Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Opelika, AL
Browse Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Opelika, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
MBCT
Lauren Whitlow
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are. I work with folks navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to invest in your well-being, I'm here to help you move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
1 Years Experience
Online in Opelika, AL (Online Only)
MBCT
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Dr. Jenny Shields specializes in supporting healthcare providers, executives, and high-achieving professionals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck—especially those who’ve dedicated their careers to caring for others while quietly neglecting their own well-being. Her approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based behavioral science, balanced with genuine warmth, empathy, and down-to-earth candor. Known for quickly pinpointing core issues, Dr. Shields offers clarity and practical tools to help clients step out of survival mode and into meaningful, lasting change—reclaiming their sense of self, purpose, and professional fulfillment.
12 Years Experience
Online in Opelika, AL
MBCT
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Opelika, AL (Online Only)
MBCT
Debra Zand
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Hello and thank you for coming to my page. I am a clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience providing personalized care to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. My approach is supportive, integrative, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. When you work with me expect to be treated with respect and dignity, state-of-the-art care and confidentiality. I look forward to meeting you.
26 Years Experience
Online in Opelika, AL
MBCT
Anna Urbaniak
Psychologist, PhD
I’m Dr. Anna Urbaniak, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Mindfully Balanced NJ, where I specialize in helping adults find calm, clarity, and confidence while overcoming OCD, PTSD, anxiety, and stress-related issues.
With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, I integrate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapy to guide clients toward lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the “why” behind symptoms — not just treating them.
Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, trauma, or constant self-doubt, therapy with me is about helping you regain control, reconnect with your values, and live more freely.
I offer telehealth sessions in English and Polish, and work as an out-of-network provider to ensure personalized care without insurance restrictions.
Let’s take the next mindful step together.
15 Years Experience
Online in Opelika, AL (Online Only)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Opelika, AL Statistics
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Opelika, AL average 17 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Stress (60%), and Depression (58%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
26%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 60% | Stress |
| 58% | Depression |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Social Anxiety |
| 38% | Loss or Grief |
| 38% | Trauma and PTSD |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 34% | Men |
| 32% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |