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 work with clients who come from many ages and stages of life. I specialize in working with those who have survive trauma as well as those who are adjusting to life changes. Some of the life challenges that I work with are parenting, teenage/adolescent years, divorce, foster care/adoption, relocation, and grief/loss. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Individual (CCTS-I). I have...
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Caroline Minto is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who has served the Virginia Beach area since 2016. She has experience partnering with adults, couples, adolescents, and children seeking help with depression, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, family dynamics, and behavior concerns. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Mental Health and Human Services and Master of Art...
There are images and events that stick with you for a lifetime. Some are happy- college graduation, your wedding day, the birth of your first child. But some are deliberating and hard to process at all. Those traumatic events will leave a lasting impact, but a counselor who understands and supports you can help prevent the effects from controlling your future. You don’t have to figure out how t...
Sometimes we all need someone we can confide in. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and provide a relaxed, safe and non-judgmental environment. I believe in collaborating together and listening to you fully. We all have the ability to develop insight, create change and be successful in reaching our goals. Each individual’s story is different and I’ll do my best to customize the therapeutic...
Therapy is a process that works to resolve unhealthy or problematic thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, relational patterns, and/or emotions. It is a process that starts by gathering information and dives into understanding the different pieces of your story and how they work together. The pieces, or themes and events, of your story, the characters encountered, the obstacles faced, and the meaning(s)...
I have worked in the mental health field with adolescents and adults across the spectrum of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexual identity for 7+ years, particularly in educational settings. Seeking emotional support or meaningful change speaks to the strength and insight we all inherently possess. I practice honoring the insights clients have about the world as they see it, and partner wi...
Courtney strongly believes in a person’s ability to be able to overcome difficult situations that may arise in their lives. She believes that ability comes from self-motivation and guidance using a unified approach by problem solving, gaining insight, and implementing strategies to alleviate symptoms. Courtney has 15 years of experience and holds a Master's of Science degree in Mental Health...
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I offer a central location with evening and weekend appointments available! Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or just aren't feeling like yourself, my goal is for you to feel understood, validated, and to provide a no judgement space for you to work towards achieving your personal goals. I hope to support you on your...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that we all need someone to help us through this journey of life. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental, empathetic, intuitive clinician who will work with you to explore how you can move through whatever challenges you are experiencing. I would very much like to talk to you about how we can work together to achieve your goals. I work vi...
The mere thought of therapy can be daunting, while in actuality most of us ask for advice from those around us everyday. What makes therapy different from asking a coworker, friend or relative for their advice, is my approach to therapy. I believe therapy is allowing you the space to work out issues, the space to feel free and learn about yourself in new ways. Therapy is looking at your thought...
Forsyth Psychiatric Associates is comprised of a strong team of knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, compassionate, caring professionals, including the psychiatrist and therapists. Our therapist team has extensive training and experience in depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief and loss, trauma, family and marriage struggle, substance use, etc. Our goals are to meet our clients where they are in...
Alexis Saville is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. She compassionately meets each client where they are in their journey and works hard to create a safe and supportive space for growth and healing. Alexis has experience working with clients of all ages and stages of life and has helped clients through a variety of life...
No matter the conditions, clients who experience the greatest benefit from counseling are the ones who come prepared to learn grow. Anyone who steps into my office with such an eagerness will also leave having gained something. I am not fixed on any one specific method and adapt my approach based on client need and personality. In addition to counseling, I also offer psychological and education...
