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
In life, it is important to have goals and a sense of the necessary steps to achieve them. There will be times in life when you or your love ones will be faced with difficult situations, interfering with achievement of their desired goals. My goal is to assist you in identifying hindrances, and help you navigate through them. I am dedicated to enriching and improving the quality of your life. I...
We all need someone to talk to! Life can be challenging and sometimes just reaching out for "a soft place to land" can be very beneficial. I have been in practice for many years and have worked with various age populations. Although the mind and body goes through some aging processes, the central themes typically remain the same: sadness over losses- spouses, children, friends, finances and our...
Life has many hardships that impact our self-image and relationships with others. It is also very difficult to ask for help with our most personal struggles. I understand the courage it takes to engage in counseling and therefore strive to make every client feel comfortable, safe, empowered, and unashamed to share his or her vulnerabilities. I work to develop a strong therapeutic relationship w...
Accepting new clients via TELEHEALTH!! The stresses of life can become overwhelming and difficult to deal with at times. Life is a journey with many roads; which leads to different directions. Would you like assistance setting and reaching your desired life goals? Through counseling, I would like to assist you in identifying emotions or obstacles that hinders you from creating the life you desi...
As a parent, there is nothing more upsetting than seeing your child in distress. And when your child is in distress, it effects the whole family. The challenges kids face today are unique and plentiful. Reactions from kids such as anxiety, depressed mood and behavioral outbursts are common. As a therapist, my goal is to help kids navigate these challenges and reactions by providing them with...
As we age we have many challenges and transitions which affect us - some positive and some negative. What we do with these transitions are the key to finding joy in our life. Most of the time we are completely capable of navigating these stressors with our own personal resources. Sometimes a little extra support is required: whether it is obtaining insight, learning new behaviors or just having...
Feeling stuck, at a crossroad? Sometimes you're not even sure what is wrong but you just feel off. Everyone experiences difficulty in their life. Even the strongest of us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent or unhappy at times. You don't have to be on life's journey alone. As a counselor I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I utilize the...
Xanthi holds a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Psychology and will obtain her Master’s of Science in Psychology/Counseling in December 2016. She has worked in the mental health field for the past 15 years. Xanthi approaches client care with compassion and focuses on client's strengths. Xanthi assists clients through treatment addressing trauma and grief, skills which she gained from her internship ...
**Virtual Only, accepting clients**Feeling lost, alone, rejected and afraid that you will never be enough. You spend so much time trying to be who others expect you to be, or even who you think you should be, that it is exhausting. You've tried using the same old ways of dealing with trauma or difficult relationships, but it is not working anymore. Sometimes you just want to give up. Reaching o...
I specialize in the treatment of adult and adolescent survivors of childhood trauma. I assist individuals and families in overcoming emotional difficulties related to traumatic events, such as physical, emotional or sexual abuse, as well as treating the generational impact of substance use and mental illness. My specialty includes treating anxiety, depression and mood disorders, as well as...
- Not accepting new clients at this time-Is it time to examine some of the challenges you've been dealing with in your life and seek answers or new approaches? Whether you're having difficulties with frequent depressive episodes, anxiety or relationship stressors, addressing these problems and actively working towards change can help you lead the life you want. My goal is to work closely with y...
Finding a balance in life can be challenging at times. My goal is to help you find your way through challenging times by offering genuine support and guidance in order to reduce distress. I specialize in anxiety treatment by teaching helpful skills needed to reduce intense emotions that get in the way of everyday life. I have almost 10 years of combined experience working with children and adul...
I specialize in the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders and in working with people dealing with relationship issues and life transitions. I utilize an active, problem-solving approach while helping the client connect current difficulties to historical patterns. I also offer the following evaluations: Fitness for Duty, Pre-Deployment and PTSD....
Welcome to Arctic Horizons Counseling. I am accepting new clients for my online course on anxiety management and life balance. Send me an email or book a discovery call on my website. You can check out my youtube channel for resources: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlyssaCotten. My name is Alyssa Cotten. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Chemical Dependency Counselor specializing in...
I believe that every difficulty and crisis in life presents us an opportunity to learn and grow. My approach to therapy is client-centered, emphasizing on empowerment, respect and unconditional positive regard. I offer a solution- and strength-based therapeutic approach to help individuals cultivate self-acceptance, achieve a deeper understanding of your inner strength and develop practical...
