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
From the beginning of my career, I have worked with children and their families on helping to improve the functioning in the home. The children that I have worked with have had issues with coping with multiple stressors, difficulties managing their thoughts and feelings and the behaviors that came with that were things that they wanted to change. I also work with adults with issues that they ha...
I am a Family Systems therapist, so I approach counseling with a lens that focuses on relationships within each system. I have a passion for working with children, couples and families. I work with all populations ranging from children as young as 2 years old, to adults, couples, and families with a variety of presenting concerns. My expertise is relationships and working with children under 12...
We understand that the decision to begin therapy may be difficult. Limited finances, perceived family rejection, lack of time, and cultural barriers are just a few reasons why individuals refrain from embarking on this life-altering journey. Regardless of the reasons, Professional Psychological Services is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. Samantha Wright received her Master's...
"Alis grave nihil": Nothing is heavy to those with wings. My goal is to help clients learn to fly above their pain, fears, stressors. My job is providing the tools and guidance to recognize the issues. In my practice, these tools might include cognitive or behavioral techniques or other methods/theories, including mindfulness. The approach to wellness might include spiritual or physical health...
I have a relationship-driven approach to helping clients live happier, more fulfilling lives. I use psychodynamic, humanistic and existential perspectives, and also incorporate CBT techniques. I have experience helping clients process grief, loss and trauma; strengthen relationships; set boundaries; and achieve general life satisfaction. I work primarily with adult individuals, couples and grou...
COUNSELING and COACHING -- it's a powerful 21st century approach, with tremendous therapeutic benefits and real world results. People frequently report, my therapist stares at me, and says or does nothing. This is classic 20th century therapy (it's old, and moderately effective). Our clients do not pay us to sit and do nothing -- they pay us to work as a team; making you the best you. Feel free...
My office is surrounded by gorgeous fields and horses; the location itself provides opportunities for respite and healing. My main service is equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP). Horses are non-judgmental and able to provide in the moment feedback to help clients overcome obstacles, learn new skills and work toward meeting goals. If you currently feel stuck or if sitting in an office and...
Especially during these challenging times, I am passionate about helping children and adults recognize their own capacity to cope with stressful situations. As a therapist for more that 26 years, I have experienced the success of teaching my clients proven strategies and coping skills to help reduce symptoms and find more peace in their lives. Mindfulness and other anxiety/depression-reduction...
All clients need empathy, understanding, caring, and insight about the sources of their problems. But clients also want concrete suggestions about how to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I specialize in couple therapy with highly-stressed couples on the brink of dissolving their relationship, but al...
Everyone goes through difficult challenges in life. While you may have been able to cope with the challenges you’ve encountered, it’s always a good idea to seek extra support when you need it. In fact, when you realize you need a helping hand, you’re taking responsibility admirably by facing the challenges you encounter in life. Therapy will give you long - term benefits and the tools you need ...
You matter. You are enough. You deserve to take up space. You deserve to make yourself a priority. By stepping foot into my office, you are already taking the first step to making yourself a priority. Together we can figure out what's getting in the way of you living your best life as your best self and identify the resources that can help. I am intensively trained in working around difficultie...
**not taking new referrals** I'm here to support my clients cope with difficult emotions such as anger, worry, and hopelessness. Often, these challenges greatly impact us, our relationships, as well as other aspects of life. I support my clients in this journey and walk alongside them as they discover their strengths and persevere, whether it is overcoming anxiety or healing from trauma. My...
**ACCEPTING CLIENTS, TELEHEALTH ONLY AT THIS TIME** You are probably someone who thrives on self-awareness and self-discovery and is eager to make changes and find more fulfillment in your life. Or you might be a person who feels unfulfilled in relationships and is seeking more connection. You're probably wondering why others are advancing in their lives but it feels like you are stuck. You mig...
Do you feel alone in a struggle? Are you or a loved one dealing with anxiety or depression? Does your child have behavior issues? Is there an area of need in your relationship with your loved one? I believe solutions can be discovered when we slow down and work together. I have experience in men's issues, childhood trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, childhood problematic behavior, issues related ...
"I never guessed this would be my life!" That has been one of the many thoughts that just keep coming up for you as you push yourself out of bed every day. Feeling overwhelmed and depressed you figure you might as well get used to feeling unhappy but it makes you annoyed and resentful. Feeling this way makes you push others away. You've decided to finally look for someone to talk to but you eve...
