Professional Recognition
“Roger has a profound grasp of both the nuance and content of MBCT. His open and able guidance allows learners to see how it is possible to develop a different relationship to afflictive emotions, one that is grounded in curiosity and kindness.” - Zindel Segal, PhD, Co-Founder of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
"Roger is a gifted teacher and clinician who is exceptionally committed to the people he works with. Whether leading a group as a meditation teacher or working one-to-one as a mental-health professional, he brings a combination of love and rigor to his work. Roger's work is powerful, effective, evidence-based, and highly recommended." David Treleaven, PhD, author of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing
“Roger Nolan is an exceptional mindfulness teacher with a great integrity and depth of experience. He has a unique ability to weave story, humor and intuition in his teachings that make learning and transformation a joy! I highly recommend him as a guide and teacher toward living your best life.” - Elisha Goldstein, PhD, Psychologist, Author, and Founder of the Mindful Living Collective
“Roger Nolan won us over. His resonant voice elevates the yoga studio into a temple, while his work as a psychotherapist makes the studio a safe space. His meditation class moves in a rhythmic balance of silent pauses and spoken guidance. Before we knew it, we were meditating for the first time.” - Los Angeles Magazine, August 2010 (“L.A.’s Best Meditation Class for Beginners”)
“Roger is one of my favorite eMindful instructors. He is upbeat and fun. I really enjoy his guidance; it's not too much or too little, but just the right amount. I also get a strong sense of caring from Roger. He has helped me to be more gentle with myself and to deepen the connection between my practice and my life.” – Kelley McCabe, Founder and Former CEO of eMindful.com
As a therapist
“Some difficult life changes had motivated me to find some counseling support and I was at a loss for how to proceed. Roger has a gift for being both challenging and affirming. He is attuned and engaged, leading gently and prodding when it’s needed. I would recommend him (and have) with enthusiasm.” – F. S., Pasadena, CA
“Last summer I had a major relapse with a drug I thought I had left behind ages ago. Over a period of about 6 months I am happy to say that I am again clean and free and my relationship with my wife has never been better. We have genuinely turned our relationship around and have found a new trust in each other. Thanks for all your help, Roger." – M. G., Glendale, CA
“Over the past several years Roger has helped me lessen the duration of my depressive episodes. Through our sessions I’ve become more self-aware. Gaining insight to myself has given me the ability to show kindness towards myself as well as to others around me. Roger is warm, compassionate, and most of all, amazing!” T. N., Pasadena, CA
"As a professional musician, I struggled with debilitating performance anxiety for the better part of 35 years. Within my first few sessions with Roger, I was already experiencing major shifts in my attitude towards performance. After several months, my anxiety was very manageable and I was actually able to thoroughly enjoy my performances in two major concerts, feeling that I was able to perform to my potential. Roger is a patient, kind, and skilled therapist who genuinely cares for his clients. Highly recommended!" T. E., Altadena, CA
As a meditation teacher
“Completing the online MBCT training with Dr Nolan was truly a life changing experience. I not only gained a practical understanding of mindfulness, but the confidence to bring the practice into my everyday life as well. I have seen my anxiety and depression decrease dramatically using the tools I learned, and I am comforted knowing they are always there when I need them.” - M. C. Nashville, TN
"Since I started to meditate regularly under Roger’s guidance, my meditation practice has noticeably transformed. As someone with a trauma and PTSD background, I benefit from Roger's trauma-sensitive mindfulness instructions to feel safe and in control. Roger's ability to translate Neuroscience into an understandable and easy language is great and helped me to understand more about the mind-body connection and the nervous system. He really is a kind, caring and warm teacher with great knowledge!" - C. S., Duisburg, Germany
"The MBCT process was incredible. I'm definitely more relaxed and in touch with my feelings. More importantly the exercises helped me to understand at a deeper level how our thinking impacts our health. I'm thankful for Dr. Nolan’s guidance and attention to detail. I loved the poetry he read to us. He's a wonderful human being and I'm grateful for his work!" - S. R., Pasadena, CA
Deciding to enroll in Dr. Nolan’s online MBCT course remains one of the best decisions I ever made for my well being. As a perpetual student in many subjects I have come to appreciate certain qualities in a teacher: being on time, coming prepared, engaging interest, encouraging their students. He owns these qualities. Mindfulness is leading me in a new direction in my life, thanks to MBCT as a method and thanks to Dr. Nolan’s inspirational teaching style. S. T., Foothill Ranch, CA
"Roger's guided meditations have helped me to engage with my moment-by-moment sensory, cognitive, and emotional experiences and, in doing so, have allowed me to embrace life more fully." R. G., London, England