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
Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come. -H. Nouwen I have spent my professional and clinical years working with: men and women...
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I focus on helping clients strengthen meaningful relationships, establish a sense of meaning and purpose, and foster connection in their lives. I help clients move forward using practical solutions while also developing an understanding of the underlying issues that contribute to their struggles. Coming to therapy gives you a place where someone will listen without judging you and offer new way...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years experience. I do Professional Christian Counseling. I previously worked for Meier New Life Clinic and worked with clients with many different needs and conditions. I have experience with individuals with depression, shame, anxiety, stress, sexual issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues,...
I believe that we live in challenging times. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of finances, family, work and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected. They are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of family expectations and experienc...
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You are not your depression or anxiety. You are not your circumstance or what has happened to you in the past. Who you are as a person is separate from these feelings or the things you have done. When we experience depression or anxiety or trauma our filters are off and we can't see the positive. We question our worth and our value. My purpose is to walk beside you to provide and guide you with...
Every person has a a unique story, exclusive to them. I have been privileged to share these stories with the many clients I have treated. My treatment philosophy involves focus on client strengths, self determination, and utilization of evidence based psychotherapy practices. Every person has the ability to manage challenging situations. Positive change is always possible, but at times support ...
Update as of March 20, 2020 Telehealth will be offered. Late evening appointment and weekends available. I enjoy working with client who are thinking and making changes in their lives but may need assistance moving forward. Helping people work through changes of stages and developing coping strategies to help with daily functioning. Individual Therapy is also helpful with children and families ...
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You have probably been wondering about getting some help for some time. You have some worries that just aren't going away, are harder to manage, and your life, in general, is getting away from you. You are miserable and the things you have been doing to cope all this time aren't working any more. If you are a parent, your child is getting older, their school may be calling you more, and you jus...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focused on supporting individuals, couples, and families with reaching their goals to find balance as it relates to various life transitions and challenges. I have experience working with clients experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, premarital and marital related issues, parenting, and sports related issues...
