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
Starting this journey of self exploration can be both exciting and scary. I want to be the one to help you become comfortable with the idea of changing your life. There are a few crucial pieces that help make therapy effective: client-therapist relationship, increasing self-awareness both in mind and body, and finding coping skills that work specifically for each person. I treat each and every...
I am privileged to provide professional and thorough help to all of my clients. I will meet with you individually in a comfortable setting to talk over what concerns you. We can make a reasonable effective plan for short or longer term therapy; including referral to a specialist service that is based on your individual needs. I am confident that I can move you in the right direction. I believe ...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services. My treatment approach is practical, solution-focused, and strength based, and incorporates cognitive and...
TAKING NEW CLIENTS Hello, I am a person-centered and strengths-based counselor. I am trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (which is a type of CBT) and hypnosis. I specialize in couples counseling and women's issues. I also work with children of all ages and their parents. I have been practicing in the field of mental health since 2009. If you are looking for a warm, positive, and experienc...
Chris Saxon, M.A., LPC, LAC Chris' passion is helping people as they struggle with life choices, changes, and experience. Chris tailors therapy to meet clients' needs and offers cognitive behaviorial, existential, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches. . When life seems overwhelming, we often isolate ourselves and create destructive patterns to help us cope. These are...
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving the greater San Diego area. I work primarily with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, and life transitions. I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach drawing upon a number of different healing modalities and traditions to fit your unique...
I have over thirty years of experience treating people of all ages who struggle with problems ranging from depression and anxiety to conflictual relationships and grief. I worked 8 yrs exclusively with survivors of physical, sexual and emotional trauma. My early training is in CBT and behavior modification. Therefore, I teach skills to help with anger and stress management, social anxiety,...
I have helped my clients to address relationship challenges, career stresses and transitions, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and the effects of past trauma. Among others, I work with individuals facing tough transitions, grappling with questions about identity and purpose, suffering grief or loss, or struggling in their relationships. In our first session we will talk about what brings you ...
Frankel wrote, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I bring health, peace, and strength to people's lives. The path of personal change is done faster and smoother when traveled with a mentor. I've worked in the behavioral health field since 2006. I've worked closely with my clients to help create positive changes. I've done this by helping t...
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with depression, anxiety, and trying to navigate life transitions. I believe to move forward in life, especially through difficult times, one has to find the balance between acceptance and change. My goal in therapy is to aid you through your journey and help you to remove the feeling...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. I also am a Certified Clinical Supervisor for LSWs working toward their LCSW. I am behaviorally trained, but my approach is client driven. I customize a combination of a deep exploration of the past with a pragmatic skills-based way to move forward. My clients receive top notch therapy i...
I have over 20 years of experience counseling individuals and their families dealing with mental health and medical issues. I also have an extensive background working in community mental health, home health care, hospice, and hospitals. I have available sessions for individuals, couples, and offer family counseling. I utilize traditional and holistic therapeutic methods to provide a compassion...
I have 18 years of experience helping adults, children and families to strengthen their mental well being when it has been disrupted by challenging situations, emotional distress like anxiety and depression, and traumatic experiences. I help children and families by helping to foster positive coping skills and to develop positive parenting skills using a strengths based approach. I am nationall...
I am privileged to meet with individuals/couples who are impacted by less-than-nurturing relationships and environments leading to challenges in relating to self and others. Expertise: working with couples, trauma and abuse. Training includes EFT (emotionally focused therapy for couples) and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). My expertise helps with emotional, physical and...
