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Episode 135: Mindfulness in Therapy: How Clinicians use it Beyond the Buzzword
Episode 135
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Pause, Notice, Respond. We are moving beyond the wellness trend to explore how mindfulness in therapy actually works in clinical practice. In this episode, we explore how mindfulness moves beyond a wellness buzzword and becomes a meaningful clinical tool in therapy sessions. We discuss how therapists introduce mindfulness techniques in practice, how it supports trauma-informed care, and what happens internally for clinicians when sessions become emotionally intense. We will also share practical strategies such as guided meditation, body scans, and other grounding techniques. Whether you’re a clinician or simply curious about the role of mindfulness in mental health, this episode offers an honest look at how present-moment awareness can shift therapeutic work. Mindfulness is everywhere—but what does it actually look like in therapy?Natalie Nieves is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), counselor educator in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Molloy University, and a doctoral candidate at Montclair State University, where she is expected to graduate this May!During her doctoral teaching internship, she developed a Mindfulness and Counseling course shaped by her mentorship with Dr. Sheely Moore, her personal meditation and yoga practice, and the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Influenced by Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the course integrates contemplative practice with clinical skill development. Natalie and Dr. Sheely-Moore’s manuscript on utilizing mindfulness and embodied pedagogy to address racial microaggressions in the classroom will be published in an upcoming issue of ACES Teaching Practice Briefs. Outside of academia, Natalie operates a private practice serving predominantly women of color. Grounded in multicultural competency, she integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and restorative practices such as mindfulness to strengthen the mind–body connection while honoring clients’ intersecting cultural identities.
