Mindfulness Based Therapy in Berkeley
At Life By Design Therapy™, we often meet clients who believe mindfulness is something you have to “get right.” They assume it means sitting perfectly still, silencing their thoughts, or instantly accessing calm. And when that doesn’t happen, they worry they’re failing the practice.
But the truth we share often is this: mindfulness isn’t about controlling your mind or emotion.
It’s about noticing what’s happening inside you with curiosity instead of judgment.
In session, it sounds like:
- “I just realized my shoulders are tense.”
- “I’m feeling overwhelmed, and I didn’t notice until now.”
- “My breath got shallow when I started talking about that memory.”
Those moments matter.
They’re signs that the nervous system is speaking, and that you’re tuning in instead of pushing through.
Mindfulness doesn’t always look like long meditations or perfect focus.
Sometimes it’s a brief pause before reacting.
A deeper breath during a stressful moment.
Or simply naming the emotion you feel without trying to change it.
These small internal shifts are powerful forms of regulation, especially at the start of a new year when many people feel overstimulated, disconnected, or pressured to “start strong.”
If you’re hoping to feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself as you move into this season, our therapists can help. We use somatic and mindfulness-based approaches that support nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and deeper self-understanding.
Because mindfulness isn’t a performance.
It’s a practice of coming back to yourself, one moment at a time.
🪷 Learn more about our holistic approach at Life By Design Therapy™ and book a consultation to get started.
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