Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Your Mind Doesn’t Need to Be Empty, It Just Needs to Be Here
Mindfulness-Based Therapy helps you quiet the noise, reduce stress, and respond with intention, not overwhelm.
Breath Awareness
Focuses on breathing to anchor the mind in the present moment.
Body Scan
Systematically observes physical sensations to increase bodily awareness.
Mindful Observation
Non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and emotions to build self-awareness.
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Cultivates compassion and empathy for oneself and others.
Mindful Movement
Uses yoga or qigong to connect mind and body through physical presence.
Acceptance and Letting Go
Encourages non-judgmental acceptance and release of attachment to thoughts and feelings.
What is Mindfulness-Based Therapy?
Mindfulness-Based Therapy blends traditional talk therapy with mindfulness techniques — teaching you how to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
Rather than “fixing” the mind, it invites you to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and cultivate calm, awareness, and self-compassion.
Often used as a standalone approach or integrated with CBT, ACT, and trauma therapies.
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What SFBT Helps With
We support clients dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, and chronic overthinking. Whether you’re feeling emotionally reactive, stuck in the past, anxious about the future, or disconnected from yourself and your body, we’re here to help. Our approach also supports those experiencing chronic pain, mind-body tension, sensory sensitivity, or trauma.
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Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Prevents Depression Relapse
Improves Sleep and Relaxation
Enhances Emotion Regulation
Supports Pain Relief and Cognitive Clarity
Is This Right for Me?
Mindfulness therapy is ideal if:
You feel like your brain is always “on”
You’re tired of spiraling between future-worry and past-regret
You want something slower, gentler, and more embodied
You’re open to meditation, breathing, and somatic practices
You want to feel calmer without disconnecting from life
What to Expect in Sessions
Mindfulness therapy is gentle, grounded, and client-paced. You’ll learn to:
Stay Present Without Reacting
Pay attention to the present without reacting
Watch Your Thoughts, Don’t Follow Them
Observe your thoughts without believing every one
Connect with Your Inner State
Tune into your breath, body, and inner state
Ground Yourself in Intense Moments
Practice grounding when emotions are overwhelming
Bring Mindfulness into the Everyday
Use micro-moments of mindfulness in daily life
Create Space and Strength Within
Build mental spaciousness and emotional resilience
Multilingual Services
Mindfulness at Aref Psychotherapy
Our therapists integrate mindfulness into sessions when it fits your needs—or offer it as a full therapy approach. We adapt practices to respect cultural and spiritual beliefs, support trauma recovery, and accommodate ADHD or sensory needs. Mindfulness is available for youth, adults, and older adults, in over 14 languages including English, Farsi, Hindi, Russian, and French.
Want to Learn More First?
Visit our FAQ Page for insights on mindfulness in therapy, what it’s like in a session, and how it compares to CBT or ACT.
Pause. Breathe. Begin Again.
It doesn’t have to be perfect. You just have to be present and we’ll guide you the rest of the way.