Business Details
19 Years
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Your Trusted Mental Health & Meditation Guide in Montclair
Marcie Handler, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical training and experience, integrating contemporary psychology and ancient mindfulness traditions to address modern life challenges. Our practice offers personalized psychotherapy and meditation instruction to help clients reduce stress, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. With expertise in relationship issues, depression, and anxiety, we provide telehealth sessions and workplace mindfulness programs tailored to individual and organizational needs.Our approach combines insight-oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and compassion practices to foster self-awareness and meaningful life changes. We prioritize creating a safe therapeutic environment and offer free 15-minute consultations to help clients determine if our services align with their goals.
Services
Psychotherapy
Meditation Instruction
Workplace Consultations
Mindful Self-Compassion Course
Core Skills Workshop
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical psychology experience with evidence-based practices
- Unique integration of mindfulness traditions and modern psychotherapy
- Personalized telehealth sessions for individual needs
- Corporate wellness programs tailored to organizational requirements
- Certified Mindful Self-Compassion course instructor with research-backed curriculum
Associations and certifications
- Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science
- UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness
- Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute
What people say
Fantastic resource
Inviting and relaxing
Groundbreaking meditation sessions
Transformative self-compassion training
Exceptional corporate wellness partner
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions via telehealth address relationship issues, life adjustments, depression, and anxiety. Our integrative approach combines insight-oriented therapy, mindfulness practices, and cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients gain self-awareness and make meaningful life changes. With over 20 years of clinical experience, we provide a safe environment for exploring personal challenges and developing coping strategies.
Meditation Instruction
Private coaching and group classes teach mindfulness, lovingkindness, and compassion practices. These evidence-based techniques help reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate emotional resilience through both formal meditation practices and informal daily applications. Sessions accommodate beginners and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their practice through personalized guidance and structured programs.
Workplace Consultations
Customized mindfulness programs for organizations enhance employee well-being and productivity. Services include workshops, ongoing classes, and stress-reduction training tailored to specific workplace needs. Backed by research showing improved communication and reduced burnout, our corporate programs create sustainable mindfulness cultures that benefit both employees and organizational performance through practical, science-based approaches.
Mindful Self-Compassion Course
Eight-week structured course develops self-compassion skills through weekly classes and a half-day retreat. Participants learn gentle and fierce compassion practices to reduce self-criticism, manage difficult emotions, and build resilience. Based on research by Drs. Germer and Neff, the program includes formal practices, group discussions, and practical applications for daily life to transform personal relationships and self-perception.
Core Skills Workshop
Four-session intensive covering key components of the full MSC course. This condensed format teaches self-compassion techniques for emotional regulation, caregiver burnout prevention, and behavior change through experiential learning. Participants gain practical tools for daily use while exploring research-backed benefits including improved sleep and reduced anxiety in a supportive group setting.
People
Marcie Handler
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Handler is a Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years of experience integrating psychotherapy and mindfulness practices. She co-founded Qwell meditation studio and teaches Mindful Self-Compassion courses with certifications from Nalanda Institute and UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness.
Questions
What mental health issues do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life adjustment challenges using integrative psychotherapy approaches.
Do you offer corporate mindfulness programs?
Yes, we create customized workplace wellness programs for organizations including workshops, ongoing classes, and stress-reduction training tailored to specific needs.
Can meditation help with anxiety?
Yes, mindfulness meditation practices have been shown to reduce anxiety by helping individuals relate differently to their thoughts and develop emotional regulation skills.
Are continuing education credits available?
Yes, select programs offer CE credits for psychologists and healthcare professionals through UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness.
What meditation experience is required?
No prior experience is needed. Our programs accommodate both beginners and experienced practitioners with personalized guidance and structured learning.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We are out-of-network providers, but many clients use out-of-network benefits for reimbursement. Specific coverage details should be confirmed with your insurance provider.
