Business Details
27 Years
experience
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Mental Wellness in Berkeley
Mindfulness Centered Psychotherapy has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional wellness and personal empowerment through mindfulness-based approaches since 1999. Our practice integrates somatic and experiential therapies to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With over two decades of clinical experience, we employ evidence-based methods including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, and NARM therapy. Our collaborative approach emphasizes body-mind awareness to uncover underlying patterns affecting emotional well-being. We specialize in treating adults, teens, and couples through personalized therapy sessions focused on cultivating self-compassion and authentic living.The practice maintains strict confidentiality while fostering a safe space for transformative growth. Our therapist holds advanced certifications in multiple modalities, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. We offer both in-person and virtual consultations to accommodate diverse client requirements. Insurance reimbursement documentation is available for out-of-network benefits. Located in Berkeley, our central office provides accessible mental health support for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Depression Counseling
Therapy for Shame
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in mindfulness-based psychotherapy
- Our therapist is certified in multiple somatic therapy approaches
- We provide personalized treatment integrating body-mind awareness
- Specialized expertise in trauma recovery and relationship counseling
- Insurance reimbursement documentation available for out-of-network benefits
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR techniques helps clients process adverse experiences. Our approach addresses both recent and long-term trauma effects through body-mind integration. Clients develop resilience while reclaiming personal power through mindful awareness practices.
Anxiety Counseling
Mindfulness-centered anxiety treatment focuses on grounding techniques and nervous system regulation. We help clients understand anxiety's root causes while developing practical coping strategies. Somatic awareness training reduces chronic worry patterns and promotes emotional stability.
Depression Counseling
Our depression treatment combines mindfulness practices with somatic exploration to address emotional stagnation. Clients rediscover self-expression through body-awareness techniques and compassionate self-inquiry. Therapy sessions focus on reconnecting with life's natural rhythms and personal vitality.
Addiction Counseling
Mindfulness-based addiction treatment explores underlying emotional needs driving addictive patterns. We help clients develop healthier self-soothing mechanisms through body-mind awareness. Therapy focuses on breaking cycles of dependency while cultivating self-compassion and behavioral alternatives.
Therapy for Shame
Shame treatment emphasizes compassionate self-exploration and identity reclamation. Our somatic approach helps clients release shame's physical manifestations while developing self-acceptance. Therapy sessions focus on transforming negative self-perceptions into empowering narratives.
People
Ivan Skolnikoff
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years experience in mindfulness-based psychotherapy. Certified in NARM, Hakomi, and Somatic Experiencing approaches. Specializes in trauma recovery and somatic awareness techniques for emotional healing.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We integrate mindfulness-based therapies, somatic experiencing, EMDR, and NARM techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide out-of-network insurance reimbursement documentation but do not directly bill insurance companies.
What are your office hours?
Appointment times are flexible by arrangement. Office hours vary to accommodate client schedules.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth therapy options for clients preferring remote sessions.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about session policies are included in our Office Policy form provided before initial appointments.
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Reviews (7)
Stella Mehari
Dec 31, 2021
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Ivan is a great person and therapist. I specially like his mindfulness based approach. Working with Ivan thought me to notice my body's sensations whenever I am straggling emotionally. I leaned about emotion to body relationship. Most importantly I learn to question the way I think about different situations which was causing me suffering. Ivan gives you the space to discover and analyze your inner world and cultivate self-awarnees. He is a very good listener and asks amazing questions which helps you to reflect in a deeper way. I like working with Ivan. He has been very instrumental on my self
Jeff Cohen
May 15, 2019
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I've known Ivan professionally for over decade, during which time we've done a number of professional trainings together. In that context, I've seen his work first hand, and find him to be a skilled practitioner with a strong sense of presence and compassionate attention. He has studied some of the more cutting-edge modalities in our field, and is adept at integrating them in a way that the technique becomes background to the client's experience of self-observation and exploration. I am always confident that people will be in good hands when I refer to him.
Matt Foley
Sep 26, 2016
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Ivan's caring, attuned and grounded presence makes him a solid therapist and colleague. I've known Ivan for about five years, and his dedication to learning his craft is very strong. He uniquely works with mindfulness and specializes in working with couples and men in particular. His big heart and years of experience allow me to recommend him without hesitation.
Shawn Goozh
Dec 08, 2015
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I have known Ivan as a professional colleague for over five years. I hold a deep respect for him. I see his dedication to his work in how he consistently continues to learn and grow, and push his own edges. I also think he offers something special to his clientshe is willing to be get vulnerable and be real with them. He is sincere, humble, and warm. I think this makes it easy to open up to him. I never have a fear that I will be judged by him, either. I know he is particularly skilled in working with mindfulness and with mens issues. If youre looking for a good therapist, Ivan is a solid
Michael Lindsey
Nov 04, 2015
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Ivan was a great partner for me, helping me work through some areas that have given me great difficulty. I appreciate his honesty, kindness and willingness to explore. I consider him a trusted colleague, and I am grateful for the relationship we've built.
David Boone
Oct 24, 2015
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I had an excellent one hour session with Ivan. I really opened up a couple of things that had been a blind spot for me in the past. It always feels good to put a name to something that is in our space in a such a palpable but intangible way.
Thanks, Ivan! With you, it truly feels like a safe space. ;-)
Thanks, Ivan! With you, it truly feels like a safe space. ;-)
S. Keightley
Dec 24, 2013
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I have known Ivan in a variety of personal and professional settings. He is psychotherapist in Berkeley who uses a mindfulness centered psychotherapy, which is an experiential, in-the-here-and-now approach to therapy using mindfulness. As a colleague, I appreciate his warmth, compassion, authenticity, gentleness and courage. Therapy can be quite an investment of time and money, and no therapist is right for everyone. If this is a time when you are considering making such an investment, Ivan is solid therapist who is worth your consideration. He provides individual therapy to adults and teens
