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 strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for you to share about yourself and grow to achieve your desired goals. I believe creating a positive therapeutic relationship is the foundation of successful therapy. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults from a collaborative approach to build upon your strengths and help you overcome the challenges and barriers you face. I...
More than ever, our society places high demands and expectations which can be overwhelming of our emotional mental health. Utilizing psychodynamic theories, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, I seek to help children, adolescents, adults and families navigate these pressures. My goal is always to create a therapeutic alliance with my clients, one which is built on trust and a...
I believe that every person has the power to change their current situation for the better, no matter what obstacles they may be facing. My goal is to collaborate with each person, as each individual is the expert in their own life, to help them develop healthy coping strategies, learn new skills, gain insight, and find purpose and meaning in their life. Therapy is a place to create hope that...
Feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, not good enough, stuck or lost? Maybe you just experienced loss, a life changing event, questioning your identity or there is something from your past you want to address. From the outside it may look like you have it all together but inside you feel empty and are barely making it through each day. You want to be the vibrant person who connects with othe...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with children, adolescents, and adult individuals with a wide range of concerns, such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Autism spectrum disorders, Oppositional defiant disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Adjustment disorders, to other concerns such as grief, loss, anger, self-esteem, and stress management. As a Licensed Behavior...
I would like to assist you in setting life goals, or to help you simply cope with what life is handing you in the moment. I will help you identify and develop your individual life skills in a way that is empowering not only now but in your future. It is humbling to be included in a client's process of personal growth. Everyone is worthy of living their best life. I have 9 years of experience in...
( English | español ) I work with clients from 6 to 90 years old who are looking to learn to live their life in a healthy manner, who wants to improve the quality of their relationships in a personal and Laboral life. This include kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults, married or single, living alone or in a family setting. I have experience working with individuals and families using a...
For the past four years I have worked with clients of all ages. I have guided adult clients in creating progress through a combination of a Person-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches. The Person-Centered framework allows clients to gain self-awareness and self-acceptance in a non-judgemental environment. The Solution-Focused approach is future-oriented, which helps clients realize their...
You are greater than your worst day and all those negative thoughts that come with it. I love helping people find a way to see through their darkness and find the light and enjoyment of life again. Whatever you are going through is nothing to be ashamed of. I work hard to create a comfortable environment where there is no judgment, only the guidance to move forward and keep going towards the...
I work hard to provide an environment that is accepting and supportive and simultaneously looks for ways that increase growth and healing. My approach emphasizes skill-building, self-knowledge, and balance. I have been a therapist in a variety of settings for about 20 years, helping people deal with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma in their lives and how it has affected their relationshi...
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My name is Vanessa Guedes and I am a trilingual licensed social worker. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish. I am passionate about helping children (ages 5-21 yrs. old) and families navigate through difficult life situations. My areas of specialty include but are not limited to: trauma, divorce, academic stressors, familial challenges, and the geriatric population. My goal is to empower and...
Overwhelmed. Detached. Lost. Do you feel like you are living in survival mode? Sometimes in life feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, or low self-worth can prevent you from living a fully engaged life. You feel derailed by intense feelings and thoughts that keep you trapped in a cycle that often leads to self-destructive behaviors and coping patterns. And yet, change is possible! I can come...
Searching for a therapist can be quite a difficult process, especially when dealing with the challenges we face on a daily basis. Diana chose to become a therapist in order to help guide you through situations that may be overwhelming; at times we are left with more questions than answers and we need a helping hand. You are not alone. Diana will be that sense of guidance and source of support...
Accepting New Clients - I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, and families. It is my goal to collaborate with my clients and tailoring treatment to target their specific needs and concerns. I strive to help my clients decrease distress, discover their unique sources of strength, resilience, and potentiality in taking actions towards enhancing their quality of lives. I...
