Mindfulness-based Therapy

There's so much noise in the world, and we spend so much of our time being absent-minded. When this leeches into our relationships, it's a problem. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment, without judgment. I help my clients to slow things down, focus their attention on the sensations in their own body as well as explore what's going on with their partner. Being present is a gift we can give to our partners that doesn't cost a cent- just takes some practice.

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.

I am a lifelong meditation practitioner trained in Tibetan and East Asian traditions. Awareness of somatic experience, and cultivation of self compassion both come into my work, with roots in my meditation practice and study.

I incorporate mindfulness practices in my clinical work with clients which helps increase self-awareness. Clients have found mindfulness principles by engaging in non-judgmental reflection helped reduce stress, depression, conflict and anxiety.

Mindfulness based neuropsychological interventions are used to augment trauma therapy in my therapeutic approach.

Mindfulness-based exercises and tools help us to return to our bodies and to the present. When we feel anxious, overwhelmed, scared, flooded, triggered, or panicked, we lose track of both. Learning how to bring our awareness back to the here and now, and into our physical bodies can help us feel more grounded and secure.

I find mindful practice to be highly useful in therapeutic practice. It can help manage distress and build insight. In a session, I will often return attention to the internal experience of the client without judgement.

Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.

My approach to therapy and to life is deeply respectful of the mind/body connection. I am a long time mindfulness meditator and for many years have sought out ways of integrating this valuable resource into my work as a therapist. In session I direct you to “check-in” with your system in ways that will help inform our work. This involves focusing on the breath, thoughts, images, and noticing what’s happening with your body.

As a yoga and mindfulness instructor, I have an immense amount of experience and tools to share with clients. I offer a wide range of grounding, integrating and mindfulness practices to help clients manage anxiety, process emotions, and connect with their loved ones. Based on your needs and desires, sessions may include meditation, breathing exercises, guided relaxation techniques, body scans, yoga nidra, and other evidenced-based mindfulness practices.

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 the ability to live in the present moment, not in the past, or in the future. Mental health issues such as trauma is a good example of living in the past. Anxiety is usually caused by living in the future.

We can be really mean to ourselves! Cultivating a nonjudgmental, self-compassionate approach to your thoughts and experiences helps to shift this energy towards healing.

I make mindfulness very approachable as I believe mindfulness can be delivered by a variety of forms, such as mindful walking or mindful movement, so you don’t have to sit on the cushion all day to practice mindfulness. By practicing mindfulness, you will be able to develop a better understanding to self and other people, increase ability to accepting circumstances without judgments, and bring healing into your life.

As a registered yoga teacher and tantra practitioner, I have seen the power of mindfulness to bring the body into balance and to offer healing to the mind, heart, and spirit. I offer this practice to my counseling clients and yoga students alike: knowing yourself, your experience, and your expectations provides fertile soil to grow into your best, most fulfilled self.