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
I help individuals and couples understand and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a meaningful and fulfilling life; this can include professional, emotional, or interpersonal challenges. My approach draws on narrative and cognitive based principles, that value the understanding of how our experiences, self-awareness, and relationships impact how we cope with life. I believe the proc...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a doctor in Counseling and Counselor Education/Supervision. I work with clients in English and Spanish to join them in the healing process of making sense of the different life experiences and developmental transitions that represent challenge, growth, pain, and resilience. I believe people have the inner potential to heal, learn, grow, and solve thei...
Sometimes, the difficulties of our past, compound with the trials and tribulations of our present could make it seem almost impossible to change our future. As a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of New York and New Jersey, my mission is to provide an environment that could facilitate these changes. It is my promise that I will always strive to do my best to help each individual acqu...
My practice, teaching, and passion focuses exclusively on improving the lives of children and their families. I rely heavily on family systems and cognitive-behavioral therapy orientations. I have honed my skills in understanding complex human development by working as a Child Psychologist and Adjunct Professor at DePaul University for the past fifteen years. Currently, I coordinate the...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am experienced in providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I provide services to address anxiety, depression, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, ADHD, high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral Issues, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD,...
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**Do you struggle with worrying, overthinking, doing too much, and feeling overwhelmed? Are you so focused on taking care of others that you forget to put yourself on your to do list? I can teach you the tools and skills that will help you worry less, cope better, and accomplish your goals to live a calmer, healthier life. I am trained in Eye Movement...
YOU are happy with your career but feeling a bit burned out. Do you feel stuck on a notion of "doing the job well/being productive" and integrating "mindfulness" into your life because they seem counterintuitive? I know how you can have a balance in your life by being constructive and mindful at the same time. I can help you achieve your goals! By providing you a few concrete tools based on...
Hello, and welcome to Illumine LLC. Illumine LLC is owned and operated by Mrs. Mercia Cummings and Dr. Wade Green Jr. combined we have 30+ years in the field of mental health. At Illumine, we realize that life sometimes gives us the unexpected, a crisis, divorce, or the death of a loved one. Our goal is to assist you through the difficult times and help you realize your full potential. Our...
Being in the helping field is where I belong, and helping others is my priority. I initially began my career as a teacher, and then decided to pursue a deeper role in helping others learn, grow, and become their best self. During the past 8 years of being a clinical therapist, I have worked in both a clinic and school setting. I've worked with a diverse population, including people of all ages,...
**Please Note, I am not accepting new clients at this time ** Suzanne is a thoughtful, innovative therapist with the heart of a healer. Holding a bachelor's degree in Theology and a Masters of Social Work, she understands the interplay of spirituality and mental health. She is trained in EMDR, a well-proven therapy for addressing past trauma including abuse, neglect, death, disaster or the...
I know that reaching out is a challenging step. Whether you feel anxious, depressed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, are struggling with addiction, or just need someone to talk to; I am more than happy to connect with you. The first and most important step for successful therapy is connection. For this reason, my first priority is creating a space where you will feel safe, secure, and respect...
Are you ready for a change? Do you feel like you’ve explored the resources you have but still need some guidance to feel better? Life is overwhelming and it is easy for us to feel "stuck" or "lost" in decision-making, relationships, and in creating a life we genuinely enjoy. My job is to EMPOWER clients to find their own voice, strength, & take tangible steps toward feeling better--I believe...
I have been a mental health therapist for over 24 years. As a therapist, I have found people want to feel empowered to manage their own life. I work with clients to learn to manage emotions and negative thoughts that are running their lives. I teach clients to learn to respond to people and situations and not to react to them. I am a DialecticaI Behavior Therapist (DBT) . I have also received...
I have have been a Clinical Social Worker for 20 years in addition to being a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 6 years. I believe in harm reduction as well as 12 Step Programs. l have been working with at risk populations and oppositional teens for 35 years and have a broad spectrum of clients. I work with Depression, PTSD, Anxiety and Anger. I believe we all have a story to tell and I try to hel...
My passion is to identify the root cause of distress and resolve those issues that may be preventing you from experiencing life fully. I provide counseling services for adults experiencing a crisis, recent trauma, or on-going distress, while others may seek personal growth and development. Treatment is customized to meet your individual goals and unique needs. I have extensive training in a...
