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 have experience working with children and adolescents ages 2 1/2-24 years old and their families. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and transiting youth that struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, ADHD, transitions and behavior concerns. My approach to therapy is collaborative and integrative in nature with sessions that are tailored to best fit th...
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Psychotherapy -Adults all ages I have over 35 years of experience working with people of all ages, sharing pieces of their lives and struggles, The essence of therapy is the personal encounter between the client and therapist. I see the therapeutic encounter as an opportunity for clients to explore their experiences, learn about themselves,how to cope in a safe place with a compassionate therap...
I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Therapy with Heart. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping others and know that positive results can be achieved through therapy. I am intentional about creating a safe, accepting therapeutic relationship with you so you can then create the change you are seeking in your life. I believe that people consciously and...
I view treatment as a collaborative effort between patient and therapist. This working relationship is essential to the healing process. I take an eclectic approach to treatment and try to fit the treatment to the needs of the patient. I draw from modalities such as psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral in addressing the problems at hand as well as their underlying causes. My...
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Julia lee is a Certified Anger Management Specialist. She has a National Certified Counselor(NCC), She has been in clinical / counseling training and practice over ten years. Her education and training empowers the client with various tools to help one over-whelming feeling of anger issues, and heal the straining relationships with family and friends, break free from the bonds of addiction. She...
( English | español ) My name is Dr. Michelle Flores and I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Psychologist. People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Therapy can help you gain insight about the biological, social, and emotional factors that affect your life. Talking with an experienced therapist widens your ability to look at and process through these issues without judgment. Therapy...
If I were to ask you to tell me what makes you awesome, what would you say? If you have a hard time answering that, I can help you build your self-esteem by healing your past wounds.I believe change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. I provide an environment of compassion and support to...
Hello and welcome to my page! As one who has experienced multiple losses, I understand the process we all go through as we maneuver through the various challenges that life brings. Whether big or small, anticipated or not, a measure of stress accompanies change and it can be helpful to have someone who “gets it” join you and hold hope for you when you do not have the capacity to hold it for...
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been working in the Athens area since completing my Master of Social Work in 2005. I currently work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, navigating interpersonal relationships, working to establish healthy boundaries, and those who are experiencing the effects of past or current trauma or abuse. I use various strengths-based...
I work with clients who experience the following challenges: finding compassion for self and others, having difficulty maintaining healthy relationship, experiencing road blocks (Unprocessed Grief, suppressed anger and resentment, debilitating fear, addiction, betrayal, shame filled internal messages, anxiety and depression). Are these obstacles keeping you from experiencing serenity and inner...
