Our Mission
Mindful Living Therapy was formed in 2024 by licensed clinical social worker, Kristin Cain. After years of working in a group practice, Kristin went into private practice with the goal of providing more focused care, with an emphasis on her specialization of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Our work is guided by a belief in compassionate care, non-judgemental understanding, and evidence-based treatment. It is Mindful Living Therapy’s mission to empower and guide individuals to a more fulfilling life.
What we believe is simple: While pain is part of the human experience, suffering does not need to be.
By fostering a mindful approach to living and with the support of an experienced clinician, we believe that everyone is capable of achieving their own unique goals.
Based in Los Angeles and serving New York State, California and Massachusetts, Mindful Living Therapy is committed to helping our clients achieve self-actualization, strengthen relationships, and find inner peace.
Kristin Cain, LCSW
Founder, Mindful Living Therapy
Kristin Cain (née Ortiz) is a distinguished clinician and the founder of Mindful Living Therapy, specializing in comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals navigating acute emotional and behavioral challenges. Kristin has built a reputation as an expert in treating complex cases, including those involving self-injury, emotion dysregulation, and trauma, and has a proven track record of successfully working with high-profile clients who value discretion and excellence in care.
A graduate of Columbia University, Kristin participated in the prestigious DBT Intensive Training Program created and lead by Dr. André Ivanoff. She brings extensive experience in treating emotion dysregulation, trauma, and high-risk behaviors. Kristin integrates Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) into her work, offering versatile care for adults, teens, parents, and couples.
Kristin’s compassionate and structured approach is especially effective for those who have struggled to engage in therapy before, creating a therapeutic space that balances acceptance and change.
