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
Has your teenager asked to find someone safe to talk to? Do you wish your child had better coping skills? Is social media destroying your teenager's self-esteem? Are you worried about major life transitions? My goal is to provide a warm and supportive environment for young adults, adolescents, and children. My treatment orientation is eclectic and focuses on the specific needs of the clients I...
We work with families and individuals who are in transition due to a variety of situations, and work to help them get back to their best functioning state. We are very client oriented and feel that our clients know what what they need. We are just there to facilitate the changes they want to make as they grow and learn from the difficulties that come their way. Many of our services are in home,...
Life's challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel anxious, hopeless, depressed, and simply stuck. I provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, shame, PTSD, abuse, and addictions. I also have specialty training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in...
The focus for my practice is reproductive counseling. I help clients facing struggles with infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and perinatal mood disorders. I work to form a strong relationship with clients to help them understand the many transitions and some loss that accompanies new parenthood or expanding families. I also see clients who have moved on from having children and are now...
You have endured so much hurt and it makes sense that you feel angry, anxious, or sad. You might think this is how you'll always feel. I bet you're tired of being judged and hearing "get over it" and wish people would work harder to understand you. Your struggles are real and they're understandable reactions to your life experiences. THAT you've survived is more important than HOW you've surviv...
I believe healing is always possible. I utilize EMDR to target symptoms related to secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn out related to work place traumas - I specialize at this time in only working with emergency personnel, first responders, and law enforcement. I offer a supportive, highly confidential environment in which you can process and heal from the experiences you have gone...
None of us enter this world with a User's Manual. When something goes wrong in our lives, where can we turn for help? I sometimes think of psychotherapy as an IT helpdesk for mental health related "technical problems." My approach is kind and gentle; only in a warm and safe environment are we free explore our problems and develop solutions. For over fifteen years now I have been a licensed...
Therapy begins with the unique personality, values, and situation of each client. Clients and I work collaboratively to identify their strengths and obstacles, and then work towards what they want out of therapy - and more broadly, life. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and groups. I have expertise in supporting holistic well-being and facilitating deep interpersonal and romantic...
Overwhelmed? Stressed? "I can't even" comes out of your mouth more than you'd like to admit? Do the smallest tasks seem to weigh you down? Anger, frustration, and irritability knock on your door like an uninvited house guest. There is help, there is hope! My 20+ years of dedicated experience in working with inner city and suburban populations have assisted me in developing a holistic approach...
I have experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Divorce, Physical and Sexual Abuse, Neglect, and parenting struggles. I have a background in Child Protective Services focusing on reuniting families, Intensive In-Home treatment, individual and family therapy, and...
Life circumstances and our own internal stressors can sometimes seem overwhelming. Therapy can offer a safe place to process and reframe events in our lives that may be causing stress and discomfort. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive and strengths-based approach in working with clients. I believe that individuals already have it within themselves to heal and just need the suppor...
I work with adolescents, young adults, adults and their families. I often use activities (i.e. coloring, taking walks, etc.), sports or pop-culture analogies and a little humor to connect with those who are hesitant about therapy. My goal is for clients to leave each session with a skill(s) to manage their stressors and to increase their sense of control. In addition to providing a safe space t...
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. They may be struggling with life transitions, dealing with anger or tantrum behaviors, or have problems focusing or paying attention. I encourage you to share your story through carefully guided questions and together we will explore the factors contributing to your struggles, work to uncover your personal strengths, and...
Living life fully and successfully is a great challenge, while coping with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive struggles. We are taught to read, write and do math in school, but where do we learn the skills to live effectively and happily? I approach psychotherapy as an educational, supportive process that occurs in a safe environment where individuals can learn the skills to meet life's...
Have you observed that your child gets emotional and loses control? Have you noticed your child is irritable, cranky and less motivated than usual? Have you been concerned with your child’s confidence and self-esteem? Have you noticed your child has difficulty coping with adjustment, with COVID-19, or is struggling with structure? Has your child mentioned that she is worried and doesn’t know wh...
