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
Currently taking no new clients. I strive to position myself alongside people while they embark on their personal journey of healing, restoration, and growth. Often the barriers to clients' success include issues related to codependency, self-image, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, poor communication and conflict resolution skills, and ineffective coping strategies. The work that I do with...
If your experience includes feeling stressed, anxious, isolated or having relationship difficulties, and you would like to learn how to communicate more effectively with your loved one; then I can help you. It is my goal to help you set achievable goals, to find inner strength, and to overcome daily hurdles while working towards internal improvement and wellness. I work with individuals, couple...
Jose Acuna, MA. for over 19 years, has been seeing individuals, couples, and families who sought services to address and work through mental health and relationship matters in their lives. He uses a strength based approach to support clients in a variety of settings including community mental, school based programs, and residential psychiatric. Availability of assistance in Spanish. His major...
Family dynamics can be one of the biggest challenges we face, and one of the most difficult things in our lives to manage. Relationships are hard, both with partners and with children. Do you find that your children sometimes feel like more of a burden than a joy? Are you finding your child's behaviors challenging or unmanageable? Maybe something is going on with your child that is more than "j...
The length of a therapeutic relationship varies depending on the client needs. Each session lasts approximately 53 minutes. I will help motivate individuals in taking responsibility for the quality of their lives, help identify new solutions and choices to improve current situations, relationships and circumstances. My approach to counseling is experiential based, academically grounded in...
***I currently have a limited availability in my schedule for new clients on Mondays between the hours of 11am and 2pm or Fridays from 1pm-6pm. *** “Stephanie is the only person who believed in me and my ability to care for my daughter as a teenage parent, she made a difference in my life that forever changed me.” I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. ...
***Accepting new clients! Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families.*** I love hearing people’s stories and helping them feel empowered in their lives. Let’s face it, life is hard! Sometimes talk therapy for adolescents & adults is too intimidating. My approach is client centered, strength based using humor, candidness, empathy and psycho-education. With all my clients I create safe,...
I seek to create an empathic, supportive therapeutic environment in which you can feel comfortable opening up about any symptoms or issues. Together, we will deepen your understanding of yourself and your current difficulties to help you achieve symptom relief and enjoy a more fulfilling, engaged life. I work with adults struggling with issues of all kinds, including depression, anxiety, major...
Family demands, work, relationships, financial stress, lack of fulfillment, or simply, not knowing what prevents you from enjoying the best of who you are can be overwhelming. You may feel stressed, afraid, confused, hopeless, wishing that "something or someone" could just take over and show you the way. Life is an opportunity to grow, sometimes in the worst of circumstances. You do not have to...
As an experienced therapist, I appreciate the energy it takes to confront problems. I take my role seriously in facilitating healing. From short-term crisis management to longer-term psychotherapy, I strive to help you identify what interferes with your personal aspirations. I care about my clients and do my best to minimize any unpleasant symptoms you are experiencing while we work on strategi...
I am so happy you are here and are taking some time to invest in yourself and your future. You may have found yourself searching for help in your marriage or personal life. Do you find yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, or alone? In your relationship do you feel unheard and misunderstood? Maybe you and your partner are trying to build trust after an affair or breach of trust. It is my goal to...
***I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS, AGE 15 AND OLDER*** How does one stay hopeful when today can be so hard? We all crave connection and can benefit from being heard in a confidential space without judgement. The challenges we face in life come in many forms, but everyone has the capacity to experience positive change. It would be my privilege to hear your story and support you ...
Let’s get started on your journey! Looking forward to providing a safe nonjudgmental space to help you feel comfortable with starting your journey to a better quality of life. I have extensive background working with children, adolescents, adults and families in different capacities. My passion is to help you reach your highest potential and achieve your personal goals. I currently have opening...
It takes courage to start therapy. To become aware of old beliefs & behaviors that no longer work. To be open to healing from the past and creating a more authentic & fulfilling future. I use an integrative approach, combining Psychodynamic theory, CBT, as well as concepts from Evolutionary Psychology to guide my clients through this process. As needed, I also add in several science-based stres...
