MINDFULNESS & SELF-COMPASSION

Therapy in Carlsbad

Cultivate Inner Peace and Emotional Resilience. 

Feeling Overwhelmed by Self-Criticism or Emotional Turmoil?  It’s common to experience a harsh inner critic or feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges. You might find yourself stuck in cycles of self-judgment, anxiety, or emotional reactivity. At New Growth Counseling in Carlsbad, we understand the struggle and offer a path toward healing through mindfulness and self-compassion therapy.

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Expert Therapy For People Who Expect Results.

Expert counseling and therapists serving Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Leucadia, La Costa, Encinitas, and San Diego County.

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When to Consider Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Therapy

Mindfulness and self-compassion aren’t just calming techniques—they are evidence-based approaches that help build emotional resilience, reduce anxiety, and quiet the inner critic. If you’re struggling to feel present, kind toward yourself, or emotionally balanced, this therapy can help.

You may benefit from mindfulness therapy if you:

Struggle with perfectionism or harsh self-judgment
Feel emotionally reactive, anxious, or easily overwhelmed
Have difficulty staying present—caught in regret or future fear
Experience burnout, chronic stress, or mental exhaustion
Ongoing feelings of gFeel unworthy of rest, compassion, or emotional supportuilt, shame, or worthlessness
Find it difficult to recover after mistakes or setbacks

At New Growth Counseling in Carlsbad, our mindfulness counseling helps you shift how you relate to yourself. Through self-compassion practices and personalized support, you’ll learn to meet life with more clarity, calm, and courage.

Take the first step towards a healthier and happier life. Share your concerns with us and let's embark on a journey of growth and healing together. Schedule a free consultation today.

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Our Approach to Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Therapy

At New Growth Counseling, our therapists, including Krisy who trained under the UCSD Mindful Self-Compassion program, integrate evidence-based practices to support your journey:​

Mindful Awareness: Developing the ability to observe thoughts and emotions without becoming entangled in them.
Self-Kindness Exercises: Practices that promote treating oneself with the same compassion offered to a friend.
Common Humanity Recognition: Understanding that suffering is a shared human experience, reducing feelings of isolation.
Emotion Regulation Techniques: Building skills to manage and respond to emotional experiences effectively.
Integration into Daily Life: Applying mindfulness and self-compassion principles to everyday situations for lasting change.

These methods are rooted in the MSC program developed by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, emphasizing the importance of combining mindfulness with self-compassion for holistic healing.

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Client Success Stories

REVIEW FROM:

David, San Diego

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“Kristy taught me that self-compassion isn’t weakness—it’s survival. I was skeptical, but this approach helped me heal in a deeper way than I expected. I’m showing up for my life now.”
REVIEW FROM:

James, Oceanside

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“At first, I thought mindfulness sounded like a trend. But it’s honestly changed my life. I’m calmer, more present, and not nearly as hard on myself. Kristy got what I needed before I did.”
REVIEW FROM:

Raj, Encinitas

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“I was burned out from caregiving and couldn’t even recognize myself anymore. My therapist helped me reconnect with my own needs without guilt. Mindfulness gave me my center back.”
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Who Can Benefit from Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Therapy?

Mindfulness and self-compassion therapy is especially helpful for those who feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, anxiety, or self-criticism. These practices build emotional resilience and foster a kinder, more balanced relationship with yourself.

This therapy may be right for you if you’re dealing with:

Anxiety and Chronic Stress – Learn to reduce overthinking and cultivate calm through mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Depression and Low Mood – Ease self-critical thinking patterns and develop emotional warmth toward yourself.
Low Self-Esteem or Insecurity – Shift from self-judgment to self-worth using self-compassion techniques.
Emotional Reactivity or Burnout – Increase self-awareness and improve emotional regulation during difficult moments.
Perfectionism or Fear of Failure – Replace harsh internal standards with realistic, compassionate self-expectations.

At New Growth Counseling in Carlsbad, our therapy sessions are tailored to meet your unique emotional and psychological needs—offering a safe, nurturing environment for healing, growth, and greater self-connection.

Why Choose New Growth Counseling for Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Therapy?

At New Growth Counseling in Carlsbad, we combine expert-level care with deep compassion. Our therapists, including those trained through the renowned UCSD Mindful Self-Compassion program, offer a personalized, research-based approach to help you develop mindfulness skills and emotional resilience.

What makes our mindfulness therapy unique:

UCSD-trained specialists – We bring leading-edge self-compassion practices into every session.
Personalized, client-centered care – Your therapy is tailored to your unique emotional patterns and goals.
Safe, non-judgmental environment – We create space for honesty, vulnerability, and real inner healing.
Integrative mind-body approach – We blend mindfulness with neuroscience and attachment-based therapy.
Collaborative team insight – Our therapists consult weekly to bring you the collective wisdom of our practice.
When you’re ready to move from self-criticism to self-kindness, our Carlsbad-based team is here to walk that journey with you.
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Our Team

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the help you need with the results you desire. With a combined many decades of experience in counseling and therapy, our team aims to partner with you towards a better future.

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Andrea Morinoue

Associate MFT

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We Are Board, Licensed Therapists & Associates

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • General Questions
  • Insurance Questions
  • Good Faith Estimate

We provide both in-person counseling in Carlsbad and secure telehealth options for maximum convenience.

Many people have insurance plans that reimburse them for payments made to out-of-network providers – New Growth is an out-of-network provider. New Growth does not accept insurance, does not bill insurance companies, nor file claims. If you decide to see one of ur therapists, you pay the fee discussed at the beginning of therapy and seek reimbursement by filing a claim directly with your insurance company. We provide a monthly “super bill” that has the necessary information for you to complete your claim.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care may cost. Since we do not accept insurance, New Growth is required to provide an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your New Growth therapist for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

It is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, relationship issue, or diagnosis. Psychotherapy is talk-therapy and involves an ongoing conversation that involves the participation of one or more people for the sake of achieving a goal or goals. In relationship counseling (couples or parent-child), it is impossible for a therapist to know each person’s motivation to creating change—people in distress often feel uncertain about how they wish to proceed at times and their ambivalence affects the length of therapy. Since the therapist relies on people’s motivation and follow-through as necessary components to achieving treatment goals, the therapist cannot predict how long therapy will take. The same is true for individual counseling which often involves inner conflicts that pull a person in more than one direction at once. The therapist cannot make choices for an individual, and so relies on that individual’s free will to achieve an outcome—the therapist cannot predict how long that will take.

While the “No Surprises Act” requires a good faith estimate, the above discussion illustrates how difficult that is to provide. However, all of our therapists reveal their hourly fee before therapy begins. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s), nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.

Good Faith Estimates are not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist. You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

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Taking the first step into therapy can feel overwhelming. Our dedicated intake specialist will listen to your needs then connect you to the right therapist.

  • We’ll get to know you and what you’re looking for.

  • You’ll receive expert guidance on the best next step.

  • No commitment required—just a conversation to help you move forward.

3088 Pio Pico Dr.  Suite 203,  Carlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 494-4394 (fill out the nearby form to get the quickest response)

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