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
Welcome to the newest eating disorder treatment in Phoenix. Thrive Recovery (TR) treats adults, male & female, struggling with eating disorders. TR was developed by therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Samuel S. Lample. Having treated eating disorders at all levels of care since 2001, TR is the culmination of a vision, nearly 20 years in the making, of what eating disorder treatm...
Dr. James Montford, Jr. has a passion for marriage and family counseling, teens, young adult males, and those that struggle with substance abuse and other addictions. James specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. AREAS OF FOCUS: Men's Issues, Marriage and Family, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self-mutilating behavior, Sexual Addictions, and Identity Issues, Eating...
My strengths revolve around encouragement, empowerment and engagement of clients that enjoy therapeutic healing. I acknowledge my clients as individuals with unique needs that require catered therapy approaches. I stay connected with my clients in session to understand how I can support and provide coping skills to decrease the symptoms that become a barrier in successful functioning. I have...
I have over 10 years clinical experience in various settings, helping adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, gender identity, substance abuse, and personality disorders. I use a variety of treatment modalities and have training in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, individual, couples and group psychotherapy. My broad spectrum of practice allows me t...
All of us are confronted with challenges on multiple levels during the difficult times in our lives. My approach includes Western psychology, Eastern mindfulness and Somatic traditions. I've worked in culturally diverse settings with individuals, families, couples and groups. I enjoy collaborative, strength-based client relationships that support meaningful personal growth. I sometimes use...
My experience involves working with children and families needing support in their emotional and behavioral health for over 8 years. If you are finding yourself constantly struggling with your child's behaviors or don't find parenting as enjoyable as you would like, it may be time to seek help. Parenting can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. I aim to provide a space that promotes...
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and draining. I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative approach to help you understand your behaviors and the reason you are seeking treatment at this time. Finding ways to navigate difficult stages of life and complicated relationships can be very challenging. My goal is to help you identify and work through any barriers keeping you from living a happy and...
Anxious about current or past events, uncertainties and the unknown? Feeling like you have no control? Experiencing disconnected, shame/guilt, powerlessness or helplessness? Is fear causing you to feel stuck? Those overwhelming painful memories and thoughts seems to keep you up at night? Does it feel like abandonment, rejection or disappointments comes up too frequently? Do you have history of...
One of my greatest rewards as a therapist is helping clients to change their lives for the better. I have over 17 years of individual and family therapy experience. I take pride in providing a respectful, non-judgmental setting, with active listening and offering questions to support the process of self awareness. I have gained considerable experience working with a number of life problems...
I believe a big part of therapy is understanding the nature of change: how hard it is, what gets in the way, what helps create change. If you're ready and willing and needing to change - I'd love to work with you. I have ten years experience helping adults, adolescents, couples and families who have struggled with significant problems: anger, depression, suicide, relationship problems, trauma,...
Are you concerned with your child/adolescent's developmental and behavioral needs? I help parents understand their child’s needs, empower parents with effective tools, and help children learn the skills to live a fulfilling life. I integrate evidence-based psychological interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, and more Parent...
Deciding to start therapy can be life changing. You deserve to feel fulfilled, content and happy, and together we can help you get to that place. I work to build trust and understanding in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. Clients describe me as "warm," "open," "genuine," "kind," and "caring." Successful therapy requires a good connection between the client and the therapist. It i...
I am a skilled licensed mental health therapist specializing in child and adolescent therapy, although I work with adults as well. In addition to my private therapy practice, I also run a therapeutic program providing in-district clinical services for students with emotional and behavioral struggles throughout their school day. I have experience in treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Mood...
During this very trying time of COVID-19, we are all directly affected in some way by this pandemic. Stress levels are high, affecting our emotional well-being, relationships and work lives. I know that this time can be overwhelming for many of us, turning our lives upside down in many ways, literally and figuratively. Our longstanding issues are being exacerbated, or we are developing new...
