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
Everyone processes life experiences in many different ways. I focus on building on a client's strengths and supporting them in uncovering new ways of fostering personal growth and wellness. I have 16 years of experience working with adults, couples, children, adolescents and families with issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, phase of life transitions, relationship...
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I have a passion for helping people through the struggles in their lives. I feel that developing a meaningful connection with my clients is the most important aspect in helping them through the variety of difficulties that they may be facing. I focus on a "whole person" approach. I feel that every person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. Sometimes we just need a little...
We all face difficult situations in our lives that can leave us feeling alone and overwhelmed. My goal is to help you find your true potential to lead a full and productive life. Together we can work to better understand and resolve the challenges that you face. By applying complimentary therapy approaches and techniques, we will identify negative perceptions or behavior patterns that may be...
With therapy, it's all about the fit. There is no "one size fits all" approach. I focus on the person, not the diagnosis. My goal is to assist clients in reaching their personal and professional goals in a safe and confidential environment where they feel understood and heard. With over 15 years experience in "Corporate America" before transitioning to a career in therapy, I am equipped to offe...
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my priority is to create a safe place for clients to explore their natural ability to experience growth and healing. As humans, we are hard wired for connection with others. My role is to walk alongside clients to foster resiliency as they build upon their adaptive coping, communication, and interpersonal skills. I am dually licensed in Montana and Colorado...
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I have a deep passion and sincere interest in helping others find the peace and happiness they deserve. Anxiety, depression, marital issues, family conflict, and addiction are some of the things that keep us from obtaining that. My clients experience a peaceful, calm, and non-judgmental environment where they can express their thoughts and feelings freely. They obtain solutions, knowledge, and...
Take the first step and reach out! Paradigm Shift Therapies Vision: To empower individuals through a life-altering therapeutic experience to enhance change and growth! Change starts from within...... If you are serious about making a change in your life, call. Be aware, life changing therapy is not easy, can be emotionally painful, but if you are willing to do the work, the payoff is...
I believe the ability to heal lies within each of us. When we are alone with our pain, we feel disconnected and lonely - leading us to hurt emotionally and physically. When we have the support we need, we begin to feel better. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone with it. I seek to create a genuine therapeutic relationship – one that is unique to you, and capable of evolving wi...
The primary focus of my private practice is the treatment of complex PTSD, PTSD , Acute Stress, OCD and ADHD using research driven modalities EMDR, Neurofeedback Training and CBT. These therapeutic modalities can be tailored for any age and every development stage. Primary specialty is Play Therapy used with children 2 - 7 years old. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR has been...
