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
Therapy is an incubator for change. It's where you workshop how to initiate it, and digest the changes that have happened. As a therapist, I am 'issue agnostic'. I am willing to work with most challenges. What's important is your desire to create a change, and readiness to collaborate with someone to create it. Equally vital to me, as a therapist, is that you feel actively heard — something sor...
As a clinical psychologist, my focus is identifying and treating problems experienced by adults adolescents and children. Emotional reactions, thinking patterns, beliefs, how and what has been learned and the behaviors associated with these, all affect the satisfaction and overall happiness of our lives. The goal here at Hirsch & Associates is to increase feelings of emotional well-being,...
The journey of healing is not an easy path to take. To heal, grow and to find inner peace one must be given the safe and nurturing environment where your voice and pain can be heard. This is why finding and connecting with the right therapist is the key to begin the work of healing your past and addressing current stressors and challenges of the now. I believe in providing my clients with a saf...
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Due to the COVID-19 crisis I am currently providing telehealth services. I have worked with children, families and adults for the last 23 years. I have a passion for working with individuals that are struggling with concerns related to anxiety, depression and life stressors. I have worked extensively with children as well as adults and en...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Are you struggling just to get out of bed each morning? More often than not, your life is so full of anxiety and worry, that by the end of the day you are left overwhelmed and exhausted? Is every happy moment overshadowed by depression, leaving you feeling like you are missing out on all the important little...
Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you in the middle of a significant loss or life transition and not sure what to do next? The ability to feel confident in yourself and abilities as well as gaining clarity about what your needs are can be a very challenging process. I am here to guide you back to yourself and assist you in learning skills to help deal with your current symptoms. I am ...
Taylor Reeves received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kennesaw State University in Georgia and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington DC. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia with 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Taylor’s experience includes working with diverse...
I believe the capacity to become whole is embedded in each psyche, just as the oak tree is encoded in the acorn it grows from. Healing doesn’t come from outside you, but from an internal wisdom that only needs the right conditions to flourish. Psychotherapy provides those conditions—ground and light and warmth and space—that allow your inner intelligence to guide you towards strong and balanced...
I believe every individual has within them the inherent ability to heal. In our work together the goal will be to help you identify and navigate barriers that keep you from having the life you deserve to enjoy. My approach is rooted in the idea that we are wounded in relationship and therefore the healing must also occur in relationship. This concept is essential to the therapeutic process and ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with people who suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression. My approach is deeply personalized and tailored for each individual. Often, the root cause of distress is related to trauma or neglect. I work with individuals holistically through painful memories, helping them to unveil false beliefs about themselves and...
We live in such a busy and changing world. Sometimes it feels like we are drowning, like we can't possibly make it another day, or get all the things done. Too often we forget to step back and breathe, focus on what isn't working, and make positive changes to experience life to its fullest. Or maybe we don't know where to start, or the journey feels too daunting. If you are ready to simplify li...
Hi, I'm Salina; I’m a modern psychotherapist for ambitious young professionals. You might be considering therapy because you feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, and feel like something is missing in your life. My goal is to help you unlock your full potential by learning to manage anxiety and break down any barriers preventing you from having the life you aspire to create. My approach to therapy...
I collaboratively work with clients to explore and understand their unique presentation and how it relates to a larger cultural context. I am passionate about increasing self-awareness and encouraging individuals to find a more authentic way of interacting in their lives. Authenticity is very important to me and I show up this way in working relationships. I received my master's degree in 2009 ...
Sally Rader uses a client-centered approach to the therapeutic process to join with the client and to facilitate change toward the client's goals. Often a combination of new skills in handling negative thinking, distorted thinking, negative behavior patterns, and poor communication allow for progress and improved self-confidence. Anxiety and stress-management skills are vital in making permanen...
Dr. Nicole Anderson is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She earned her doctorate in School Psychology from Texas A&M University and has over 10 years of experience working with children and families in school districts and community settings. Dr. Nicole has extensive training and expertise in evaluation and treatment of children ranging from preschool thro...
