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
Seeking help is a sign of strength and a first step toward self-determination. I believe our past does not have to define nor limit us. We have the choice to let go of ineffective habits and patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. We can create positive outcomes by leading ourselves toward healthy changes. I will provide a safe environment for you to be heard and work collaboratively...
"This too shall pass" is a common saying I hear. It is a true statement but it can be difficult to feel that it is true if you are going through an obstacle in your life. With your trust, we'll be able to work through what is going on in your life so that you can be at a place of peace and happiness. If you are having work stress, mental health challenges, relationship issues, or needing to fin...
I have worked with families, individuals, as well as, groups in helping them get a better understanding of whatever crisis's or emotional struggles that may hinder their everyday living. It is difficult to open up with family and sometimes it is better to work through some situations with someone who's nonjudgmental and able to provide practical and professional guidance. Having over 20 years o...
Are you experiencing a life of endless troubles, meaningless existence, emotional numbness and relationship issues, which seem to almost break you under pressure? Are you continuously searching for a breath of happiness, peace, and compatibility? As a means of escape, do you crowd your life with various habits to distance yourself from a full awareness of unpleasant thoughts, feelings, behavior...
ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN PERSON! WEEKENDS AVAILABLE! Sometimes it gets to be too much, doesn't it? You work hard. There's a life you are trying to create but you're struggling and feeling all alone. You don't have to. Whether it's help with depression or anxiety, trouble in your relationships, children in crisis - I can help. I have years of experience and successful outcomes with people just like...
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Steve is an Illinois State Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been providing services to individuals, couples and families for over 10 years. Steve received his Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Kansas in 2002 and his Master's Degree in social work from the University of Chicago in 2004. Since then he has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings as either a...
I've been a counselor for 30 years. The love I have for my work is as strong today as it was when I first started. I appreciate the often difficult choices my clients have to make and empathize with the courage it takes to be healthier ! In my practice, I work with people suffering from depression and anxiety. From my hospice background, I work with individuals and couples grappling with chroni...
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Want change, but don't know how to start? Annette M. Larson, M.A., LPCC, LADC, can help you identify your roadblocks and develop skills to overcome challenges and maintain progress. I believe everyone has the capacity to change. You don't have to stay stuck. Asking for help is the first step in getting out of a rut. I have helped many individuals find their inner strength to imagine, then creat...
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Dr. Lisa Steiner, Ph.D. and staff at Wellsprings Counseling Center, LLC are passionate about helping people have joyful and fulfilled lives. We have experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples through various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. Individuals and couples frustrated in their significant relationships have engaged our services...
** Doing video sessions during these times. Reach out if you need to talk*** ...... I have 17 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and singles. I work primarily with clients that are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and self harming behaviors. I believe everyone has a story and that story helps to define them by the way they perceive it. I...
Imagine a life were challenges are easily met without effecting your mood and health. Imagine being able to feel happy with the ability not to experience stress or feeling overwhelmed. Your ability to live well with emotional health and balance is achievable. Establishing positive and loving relationships is closer than you may think. You have already taken the first step. I look forward to the...
