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
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I would like to provide you with the help and support needed to make the changes in your life that you deem important. My style of therapy is client centered and collaborative which allows for a unique therapeutic experience. My approach focuses on integrating the various aspects of personal identity and improving your insight to help you lead a more authentic and fulfilled life. I draw from...
I have a passion for bringing healing and restoration to the hurting marriages in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have training in both relationship-healing therapies, like Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and brain-based approaches, such as Interpersonal Neurobiology. I have experience working with a wide variety of diagnoses, including depression and anxiety, substance abuse and addiction, and...
I have been working with and helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and goal setting for four years. My specialty is working with young adults with anxiety through assisting them in reframing their thoughts and learning positive coping mechanisms. I go through a series of modules and/or workbooks to help the individual first learn about the issue they would like to work on, and then build...
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I believe that each of us wants to be the best person we can be. We each have all the internal resources to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, life experiences cloud our ability to see these resources and to trust our ability tonuse them effectively. Addiction, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety xan create obstacles to a life worth living. My goal is to assist you in overcoming obstacles,...
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing for over 20 years. My practice consists of a variety of services including individual psychotherapy, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as psychological testing. I work with a variety of diagnoses which include depressive and anxiety disorders. In addition I provide stress management and relaxation training to those who woul...
Problems and disappointments are natural parts of life. How we respond to them determines how much they will alter and cause our lives to stagnate. Seeking counsel is considered a wise decision. I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than a decade of experience working to improve lives and relationships with individuals and families. My objectives are to partner with you in comprehensive...
*teletherapy only* I'm a firm believer humor, hope, and caring are essential components in therapy. My ideal clients are typically adults dealing with everything from anxiety and depression to everyday stressors. I also work in assisting through life transitions- change of career, divorce, relationship issues, coming out, grief and loss (including pet loss- certified in pet therapy), health...
The decision to start counseling is challenging for some. It is often the first step to getting on a better path. I feel privileged to be a partner with my clients on their journey and don't take lightly the trust they place with me. I firmly believe that change is possible and that we gain much from our experiences (both easy and difficult) that will help us learn and grow in ways that could n...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience who graduated from New York University. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety, family conflicts/relational issues, as well as many other life stressors. I truly enjoy working with my clients, and want to help them to feel...
Asking for help when dealing with difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviors takes great courage. As your therapist, I will offer you the support, guidance and tools necessary to experience relief from suffering - and empower you to achieve your full potential. No two individuals are the same. For that reason, I will draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your own unique needs. I...
