Business Details
Mindfulness-Centered Therapy in Berkeley, CA
Founded on over two decades of dedicated practice, Mindfulness Centered Psychotherapy empowers individuals to cultivate self-awareness and resilience through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our work integrates mindfulness, somatic therapies, and experiential techniques to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. With specialized training in Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and NARM, we guide clients toward reconnecting with their innate capacity for healing. Our practice emphasizes collaborative, client-centered care tailored to individuals, couples, teens, and groups. By fostering embodied awareness, we help clients navigate emotional complexity and break cycles of shame or self-limiting patterns.Our commitment to continuous professional growth ensures alignment with evolving therapeutic standards. Through both in-person and virtual sessions, we serve clients seeking deeper self-acceptance and transformative growth. Our approach balances direct engagement with compassionate support, prioritizing sustainable emotional regulation and authentic self-expression. This foundation of mindful presence enables clients to navigate life's transitions with greater clarity and agency.
Services
Mindfulness Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Depression Therapy
Shame Therapy
Group Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Individual Therapy
Teens Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in mindfulness-based psychotherapy approaches
- Our practice integrates somatic therapies like Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR
- Specialized training in treating trauma, anxiety, and relational patterns
- We provide personalized treatment plans for individuals, couples, and groups
- Our therapist maintains ongoing professional development in emerging modalities
Services
Mindfulness Therapy
Mindfulness therapy integrates present-moment awareness with psychotherapeutic techniques to address emotional distress. This approach helps clients observe thoughts and sensations without judgment, fostering self-compassion and behavioral flexibility. By cultivating mindful awareness, individuals develop greater capacity to regulate emotions and break cycles of automatic reactivity.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy addresses unresolved emotional wounds using somatic and cognitive approaches. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR help process traumatic memories stored in the body, restoring nervous system regulation. This specialized treatment supports clients in transforming traumatic imprints into sources of resilience and self-awareness through structured, phased interventions.
Group Therapy
Group therapy creates a supportive environment for shared healing experiences. Structured programs focus on specific therapeutic goals while leveraging peer interaction to enhance self-awareness. Participants benefit from both guided facilitation and organic group dynamics, developing interpersonal skills and gaining diverse perspectives on personal challenges through experiential learning.
Teens Therapy
Teens therapy addresses developmental challenges through age-appropriate interventions combining family systems and individual work. This approach balances behavioral guidance with emotional exploration, supporting healthy risk-taking while addressing issues like anxiety, self-harm, and family conflict through trauma-informed, strength-based frameworks.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and emotional attunement between partners. Using experiential techniques, couples identify destructive cycles and develop healthier interaction patterns. The therapy emphasizes understanding attachment needs and fostering mutual respect through both insight-oriented exploration and practical skill-building exercises.
People
Ivan Skolnikoff
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Ivan Skolnikoff, MFT, has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness-based psychotherapy. Certified in Hakomi, NARM, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, he specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety, and relational healing through embodied awareness approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in mindfulness-based therapies including Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR, integrating somatic awareness with cognitive-emotional processing for trauma and relational healing.
Do you offer therapy for both individuals and groups?
Yes, I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and structured group programs addressing specific therapeutic goals like trauma recovery and emotional regulation.
How do you address adolescent mental health concerns?
My teen therapy focuses on healthy risk-taking, family systems integration, and trauma-informed approaches to address anxiety, self-harm, and behavioral challenges.
What experience do you have with trauma treatment?
With 20+ years treating trauma using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR, I help clients process unresolved experiences and develop embodied coping strategies for lasting recovery.
Do you provide initial consultation services?
Yes, I offer free 20-minute phone consultations to discuss your needs and determine if my therapeutic approach aligns with your goals.
How do you incorporate mindfulness into sessions?
Mindfulness practices are integrated to enhance present-moment awareness, helping clients observe thought-emotion patterns without judgment while developing self-regulation skills.
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