02/19/2026
Dr. Halberstadt shares her favorite quote and what it means to her as a therapist: Mindfulness is a core component of my therapy practice. Mindfulness is noticing what is happening in the present moment non-judgmentally, and it allows us to have opportunities for choice in our ongoing lives. Mindfulness lets us notice our thoughts instead of being controlled by them, notice our memories while staying grounded in the present, notice our physiological reactions and emotions without reacting impulsively, and notice our behaviors and their impact on our lives. This present moment awareness is necessary for making change, because, as Thich Nhat Hanh says, "there is only one moment in which life is available, and that is the present moment."
Read Dr. Halberstadt's bio at findyourbase.com/alexandra-halberstadt