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
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services. My role as your psychotherapist is to help...
The past 20 years of partnering with a wide range of people through times of struggle have taught me that we often underestimate our own resilience, or our resilience as a couple. It leads to worry, anger, depression, suspicion, guilt, frustration, loneliness, resentment, shame, panic... all the emotions we try so hard to avoid. Consider a teammate for this part of the journey to help you take...
We work very closely with clients that are dealing with both mental health and substance use disorders. We work with people in all walks of life. We assist those that are currently in reentry from being incarcerated. We work with first responders that are dealing with grief or trauma as I am a former law enforcement officer. Our practice meets our clients where they are. We use many different...
We all have the potential to grow and to achieve happiness and fulfillment in our lives. Sometimes this is not always an easy process. Life is full of challenges and some of them can be quite debilitating, impairing our ability to function. Regardless of whether you are experiencing a crisis (traumatic experience, relationship distress, divorce, grief) or desperately trying to change an old...
I work with individuals looking to develop personally and professionally. I specialize in helping my clients with coping with anxiety and stress, make decisions, make life transitions, improve self-esteem, and achieve personal advancement. I have a sports background that has led me to have a methodical, goal-oriented, results-driven therapy style. My treatment with you will be tailored to your...
Have you ever asked yourself "Why do these things keep happening to me?" "Why do I keep making the same mistakes?" "Why do I always seem to choose the wrong person for me?" "How did we get to this point in our relationship?" or "Why is it so difficult to establish a good, loving, lasting relationship?" These are some of the questions that you will be able to answer when you embark in the proces...
Making a decision to begin therapy can feel like a major undertaking. Perhaps you’ve been trying to manage things and you’ve found yourself overwhelmed or just plain stuck and need a helping hand. It might be anxiety that’s been keeping you on edge, or maybe depression or grief has taken hold of you. Perhaps it’s the loss of a relationship or problems with the one you’re currently in that broug...
Do you feel stuck? Are you seeking change to experience more enjoyment from life? Do you perhaps have a child or teen who is struggling? Throughout all phases of life, various stressors can make it difficult to navigate. Often, we feel ill-equipped to confront such obstacles alone. My hope is that, through the therapeutic alliance, we can lessen the weight of such challenges and develop coping...
My Ideal client is someone who wants to create change, be the best version of themselves they can be, and live a more healthy positive life. My role is to help you identifying unhealthy and non-helpful patterns of thinking and behavior that make it harder for you to reach your personal goals. I will support you and guide you in addressing these matters and creating the change you want to achiev...
Have you ever wished you had a relationship mentor? “Loving well is an art, Getting there is a science.” Backed by over 40 years of research is why I have been practicing Gottman Methods for 10 years thus far. My couples come to me because they are struggling with understanding each other, their struggles in how to communicate and resolve conflict has not only destroyed their friendship but has...
The heart is wired for happiness while the brain is wired for protection. Sometimes these logical and emotional centers are at odds and our life can feel off kilter. I move my clients to a place where these systems feel synchronized, making decisions and living life from a place of love and not fear. Where both can come together to live harmoniously. I believe every decision and choice is an...
Hello! My name is Denise Davis and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Owner of Finding Our Strength, a Telehealth Counseling Service specializing in Empowering Women! Focusing on hurting, healing and empowerment! Do you feel exhausted, when you used to last all day? Are you having trouble focusing and not getting anything done? Are your thoughts running on a continuous cycle of negativ...
( English | español ) Do you feel alone, not good enough, struggle with hurtful memories, or feel stuck? I work with children, families, couples, and adults who struggle with issues related to feelings of worthlessness, depression, anxiety, guilt, and shame. I specialize in working with those who have experienced traumatic events and am particularly passionate about working with survivors of...
Is depression or anxiety getting in the way? Are you feeling lost or alone? Can't seem to catch your breath or maybe catch a break? Is it difficult to put into words the way that you feel and you can't seem to connect? I believe I can help. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders with adolescents and adults. I use mindfulness, CBT skills and ACT approaches to help my clients manage thei...
My personal belief is that as humans we were created to be in relationship with others, in other words we are "relational beings". However, many of us struggle with the most significant relationships in our lives (spouse, children, parents, and friends) for various reasons. This is typically a reflection of the relationship we have with ourselves, which may be distressed due to past traumas, la...
