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 believe that effective therapy is dependent on a good fit between patient and clinician and I strive to create a safe environment for clients to discuss thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psycho-dynamic therapy, solution-focused, and family therapy. I received my Master's in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University wi...
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and families. To the young person: You are figuring yourself out, taking risks, and growing. Exactly what you are supposed to be doing! Challenges during this part of your life can make it tricky to feel confident about yourself and the way you relate to the world. You need a safe space to explore who you are and who you are becoming. This ...
Our life journey often leads us to unexpected places, and we may encounter difficulties that cause us to feel out of balance or unable to cope. We may feel unable to move forward, overwhelmed or stressed, or defined by a past that we want to let go of as we step into the future. My goal as a counselor is to create a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative environment in which clients can...
I have been working with individuals whom have been diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse concerns for 12 years. My experience includes settings of inpatient hospitalization, partial care hospitalization, Intensive outpatient, outpatient and halfway houses. Within these environments, I have conducted group, individual and family counseling. I have a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justic...
Are past experiences holding you back in life from participating in relationships, feeling confident in your daily life endeavors or achieving your personal goals? I have a passion for helping individuals to process through events that are interfering with them enjoying and actively participating in their lives in present time. I have extensive experience working with adults and children...
The past may shape us, but it doesn't have to define us. Do you often feel stuck or worry that you may be recreating negative patterns you learned as a child? Would you like to let go of traumas, fears, negative thinking, conflicts, poor communication or unhealthy choices and behaviors? Are you hoping for more positive, satisfying and loving relationships with your partner, your children, famil...
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf"-Jon Kabat Zinn- In a time where we are hit with continuous stimuli, the waves of change seem to be moving faster than ever. Whether struggling with your health, the health of a loved one, battling cancer, parenting through different life stages, new physical challenges with aging, changes in your career, housing or relationships, I provide a...
*Not Currently Accepting New Clients* As a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I have come to view therapy as a collaborative approach between therapist and client. I work with individuals and families and help those dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues and career struggles. I can help you identify maladaptive patterns which are blocking...
Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, spiritual, and behavioral health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make...
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I am a Christian Counselor with over 26 years of experience working in the field of addictions, loss/grief, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Co-dependency, depression, anxiety, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, military issues, trauma, and relationship issues. Individual, couples, and family counseling are available. Most major insurances are accepted. Appointments are available both during the day a...
Whether you are facing challenges with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, parenting or co-parenting, partner relationships, trauma recovery, career stressors or life transitions, there is hope. I match treatment interventions based upon your needs, however I tend to use treatment approaches that are solution focused and trauma informed. I am a direct and active...
Therapeutically, I use an integrative approach geared towards understanding self, specifically what drives one's thoughts and behaviors. I have been trained as therapist, and I help identify automatic thoughts that lead to specific ideas and feelings. Another useful approach stems from understanding how our thoughts and behaviors are fueled by former messages that have been consistently...
“Fall down seven times and stand up eight". Life can be difficult, but its important to learn, keep moving forward, and conquer obstacles you may face. Life's journey will contain the unexpected and therapy provides the navigation system to maneuver. I am a graduate of Auburn University earning a B.A in Psychology and a M.ED in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; currently pursuing a doctorate. ...
The people I work with have had a variety of negative life experiences with ONE thing in common. It still bothers them days, months or even years since it happened. I help people who feel like "I should be over this by now" and are tired of feeling overwhelmed by the images, feelings and sensations that come up unexpectedly day or night. The people I work with often say "I just want to stop...
