At the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy, mindfulness is more than just a technique. Mindfulness is a foundational value that infuses the way we approach healing. Mindfulness and mind-body therapies emphasize presence, emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and the wisdom of the whole self. These approaches support clients in slowing down, becoming more attuned to their internal experience, and building the tools to meet life with greater clarity, compassion, and resilience.
While many forms of therapy engage the cognitive mind, mindfulness-based and mind-body approaches also engage the body, the breath, and the subtle cues of the nervous system. These methods can be particularly effective for anxiety, depression, trauma, relational stress, or for anyone seeking to live with more depth, intentionality, and ease.
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Below are several therapeutic approaches rooted in this philosophy:
Mindfulness
Mindfulness therapy cultivates awareness of the present moment, helping clients to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment. Practiced consistently, it can reduce stress and anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and increase compassion for self and others. From formal approaches like MBSR and MBCT to mindfulness-based parenting and eating practices, this modality is both adaptable and deeply transformative.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps clients examine the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering structured, goal-oriented tools to create change. While traditionally a cognitive approach, CBT can be enriched by integrating mindfulness practices that increase self-awareness and emotional regulation. This makes it a powerful option for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is centered on the emotional bonds between people, especially in close relationships. It supports clients in naming, processing, and reshaping emotional patterns that affect intimacy and connection. While often used with couples and families, EFT can also support individuals with attachment wounds, trauma, and emotion regulation.
ANS Regulation Techniques
ANS (Autonomic Nervous System) Regulation Techniques are used to support emotional and physiological balance. These include breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, vagal nerve stimulation, and heart rate variability training. Clients working with trauma, anxiety, or chronic stress often benefit from these tools, which support safety and resilience in the therapy process.
Safe and Sound Protocol
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a specialized intervention that uses filtered sound to help regulate the nervous system and improve social engagement. It is grounded in Polyvagal Theory and is especially effective for clients with sensory processing issues, trauma, and anxiety. SSP can be used on its own or in conjunction with other modalities like somatic therapy, EMDR, or CBT.
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Whether you’re looking to strengthen your emotional resilience, calm your nervous system, or explore deeper aspects of presence and healing, these therapies offer powerful entry points.
There are also other therapy types that might interest you. Explore those options by choosing the “How We Help” option in the menu above and perusing the dropdown menus.
You can also browse our therapist directory to find someone who fits your needs, or contact us to get help finding the right support.
There are also other therapy types that might interest you. Explore those options by choosing the “How We Help” option in the menu above and perusing the dropdown menus.
You can also browse our therapist directory to find someone who fits your needs, or contact us to get help finding the right support.