Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Wellington & Boca Raton, Florida
Bringing calm and clarity to your everyday life.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy combines mindfulness practices with proven cognitive tools to ease anxiety, quiet negative thought patterns, and support lasting emotional balance.
What is MBCT?
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines cognitive therapy with mindfulness practices such as present-moment awareness, meditation, and breathwork. Originally developed to address symptoms of depression, MBCT helps clients ground themselves in the here and now and step out of negative thought patterns before they take hold. By learning these skills, people can prevent relapse, ease emotional distress, and build a steadier sense of well-being.
How I Use EFT In Sessions
I was trained in 2012 by Dr. Zindel Segal, one of the developers of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. His work combined mindfulness practices with cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce stress and prevent relapse into depression.
In my sessions, I use MBCT to support clients not only with depression, but also with anxiety, emotional distress, bipolar disorder, and even addiction recovery. These tools help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns, pause before reacting, and create more balance in daily life.
As a daily meditation practitioner, I believe deeply in the power of mindfulness. For me, meditation isn’t just a technique—it’s a foundation for greater clarity, steadiness, and overall well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not exactly. MBCT integrates traditional cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness practices such as present-moment awareness and meditation. While CBT focuses on changing thought patterns, MBCT also teaches clients how to observe thoughts without becoming overwhelmed by them.
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No prior meditation experience is required. Mindfulness practices are introduced gradually and adapted to your comfort level. The goal is not perfection, but developing awareness and steadiness.
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MBCT was originally developed to prevent relapse in depression, but it is also highly effective for anxiety, emotional distress, bipolar disorder, and stress-related conditions.
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Therapy length varies based on your goals. Some clients come for focused support. Others engage in deeper trauma and attachment work over a longer period. This is not quick-fix therapy. It is sustainable, lasting change.
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