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 focus on treating emotional issues such as anxiety; depression; trauma; alcohol and substance abuse; and relationship issues. Navigating life’s challenges can leave us feeling unsure of how to move forward, or that we are not our best selves, or that we are not living in a way we want to be living. Each of our paths through life are different, and each of our challenges are different. Some of...
Worries, fears and stress can be very disruptive to our lives. Developing an understanding of why we feel so vulnerable and developing better coping strategies can be the product of psychotherapy. It takes courage to confront our stressors. With the proper guidance we can master these challenges and have a more enriching life. One mode of treatment is psychodynamic psychotherapy. Hypnotherapy...
⏺ TAKING NEW CLIENTS ⏺ Imagine the possibility to discover your true self, increase your awareness, be more present, and have the ability to face life's tough situations. Imagine no longer being drained by the things that weigh on you. Healing looks different for each person. That's why I use a creative and collaborative approach while empowering you to be your best self. By providing tools and...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the District of Columbia. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers ages 5-18, as well as adults 18+. I have worked with individuals who experience grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger outbursts, and stage of life transitions. I also have experience working with...
Currently Accepting New Clients! The world is full of diverse individuals and families, all of which experience real and sometimes unique struggles. When looking for a therapist, you want to know they get it. I have been working and volunteering within the LGBTQ+ community for last 10 years; so I understand the need to feel safe and understood. I am skilled at providing a comfortable,...
If you're struggling with overcoming anxiety, resolving past trauma, and want to feel more at peace, it is important that you know there are many effective solutions. As a licensed Psychologist, I have specialized in all forms of anxiety, stress and trauma for over 20 years. Since everyone has a different experience in life and has unique strengths, I tailor therapy to help clients realize the...
Sometimes we get stuck in our relationships or caught up in frustrations of everyday life and begin to feel disconnected and lost. Other times, stresses like multiple moves, job changes, or medical issues leave us frazzled and unsure of what to do next. Understanding what has gotten us stuck and working through difficult thoughts and emotions allows us to overcome fear, anxiety, depression, and...
Change is possible and I believe you have the ability to create positive changes that will allow healing throughout your journey in life. Thoughts, emotions, and perceptions shape the way we interact with others, and in turn, how others interact with us. My approach is to create a safe, non-shaming, compassionate therapeutic environment coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. As an...
Stuck, overwhelmed, isolated? Struggling to see your value? Feeling weighed down by feelings of blame, guilt, and shame? Have an intense need to please everyone? Substance use, anxiety, trauma, parenting issues, depression, emotional challenges, and/or interpersonal conflict can all lead to personal suffering and interfere with your ability to engage in daily life. Allow me to provide you with ...
I specialize in working with teens, adolescents and adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, Queer or QTBIPOC. I work with individuals who want to process issues regarding identity development, healing trauma, social justice, women's issues, Latinx/BIPOC, kink, intersecting identities, transgender and nonbinary identities. My goal is to help clients heal and overcome the obstacles that are holding them...
I'm a Licensed Professional Counseling Intern with a passion for helping clients to create changes that will lead them to a more fulfilling and healthy future. I received my MA in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University. I have varied counseling experience working with inmates in a county jail, counseling victims & perpetrators of domestic violence as well as children, teens, & adul...
I am a practicing licensed mental health counselor who has, most recently, been working in the field with clients who present with lgbtq, transgender, HIV and addictions issues. I've been fortunate enough to gain experience working with a diverse group of people. I also have experience in corrections counseling and have spent time engaged with the Deaf community here in Buffalo. Clients come to...
My role in the scope of my practice is being a guide providing a safe, empathetic, and no judgement space for us to work together as we find the right path for you to follow. I believe in a balanced life style connecting the mind with the body while making sure your basic needs are met. I find working together on issues related to trauma, abandonment, attachment, depression, anxiety, substance...
*I am currently unavailable for appointments as my caseload is at capacity.* My approach to counseling is to meet you where you are at and to understand your story to get you where you want to be. Together we will understand your inner wants and needs to form an authentic and genuine self. I work with individuals who are dealing with life after retirement, empty nests, new life stages, issues o...
