EMDR or considering the transformative journey of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Your needs are unique, your story, profound. You are seeking to chart a course toward a life that feels both authentic and fulfilling.
As a humanistic licensed professional counselor, I envision my ideal client as an individual brimming with untapped potential, navigating the complex labyrinth of life's challenges. You may be an adult or an adolescent grappling with the nuances of ADHD, the shadows of depression, the restlessness of anxiety, or the echoes of past trauma. Perhaps you're seeking healing and growth, exploring pathways like EMDR or considering the transformative journey of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Your needs are unique, your story, profound. You are seeking to chart a course toward a life that feels both authentic and fulfilling.
(720) 796-4117 View (720) 796-4117
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Maria Christina Lopez
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
As human beings I believe we all hold the power to heal from within. Be it trauma, grief, integrating medicine, or the simple ins and outs of your day to day, you are invited to explore and integrate all parts of yourself without judgment. Weaving together my multicultural upbringing, training in Mindfulness, and love for the natural world around us, I've develop a holistic whole-person approach where I work experientially with my clients. Together, with mother earth, a safe space is created where you can be nurtured and held on your healing journey. Some days we may sit by the creek chatting, and others making herbal medicine.
As human beings I believe we all hold the power to heal from within. Be it trauma, grief, integrating medicine, or the simple ins and outs of your day to day, you are invited to explore and integrate all parts of yourself without judgment. Weaving together my multicultural upbringing, training in Mindfulness, and love for the natural world around us, I've develop a holistic whole-person approach where I work experientially with my clients. Together, with mother earth, a safe space is created where you can be nurtured and held on your healing journey. Some days we may sit by the creek chatting, and others making herbal medicine.
(720) 897-1267 View (720) 897-1267
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Scott Lilleston
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CHT, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Are you a sensitive person who feels frustrated in life and can’t figure out why? Do you sometimes wonder if there is something wrong with you, especially on days when it feels like everything is harder for you than others? Do you long for connection, yet still struggle with relationships? You have brilliant ideas at work and can easily see the broader picture but find it challenging to get your voice heard. There are many more strengths that come with being sensitive as well, such as heightened intuition and empathy. You are here for a reason. It's time to step into your strengths and learn better ways to deal with your challenges.
Are you a sensitive person who feels frustrated in life and can’t figure out why? Do you sometimes wonder if there is something wrong with you, especially on days when it feels like everything is harder for you than others? Do you long for connection, yet still struggle with relationships? You have brilliant ideas at work and can easily see the broader picture but find it challenging to get your voice heard. There are many more strengths that come with being sensitive as well, such as heightened intuition and empathy. You are here for a reason. It's time to step into your strengths and learn better ways to deal with your challenges.
(720) 735-5895 View (720) 735-5895
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Eva A. Malanowski
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
I am an Emotional Trauma Expert. I work with growth oriented women and men who feel stuck due to childhood trauma. I help them heal from the pain, shame and guilt they experience due to big and small traumas, so that the can live a life of true fulfillment, joy and peace. You may be suffering from anxiety and fear and utilizing unhealthy coping strategies, even addictions, that negatively impact your work and relationships. I help you heal from the pain of the past so that you can thrive in your full potential and live a life of deep meaning and purpose. Together we help you reach your full potential!
I am an Emotional Trauma Expert. I work with growth oriented women and men who feel stuck due to childhood trauma. I help them heal from the pain, shame and guilt they experience due to big and small traumas, so that the can live a life of true fulfillment, joy and peace. You may be suffering from anxiety and fear and utilizing unhealthy coping strategies, even addictions, that negatively impact your work and relationships. I help you heal from the pain of the past so that you can thrive in your full potential and live a life of deep meaning and purpose. Together we help you reach your full potential!
(720) 903-2147 View (720) 903-2147
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Ari Robkin
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
I work best with clients who are not only wanting to resolve their issues, but who also have some abiding interest in inner exploration and self-discovery. In my experience, if we only approach therapy with the mindset of needing to fix, therapy can become heavy and mechanical. Even if we are working with difficult subjects, therapy is meant to engage a part of us that loves to know the truth about ourselves. When this happens, it is as though a flame lights up in us, which fuels our passion for self-inquiry. Then, therapy becomes more like an adventure, which can be very enjoyable, meaningful, and expansive.
I work best with clients who are not only wanting to resolve their issues, but who also have some abiding interest in inner exploration and self-discovery. In my experience, if we only approach therapy with the mindset of needing to fix, therapy can become heavy and mechanical. Even if we are working with difficult subjects, therapy is meant to engage a part of us that loves to know the truth about ourselves. When this happens, it is as though a flame lights up in us, which fuels our passion for self-inquiry. Then, therapy becomes more like an adventure, which can be very enjoyable, meaningful, and expansive.
(720) 548-2341 View (720) 548-2341
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Nicole Nakamura
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Do you struggle to feel seen or often feel alone? Do you have a longing to connect but struggle to feel it? If you want to navigate your symptoms of anxiety and depression or explore your relationship patterns, I encourage you to reach out today. Attachment trauma lives in emotional intimacy. We need a safe other to process tangled feelings of abandonment and other experiences. Therapy can uncouple the aloneness of your experiences to make way for deep transformation and connection. Through this process you will learn how to show up more fully in yourself and feel more confident in the world.
Do you struggle to feel seen or often feel alone? Do you have a longing to connect but struggle to feel it? If you want to navigate your symptoms of anxiety and depression or explore your relationship patterns, I encourage you to reach out today. Attachment trauma lives in emotional intimacy. We need a safe other to process tangled feelings of abandonment and other experiences. Therapy can uncouple the aloneness of your experiences to make way for deep transformation and connection. Through this process you will learn how to show up more fully in yourself and feel more confident in the world.
(808) 207-6343 View (808) 207-6343
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Kristen Emillia Dammer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
I am licensed in Colorado with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am licensed in Colorado with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
(303) 500-1658 View (303) 500-1658
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Dr. Meshkin Amiri-Rad
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80314
Do you want to change your situation, improve your decision making process, and maintain a healthy happy life and you believe you do not have the strengths, supports, or tools to bring changes into your life? Good news; with the right help, it is possible. I am a Clinical Psychologist oriented to Eastern Psychology with existential based lens, I listen to everything you say and I focus on your strengths that will lead me to help you to bring changes you desire to see in your life. I practice holistically and offer a comprehensive service in that I incorporate possible aspects influencing your well-being into your treatment.
Do you want to change your situation, improve your decision making process, and maintain a healthy happy life and you believe you do not have the strengths, supports, or tools to bring changes into your life? Good news; with the right help, it is possible. I am a Clinical Psychologist oriented to Eastern Psychology with existential based lens, I listen to everything you say and I focus on your strengths that will lead me to help you to bring changes you desire to see in your life. I practice holistically and offer a comprehensive service in that I incorporate possible aspects influencing your well-being into your treatment.
(720) 809-7982 View (720) 809-7982
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Emily A Hamilton
Psychologist, PhD, RSMT/E
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I am an experienced clinician and am skilled at creating a safe, warm, empathic environment for my clients in which to heal and grow. I am a generalist with specialized knowledge in the areas of eating disorders, body image, relational issues, trauma recovery, EMDR, couples counseling, family of origin issues, anxiety, post traumatic stress, women's issues, parenting, and mindfulness and yoga as therapeutic endeavors. I work within my clients' multicultural lens and framework to establish safety and rapport. I include my clients in their treatment planning and process of therapy to create greater gains and a sense of mastery.
I am an experienced clinician and am skilled at creating a safe, warm, empathic environment for my clients in which to heal and grow. I am a generalist with specialized knowledge in the areas of eating disorders, body image, relational issues, trauma recovery, EMDR, couples counseling, family of origin issues, anxiety, post traumatic stress, women's issues, parenting, and mindfulness and yoga as therapeutic endeavors. I work within my clients' multicultural lens and framework to establish safety and rapport. I include my clients in their treatment planning and process of therapy to create greater gains and a sense of mastery.
(720) 548-2684 View (720) 548-2684
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Ashley Moore (E-M-D-R Trained)
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Schedule instantly through my website! Link in bio. Hello, I'm Ashley! I graduated from CU-Denver with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then went on to earn a MS in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. I spent four years working in mental health in varying capacities before completing a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. Since graduating, I have completed additional training and courses - I am EMDR trained, a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist. I am now a Clinical Sexology Ph.D. Candidate with a specialization in kink-conscious therapy. I focus on identity development and authentic acceptance.
Schedule instantly through my website! Link in bio. Hello, I'm Ashley! I graduated from CU-Denver with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then went on to earn a MS in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. I spent four years working in mental health in varying capacities before completing a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. Since graduating, I have completed additional training and courses - I am EMDR trained, a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist. I am now a Clinical Sexology Ph.D. Candidate with a specialization in kink-conscious therapy. I focus on identity development and authentic acceptance.
(855) 437-1181 View (855) 437-1181
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Shari Brickin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80305  (Online Only)
Christopher Reeve said, "Once you choose hope anything is possible" and therapy builds hope. I specialize in helping trauma survivors find relief from the effects of traumatic experiences. Trauma happens when our mind and body become so overwhelmed that we cannot process it or make sense of what has happened. Complex trauma is experienced when trauma is perpetuated over a long period of time and the traumatic-state becomes "the norm." Together we will work to build resilience, reduce suffering, affect positive behavioral changes, and learn healthy coping skills.
Christopher Reeve said, "Once you choose hope anything is possible" and therapy builds hope. I specialize in helping trauma survivors find relief from the effects of traumatic experiences. Trauma happens when our mind and body become so overwhelmed that we cannot process it or make sense of what has happened. Complex trauma is experienced when trauma is perpetuated over a long period of time and the traumatic-state becomes "the norm." Together we will work to build resilience, reduce suffering, affect positive behavioral changes, and learn healthy coping skills.
(719) 454-7087 View (719) 454-7087
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Sashi Gerzon-Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
We are always, already in relationship. Whether it is a relationship to another person, place, or oneself, we are in some way connected to and affected by our surroundings. It's in relationship that our deepest hurt can take place, and it's also in relationship that our most profound and liberating healing can occur. Let's utilize relationship- yours and mine, other relationships in your life (partner or friends), and the greater context of society, and nature to illuminate your unconscious patterning, and support you in finding new, intentional ways of being that bring you greater joy, clarity, and wellbeing.
We are always, already in relationship. Whether it is a relationship to another person, place, or oneself, we are in some way connected to and affected by our surroundings. It's in relationship that our deepest hurt can take place, and it's also in relationship that our most profound and liberating healing can occur. Let's utilize relationship- yours and mine, other relationships in your life (partner or friends), and the greater context of society, and nature to illuminate your unconscious patterning, and support you in finding new, intentional ways of being that bring you greater joy, clarity, and wellbeing.
(720) 702-1705 View (720) 702-1705
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Heather Emerich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Heather Emerich. I am a Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). My theory is you go to a specialist for medical care and deserve the same for your mental health. I have trained in anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I found that many clients with ADHD have suffered from anxiety at some point in their lives.
Hi, I'm Heather Emerich. I am a Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). My theory is you go to a specialist for medical care and deserve the same for your mental health. I have trained in anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I found that many clients with ADHD have suffered from anxiety at some point in their lives.
(720) 684-5434 View (720) 684-5434
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Hannah Martell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C, ECMH-E®
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about collaborating with others in their healing journeys. As a Board Certified Art Therapist I utilize a holistic, mindfulness based, client-centered approach to work with children, adolescents, and adults to heal from anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and loss. I specialize in early-childhood mental health as well as perinatal/postpartum mental health. I work in partnership with caregivers and young children to focus on integrating and healing early trauma, attachment disruptions, and building secure relationships between caregiver and child.
I am passionate about collaborating with others in their healing journeys. As a Board Certified Art Therapist I utilize a holistic, mindfulness based, client-centered approach to work with children, adolescents, and adults to heal from anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and loss. I specialize in early-childhood mental health as well as perinatal/postpartum mental health. I work in partnership with caregivers and young children to focus on integrating and healing early trauma, attachment disruptions, and building secure relationships between caregiver and child.
(720) 802-6449 View (720) 802-6449
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Boulder Colorado Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Samuel Dunlap, LSW is a Leadership Development Consultant, Team Innovation Facilitator, and Integral Depth Psychotherapist. He partners with startup executives, leaders, and facilitators to develop critical leadership skills, advance innovation & value creation, enhance learning & attention, and find their distinctive edge to authentically take their work to the next level. Samuel's curiosity, wisdom, and passion for deep collaboration empowers leaders to unearth a reservoir of inner creative power, inspiring a radical transformation of once-unimaginable possibilities into real-world achievements.
Samuel Dunlap, LSW is a Leadership Development Consultant, Team Innovation Facilitator, and Integral Depth Psychotherapist. He partners with startup executives, leaders, and facilitators to develop critical leadership skills, advance innovation & value creation, enhance learning & attention, and find their distinctive edge to authentically take their work to the next level. Samuel's curiosity, wisdom, and passion for deep collaboration empowers leaders to unearth a reservoir of inner creative power, inspiring a radical transformation of once-unimaginable possibilities into real-world achievements.
(720) 218-0788 View (720) 218-0788
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Jovahna Jasmine Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
It would be my honor and joy to support you on this journey through my toolbox that includes mindfulness, an attachment lens, parts work, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and various somatic approaches.
Are you interested in the soulful exploration of finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to find a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others? What if the struggles in our lives are not to defeat us but to guide us into a deeper place of self-revelation, transformation, and empowerment? I am passionate about supporting individuals in creating a life that the soul longs to live and express in the world. This journey takes hope, courage, and vulnerability, and I would be honored to be the gentle and firm guide to support you to create the life that you desire.
It would be my honor and joy to support you on this journey through my toolbox that includes mindfulness, an attachment lens, parts work, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and various somatic approaches.
Are you interested in the soulful exploration of finding meaning and purpose in your life? Would you like to find a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others? What if the struggles in our lives are not to defeat us but to guide us into a deeper place of self-revelation, transformation, and empowerment? I am passionate about supporting individuals in creating a life that the soul longs to live and express in the world. This journey takes hope, courage, and vulnerability, and I would be honored to be the gentle and firm guide to support you to create the life that you desire.
(720) 419-0220 View (720) 419-0220
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Carly Whitlock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80309  (Online Only)
Does life feel overwhelming and hopeless? Do you feel like you have a purpose but you aren't living it? Perhaps you have been so worried about doing the "right" thing that you have forgotten about YOU and what you actually want and need. I empower creative, sensitive souls to turn down the voices of the outside world so they can hear the voice of their intuition. From this place of intuitive connection, we let go of what's not working in life and start figuring out how you can THRIVE.
Does life feel overwhelming and hopeless? Do you feel like you have a purpose but you aren't living it? Perhaps you have been so worried about doing the "right" thing that you have forgotten about YOU and what you actually want and need. I empower creative, sensitive souls to turn down the voices of the outside world so they can hear the voice of their intuition. From this place of intuitive connection, we let go of what's not working in life and start figuring out how you can THRIVE.
(720) 679-8306 View (720) 679-8306
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.