Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched therapeutic approaches to date. Numerous studies prove that it affects people who engage in it with the help of a qualified therapist.
CBT is effective for many mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and trauma disorders. It supports the idea that people have cognitions, or thoughts, that are unhelpful that can lead to unhelpful behaviors. To change these behaviors, CBT therapists help clients examine their negative ways of thinking.
Your CBT therapist will first examine your negative thought patterns. Recognizing your unhelpful thoughts can lead to clarity about your actions. Once you understand how your unhelpful thoughts influence your behavior, your therapist will work with you to identify more helpful ways of thinking. Additionally, your therapist will help you find more positive ways of coping with negative thoughts and strong emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy utilizes individualized learning through homework activities that can help you more efficiently integrate the strategies you learn in therapy into your everyday life. Once you’ve incorporated some of these strategies into your daily life, your therapist will work with you to continue to reshape any negative or unhelpful ways of thinking that might arise.
Therapists Who Specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Life presents a whole variety of challenges that we face. My goal is to help people navigate those life transitions and challenges to find contentment. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based cognitive therapy, I believe that everyone can increase awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and tap into the gratitude and strengths in their life in order to...
I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in mid-town Manhattan and Staten Island. I specialize in individual and group therapy with postgraduate training in psychoanalysis, CBT and Gestalt. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist. Together we can create solutions to any life stressors that may be impacting you. My work focuses on helping clients with a range of issues, such as...
I am a trained EMDR therapist focusing on the treatment of trauma and its common co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse and personality disorders. While Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was initially developed for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is still widely used to treat other common mental health issues such as: anxiety disorders, mood...
Seeking therapy is appropriate when your life circumstances are unsatisfying, if you're having relationship problems, difficulty adjusting to change, or when working to set new directions for your life. I take a positive approach to identifying your needs and achieving your goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have a broad range of skills. I have over 40 years of professional experienc...
**Not Accepting New Clients until October 2020 *** Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, I aspire to empower my clients to overcome the obstacles and adversity they have endured in order to establish a life of self-authenticity and growth. It is my passion to provide a collaborative, person-centered approach to individuals, couples, and families throughout the Las Vegas community. In...
I have experience working with many different client concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use problems and interpersonal/family conflict. I also have particular expertise working with people who have survived some form of trauma, including childhood abuse, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, military trauma and accidents/injury. The effects of trauma are...
It has been awhile since bad things happened to you, but you still feel the effects. Your life is so much better. You made it through the worst of it, yet it could be even better. You are ready to do deep healing, to try something new, and live an amazing life of your own design. I offer you compassion, a supportive relationship for your benefit, and a partnership in your healing process. I use...
We have all been there before; can't eat or eat too much, can't sleep or sleeping too much, can't focus or complete normal tasks, irritable, angry or sad, all while dealing with stresses of daily life. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Things happen in life that have a tremendous negative impact and disrupt your otherwise normal functioning life. When these events begin to take their...
All of us, over the course of our lives, have found ourselves faced with challenging life events - some small and others so much bigger than ourselves that we become overwhelmed and unable to face them alone. We may experience feelings of grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, marital strife, illness, or addiction to mention a few. However, what is most important is that we...
I started Empower Counseling, PC to address the specific needs of women and teenage girls; however EVERYONE is welcome! As the owner and founder of Empower Counseling, we are always growing to support the needs of our community. Please see our website to view our amazing team of counselors. www.empowercounseling.info My goal is to provide a place for clients to feel safe, learn about themselves...
Kenneth England is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked at high-quality substance abuse programs such as Cri-Help, The Canyon at Peace Park, historic Promises Malibu and now at Valley Recovery Center - Agua Dulce. He applies this strong experience for his Private Practice clients, as well. Kenneth finds that it is very important for patients to receive quality service, empath...
There’s a lot going on in the world and sometimes it’s hard to emotionally, mentally, and physically show up. You might be stressed out, anxious, depressed, or just overall exhausted. It could be because of friends, family, work, or overall life that makes you feel like you’re stuck. It is impacting your confidence, your self-esteem, and you might not know where it is coming from or what to do....
Are you feeling stressed or anxious about world events, important relationships, or your work? Are you struggling with low mood or energy? This is no time to isolate! Tanya Bannister, Ph.D. is a women's mental health expert with over 20 years of experience and is the founder of Cognitive Therapy for Women Psychological Services. Her treatment approach integrates CBT with the positivistic and...
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Dr. Asher Pakier, PhD. wants his patients to be at peace with themselves. He does this through standard talk therapy, and by teaching mindfulness techniques - an approach that has proven to be very effective in supporting mental health, and general well-being. His practice - Pakier Psychological Services, P.C. - is Staten Island's largest private mental health practice; they have been serving...
