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Liz Co, Therapist in NY & NJ

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Mindfulness practice

In a nutshell: In mindfulness practice, you develop skills to focus on the present, real-world moment, which can help manage feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and depression. Using these skills regularly can help preventing these feelings from building up.

Mindfulness practice

What does “mindfulness practice” even mean?

I know. The term “mindfulness” is everywhere these days. It seems abstract, trendy. Like it may require you to have a special bell, or a mat.

There are various ways to practice being present in any given moment. In some, you tune into sensory input—what you see, hear, feel, and so on. Others emphasize meditating on your breathing or other images (guided by someone else or on your own. And some physical exercises (yes, yes, some of which include mats). But you can also practice mindfulness doing the dishes, taking a shower, and in conversations.

But it’s really very practical: it’s just about paying attention to what is here-and-now, and accepting whatever you find for what it is, even if you wish it were different. 

Real-life benefits

Practicing mindfulness as a habit has remarkably concrete benefits over time. It can help manage overwhelming emotions, depressive feelings, chronic pain, anxiety, and sleep problems. Beyond that, it can make you aware of your experience—of the internal and external—in a way that is its own reward.

Learning mindfulness skills is a huge benefit in therapy, because the ability to both accept and manage feelings allows us to develop insight and make decisions based on our priorities.

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(845) 210-6600

Address

42 Main Street
Suite 202
Nyack, NY 10960

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Where are you?

• In Rockland County, NY
• About 10 minutes from Bergen County, NJ
• Just across the Tappan Zee Bridge from Westchester County

Any of these sound familiar?

  • • You are ready for the deep dive to make lasting changes
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    half, multi, mixed, bi...
  • • You're ready to connect with who you are, where you belong, and how you want to show up in the world.

Let's talk. Schedule your free 15-minute consult online or give me a call at (845) 210-6600.

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Money Talk

Talking about money can be loaded for many people. In our work together, we're going to face that head on. And in doing that, we'll be able to explore other places in your life where money affects your thoughts, feelings, and choices. So to start us off...

  • • My professional fee: $265 currently, with periodic increases
  • • Insurance: I am out-of-network, and happy to provide paperwork if your plan offers reimbursement
  • • Sliding scale: These spots are currently filled
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