About
Cultivating a Mindful Path to Mental Wellness
THE MINDFUL HEALTH FOUNDATION
We strive for excellence and you should expect exemplary care and attention from
The Mindful Health Foundation.
Mission & Program Philosophy
The Mindful Health Foundation empowers individuals on their journey to recovery by cultivating:
- Mindful attention
- Fostering clarity of mind
- Unlocking their full mental potential
We are committed to delivering mental healthcare that is uniquely tailored to each individual. Our providers approach every case with thoughtful curiosity, fostering an environment where individuals are given the necessary time and the collective focus of a team to embark on their path to healing. We believe in quality of care, not quantity of appointments.
Evidence-Based Practices
The Mindful Health Foundation provides evidence-based treatments informed by the latest research and clinical expertise, customizing interventions for each patient to optimize outcomes and respect individual preferences.
Some of the Evidence-based practices we utilize include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses principles from cognitive psychology and social learning theory to teach people new ways of thinking and coping to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Motivational enhancement therapy is an approach termed motivational interviewing based upon the stages of change model.
Attachment-based therapy, is a psychotherapy approach grounded in attachment theory that helps individuals understand how their early relationships with caregivers influence their emotional bonds and behaviors in adulthood. It focuses on repairing attachment wounds, building trust, and fostering secure, healthy relationships by addressing past experiences, improving emotional regulation, and strengthening communication skills within the therapeutic relationship itself.
Integrating nutritional interventions within our mental health programs provides a holistic approach to care, recognizing the undeniable link between diet and mental well-being.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially developed for borderline personality disorder (BPD) but has since proven effective for various conditions, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders (bulimia, binge eating), and substance abuse. DBT teaches four core skills—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—that help people manage emotions, cope with difficult situations, and improve relationships.
How We Measure Patient Success
Understanding Symptom Complexity:
MHF recognizes that a successful therapy outcome hinges on first fully understanding the specific ways a patient’s symptoms manifest and their unique nature.
Our patient-centered approach emphasizes extended consultations for a deep understanding of individual patient experiences.
The Mindful Health Foundation uses a written treatment plan which includes clear goals and objectives identified by the patient & therapist. These goals and objectives are discussed throughout the course of therapy to determine the progress and completion of treatment.
MHF also uses outcome scales and checklists to track therapy progress, effectiveness, and outcomes in an even more quantitative and concrete manner. These measures range from brief (e.g., one to two minutes) rating scales completed by the patient monthly to much more comprehensive and lengthy measures incorporating both patient and therapist perspectives which can take 20 minutes or more to complete at various intervals throughout treatment.
Key Program Goals
MHF Programs emphasize the importance of autonomy and life skills. Adulting is the practice of behaving in a way characteristic of a responsible, autonomous adult, especially the accomplishment of necessary tasks. To “adult” is to behave like an adult, to do the things that adults regularly have to do. This includes things like having a job and living independently but also relating as an adult in interpersonal relationships. We encourage our patients to solve problems by answering the question, “What would a healthy adult do?”
Setting clear personal boundaries is the key to ensuring relationships are mutually respectful, supportive, and caring. Boundaries are a measure of self-esteem. They set the limits for acceptable behavior from those around you, determining whether they feel able to put you down, make fun of, or take advantage of your good nature.
By creating a narrative about their own psychological development, our patients learn to create a framework to understand the place their mental health symptoms play in their life and be able to establish collaborative relationships.
