Welcome to Mindfulness Centered Psychotherapy, where we strive to help individuals, teens, couples, and groups cultivate greater self-awareness, comfort, and empowerment in their lives. Our mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a mindful and intentional way.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Berkeley, I, Ivan Skolnikoff, have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction, to couples seeking to improve their relationships and overcome patterns of shame and guilt. My approach is deeply rooted in mindfulness-based therapies, including Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Experiential Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic therapy approaches).
Our Services
At Mindfulness Centered Psychotherapy, we offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether you're seeking help for personal growth, relationship issues, or coping with trauma, anxiety, or depression, our services are tailored to support you in achieving your goals.
Therapy for Individuals
Our individual therapy services are designed to help you develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional resilience. Through mindfulness-based approaches, we can work together to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop more effective coping strategies, and cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace and fulfillment.
Relationship Counseling
In our relationship therapy services, we work with couples and individuals to identify and address patterns of behavior that may be causing conflict and distance in their relationships. Through mindfulness-based approaches, we can help you develop more effective communication skills, increase empathy and understanding, and cultivate a deeper sense of connection and intimacy.
Group Therapy
Our group therapy services provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for individuals to come together and share their experiences, challenges, and insights. We can work with groups of people who share similar interests, struggles, or goals, providing a sense of community and connection.
Specialties
At Mindfulness Centered Psychotherapy, we have a range of specialties that can help you address specific challenges and issues. These include:
- Trauma Therapy: Working with individuals who have experienced trauma, we can help you develop greater awareness and understanding of your experiences, release stuck emotions and patterns, and cultivate greater sense of safety and security.
- Anxiety Counseling: Through mindfulness-based approaches, we can help you develop greater self-awareness and understanding of your anxious thoughts and behaviors, and develop more effective coping strategies to manage anxiety.
- Addiction Counseling: We can help individuals struggling with addiction develop greater awareness and understanding of their patterns and behaviors, and develop more effective strategies for managing cravings and building healthier habits.
- Depression Counseling: Our mindfulness-based approaches can help individuals struggling with depression develop greater self-awareness and understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and cultivate greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.
- Therapy for Shame: We can help individuals struggling with shame develop greater compassion and understanding for themselves, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-acceptance and self-love.
Free Consultation
Before committing to therapy, we invite you to schedule a free consultation with us. During this 20-minute phone call, we can discuss your goals, concerns, and expectations, and determine whether our services are a good fit for you.
Therapist's Reviews
The reviewers have consistently expressed positive opinions about Ivan's skills and approach as a therapist. Several reviewers have highlighted his mindfulness-based approach, which they found to be effective in helping them develop greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Many have also praised his ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Therapist's Qualities
Reviewers have noted Ivan's warm, compassionate, and empathetic nature, which they found to be particularly beneficial in building trust and facilitating open communication. His ability to listen actively and ask insightful questions has also been praised. Additionally, Ivan's willingness to be vulnerable and authentic with his clients has been highlighted as a key strength.
Specializations
Several reviewers have noted Ivan's expertise in working with mindfulness, couples, and men's issues. His ability to draw on various therapy modalities, including Hakomi, RCS, and EMDR, has also been commended.
Consistency and Growth
Reviewers have praised Ivan's dedication to continuous learning and professional growth, which has resulted in his consistently high level of expertise and effectiveness.
