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 worked as a social worker in the mental health field for over 30 years. My treatment philosophy focuses on enhancing one's strengths and skills using a combination of behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. I have extensive experience working with both female and male trauma survivors and have been successful in helping them work through and recover from these experiences....
When people have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, chronic stress, addiction or disconnection from others they may develop unhealthy patterns of responding. We can transform many of these patterns through increasing our own awareness. We all carry the answers to our own healing within us. I seek to make working with me accessible and welcoming to all. You are invited to come as you are. I'm here...
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I am a licensed clinical social worker who sees individuals, couples, families, and groups. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, marital & relationship conflict, communication skills, divorce, trauma, grief & loss, body image, self-esteem, self harm, suicidality, and severe mental illness. During my years working in diverse areas of mental...
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Begin your psychotherapy with mindfulness. . With mindfulness in psychotherapy you can go deeper. . By knowing your own inner life through the lens of mindfulness you will be able to intelligently work through your flow of emotions and thoughts. . With mindfulness you’ll learn to regain perspective and become less reactive and more responsive to events. . Your mind will open to a whole range of...
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***Accepting New Patients***Evening & Weekend Appts Available.*** Life gets hard and confusing sometimes. I commend you for taking the first step at doing things a little different so life can get a lot better. Trying to figure things out all on your own is not easy. Your friends can help in some situations while others you just need more help than they can offer. You need a professional. If yo...
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**Currently accepting telehealth clients.** You may be overwhelmed by your stage of life, struggling through a transition or frustrated by your relationships, and wondering why things seem so hard. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, worried or down on yourself, and unsure of how to navigate to a happier, more sustainable life. I work with college students, young adults and established professiona...
Thank you for viewing my profile. Whether this is the first time you are seeking therapy or you are thinking about returning after a long hiatus, the idea of finding a therapist can be daunting. The experience of therapy is highly personal and it is important to find someone who feels like a good fit. I value the importance of creating a safe and warm environment that fosters growth through...
Hello! My name is Ameera Khan. I have my Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in children and adolescents from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. My particular area of expertise is working with children and adolescents to improve any presenting behavioral or social skills related issues through both individual, and group therapy. I have also worked with families, a...
