Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Porchlight Therapy and Addiction, Kathryn McGuirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACII, EMDR
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on your own anymore. I use evidenced- based interventions specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as addiction issues. I am accepting new clients and will respond the same day.
Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on your own anymore. I use evidenced- based interventions specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as addiction issues. I am accepting new clients and will respond the same day.
(970) 347-8580 View (970) 347-8580
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Whole Connection
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
(720) 442-0946 View (720) 442-0946
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Sally Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
My approach integrates body-based therapies, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, creativity, and humor to support clients in understanding unhelpful patterns; healing and rewiring their nervous systems; finding fresh, simple ways to meet their needs and to communicate those needs to the people they love; setting boundaries; and creating agency and purpose in their lives.
Every person deserves a space and a relationship devoted to their own healing. People come to me to process complex and childhood trauma; to heal from PTSD and related experiences; heal their nervous systems and work through major transitions during pregnancy and postpartum; and to manage Adult ADHD and related experiences, including Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, emotional regulation and other areas of executive functioning, anxiety, and depression. The people who benefit most from my support are interested and invested in their own healing, and work to put insights and tools gained in session into practice in their lives.
My approach integrates body-based therapies, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, creativity, and humor to support clients in understanding unhelpful patterns; healing and rewiring their nervous systems; finding fresh, simple ways to meet their needs and to communicate those needs to the people they love; setting boundaries; and creating agency and purpose in their lives.
Every person deserves a space and a relationship devoted to their own healing. People come to me to process complex and childhood trauma; to heal from PTSD and related experiences; heal their nervous systems and work through major transitions during pregnancy and postpartum; and to manage Adult ADHD and related experiences, including Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, emotional regulation and other areas of executive functioning, anxiety, and depression. The people who benefit most from my support are interested and invested in their own healing, and work to put insights and tools gained in session into practice in their lives.
(720) 706-2798 View (720) 706-2798
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burn to shine healing arts.
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I have a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling, and I provide sliding-scale, mindfulness-based, somatic, and trauma-informed in-person & online-therapy.
Let’s be real. These are dark times, and uncertainty abounds. Old wounds may be coming to the surface, and the thought of facing them may feel downright terrifying……It IS terrifying. I believe that these moments are opportunities for us to learn, accept, and grow in our capacity to be Compassionate with ourselves, and with one another. This is how Transformational Healing occurs. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationships with substances, or existential dread (perhaps all the above), YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I have a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling, and I provide sliding-scale, mindfulness-based, somatic, and trauma-informed in-person & online-therapy.
Let’s be real. These are dark times, and uncertainty abounds. Old wounds may be coming to the surface, and the thought of facing them may feel downright terrifying……It IS terrifying. I believe that these moments are opportunities for us to learn, accept, and grow in our capacity to be Compassionate with ourselves, and with one another. This is how Transformational Healing occurs. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationships with substances, or existential dread (perhaps all the above), YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
(406) 313-8702 View (406) 313-8702
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Rebecca Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
It’s easy to get stuck and confused about who you are and how to find meaning in life. Do you want to know yourself better? Would you like to explore the things impacting your relationships? Are you curious about the people, places, things, and experiences that helped define your thoughts, feelings, fantasies, and attractions? These conversations are complex and not often a prioritized part of life. Many have not found the words for these parts of themselves. We are often bound by cultural conditions, traumas, and obstacles that hold us back from connecting to an aliveness that promotes healing and moves us forward in life.
It’s easy to get stuck and confused about who you are and how to find meaning in life. Do you want to know yourself better? Would you like to explore the things impacting your relationships? Are you curious about the people, places, things, and experiences that helped define your thoughts, feelings, fantasies, and attractions? These conversations are complex and not often a prioritized part of life. Many have not found the words for these parts of themselves. We are often bound by cultural conditions, traumas, and obstacles that hold us back from connecting to an aliveness that promotes healing and moves us forward in life.
(720) 815-4518 View (720) 815-4518
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Todd Thillman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Through a variety of techniques such as mindfulness-based practices and body-centered inquiries, I can help you to recognize your own inherent wisdom.
Are you a sensitive person who feels overwhelmed by the world around you? Do you sometimes feel like your needs are overlooked by others? Do you find yourself experiencing the same problems despite your best efforts to do things differently? I get it. I have been there myself and an important thing to understand is that you are not alone. Many of us have difficulty knowing, or even asking, for what we need. We often suffer from patterns which repeat themselves and are hard to understand. This pain can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, among other things.
Through a variety of techniques such as mindfulness-based practices and body-centered inquiries, I can help you to recognize your own inherent wisdom.
Are you a sensitive person who feels overwhelmed by the world around you? Do you sometimes feel like your needs are overlooked by others? Do you find yourself experiencing the same problems despite your best efforts to do things differently? I get it. I have been there myself and an important thing to understand is that you are not alone. Many of us have difficulty knowing, or even asking, for what we need. We often suffer from patterns which repeat themselves and are hard to understand. This pain can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, among other things.
(720) 282-9948 View (720) 282-9948
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Shannon Rice
Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303  (Online Only)
The human experience is rich, messy and complex. With the right support, you can navigate periods of change, transitions, shakiness, and uncertainty with less fear and more ease. You can learn to use your body, senses, impulses, and intuition as invaluable tools. As a somatically oriented, Buddhist psychology-based therapist, my hope is to provide a safe, supportive context so that your innate wisdom, clarity, and self-compassion can emerge and blossom. I strongly believe in the healing power of humor, both in and out of the therapy room. You have more freedom than you think!
The human experience is rich, messy and complex. With the right support, you can navigate periods of change, transitions, shakiness, and uncertainty with less fear and more ease. You can learn to use your body, senses, impulses, and intuition as invaluable tools. As a somatically oriented, Buddhist psychology-based therapist, my hope is to provide a safe, supportive context so that your innate wisdom, clarity, and self-compassion can emerge and blossom. I strongly believe in the healing power of humor, both in and out of the therapy room. You have more freedom than you think!
(503) 664-9406 View (503) 664-9406
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Masha Mikulinsky, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Imagine therapy that actually works! Somatic therapy for multicultural, LGBTQIA+ folks, and creatives to heal from past traumas, learn healthy patterns in relationship, manage chronic illness & pain, and thrive despite day to day stressors. Imagine having support for anxiety & depression but also to access creativity, resilience, and joy! I love working with clients to explore big life questions, find what it means to stay true to yourself while living authentically between multiple expectations, cultures & languages. With over 15 years of experience, I rely on mindfulness, somatics, neuroscience, and supportive, honest feedback.
Imagine therapy that actually works! Somatic therapy for multicultural, LGBTQIA+ folks, and creatives to heal from past traumas, learn healthy patterns in relationship, manage chronic illness & pain, and thrive despite day to day stressors. Imagine having support for anxiety & depression but also to access creativity, resilience, and joy! I love working with clients to explore big life questions, find what it means to stay true to yourself while living authentically between multiple expectations, cultures & languages. With over 15 years of experience, I rely on mindfulness, somatics, neuroscience, and supportive, honest feedback.
(720) 548-2393 View (720) 548-2393
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Gregg M Brock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPTR
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304  (Online Only)
I'm Gregg Brock, a therapist specializing in adult mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationships. I approach therapy through a solution-focused lens, empowering clients to identify their strengths and goals to redefine obstacles as opportunities. Using evidence-based techniques, my approach guides clients towards practical solutions, fostering resilience and positive change.
I'm Gregg Brock, a therapist specializing in adult mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationships. I approach therapy through a solution-focused lens, empowering clients to identify their strengths and goals to redefine obstacles as opportunities. Using evidence-based techniques, my approach guides clients towards practical solutions, fostering resilience and positive change.
(970) 538-8134 View (970) 538-8134
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Contemplative Caregiver
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, 0018775
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
We offer personalized telehealth counseling, practical workshops on grief and burnout, and rejuvenating retreats blending relaxation and mindfulness.
Our ideal client is overwhelmed and burnt out. They are grappling with emotional stress, possibly grief or vicarious trauma, moral injuries, and struggling to balance caregiving with self-care. Their goal is to improve their mental well-being, build resilience, and find fulfillment in their role. They seek emotional support, practical coping strategies, and a sense of community with others who understand their experiences. They're drawn to services that offer validation, self-care opportunities, and tools for managing stress.
We offer personalized telehealth counseling, practical workshops on grief and burnout, and rejuvenating retreats blending relaxation and mindfulness.
Our ideal client is overwhelmed and burnt out. They are grappling with emotional stress, possibly grief or vicarious trauma, moral injuries, and struggling to balance caregiving with self-care. Their goal is to improve their mental well-being, build resilience, and find fulfillment in their role. They seek emotional support, practical coping strategies, and a sense of community with others who understand their experiences. They're drawn to services that offer validation, self-care opportunities, and tools for managing stress.
(720) 776-9924 View (720) 776-9924
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Bria Tavakoli
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I'm here to meet you where you are + help you create a life you adore, including secure, fulfilling relationships.Let's create a judgment-free zone where we can dive into relational challenges, sex therapy and/or psychedelic prep + integration.I serve individuals, couples, + all relational setups.My training in attachment work, Internal Family Systems, + EMDR offshoot Brainspotting will help you craft healthier connections.Let’s explore communication, boundaries, navigating desire differences + processing trauma.I’m a veteran yoga + meditation teacher, proud daughter of an immigrant + a purity culture quitter.So yes, I get it.
I'm here to meet you where you are + help you create a life you adore, including secure, fulfilling relationships.Let's create a judgment-free zone where we can dive into relational challenges, sex therapy and/or psychedelic prep + integration.I serve individuals, couples, + all relational setups.My training in attachment work, Internal Family Systems, + EMDR offshoot Brainspotting will help you craft healthier connections.Let’s explore communication, boundaries, navigating desire differences + processing trauma.I’m a veteran yoga + meditation teacher, proud daughter of an immigrant + a purity culture quitter.So yes, I get it.
(720) 410-5415 View (720) 410-5415
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Boulder Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
It takes courage to ask for help; you have already taken the first step. Life throws us situations we don't anticipate or have encountered before and we need help getting through. You are here because you or someone you care about is in pain. You have come to the right place. We have all had those times when we need someone besides family and friends to talk to. People come to me for a variety of reasons: anxiety and depression, relationship problems, family issues, emotional and social struggles, rebuilding self-esteem, teen difficulties, general life transitions, and personal growth.
It takes courage to ask for help; you have already taken the first step. Life throws us situations we don't anticipate or have encountered before and we need help getting through. You are here because you or someone you care about is in pain. You have come to the right place. We have all had those times when we need someone besides family and friends to talk to. People come to me for a variety of reasons: anxiety and depression, relationship problems, family issues, emotional and social struggles, rebuilding self-esteem, teen difficulties, general life transitions, and personal growth.
(720) 440-2030 View (720) 440-2030
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Saul Randall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
As your therapist I will work hard to provide you with the tools to overcome obstacles and reach your personal goals. Unlocking your potential will be our primary aim along with developing an awareness of how we create our own blocks. You will also work towards becoming more yourself as strange as that may sound! This involves getting in touch with your own psyche to discover, or rediscover, what makes you tick. It can be an incredibly rewarding process.
As your therapist I will work hard to provide you with the tools to overcome obstacles and reach your personal goals. Unlocking your potential will be our primary aim along with developing an awareness of how we create our own blocks. You will also work towards becoming more yourself as strange as that may sound! This involves getting in touch with your own psyche to discover, or rediscover, what makes you tick. It can be an incredibly rewarding process.
(303) 529-7303 View (303) 529-7303
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Samantha Tenner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
I am a Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Denver and Boulder. Additionally, I received Marriage and Family Therapy training at Denver Family Institute where I worked extensively with couples, individuals, and families on damaging relationship patterns, strengthening emotional connections, and communication skills. I have extensive work with LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, polyamory, consensual non monogamy, out of control sexual behavior, kink, and many other sex related issues. I also love to use spirituality & mindfulness such as meditative & grounding techniques.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Denver and Boulder. Additionally, I received Marriage and Family Therapy training at Denver Family Institute where I worked extensively with couples, individuals, and families on damaging relationship patterns, strengthening emotional connections, and communication skills. I have extensive work with LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, polyamory, consensual non monogamy, out of control sexual behavior, kink, and many other sex related issues. I also love to use spirituality & mindfulness such as meditative & grounding techniques.
(720) 893-9965 View (720) 893-9965
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Amy S Neumann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Are you stressed or unsatisfied and ready to make a change in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Perhaps feeling lost and overwhelmed after having a baby? If so, I can help! I specialize in anxiety, depression, perinatal mood/ anxiety disorders, and relational issues. I believe good therapy should be collaborative, and your relationship with your therapist is key. This is YOUR therapy- I hope that you feel empowered to look around and find a therapist who feels like the right fit. Please don't hesitate to reach out- we all need support during this difficult time.
Are you stressed or unsatisfied and ready to make a change in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Perhaps feeling lost and overwhelmed after having a baby? If so, I can help! I specialize in anxiety, depression, perinatal mood/ anxiety disorders, and relational issues. I believe good therapy should be collaborative, and your relationship with your therapist is key. This is YOUR therapy- I hope that you feel empowered to look around and find a therapist who feels like the right fit. Please don't hesitate to reach out- we all need support during this difficult time.
(303) 872-0594 View (303) 872-0594
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Compassion Connection Therapy - Jessie Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
If you are finding yourself on this site it may be that you are considering making some change in your life or looking for support for someone you love. The most important part in taking a step in therapy is feeling connected and safe with the clinician you are meeting. My name is Jessie Harris and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in mental health practice. I received my masters degree from the University of Denver in 2015 and spent most of my professional experience working at the Children's Hospital Colorado's Eating Disorder Program as an individual and family therapist.
If you are finding yourself on this site it may be that you are considering making some change in your life or looking for support for someone you love. The most important part in taking a step in therapy is feeling connected and safe with the clinician you are meeting. My name is Jessie Harris and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in mental health practice. I received my masters degree from the University of Denver in 2015 and spent most of my professional experience working at the Children's Hospital Colorado's Eating Disorder Program as an individual and family therapist.
(720) 679-5472 View (720) 679-5472
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Somatic Nature Therapy Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BMP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Whether you are an individual or couple looking for personal support, or a therapeutic practitioner looking to take your practice to another level of potency, the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute guides you in taking your ongoing growth and evolution to the next level. Our goal is to provide you with powerful, cutting-edge information and practices that support you in deeply listening to and trusting your own inner guidance. Each of our therapists draws on the support, wisdom, and interconnectedness of the body-mind-spirit along with that of the natural world in the growth and healing process as they work with you.
Whether you are an individual or couple looking for personal support, or a therapeutic practitioner looking to take your practice to another level of potency, the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute guides you in taking your ongoing growth and evolution to the next level. Our goal is to provide you with powerful, cutting-edge information and practices that support you in deeply listening to and trusting your own inner guidance. Each of our therapists draws on the support, wisdom, and interconnectedness of the body-mind-spirit along with that of the natural world in the growth and healing process as they work with you.
(720) 664-2710 View (720) 664-2710
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Rachel Edwards
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, helpless, anxious or sad? Do you find it difficult to connect with friends, family and loved ones? These are common challenges that many of us face and you are not alone. My training and education have equipped me with a range of therapeutic techniques and approaches, including EMDR, Flash Technique, IFS, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based therapy. I believe that everyone is capable of growth, change and healing, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work to rewire your nervous system and restore balance, peace, and happiness to your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, helpless, anxious or sad? Do you find it difficult to connect with friends, family and loved ones? These are common challenges that many of us face and you are not alone. My training and education have equipped me with a range of therapeutic techniques and approaches, including EMDR, Flash Technique, IFS, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based therapy. I believe that everyone is capable of growth, change and healing, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work to rewire your nervous system and restore balance, peace, and happiness to your life.
(720) 664-5846 View (720) 664-5846
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Kestrel M Hanson (Neathawk)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
My clinical style includes meeting you where you are at in your unique life experiences (i.e.; stress, change, depression, etc.) then helping you make sense of your problems in a meaningful way while also learning tangible coping skills and discovering creative solutions. My work is infused with curiosity and I'm dedicated to the process of unfolding our full potential, through the life phases. I cater to what is ready to be consciously explored, healed and transformed. My foundation is in evidenced based practices and other eclectic modalities as appropriate (see below for more details).
My clinical style includes meeting you where you are at in your unique life experiences (i.e.; stress, change, depression, etc.) then helping you make sense of your problems in a meaningful way while also learning tangible coping skills and discovering creative solutions. My work is infused with curiosity and I'm dedicated to the process of unfolding our full potential, through the life phases. I cater to what is ready to be consciously explored, healed and transformed. My foundation is in evidenced based practices and other eclectic modalities as appropriate (see below for more details).
(720) 903-4800 View (720) 903-4800
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Krista Malek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work depending on each individual’s needs and have training in Contemplative Psychotherapy which is mindfulness based, EMDR Therapy and through Postpartum Support International.
Perinatal and postpartum mental health (including pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth, traumatic birth and the transition into parenthood) are my particular passions. It takes courage to acknowledge that our old ways of doing things are no longer serving us, this particularly peaks in the childbearing years (for a variety of reasons). Sometimes we feel that change is needed but we don't know where to start. I work from a foundational belief that ALL of us are capable of taking the steps necessary to actualize our full potential - the brilliance of who we truly are - and that sometimes old patterns get in the way.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work depending on each individual’s needs and have training in Contemplative Psychotherapy which is mindfulness based, EMDR Therapy and through Postpartum Support International.
Perinatal and postpartum mental health (including pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth, traumatic birth and the transition into parenthood) are my particular passions. It takes courage to acknowledge that our old ways of doing things are no longer serving us, this particularly peaks in the childbearing years (for a variety of reasons). Sometimes we feel that change is needed but we don't know where to start. I work from a foundational belief that ALL of us are capable of taking the steps necessary to actualize our full potential - the brilliance of who we truly are - and that sometimes old patterns get in the way.
(844) 338-4722 View (844) 338-4722
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.