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 have been privileged to have experienced a very diverse clientele. Currently I am accepting clients who are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, those who are working on trauma or traumatic pasts, 'outside the box' or deep thinkers, and/or those who have lived diverse/alternative lives. I DO have a few available openings. When contacting me, please say what about this profile you were interested in, and w...
**Limited openings starting January 2021** Therapy is a journey of self exploration that often begins with a problem or symptom that brings one pain or discomfort. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. My role is to provide you with empathic support and to assist you in enhancing the skills and strengths already within you. I treat adult...
We all want better relationships and struggle to understand each other. It is an honor to know and work with couples, families and people of all ages to build flexible thinking skills to help you find peace in the many transitions in life. You have abilities and confidence in yourself and we take the time to grow into that space where you want to be. I believe that solutions are found when we...
There are many barriers to therapy including concerns privacy, transportation, and just being too busy to find time to make it to an appointment. For those living with challenges like anxiety or depression, addictions, the effects of trauma, abuse, or low self esteem; online teletherapy can help with the added benefit of engaging with your therapist at a time and place that is not only convenie...
Mind and body. Those are two important things that we are gifted with at birth. Due to their importance, they can be fragile as well. Have you ever experienced something and felt like your mind was troubled by the memories? Or does the subconscious play out experiences from the past that keep you feeling stuck in life with sensations or feelings of depression and anxiety? Are there times where ...
Stress can be difficult to manage alone. I am here to help individuals navigate through relationships, family dynamics, parenting, workplace issues, etc. Carrying the burden of these issues alone can be overwhelming and cause you to feel sad, fatigued and hopeless. Therapy can help balance out those issues and help you address them with confidence! I am committed to helping individuals that wan...
If you seek to understand how your thoughts and emotions impact the way you move through the world, I would be happy to guide you in your exploration. You'll gain the most from therapy when you are open to the process, which involves self-reflection, problem-solving, and confronting the things you don't make time for in your everyday life. While this work can be difficult at times, it can bring...
Opiate use disorder, Alcoholism, Meth, Cocaine, internet Addiction. Relapse prevention, Drug, and Alcohol Education and Training for school districts, medical centers, and first responders. Making A life change can seem overwhelming, but I have learned it only takes a little action and a little help and guidance and your life can change. CTA has been in the forefront in the movement to bring th...
My name is Kerry-Ann Richards and I am a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of New York and New Jersey. I graduated from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY with my Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a concentration in child and family studies. I earned a master’s degree in social work from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. I have over 15 years of experience working with...
My goal is to connect with my clients in positive ways that promote change and healing. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, prolonged exposure therapy, and sports counseling. My areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, athletes, veterans, and trauma recovery. However, I am skilled in...
Keeping things inside us is a terrible, lonely weight. It may start off feeling manageable, but it eventually builds up. Often we find it difficult to share with others, because we don’t want to burden them or be seen as “needy.” At these points, I think we just need someone to be honest with about our experiences and needs, without fear of judgment. When we notice we’re having the same thought...
Welcome! Thank your visiting my page. As a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I operate from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual context. We are complex humans with complex stories and needs. I take all aspects of your story into consideration when creating a treatment plan in a collaborative manner so we can best meet your needs and goals. I have worked with people from various cultural,...
I help my client's set goals and develop a plan to learn to cope with whatever is making day-to-day life difficult. I use a calming and straight-forward approach to help them decide the best course to take to to create a happy, healthy, and productive life. I accept most insurances as well as self pay clients. We can meet as often as your schedule and finances will allow in order to obtain your...
I am accepting new client via video conferencing both day and evening appointments. My specialty, as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, is assisting clients in managing their anxiety and stress. Anxiety symptoms include difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, irritability and physical symptoms such as, stomach aches, head aches, and muscl...
I have been a therapist since 1991, and in my own practice, ICC, since 2014. As a Christian, I enjoy bringing my faith into the counseling process with Christian clients who desire such support. I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and families. I also provide premarital counseling to help prepare a couple for marriage. A wide variety of concerns can be addressed through the...
