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 a trained Trauma Focused CBT therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, negative habits, adjustment to new environments and situations, grief, and issues of abuse and anger management. My focus is on children from 2-18, young adults and adults through the age of 99. I believe all people are capable of change with a little help from...
My primarily focus is on helping people who are experiencing problems with insomnia and other sleep disorders. If you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and feel sleepy throughout the day give me a call or send me an email. Together we can beat this. Remote telehealth is available. The majority of my training and experience is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive...
You can only start where you are, and take one step at a time towards healing. Hernan enjoys helping individuals & families achieve their personal & emotional goals at their own comfortable pace. He understands that each individual is unique & tailors his approach to each situation, with consideration of cultural & other impacting factors. Specializing in counseling in Spanish, Hernan has a wid...
I have worked for 30 plus years with children and families regarding multiple issues many of which involve significant trauma. I am also a certified personal trainer and have a black belt in karate. I believe in a holistic, mind-body approach to wellness. People describe me as compassionate, warm and outgoing with a relaxed style. My experience also includes crisis work in a hospital setting....
As a clinician, I focus on a client's understanding of their current strengths and challenges. I collaboratively work with my clients to discover new approaches to dealing with the stress that accompanies life. I have been trained from an integrative perspective and apply strategies from CBT, ACT, humanistic client-centered, and experiential therapies. As a psychologist, I tend to provide...
Over the course of my career I have become increasingly aware of a demand in the community for Sex Therapy, and have decided to recalibrate my practice accordingly. Throughout 2020 I will be engaged in a comprehensive training program facilitated by the Sexual Health Alliance on my path to becoming an AASECT-certified Sex Therapist. My background in substance abuse and trauma has largely inform...
Life is full of challenges that aren't always in our ability to control and can be difficult to understand. But, I believe that everyone has the ability to access their most fulfilling and happy life. Together, we can identify what's going wrong and where we can make changes to improve your happiness, relationships, and overall well-being. I utilize a client-centered "integrative" approach to...
Helping people pursue their goals for wholeness in their lives is my passion. As a licensed professional counselor with a background in advocating for people with unique needs and diverse cultural backgrounds, I have the skill set needed to work through a variety of problems. I explore counseling approaches that meet the unique needs of each individual client and that address the whole person. ...
Do you have concerns about your child's or teen's behaviors or does your child or teen experience anxiety, depression, or have difficulty managing his/her anger or adjusting to new transitions or life changes? Are you a college student who is having difficulty adjusting to all of the new changes that college life can bring? Are you struggling with issues related to parenting or family...
I believe in meeting my clients where they are today with a strong sense of empathy and compassion. I have been working with families, teens and adults since 2001; treating a variety of struggles such as anxiety, depression, relationships issues, parenting concerns, sexual dysfunction/health and more. I find that building a strong connection with my clients is essential in making progress in th...
I am passionate about working alongside clients to help them build skills to manage their emotional reactions to life. My experience is wide, working with people of all backgrounds, ages 6 and up with different issues including depression, anxiety, parent-child relationships, dealing with personal trauma and mental illness. I also administer psychological evaluations to help determine appropria...
Does life feel out of control? Maybe you have found yourself in a situation that is nothing like you thought it would be. Perhaps your spouse made bad choices and you are trying to pick up the pieces. Or you have made a bad choice and have to deal with the consequences. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety/depression and feel like you cannot get a grip. I do believe you can gain control of you...
I am passionate about working with families, couples, adolescents, and individuals from diverse populations. My professional experience includes working with clients seeking treatment for a variety of issues including marriage issues, family conflict, parenting issues, multigenerational issues, depression, anxiety, body image, and eating disorders at any stage of life. In addition to this, I ha...
Throughout my work in substance abuse, My focus has been helping those who struggle with addiction, while resolving underlying issues such as mental illness, trauma, grief, fractured relationships, self-esteem issues, and unhealthy boundaries. I understand that to truly move forward, an individual must free themselves from the past. Drawing from a decade of experience in the field of substance...
We all yearn to feel understood, validated and accepted; to find balance in thought, feeling and action. Often we can feel stuck in an emotional state (i.e. sadness, depression, anxiety, fear, etc.), a particular situation or a toxic relationship with ourselves or others. Psychotherapy can bring about personal transformation, help us better understand ourselves and process life's turbulence as...
