Mara Colbert is a counselor (LPC) and yoga teacher (RYT) specializing in mindfulness-based interventions for healing anxiety, depression, and trauma.

With a background of nearly 20 years teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, Mara integrates the tools and techniques of yoga practice and theory with more traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in order to treat people holistically – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

After receiving her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from UMKC in 2014, Mara began her practice offering DBT to individuals and groups at the Lilac Center. She now uses DBT, EMDR, and other mindfulness and body-centered therapies to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

Her counseling sessions address current areas of concern such as emotional issues, addiction, career, and relationship issues, as well as post-traumatic symptoms stemming from single-incident or developmental trauma.

Mara inspires her clients to live happier, healthier lives, find their purpose, and express their deepest potential.