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
I work with all ages for a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, behavior disorders, OCD, life transitions, domestic violence, abuse & much more. My experience includes working with survivors of abuse, children with extreme behaviors, many types of life transitions, & ages 3 - adult. I focus, in large part, on the client's relationship with themselves &...
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My passion is helping people achieve their goals and address their concerns. But, I know the first step is often the hardest step. For over a decade I have been working with individuals and families obtain their goals. Whether you know specifically what you want to achieve or just know you want something different, we'll journey through the process together in a respectful, safe and confidentia...
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I am passionate about what I do. I believe you already have inside of you the ability to make the changes you want in your life. I love to see people find healing by taking captive their self defeating thoughts and making changes in their behavior. I know the most important thing I can do as a therapist is build a trusting relationship with the people who come into my office. I have extensive...
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I am Rachel Polack and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan focusing on Mental Health and a specialty in School Social Work. My undergraduate studies also took place at The University of Michigan where I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. I have experience as a home-based clinical therapist,...
As a clinical psychologist, my aim is to help clients resolve emotional and interpersonal conflicts, with the ultimate goal of improving functioning in all areas of life. I offer individual and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I am particularly interested and skilled in helping adolescents and young adults work through issues related to development that often disrupt...
I am passionate about helping people create change in their lives through the process of psychotherapy and have 20+ years of experience as a counseling professional. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples to learn how to create healthy relationships and learn new ways of coping with life's challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Couples can learn new ways of communicating and...
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