Patricia Vanbuskirk

Patricia Vanbuskirk is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) and certified yoga teacher (CYT-E) with a commitment to helping individuals, couples, families, and elders navigate their emotional journeys. She understands that feelings of unfulfillment, anxiety, sadness, or resentment can create barriers to peace and harmony in life. Through her expertise in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Somatic practices, and various modalities including play therapy, she guides her clients in reducing habitual patterns of reactivity and foster a more harmonious existence. Patricia deeply respects each client’s integrity and belief system, and collaborates to uncover the wisdom that resides within them. With thirty years of experience and continuous research into mindfulness and Buddhist practices, her therapeutic approach is rooted in profound healing and well-being. Patricia's educational background also includes the development of a parenting education curriculum, offering her extensive experience in working with children, parents, and couples alike. In addition to individual therapy, she facilitates groups for those wishing to enhance their spiritual practices, creating a supportive environment for growth and discovery.