• want to reduce depression symptoms or prevent relapse

• want to recognize and change habits of thinking and behaving that create risk for future episodes of depression

• want to spend more time in the present moment rather than caught up in painful thoughts

• are able to invest time and effort to attend 1-hour sessions weekly for 8 weeks and engage in daily at-home practice of the skills learned in sessions

• meet the following technical/practical requirements:

  • are able to use Zoom.

  • are able to join video sessions from a private/quiet space without distractions.

  • have reliable internet connection

• are a resident of New York or Ohio

• experiencing severe depression or anxiety,

• experiencing suicidal or self-harm thoughts or urges,

• misusing substances,

• experiencing cognitive, visual, or hearing impairment,

• unwilling or unable to fully invest in the sessions or home practice.

• Program Fee

  • $1250 | Sponsor - If you are able to pay this fee, you will be generously supporting those with limited resources by making this course accessible to them.

  • $650 | Standard - This is the standard fee for the course.

  • $250 | Scholarship - We have limited spots available at this fee which is for those who would otherwise not have access to MBCT. Eligibility is determined based on income level, household size, and other relevant financial circumstances. Applicants may be asked to provide documentation supporting their financial status.

• We do not accept insurance; however, if you have out of network benefits, the fee may be partly covered by your health insurance as group psychotherapy. We can provide you with receipts to submit to your health insurance provider.

• All participants in the course are held to the same expectations and policies. Attendance, participation, confidentiality, and respectful behavior are required of everyone to ensure a consistent, safe, and supportive learning environment for all group members. No exceptions will be made based on payment level or financial assistance.

• Each session is highly structured and the course is designed to build skills.

• Each session will include in-class exercises and group discussion. Discussions are different from a traditional therapy group in that they are focused on experiences with the in-class exercises rather than participants’ history.

• Sessions build on one another so participants should expect to attend all sessions to fully understand the content and be able to apply it for managing depression.

• Daily home practice is expected including completing guided meditations and other skill-building exercises, reading handouts, and filling out worksheets to support learning. You can expect this to take approximately 30-45 minutes each day.

• The course will have a maximum of 10 participants.

The course will be taught by Dr. V. who is a certified MBCT teacher with 15 years of experience teaching MBCT courses. See here for details.

• Use the form below to submit an initial application at any time.

• The registration period runs from April 13 until May 22. You will receive a survey by email to determine eligibility for the program.

• If you meet initial eligibility criteria, you will be scheduled for a clinical evaluation with Dr. V. to further assess fit and orient you to the program.

• If you and she agree that it is a good fit, payment must be made by Friday, May 22nd.

• Registration will close on Friday, May 22nd but you may request to be added to a waitlist after that time.