What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

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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

Georgina Coca, PMHNP-BC, APRN

Virginia Beach

Virginia

I’m Georgina Coca, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of experience. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders through personalized, holistic care that combines therapy and medication management. My experience at Godaelli Psychiatric and INOVA Hospital has equipped me to effectively assess and treat behavioral health challenges. I am co...

Subrina Seenarain, PMHNP-BC

Brooklyn

New York

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of experience, offering compassionate, patient-centered care. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, and more through a holistic approach. Using therapies like CBT, trauma-focused care, and mindfulness, I tailor treatment to each individual’s needs. I offer both in-person and online sessions wit...

Danielle Younge, LISW-S

Columbus

Ohio

I provide comprehensive, caring and professional therapuetic services with a specialization in mental health, trauma, adoption issues as well as individual/family counseling. My services enhance self esteem while providing coping skills and fostering resilience and empowerment to make positive change.