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 struggling with anger or sadness? Do you struggle to understand how or why your son/daughter is so irritable? Have you noticed swinging moods or attitudes in your self or a family member? I can help! Great communication and peace can exist in your home again; my goal is to help people understand their thoughts/feelings better and plan for what they can control while learning what to do...
I am a non-judgmental listener that can assist you in creating new alternatives for overcoming life's obstacles. I enjoy facilitating liberation, decreasing internalized oppression, transforming survivors into thrivers, sparking empowering epiphanies, overcoming challenges, increasing self-awareness, support healing and growth. In addition to being a clinical social worker, I am also a clinical...
Today, more than ever, we all face changes and challenges on a daily basis. Coping with life stressors, healing from trauma, processing grief & loss, and learning to accept & embrace our unique selves are among the many topics I often address with clients. My client-centered and collaborative approach focuses on the unique strengths and needs of each client. In a safe, affirming, and judgment-f...
Everyone has a right to seek a happy and healthy life, and seeking help from a counselor is an act of hope towards doing that. I help individuals reclaim their direction in life, identify the issues that are holding them back, and overcome the struggles that are interfering with their happiness. If you are in need of support, please contact me. I specialize in working with clients in the areas ...
I believe that psychotherapy can be a process of healing, self-discovery, and a path towards feeling more fully alive. Whether you are trying to alleviate troublesome symptoms, achieve a greater sense of well being, and/or achieve more intimacy and closeness with yourself and others, finding a therapist that is a good fit is an essential first step. Together, we will set goals, explore underlyi...
My focus is to help strengthen families, and to teach coping strategies to help children, adolescents and adults manage their thoughts, behavior and feelings. I offer psychotherapy and counseling skills to help improve your emotional and mental health. I have flexible hours which include nights and weekends. During this pandemic I will be offering online, Telehealth sessions....
Beginning therapy can be scary, and I will assist you in finding what kind of support will be most helpful for you or your family member. I strive to build a trusting relationship with every individual I work with that helps facilitate growth and change. Everyone experiences difficulties throughout their life and we will work together to identify your strengths, heal emotional wounds, and devel...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups on a variety of mental health needs including anxiety, racing mind, motivation, writer's block, communication and listening skills, goal setting, distress and frustration tolerance skills, values clarification, medical distress, grief and social distress (discrimination, lack of social supports). I work to integrate humor, compassion,...
Anxious? Depressed? Stuck? I want to help! I value your choice to seek therapy. I strive to understand your journey and the problems you have encountered along the way. Collaboratively, we will focus on solutions that build upon your strengths and values. I endeavor to equip you with the information needed to help you identify what seems broken and broaden your toolbox to repair yourself to...
My name is Carol Brown. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I worked in public mental health with adults and families; and Hephzibah Behavioral Health with high risk children and adolescents for several years dealing with many issues, including addiction and anger manage- ment. In 2016, I began to focus my time on building a...
I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families experiencing difficulty managing interpersonal, family, social, and/or educational problems. I specialize in treating problems that interfere with mental health wellness: trauma, grief and loss, self-harming behaviors and suicidal ideations, teen drug and alcohol abuse, parent/child relationships....
Making the decision to schedule an appointment with a counselor takes a great deal of courage. Our therapists recognize that and work hard to make sure that you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in the door. Understanding that individuals have different schedules in their lives, we provide a variety of options in the morning, afternoon, evening, or weekends depending on your needs. Give...
Here for your care, comfort and well being, my goal as a therapist is to create a trusting, non-judgmental environment in which you can feel safe during your treatment. I work from numerous theoretical approaches, including CBT, Art Therapy and Narrative Therapy, while focusing on your growth and comfort level. I am a registered, board certified art therapist with over 15 years of experience an...
As a licensed educational psychologist (LEP), I work exclusively with children. I offer both counseling and psychoeducational assessment. My particular expertise is with unique learning profiles such as learning disabilities, autism spectrum, anxiety, and hyperactivity/impulsivity. My 9+ years of experience include working in school psychology for the Santa Barbara County Education Office...
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor- Supervisor and provide services to children, adults and families. I specialize in Marriage and Family therapy and address behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, trauma & abuse, stress management, grief & bereavement, and behavioral issues. I have received training in Gottman Relational Counseling and Emotion- Focused Therapy; EMDR to he...
