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 work with my clients to create a safe and collaborative environment where they feel listened to and supported. My approach is solution oriented and client centered with a focus on helping individuals and families set effective boundaries, learn helpful skills and implement healthy changes to move towards their goals. I've received specialized training in a variety of therapeutic models and wi...
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My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable setting that allows you to get the greatest benefit from our work together. In addition to traditional office sessions, I offer flexible solutions including phone, teletherapy, or home visits. Emotional issues can trigger or make a significant contribution to anxiety, skin conditions, skin picking issues and hair pulling (trichotillomania) issu...
Lets create a safe space together to work on the issues that are causing you to feel stuck, to be in pain or feel overwhelmed with managing the stress in your life. I am interactive and meet people where they are. I want to hear what your experiences are and to hear what your goals are in our work together . I have over 20 years experience as a psychotherapist, working with people experiencing...
With more than 15 years of experience working with young adults as they transition from adolescence to adulthood, I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals who face issues of Identity, self-esteem, educational and career pressures and interpersonal challenges. In addition to young adults, I have deep experience with adult caregivers of the aging and disabled. At any stage of life anxiety...
Hi! I’m happy that you are here. I believe everyone has the power to heal—As a therapist, my goal is to work in collaboration with you to gain clarity and ultimately heal, so that you can be your best self and love the life you want to live. As your ally, my role is to create a safe and affirming space for you to begin exploring patterns while working towards change. Together we will strengthen...
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I'm qualified to care for individuals who may be facing life stressors, such as discrimination, gender identity issues, sexuality issues, loss of relationships, or life transitions. I also treat those who may be facing painful or severe psychiatric symptoms related to borderline personality traits, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic or post traumatic...
As a single mom of twins, I know how challenging parenting can be. Social media influences, self harm behaviors, impulse control, anger management, bullying and low self worth are just a few of the issues adolescents and their families must navigate. Better relationships within the family unit are possible. Seeing your child smile again is possible. Laughing with your children again is possible...
I seek to work alongside individuals, couples, and families who have an openness and willingness to change. With experience in diverse settings, including the juvenile justice system, the homeless population, hospitals, higher education, and hospice care, I offer a unique perspective guided by personal experiences, with an emphasis rooted in compassion, hospitality, empathy, and empowerment to...
I have worked with many clients dealing with life issues involving depression, anxiety, transitions, loss, grief, and conflicts in relationships. I try to assist individuals to identify their personal strengths to best resolve and understand that life consists of various challenges and to come to terms with issues that are beyond their control without being a victim. I utilize a systemic...
Joe believes that there is inherent good and worth in everyone, and uses a client-centered approach, as in, he's not here to judge, or place his morals or values onto his clients. Rather, he wants to help lead clients down the road of life to meet their personal goals. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy among other approaches. He's skilled in helping...
Hello, may name is Courtney and I have been working with youth and families in the Billings area for over 15 years. I specialize in depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant behaviors, anger, self-esteem and social skills. While I enjoy working with people of all ages, I have a passion for working with children & adolescents. I also have experience with infertility and loss. Feel free to contac...
Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide clients with a safe place to feel relaxed and able to speak freely and honestly. I'm there to motivate, engage and guide them. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered, problem solving and...
Motherhood is not always how you expect it to be. For some it is fiiled with anxiety and depression. You are not alone, 1 in 7 women will experience some form of anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy and/or up to a year postpartum. It does not have to be this hard, you do not have to do this alone. My specialty is Maternal Mental Health. I work with women trying to become pregnant, during...
