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 am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a professional interest in working with adults, adolescents and couples. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, substance problems, parenting, relationship concerns, grief, working with a diverse clientele including LGBTQ, police/military populations. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a fulfilled life. While we can not change...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR EVENINGS & WEEKENDS. If you are looking to change/work through issues that are causing you or your loved ones depression, anxiety, arguements, contact me to schedule an appointment. I have worked with teenagers, young children & geriatric. I have been helping families & individuals for over 15 years. I help clients find techniques that work for them. My clients are the...
Amanda is passionate about helping clients navigate difficult situations. With specialized training in couples and parent-child issues, she understands the difficulty which can be associated with beginning therapy. During the early stages of the process, Amanda will focus on building trust and creating rapport. By doing so, she makes the healing process more comfortable and productive for...
Traumatic events, whether they include emotional, physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence, or a child being placed out of their home causes feelings of terror, anxiety, depression, and isolation. Parents, who have a trauma history, struggle with helping their child when they feel they can’t even help themselves. I do not believe that people who have experienced psychological trauma are...
It is a humbling experience to work with individuals during times of difficulty. The emotions and behaviors of someone who is suffering can be intense. I know that many people, during times of crisis, just want the pain to end and have the problem resolved. Therapy can assist in that process. I believe God has called on me to help others face their suffering and I feel honored when people invit...
I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist who has provided mental health services to the West Michigan community for over ten years. I provide outpatient care for adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. Therapy is a journey that is different for every individual, and I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I am supervised by Dr. Joanne Kolean ,...
Choosing a therapist is like embarking on a journey to a faraway destination. There are many routes you can take; some may be fast, others may be slow, other routes can show you things you never dreamed possible and some routes are routine. Taking the wrong route can be disappointing whereas the correct route can be life changing. I encourage you to find a therapist who fits your style, someone...
We live in fast changing times and can often feel that there are a lot of demands placed on us. It can be hard to take a moment to breathe and remember there is a little good in all of the busy. Join me in creating a safe environment to unpack life’s challenges and find strength within us to learn and grow from them. Being a social worker has allowed me to view the therapeutic relationship with...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! am passionate about the work I do and enjoy helping individuals work through life concerns. My goal when working with individuals is to build a therapeutic alliance where the individual feels comfortable sharing and working through the process. My focus is on the whole person and building on strengths the individual already possesses. While incorporating new ways to...
We live in a world where we are bombarded with contradicting messages about how we should feel on the inside & how we should look on the outside, who we should love & how we should want and have sex. There are a whole lot of "shoulds" and a hell of a lot myths about relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. My counseling practice is focused on healing harm done by inaccurate messages and negative...
Is your child or adolescent having difficulty in school, home, or other settings? Are you at a loss of how to manage their behaviors or help them to better cope with their emotions? Has your child experienced a trauma and needs help coping? As a child/adolescent and family therapist I am here to help children and families through a variety of challenges and learn ways to better manage behaviors...
As a wife and mother, I bring my life experiences into my counseling in the form of empathy and understanding. My work with clients includes identifying stressors that are interfering with their ability to thrive in their unique environments. I also help my clients uncover strengths that can be used to cultivate coping skills and new perspectives. Sometimes that means exploring relationships,...
I am a LPC Associate under the supervision of Lilliesha Grandberry, M.Ed, LPC-S license number 68093. I believe that seeking counseling reveals great strength. Getting help for life’s most difficult problems does not mean that you are broken or ‘crazy’. You are putting in the difficult work and I look forward to walk alongside you on this journey. Counseling is a journey and it can be difficult...
In my practice, I work through a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach which combines art therapy practice with CBT and DBT. I strive to create a unique, flexible environment in which to build rapport, emphasize your strengths, and engage in verbal and non-verbal processing of difficult emotions and experiences. I am located in Logan Square which is easily accessible by public transportation...
Linda utilizes a Holistic Integrative approach that meets the Client's needs that is strength based. When working with individuals in treatment, Linda looks to an Eclectic Therapeutic approach – Humanism/Existentialism in treatment that is Client Centered. Approaches in treatment may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Reality Therapy, as well as modalit...
