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

Christy Phelps, LPC

Sikeston

Missouri

I am a licensed professional counselor with 17 years of experience. Way back then, I believe I was born curious. At any given time, I find myself pondering the 'why' of something. This curiosity led me to want to understand why people do the things they do and why they think the things they think. It guided me to a career I love: being a therapist. I understand that the problems you bring to m...
I’m Dr. Uche Uka, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a decade of experience, specializing in mental health for seven years. I tailor treatments, combining medication and therapy to guide individuals to their therapeutic goals. My commitment is to provide compassionate and personalized mental health support. If you or a loved one needs assistance on the path to w...

Jenny Dietz, PMHNP-BC

Phoenix

Arizona

I have over 20 years of experience in behavioral health in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I am skilled at assisting clients in therapy for mental health conditions and providing medication management when necessary.
At the core of my practice is the belief in personalized care. I am passionate about developing tailored treatment plans that resonate with the unique needs of each client. My methodology encompasses evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities, ensuring a holistic and effective approach to mental health care.

Jummy Kirby, M.A, LPC

Bala Cynwyd

Pennsylvania

Our practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally attuned, and empowering therapeutic services to guide you on this transformative journey.