Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy uses mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people heal. Mindfulness techniques can include breathing exercises, meditation, guided imagery, or yoga. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has to do with the way people think. It states that people have negative thoughts that affect feelings and behaviors.
MBCT aims to disrupt thought patterns that can trigger episodes of depressed mood or other distressing emotional states through mindfulness exercises.
MBCT can treat depression and other mental health concerns. It typically is done in a group setting for eight weeks. But it also works for individual counseling.
Mindfulness exercises such as breathing techniques, meditation, body scans, and guided visualizations help people gain a sense of being present within the moment. Mindfulness increases awareness of the body and mind so people can develop a greater understanding of themselves.
MBCT also helps people understand how their feelings and actions relate to their thoughts. This approach can benefit people experiencing depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
I help clients discover the connections between their current struggles and the formative experiences that may have caused them to develop. I equip them with skills to overcome thought or behavior patterns that hold them back, and help them understand their origins so they can uproot them entirely. I also use trauma reprocessing techniques to help reduce the hold of trauma deep in the brain.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founder/CEO of Maple Leaf Counseling in Claremont, Arcadia, and Telehealth throughout California. We are passionate about helping clients find a solid sense of self, while staying emotionally connected with others. We believe that when someone gets to know themselves on a deeper level they are better able to live the life they choose.
Greetings and welcome to Courage and Wisdom Counseling, PLLC! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor serving all of Texas for over 17 years. As a therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate and inclusive counseling services to individuals aged 13 and above, embracing diverse cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations. My approach is rooted in respect, un...
I believe in our inherent capacity for change, with many answers lying within us. By nurturing a deeper connection with our minds and bodies, transformation occurs as we grasp the roots of our emotions and shift from reacting impulsively to acting with purpose and mindfulness.
I enjoy working with clients to intimately understand their mental health needs and life goals. Identifying external factors that negatively impact their mental health in combination with medication, when appropriate. Treatment planning includes goal setting, identifying resources for success, and psychoeducation.
