Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychiatrists in Maryland

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Liza Losada Schor
Psychiatric Nurse, APRN
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832
As a certified Nurse Psychotherapist I offer many of the traditional modalities of psychotherapy like psycho-education, mindfulness training and cognitive behavior therapy.
Are you worried about your child or adolescent? Has a teacher or a pediatrician expressed some concern over your child's mood or behavior? Do you have a teen who is brimming with potential but seems sad or stuck? Do they worry too much? Perhaps your family or child has suffered a loss or trauma that may be getting in the way of their ability to be successful or enjoy things. If any of these apply to you then I can help. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where young people and their families can be heard and supported.
As a certified Nurse Psychotherapist I offer many of the traditional modalities of psychotherapy like psycho-education, mindfulness training and cognitive behavior therapy.
Are you worried about your child or adolescent? Has a teacher or a pediatrician expressed some concern over your child's mood or behavior? Do you have a teen who is brimming with potential but seems sad or stuck? Do they worry too much? Perhaps your family or child has suffered a loss or trauma that may be getting in the way of their ability to be successful or enjoy things. If any of these apply to you then I can help. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where young people and their families can be heard and supported.
(240) 442-1647 View (240) 442-1647
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Nancy Brutsché
Psychiatric Nurse, APRN, PMHCNS, BC, SEP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
MINDFULNESS-BASED SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (I DO NOT PRESCRIBE OR MANAGE MEDICATIONS): "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." [Ralph Waldo Emerson]. All that you seek already lies within you. It is my great pleasure to assist you in opening up to your wholeness. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love and joy you desire.
MINDFULNESS-BASED SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (I DO NOT PRESCRIBE OR MANAGE MEDICATIONS): "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." [Ralph Waldo Emerson]. All that you seek already lies within you. It is my great pleasure to assist you in opening up to your wholeness. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love and joy you desire.
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Yang Roby
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Innerpeace Psychiatric Services, led by Dr. Yang Roby, a board-certified psychiatrist in Howard County, Maryland. With a Ph.D. in Human Genetics and neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University and extensive psychiatry residency training at the University of Iowa, she horns her expertise in treating various psychiatric conditions spanning five years of outpatient care. she integrates principles of evidence-based pharmaceutical treatments with her practice with Satir transformation therapy and mindfulness techniques, ensuring personalized, patient-centered care to guide individuals on their path to find inner peace.
Innerpeace Psychiatric Services, led by Dr. Yang Roby, a board-certified psychiatrist in Howard County, Maryland. With a Ph.D. in Human Genetics and neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University and extensive psychiatry residency training at the University of Iowa, she horns her expertise in treating various psychiatric conditions spanning five years of outpatient care. she integrates principles of evidence-based pharmaceutical treatments with her practice with Satir transformation therapy and mindfulness techniques, ensuring personalized, patient-centered care to guide individuals on their path to find inner peace.
(443) 355-4468 View (443) 355-4468
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Kerniba Ghoneim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CMHIMP, MBL
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
Her treatment approach endorses empathic support, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), wellness therapies, and mindfulness.
Dr. Ghoneim is a board-certified Doctorate Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC) and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). She incorporates complementary therapies, such as nutrition, vitamins, and supplementation, into conventional psychiatry methods. Holistic and individualized care are used to identify and address the root cause of your personal and professional challenges. She prescribes medications conservatively, safely, and effectively. She treats all ages (8yrs and above) and accepts most major insurance payors. Request an assessment at www.vigorintegrative.com
Her treatment approach endorses empathic support, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), wellness therapies, and mindfulness.
Dr. Ghoneim is a board-certified Doctorate Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC) and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). She incorporates complementary therapies, such as nutrition, vitamins, and supplementation, into conventional psychiatry methods. Holistic and individualized care are used to identify and address the root cause of your personal and professional challenges. She prescribes medications conservatively, safely, and effectively. She treats all ages (8yrs and above) and accepts most major insurance payors. Request an assessment at www.vigorintegrative.com
(240) 998-1561 View (240) 998-1561
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Mai Center for Wellness and Energy Therapies
Psychiatric Nurse, PhD, APRN, BC-P
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Mindfulness Training - Kabat-Zinn.
Our veterans and their family members are a priority to me. I also welcome clients and their pets who have been dealing with chronic medical illness and pain. I have seen clients for many years who are managing addiction and related couple/family issues. I spent decades in hospital settings seeing clients with all sorts of grieving concerns. From health, lifestyle, legal, and stress management to end-of-life challenges, I am delighted to assist clients to approach situations in a hopeful, pragmatic, and strategic manner with the goal of achieving greater mind, body, and spirit health and wellness.
Mindfulness Training - Kabat-Zinn.
Our veterans and their family members are a priority to me. I also welcome clients and their pets who have been dealing with chronic medical illness and pain. I have seen clients for many years who are managing addiction and related couple/family issues. I spent decades in hospital settings seeing clients with all sorts of grieving concerns. From health, lifestyle, legal, and stress management to end-of-life challenges, I am delighted to assist clients to approach situations in a hopeful, pragmatic, and strategic manner with the goal of achieving greater mind, body, and spirit health and wellness.
(301) 804-6490 View (301) 804-6490
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Rani George
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salisbury, MD 21804  (Online Only)
Are you going through a hard time in life, unsure what to do, unable to sleep, racing thoughts, sadness, lack of motivation and energy affecting your daily activities such as work, school or family. Well I can help you, let's talk and work together in improving your mood. You need to communicate your problems, and I will help you through this hard time. We need to identify why you feel this way and what is the solution to the problem. My clinical approach includes medication management, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
Are you going through a hard time in life, unsure what to do, unable to sleep, racing thoughts, sadness, lack of motivation and energy affecting your daily activities such as work, school or family. Well I can help you, let's talk and work together in improving your mood. You need to communicate your problems, and I will help you through this hard time. We need to identify why you feel this way and what is the solution to the problem. My clinical approach includes medication management, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
(667) 244-3985 View (667) 244-3985
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Dr. Margaret Arotimi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Mount Rainier, MD 20712  (Online Only)
Arotimi's expertise encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness approaches, medication management, and empathetic counseling.
Dr. Margaret Arotimi is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NE-BC) Licensed in VA, MD, DC. Having a true affinity for the humanistic, health-promoting principles of nursing. She brings compassion and dedication to caring for her patients' wellbeing. Dr. Arotimi draws on over 20 years of behavioral health experience across settings to provide patient-centered support.
Arotimi's expertise encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness approaches, medication management, and empathetic counseling.
Dr. Margaret Arotimi is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NE-BC) Licensed in VA, MD, DC. Having a true affinity for the humanistic, health-promoting principles of nursing. She brings compassion and dedication to caring for her patients' wellbeing. Dr. Arotimi draws on over 20 years of behavioral health experience across settings to provide patient-centered support.
(301) 579-8105 View (301) 579-8105
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Kerniba Ghoneim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CMHIMP, MBL
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Her treatment approach endorses empathic support, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), wellness therapies, and mindfulness.
Dr. Ghoneim is a board-certified Doctorate Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC) and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). She incorporates complementary therapies, such as nutrition, vitamins, and supplementation, into conventional psychiatry methods. Holistic and individualized care are used to identify and address the root cause of your personal and professional challenges. She prescribes medications conservatively, safely, and effectively. She treats all ages (8yrs and above) and accepts most major insurance payors. Request an assessment at www.vigorintegrative.com
Her treatment approach endorses empathic support, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), wellness therapies, and mindfulness.
Dr. Ghoneim is a board-certified Doctorate Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (DNP, PMHNP-BC) and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). She incorporates complementary therapies, such as nutrition, vitamins, and supplementation, into conventional psychiatry methods. Holistic and individualized care are used to identify and address the root cause of your personal and professional challenges. She prescribes medications conservatively, safely, and effectively. She treats all ages (8yrs and above) and accepts most major insurance payors. Request an assessment at www.vigorintegrative.com
(240) 869-6520 View (240) 869-6520
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Adeline Mangwa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP , BC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
With her you shall use a whole self-approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit, in combination with talk therapy, CBT, mindfulness, anything that will help you take control of your life.
Life can be very stressful and overwhelming, sometimes it leaves us feeling sad, depressed, anxious and scared. Your mental health is our priority. Adeline is a board-certified PMHNP and suboxone certified, with 15 years plus working in the mental health field. Now helping clients and families face with mental health challenges, like anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use disorder, schizoaffective disorder ,suboxone maintenance etc. After working together with Adeline, clients are successfully managing their symptoms, and now living their normal life. I believe your case is not different.
With her you shall use a whole self-approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit, in combination with talk therapy, CBT, mindfulness, anything that will help you take control of your life.
Life can be very stressful and overwhelming, sometimes it leaves us feeling sad, depressed, anxious and scared. Your mental health is our priority. Adeline is a board-certified PMHNP and suboxone certified, with 15 years plus working in the mental health field. Now helping clients and families face with mental health challenges, like anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance use disorder, schizoaffective disorder ,suboxone maintenance etc. After working together with Adeline, clients are successfully managing their symptoms, and now living their normal life. I believe your case is not different.
(240) 730-2995 View (240) 730-2995
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Titi Anjorin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706
I will also introduce a merging body-mind meditation therapy such as (Yoga/Mindfulness).
Hello there, I'm Dr. T. Do you feel stuck and trapped in yourself, unable to blend in? Are you wrestling to have friends at school or at work? Are you going through a life transition? Are you experiencing sleep, energy, appetite, work, school, and social functioning changes? Are you scared or concerned about hurting yourself or the people around you? Do you feel lonely, anxious, or run down easily when doing a task? Do you feel inadequate or struggling with relationships or lack thereof?
I will also introduce a merging body-mind meditation therapy such as (Yoga/Mindfulness).
Hello there, I'm Dr. T. Do you feel stuck and trapped in yourself, unable to blend in? Are you wrestling to have friends at school or at work? Are you going through a life transition? Are you experiencing sleep, energy, appetite, work, school, and social functioning changes? Are you scared or concerned about hurting yourself or the people around you? Do you feel lonely, anxious, or run down easily when doing a task? Do you feel inadequate or struggling with relationships or lack thereof?
(240) 896-1145 View (240) 896-1145
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Grace Manglet
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, DNP
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Hello! This is Grace Manglet, DNP. I am a board Certified Psychiatry and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I see clients in person and also via secure Telepsychiatry platform. I use a holistic approach to Psychiatric and Mental Health issues, and focus on helping my clients create and maintain meaningful changes in their lives. Integration of mindfulness, meditation, exercise and healthy nutrition are essential components of my practice.
Hello! This is Grace Manglet, DNP. I am a board Certified Psychiatry and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges. I see clients in person and also via secure Telepsychiatry platform. I use a holistic approach to Psychiatric and Mental Health issues, and focus on helping my clients create and maintain meaningful changes in their lives. Integration of mindfulness, meditation, exercise and healthy nutrition are essential components of my practice.
(240) 201-2179 View (240) 201-2179
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Susan Kinkead-Acree
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854
For this reason, I employ psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques as a mainstay of my practice to help my patients apply the power of their minds to make transformative changes in their lives.
As a holistic physician, I am committed to helping my patients achieve optimum mental and physical health. My treatment approach considers the interrelationships of body, mind, and spirit. In formulating a treatment plan, I work collaboratively with my patients to incorporate the most effective, evidence-based treatment options to meet their unique needs. These options may include psychotherapy and traditional medication management, as well as lifestyle modifications and complimentary treatment approaches.
For this reason, I employ psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques as a mainstay of my practice to help my patients apply the power of their minds to make transformative changes in their lives.
As a holistic physician, I am committed to helping my patients achieve optimum mental and physical health. My treatment approach considers the interrelationships of body, mind, and spirit. In formulating a treatment plan, I work collaboratively with my patients to incorporate the most effective, evidence-based treatment options to meet their unique needs. These options may include psychotherapy and traditional medication management, as well as lifestyle modifications and complimentary treatment approaches.
(571) 200-4984 View (571) 200-4984
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Restoring Foundation Psychiatric Counseling Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20815  (Online Only)
I will take the journey with you to practice mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and train you how to listen to your body and do progressive relaxation to deal with those feelings of anxiety and depression.
At times people feel confused, lost and have persistent feelings of sadness, depression, hopelessness, and low self-esteem. A lot of people feel that counseling, therapy, going to see a shrink, is not cool but at times you just need to talk to someone to feel free. There will be no judgment and you will have a safe place to share those feelings.
I will take the journey with you to practice mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and train you how to listen to your body and do progressive relaxation to deal with those feelings of anxiety and depression.
At times people feel confused, lost and have persistent feelings of sadness, depression, hopelessness, and low self-esteem. A lot of people feel that counseling, therapy, going to see a shrink, is not cool but at times you just need to talk to someone to feel free. There will be no judgment and you will have a safe place to share those feelings.
(302) 216-9331 View (302) 216-9331
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Aeva Gaymon Doomes MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901  (Online Only)
Aeva Gaymon-Doomes, MD, with over 20 years in psychiatry, focuses on child, adolescent, and women's psychiatry. She is double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, and a member of AACAP and Black Psychiatrists of America. She is a graduate of Howard College of Medicine and Spelman College. She specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD, providing services such as medication management, alongside Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. In addition, she offers strategic leadership coaching for adult women, employing emotional intelligence techniques to enhance their professional personal growth.
Aeva Gaymon-Doomes, MD, with over 20 years in psychiatry, focuses on child, adolescent, and women's psychiatry. She is double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, and a member of AACAP and Black Psychiatrists of America. She is a graduate of Howard College of Medicine and Spelman College. She specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD, providing services such as medication management, alongside Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. In addition, she offers strategic leadership coaching for adult women, employing emotional intelligence techniques to enhance their professional personal growth.
(301) 900-6243 View (301) 900-6243
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Sasha Bergeron
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
My expertise is in integrative, evidence-based medication management. I operate from a whole-person approach, practice collaboratively, and support you to achieve your mental health goals. In addition to medication management, I draw on theories of mindfulness, internal family systems (IFS), and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I specialize in depression (unipolar and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, bipolar I and II, OCD, PTSD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health concerns. My clinic also offers ketamine infusion therapy & transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for those still suffering despite meds + therapy.
My expertise is in integrative, evidence-based medication management. I operate from a whole-person approach, practice collaboratively, and support you to achieve your mental health goals. In addition to medication management, I draw on theories of mindfulness, internal family systems (IFS), and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I specialize in depression (unipolar and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, bipolar I and II, OCD, PTSD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health concerns. My clinic also offers ketamine infusion therapy & transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for those still suffering despite meds + therapy.
(202) 946-2885 View (202) 946-2885
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Target Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014
Evening and weekend appointments available. I am certified psychiatry nurse practitioner across life span experienced in medication and psychotherapy. I have experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and college students.
Evening and weekend appointments available. I am certified psychiatry nurse practitioner across life span experienced in medication and psychotherapy. I have experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and college students.
(443) 241-8289 View (443) 241-8289
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Susan D Rich
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, DFAPA
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854
Selected as one of Washington's Top Doctors, Dr. Rich treats children, adolescents & young adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, FASD/ND-PAE, and high functioning autism. Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to mental wellness for your child, teen or young adult who is struggling to meet the demands and pressures of school, college applications, transitioning to young adulthood? Are you seeking psychiatric care that combines psychotherapy with medication? You may be interested in more holistic, integrative methods, combining psychotherapy with medication using strengths-based, concrete approaches.
Selected as one of Washington's Top Doctors, Dr. Rich treats children, adolescents & young adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, FASD/ND-PAE, and high functioning autism. Are you looking for a comprehensive approach to mental wellness for your child, teen or young adult who is struggling to meet the demands and pressures of school, college applications, transitioning to young adulthood? Are you seeking psychiatric care that combines psychotherapy with medication? You may be interested in more holistic, integrative methods, combining psychotherapy with medication using strengths-based, concrete approaches.
(240) 434-0458 View (240) 434-0458
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Novum Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C, CRNP, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
I provide client-centered care and treatments based on evidence-based guideline by diagnosing according to the latest edition of the DSM and listening to the clients concerns and symptoms. Effectively manage client symptoms by initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication administration. Improve client's self-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications by educating on the proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses.
I provide client-centered care and treatments based on evidence-based guideline by diagnosing according to the latest edition of the DSM and listening to the clients concerns and symptoms. Effectively manage client symptoms by initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication administration. Improve client's self-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications by educating on the proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses.
(410) 291-1683 View (410) 291-1683
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Dr. Ihuoma Marvelous Udeagha
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Dr. Marv. Udeagha is a highly skilled Dual Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in the intersection of psychiatry and chronic pain management. With years of experience in both fields, she understands how chronic pain can impact an individual's mental health and well-being. Her approach to patient care is holistic, combining her psychiatry and pain management expertise to provide individualized treatment plans. Dr. Marv. is committed to improving her patient's quality of life. She uses advanced genetic testing to find the medications that will work for you.
Dr. Marv. Udeagha is a highly skilled Dual Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in the intersection of psychiatry and chronic pain management. With years of experience in both fields, she understands how chronic pain can impact an individual's mental health and well-being. Her approach to patient care is holistic, combining her psychiatry and pain management expertise to provide individualized treatment plans. Dr. Marv. is committed to improving her patient's quality of life. She uses advanced genetic testing to find the medications that will work for you.
(240) 471-6381 View (240) 471-6381
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TDK Integrated Health, Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706  (Online Only)
As an independent psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am culturally diverse and competent in providing mental health services across the illness-wellness continuum and lifespan: children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
As an independent psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am culturally diverse and competent in providing mental health services across the illness-wellness continuum and lifespan: children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
(301) 945-8865 View (301) 945-8865
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychiatrists

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.