Mindfulness-based Therapy

Many issues begin with a disconnection between mind and body. I am experienced in using mindfulness, yoga and somatic approaches to support clients to feel whole again. This approach is particularly effective with trauma, addiction and body image or eating issues.

Knowing what we feel, how to name it, and where we feel it in our bodies makes us far wiser than when we feel our emotions take over uncontrollably. This may feel impossible to imagine, this may feel "hokey", yet our bodies send us signs and signal us just as basically as "butterflies in our stomach" or "hair standing up on our arms" signals us.

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.

I incorporate mindfulness therapy into my practice to help clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and body sensations in the present moment. This approach encourages self-compassion and acceptance, allowing clients to break free from unhelpful thought patterns and emotional reactivity. By cultivating mindfulness, clients can build emotional resilience, reduce stress, and gain clarity, leading to greater peace and a deeper connection with themselves.

I use Mindfulness to increase clients awareness in sessions to help them manage their emotions and thoughts while reducing impulsive behaviors.

In our fast moving world, where most of us are constantly distracted by screens, media, and our to-do lists, it is important to find space for stillness so we can connect with ourselves and more fully experience the richness of our lives. Mindfulness is “the awareness that emerges through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally, to the unfolding of experience moment by moment” (Jon Kabat-ZIn)

Listening to your inner voice, buried beneath anxieties, fears, and insecurities, takes lots of practice. Whether through writing or creating art, spending time with yourself changes the relationship you hold with your body and your mind. Together, we will create space for acceptance of where you are in your journey and what you need moving forward. We will use this space to explore body neutrality, self-compassion, and what you value in your career and relationships.

I teach my clients to encorporate mindfulness practices into thier daily routines. I encourage the use of positive affirmations, gratitude practices, meditation, breath work and other strategies to help you stay present and positive in your life.

At The Refuge, mindfulness therapy helps clients build awareness, reduce stress, and enhance emotional regulation. Using techniques like breathwork and grounding, we empower individuals, couples, and families to navigate challenges with clarity, foster resilience, and deepen connections. This approach promotes self-compassion and supports long-term well-being.

Mindfulness plays a major role in my practice, as I believe it along with other positive psychology practices, like gratitude, can lead to deeper fulfillment. Through graduate and additional trainings, I have learned to effectively incorporate mindfulness with other modalities.

Mindfulness practices are explored to gain greater awareness of our thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. Key components include developing acceptance of our emotions, self-compassion and strategies to manage our emotions in a healthy way.

Mindfulness-based is designed for people who suffer from repeated bouts of depression or chronic unhappiness. It combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices and attitudes based on the cultivation of mindfulness. Recent research has shown that people who have been clinically depressed three or more times in their life find that learning mindfulness-based skills help to considerably reduce their chances of depression returning.

Dr. Inez evokes paced breathing, meditation, non-attachment, and other Taoist principles in her work.

This therapeutic method emphasizes living in the present moment and cultivating awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. By incorporating mindfulness practices, clients can develop a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional regulation, which can be especially beneficial for those experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress.