Keith D. McCourtney is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I have been a licensed therapist for 12 years. I believe that the most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. The therapeutic relationship is formed in a collaboration between myself and my clients in an environment of mutual acceptance and respect. In addition to my education, training and experience as a therapist, I rely on my innate skills as an active listener, my good memory and genuine caring to guide me in my approach to therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychosocial intervention that is the most widely used evidence-based practice for treating emotional distress. CBT is based on the belief that thought distortions and maladaptive behaviors play a role in the development of psychological disorders. Symptoms can be reduced by teaching new information-processing skills and coping mechanisms.