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Approved to practice telehealth under PSYPACT and with NY State Residents.
Approved to practice telehealth under PSYPACT and with NY State Residents.
Is your mind restless—jumping to conclusions, replaying the past, or worrying about the future—anywhere but here, in the present moment?
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”
Mindfulness is the art of being fully present—aware of your body, emotions, and thoughts—without judgment. It’s not about emptying your mind or eliminating difficulty, but meeting your experience differently. (Mark Epstein, M.D., in Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart).
Rooted in Eastern traditions and supported by modern psychology and medicine, mindfulness is now recognized for its profound impact on mental and physical well-being. It is more than just meditation; it is a practice of awareness, self-trust, self-compassion, gratitude, loving-kindness, and acceptance.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMass Medical School, has become one of the most respected mindfulness programs in the world. It draws from Buddhism and yoga, yet its impact is universal: it helps people navigate stress, pain, and emotional overwhelm with greater ease.
I have studied with leading mindfulness teachers—including Mark Epstein, M.D., Sharon Salzberg, and Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.—whose work has shaped the integration of ancient wisdom with modern psychology. Their teachings shape the way I bring mindfulness, body-scanning, and awareness practices into therapy—always with the goal of building resilience, presence, and the agency to meet your life on your own terms—rather than being held captive to old wounds and destructive patterns.
To notice, and to choose rather than react. We cultivate resilience. We develop a greater sense of agency over our emotions and our choices.
Mindfulness is not a quick fix, but it is a powerful tool. You will learn to:
• Cultivate awareness of your mind and body
• Let go of judgment and embrace the present
• Respond to stress with intention rather than reactivity
• Build emotional resilience and focus
• Find stillness amid the noise
• Open yourself to moments of joy—even in difficulty.
As Sharon Salzberg reminds us, mindfulness is about “short moments many times.” It’s not about constant calm—it’s about returning, again and again, to yourself.
You may think: “I can’t meditate. I don’t have time. Mindfulness is everywhere, yet people are still overwhelmed.”
Meditation isn’t about stopping your thoughts—it’s about learning to sit with them. Like any skill, it takes practice. Even five minutes of mindfulness daily can shift your nervous system, lower stress, sharpen focus, and restore your sense of agency.
What if five minutes could change how you live your day? Take the first step—schedule your free 15-minute consultation toward a calmer mind and greater resilience.