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
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Are you ready for change but don't know where to begin? If you are looking for a safe space where you will not be judged and told that there is something wrong with you; a place where someone will really hear you and try her best to understand in a non-judgmental way? If the answer is yes, then this is the place for you. Therapy is for anyone who is in pain a...
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With over 20 years of clinical experience I have been successful in partnering with my clients to attain their goals. They report feeling accepted and understood and leave therapy feeling confident and empowered with tools to better navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals and families in a supportive environment to help support change and healing. I have extensive experience dealing...
In my 25 years as a psychotherapist, my primary focus has always been on the therapeutic relationship. Our work together will help you to find inner strengths and resources. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, you will recognize new ways of thinking and being that will help you to achieve your life goals. There is a uniqueness to each individual's personality and life experiences that...
Passionate Thoughts Behavioral Counseling and Evaluation Services, LLC was founded by President and CEO, Jennifer M. Coleman, MS, BCBA, LPC, LBS. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Experimental Psychology from Moravian College, a masters’ degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a specialization in trauma, and post-graduate education in Applied...
GREAT WITH TEENS & COLLEGE STUDENTS! Despite your current life circumstances, you can cultivate a life that is meaningful to you. I work from a genuine, solution-focused approach that incorporates Mindfulness and pattern-changing techniques to help you cope with your life stressors and work through negative patterns and beliefs that are restricting you from achieving your true potential. In a c...
As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and calming space for people to explore their needs on a journey to healing and wellness. I have a relational style of therapy that looks to your goals, experiences and strengths in order to meet your unique needs. I work individually with adults and couples who are struggling with loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. I will m...
I am a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) with expert training in death and dying, grief and loss. If you are experiencing any kind of reaction, or lack of one, to a loss in your life, I would like to walk with you on that journey. In our lives, we grieve many different kinds of losses, not just the death of a loved one. I am also trained to work with those that are dying, and/or those...
Life is a challenge all on its own. When you add things like feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling with life in general, it's tough. You want to find your way from here to the life you imagine: successful, people treat you well, you have healthy relationships and it doesn't take much energy just to exist. It can happen. When you're trying to sort it out yourself you can easily get stuc...
I help kids and the people who care for them. My goal is to help you and your family to get on track and stay that way. My clients are kids, teens, young adults and couples going through difficult times and parents who feel frustrated or need help with overwhelming issues. You want less tension in the home and to be able to actually communicate without things turning into a fight. Imagine a fam...
**I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Newton. My practice incorporates research-supported treatments for eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, and depression. I primarily use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a collaborative approach where we will work together to better understand how your thoughts, feelings and...
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have served as a crisis clinician and have worked in outpatient and residential settings. A large majority of my work centered around working with adolescents that have experienced persistent emotional abuse and other traumas. I have extensive work in working with youth and...
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I realize most people will experience some kind of distress at some point in their lives, and I want to be a calm and supportive figure that you can count on to offer practical help on your journey. Most people would describe my style of therapy as genuine, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I specialize in working with couples and individuals with PTSD, especially veterans. I am trained in some...
