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
For the past 20 years I have been involved in the mental health system, and have had the privilege of helping individuals & families achieve their goals and overcome a variety of challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relational & substance abuse struggles & life transitions). While speaking both English & Spanish languages, my hope is that each individual that I encounter will g...
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, or just need someone to talk to? You've come to the right place. Throughout our lifetime, we are faced with many challenges, barriers, and successes that can all have their own level of overwhelmingness and joy. Whatever you are going through, let's work through it together. Being born and raised in Hawai'i and completing school in the States I am no stranger ...
Therapy can be a difficult process as it requires you to expose thoughts and feelings that one may have buried for a long time. The courage it takes to be vulnerable deserves someone ready to listen and help. If you are ready to make a change, I am ready to hold that space for you. I work hard to help you understand yourself on a deeper level and help you gain more self-awareness. I will provid...
Sometimes we just need someone to hold hope for us when we feel hopeless and helpless….someone to help bear the burden of trauma, addiction or living with anxiety and depression. If you’re looking for someone to walk a difficult part of life beside you as you seek health, stability and strength, Amanda’s experience and compassion will serve you well. Amanda completed her Master of Social Work...
These days, it can feel like life is moving too fast for us to keep up. This is made all the more challenging when we struggle with such things as unhealthy relationships, intense negative feelings, poor self-image, or trauma. You may worry that getting help means enduring an uncomfortable process that may not result in any notable change. I believe that therapy does not have to be painful to b...
Where there is hope, there is healing. I provide a warm, safe, caring, non-judgemental space for you to express and process upsets and pain while gaining insight and hope. This is a safe place where you do not have to suppress any part of yourself - all your thoughts, feelings and beliefs are valued and understood. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or re...
MySpectrum is an outpatient therapy practice located at 707 North Courthouse Road in North Chesterfield, Virginia. We offer outpatient counseling and coaching to any person, on any spectrum. We focus on the Autism Spectrum, Mental Health Spectrum, Substance Use Spectrum, and the Whole Life Spectrum. Our philosophy is that any person, regardless of situation, should have access to skilled...
**Not currently accepting new clients** I’m a big believer that therapy doesn’t have to be buttoned-up or artificial. It should be comfortable and real. I prefer to facilitate a casual, collaborative, & affirming environment where we can openly discuss anything that’s on your mind and empower you to explore who you are and how you relate to others. I work with individuals, couples,...
It is hard for you to find peace and lean into real joy. Home used to be your safe place but COVID messed that up and now, home is chaotic, where you work, maybe where you homeschool your children, and all around not the escape it once was. You are always on the go, pushing forward. Work is your outlet. If you were to stop, you are afraid of what would happen. You fill your days up with stuff a...
If you’re feeling anxious, nervous, stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. At times in our life we all feel the desire to be healthier. Using evidence-based treatment and modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused theories, Nick is an empathetic clinician who loves working with parents, adolescents, and adults in order to help them...
We are all living in uncertain times: the COVID-19 pandemic; massive unemployment; financial insecurity; political turmoil—any of these individually are extremely challenging but all at once and they can be overwhelming. Change is constant. We all need someone we can trust to talk about our fears, our hopes, and our pain. Let a skilled therapist with over 30 years of experience help you find yo...
I have experience working with individuals who have a history of trauma, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder, relationship difficulties, attachment, and self-esteem issues. I utilize evidence-based practices to help my clients navigate their issues, and I work to build a relationship with my clients to...
***I am currently FULL*** Hello ! Thanks for taking a closer look. Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, grief, marriage, being a new parent, trauma, or other major changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. My name is Noelle Blacker and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Mental...
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" - Brene Brown. Are you, your child, or a loved one seeking assistance with life's many challenges? I work with a variety of populations and presenting concerns. I specialize in helping my clients identify their own strengths and assist them in taking the first steps towards creating a happier, healthier, more courageous version of...
If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxiety ridden by your pain, isolated, lonely or simply want to learn how to live your best life with your pain Chronic Hope Counseling is the place to be. Chronic Hope Counseling offers counseling services for those with chronic pain and illness. We help people learn to live beyond their pain by working with them to become their best self despite their unique...
