Mindfulness-based Therapy

I am a certified yoga and meditation teacher and am trained in MBSR (Mindfulness based stress reduction). I see clients thrive when using mindfulness tools both in and out of therapy. If you are interested in tools to support your holistic wellness-body-mind-soul- I am the therapist for you!

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies in order to help individuals better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions in order to achieve relief from feelings of distress. Though originally developed to address recurrent depression, MBCT may be beneficial to people seeking treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns.

I have used mindfulness techniques for many years and find them useful in settling in to the safe space where therapy happens most effectively. Genuinely being in our bodies is a rare experience in life today, and having that ability to "be where you are" can help us tap into our authentic selves more readily. This, in turn, helps us to ask for what we truly need and to be the person we truly are.

Mindfulness infuses a lot of the work clients I do together, as it helps boost curiosity and reduce judgment and shame.

Like any illness, mental health struggles affect both the mind and body and thus, treatment should be tailored to treat both. Mindfulness allows a more holistic approach, incorporating the body, senses and the mind to treat maladaptive responses. Mindfulness has been particularly useful for me when treating anxiety as the breathing exercises can help a client feel more relaxed and able to then engage in other interventions.

Like any illness, mental health struggles affect both the mind and body and thus, treatment should be tailored to treat both. Mindfulness allows a more holistic approach, incorporating the body, senses and the mind to treat maladaptive responses. Mindfulness has been particularly useful for me when treating anxiety as the breathing exercises can help a client feel more relaxed and able to then engage in other interventions.

Mindfulness-based therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the use of mindfulness practices, such as embodied awareness and meditaiton, to help individuals become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. This therapy helps individuals develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and how they respond to certain situations, which can lead to increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation.

Mindfulness asks us to focus on the present moment intentionally and without judgement. This present oriented focus can be very helpful when working to develop new patterns of thinking and behavior. I often work with clients to develop mindfulness, in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques, to help address problems and concerns from a holistic perspective.

Mindfulness-based therapies are designed to help you feel better by being more present in the moment. They involve the use of meditation and other activities to help you regain a sense of balance and to reduce your engagement with unhealthy thoughts. Mindfulness based therapies have been shown to be effective for a wide range of problems and disorders.

Mindfulness-based treatment protocols help us to accept the seemingly unacceptable issues we face in life. It is evidence based in reducing physical illness symptoms and can help people lead more meaningful lives.

I provide the education and science for mindfulness and meditation as a healing tool. Then will regularly teach clients how to practice mindfulness and create their own personal practice for themselves. Been practicing and teaching mindfulness for around 20 years.

I have a 20 year mindfulness meditation practice that I bring with me to my clinical practice. My training placed a large emphasis on the benefits of a meditation practice, not only to the practitioner (therapist), but also to their clients. I use this approach to help my clients become more aware of their thoughts and bodily sensations, and the connection between them.

I assess and treat people based on a biopsychcosocial and spiritual model. Mindfulness-based therapy is another tool for coping with the stress and challenges brought on with aging, death and dying, chronic health or pain issues, grief and loss and life transitions. Mindfulness-based therapy provides useful, daily coping skills and exercises that help manage feelings of depression, anxiety or unhappiness.

I utilize tools such as meditation and radical acceptance to bring mind and body awareness to being present and feeling safe.

Mindfulness is simply becoming aware of what's happening now, in the present moment, without judgement. It's the basis for understanding what's happening within; ongoing practice increases compassion and patience, and the present moment becomes a springboard for taking action. In session, I guide my clients through breath and movement exercises, and encourage solo practice throughout the week. The aim is to find calm and to rest into silence. From there, growth becomes possible.

After years in the trauma field, I found the science of well-being. Like trauma, flourishing doesn’t come through significant events. It’s shaped through tiny profound changes in our embodied sensing of information from moment to moment. I became a positive psychology practitioner & mindfulness teacher to help us both pay attention to those moments & consistently rewire ourselves for well-being. I will diagnose PTSD when needed. I’m just as likely to prescribe birth meditations or dance parties

Mindfulness is a simple yet profound practice. Kabat-Zinn defined mindfulness as "the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment-to-moment." The focus of therapy is on increasing our awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and actions that hinder our progress. When we are better able to do that, we can engage with those aspects of ourselves, learn to tweak our language, and choose how to respond.