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
My experience include working with children/adolescents and individuals struggling with severe mental illness, Anxiety/Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss, Trauma, family/relationship issues, Mood Disorders, behavioral issues/school, Psychotic Disorders, ADD/ADHD, and parenting difficulties. I implement existential, client-centered approach and utilize variety of techniques from Trauma Focused...
I invite you to a safe space where you can learn to trust, speak your truth and realize your potential for emotional growth and change. I believe in the human spirit and ones ability to discover the answers to difficult questions. I have a passion for working with Shy, Introverted and Highly Sensitive people as well as Caregivers and First Responders. My Counseling Practice includes; Life...
My goal in treatment is to provide tools and help guide people into healing from any wounds that may hinder them from fully walking in the freedom. I am committed to helping people obtain a healthy thought life and lifestyle by being renewed in the mind, becoming transformed and being set free on all levels so they may further pursue life goals and maintain healthy relationships without the...
I have been working as a therapist with individuals in the field of substance abuse and mental health for several years now. My specialty fields include codependency, anxiety, depression, PTSD, D&A, grief counseling, relationship building and self empowerment. I have worked with individuals under the department of corrections, loved ones of those struggling with or recovering from addiction, al...
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. It can be hard to get out of bed in the morning, wondering when or if anything will ever get better. I believe in working in partnership with individuals and families so they feel supported throughout the ups and downs of life. Whether you're seeking support with life stressors, reconciling past experiences, exploring facets of your identity, or struggling to...
Congratulations on taking the first step to living an emotionally healthy life. Taking this step for yourself shows that you are fearless, you are brave, and you want to feel and live emotionally balanced. It is time to make the necessary lifestyle and emotional changes to get out of toxic relationships and situations that may be hindering you from being the best version of yourself. I am here ...
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How can I help you? These are stressful times and can be frightening and isolating. Please reach out. I am here to listen and help you to experience more joy; and less anxiety and depression. Let me help you navigate through life transitions; such as divorce, retirement, empty nest , job loss and the loss of a loved one. I use a strength-based model. My specialty is grief and loss. I am...
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I earned an MA in Social Work, MA in Correctional Counseling and a Ph.D. in Urban Services/Counseling. I provide therapy in a number of areas: serious mentally ill, marriage & family, drug/alcohol, adult Attenti...
Dr. Chango-James specializes in the treatment of anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety), depression, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and chronic pain. Additionally, she is trained to work with couples and families experiencing relationship and communication challenges. She typically works with late adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. Dr. Chango-James...
It would be an honor & a privilege to help facilitate your return journey to health, wellness and self fulfillment. I'm a clinical Social Worker who specializes in Addiction & Recovery, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety. As a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator of over 10 years I have extensive experience working with families in crisis, especially care givers facing "sandwich generation...
What do patients say about Eric Pihlgren, PhD, owner of Aspen Behavioral Health, PC? Here are some comments from online reviews: "Very dedicated and thorough. Effectively teaches the methods of DBT"..."He made me feel comfortable and knew so much about the issues I needed help with...best Psychologist in Oakland County!!!"..."He's really good at what he does." Dr. Pihlgren is a fully-licensed...
English/Spanish services available. My experience as a therapist/counselor goes back at the school setting for 19 years, 12 as a K-12 school counselor. I also have over 3000 professional psychotherapy/counseling hours working with young adults and couples. My clients may be having difficulties with personal relationships, depression, anxiety, stresses of life, or workplace and or trauma....
Entering therapy is a bold, brave commitment to examining your life as it is and creating the life you choose to live. As a therapist I use a variety of modalities to assist you in reaching your particular goals. Cognitive behavioral therapies are effective for treating a variety of issues and insight-oriented therapies are better suited for other issues. You and I will map the therapy course...
Feeling sad, depressed, angry, impulsive? Do you have a lack of interest, or loss of motivation? Is fear and anxiety a driving force behind many decisions? Is drinking or recreational drug use increasing? Are you having conflicts at home or with your employer? Is life not turning out how you expected? Are you experiencing resentments towards most of life's events? I am a psychotherapist with 25...
