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 am currently not accepting new clients** Are you struggling with trauma, life transitions, depression or anxiety? Are you ready for a change? Do you understand that the family system and your early experience drive your behavior? As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor I see behavior as a microcosm of the individuals early experience. If you are someone who is ready to work throug...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Self Esteem problems, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Schizophrenia, and other major mental health challenges. I work mostly with adults and am particularly passionate about working with Geriatric/Elderly populations and those in the LGBTQ communities. My primary types of therapy are...
** Currently Not Accepting New Clients**I believe relationships play a critical role in the way we operate throughout our daily lives. We look to our partner(s) for support, validation, encouragement, and empathy. The security in knowing our needs can and will be met foster a bond and attachment that is nurtured and secure. When couples can concede to such emotional engagements, secure bonding ...
I am effective in working with individuals, couples and families, who are struggling with unhealthy behaviors, (ie. over eating, anxiety, smoking, chemical abuse, anger management, impulsive decision making, relationship issues, conflict management) I have had success with helping clients challenge limiting self beliefs that have prevented them from discovering and pursuing their goals and drea...
The way we feel, act, or react is not fully determined by external factors- regardless of the circumstances we are in, but also by our outlook on life and perspective toward specific situations. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is provided in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I strive to support and assist clients on their journeys to create meaning in their lives,...
I work with people suffering with substance use disorders, and persons with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I use a variety of approaches that are tailored to each individual, to assist them in reaching their full potential....
Do you struggle with unwanted behaviors, anxiety, sleep issues, or other limitations? Many people see me because they want to change behaviors that don't align with their values and goals. I can help you get out of old patterns and focus on the present moment. With hypnosis, a peaceful state that promotes deep learning, we will tap into your unused potentials. By building your confidence and...
Taking the first step towards healing and growth takes tremendous strength and courage. At Davis Counseling & Play Therapy Center, hope and healing is encouraged and supported throughout the most challenging seasons of life and at various life stages. New beginnings and change is scary and painful, but they also provide teachable moments where you discover your strengths amidst the struggles....
Are you looking to thrive in your performance and improve your mental skills for your Sport or Artistic Performance? As a Sport Psychology Consultant, I collaborate with my clients to design personalized program to enhance their performance. I am specialized in sports, performance and exercise psychology. My passion is to promote psychological well-being and teach core mental skills so that my...
Barbara is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Mental Health Counseling. Barbara received her Master's Degree from Slippery Rock University in Psychology. Her counseling approach is eclectic in nature and adjusted to meet the existing needs of the client in relationship to their own individual developmental needs. Barbara provides individual, family and couples counseling that...
"Your Path to a Confident Social Life." You’ve been struggling with social anxiety for a long time. You know you’re not reaching your potential — you could have a more fulfilling social life, advance farther at work, feel comfortable flirting, or even enjoy public speaking. Your anxiety around others is holding you back. You find yourself thinking: - "What if they notice how anxious I am?" - "W...
Are you sad? Are you anxious? Do you have medical issues or financial worries bogging you down? Are there things in your past that you just don't understand? Do you want to understand why you do the things you do? Do you need to create some goals for the future? I can help you with those things. I chose this profession because I wanted to help people. As a licensed nurse, I am intimately famili...
My caseload is currently full and I am not accepting new clients at this time. Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first step towards positive change. I am here as your ally, in a supportive, empathic and non-judgmental environment. I specialize in counseling adults, children and adolescents using tools from multiple evidence-based therapy orientations. My work is aimed to empower clients to...
We live in a time where we are struggling to understand how to cope with our mental health needs, and this is especially true during this COVID-19 crisis. Understand and be assured, you have come to the right place. The combination of graduating from both medical and behavioral schools has helped me understand both sides of the counseling process. Our thoughts are powerful and we minimize the...
Laurie Schulte is a therapist with over 15 years of mental health experience working in both community and hospital settings. She obtained her master’s degree in Social Work from University of Missouri-Kansas City. Laurie also has a post graduate certificate in gerontology and bachelor’s degree in Expressive Therapy. Laurie focuses her practice on work with adults and older adults struggling wi...
