Deborah Emery, LCMHC

One definition of therapy is "the act of caring for someone" or "treatment".  Mindfulness can be defined as "the art of staying aware" and is considered the critical factor in the path to liberation and being able to see things more clearly.  Mindfulness Counseling combines the art of therapy with the art of mindfulness in an effort to help you live a more peaceful, calm, and tranquil life. 

Mindfulness Counseling carefully treats the obstacles that can get in the way of your healthy lifestyle.  That might be feelings of despair due to a life situation or feelings of being overwhelmed due to depression or anxiety.  Maybe your life has taken a turn that you are not comfortable with and you need some guidance to assist you in "getting back on track".  The goal should be for the therapist to achieve a partnership with the client that will result in a development of client self awareness and self actualization -- to become more mindful of yourself and your environment.

Mindfulness Counseling is a blend of western psychological counseling and eastern contemplative practices which, together, can help the client to make changes in their lives.  Mindfulness Counseling can be applied to clients who have anxiety, depression, and traumas (such as PTSD or a complex trauma).  This modality can also help clients who suffer from addictions, need help with anger management, or feel “out of control” in their lives.

 Mindfulness Counseling assists the client in understanding the “signs” of the mind and body and how to be more aware of those signs.  What might those signs mean to the client and are those signs the precursor to a panic attack, a rageful outburst, or an urge to gamble, to abuse a substance, or eat a box of cookies? 

“The wise have mastered Body, word and mind.  They are the true masters.”  ~Buddha