Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Find calm in the present moment.

MBCT helps you develop a new relationship with stress by cultivating moment-to-moment awareness and compassionate acceptance. Rather than getting swept away by worry, rumination, or overwhelm, you'll learn to ground yourself in the present and respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and ease.

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How MBCT Works

The mindful approach to suffering

MBCT recognizes that stress comes not just from difficult circumstances, but from how we relate to them. Suffering often comes from:

  • Living on autopilot, disconnected from ourselves & the present

  • Getting caught in cycles of worry and rumination

  • Resisting or suppressing uncomfortable experiences

  • Harsh self-judgment and criticism

  • Reacting automatically rather than responding mindfully

MBCT combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy principles. Together, we'll work on…

  • Breath awareness: Using the breath as an anchor to the present moment

  • Body scan meditation: Developing awareness of physical sensations without judgment

  • Mindful movement: Cultivating mind-body connection through gentle yoga or stretching

  • Sitting meditation: Observing thoughts and feelings with curiosity rather than reactivity

  • Informal mindfulness: Bringing awareness to everyday activities

  • Compassionate self-awareness: Relating to yourself with kindness during difficulty

Instead of fighting stress, MBCT helps you change your relationship to it.

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What to expect in MBCT sessions

MBCT is experiential and practice-based:

  • Guided meditation practices to build awareness skills

  • Mindful movement exercises to reconnect with your body

  • Reflection and discussion about your experiences

  • Exploration of stress reactions and mindful responses

  • Integration of mindfulness into daily life

  • Between-session practice to deepen your skills

  • The stress response: Understanding how your mind and body react automatically to perceived threats.

  • The mindful pause: Creating space between stimulus and response so you can choose how to act rather than react.

Common MBCT concepts we might explore:

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How MBCT complements other approaches

MBCT integrates beautifully with other therapeutic modalities I offer. Mindfulness skills enhance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by helping you observe thoughts without getting caught in them. It deepens Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) work by strengthening present-moment awareness and acceptance. And it supports Internal Family Systems (IFS) by creating the calm, curious presence needed to connect with your parts.

MCBT treats effectively

Research shows MBCT helps with:

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Corinne Kneis, Psychotherapist
& Practice Founder.

My training in mindfulness:

I bring over 15 years of personal mindfulness practice to my work, along with formal training in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and advanced mindfulness-based interventions through the University of Pennsylvania's Mindfulness Program under Dr. Michael Baime.


This foundation allows me to guide you with both professional expertise and deep personal understanding of the practice.

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It's truly a privilege to be a therapist, and I'd be honored to support you in your healing.
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