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
ONLINE THERAPY. Accessible Care for Individual Needs! Online Therapy cuts time spent commuting & in wait rooms and increases access to counseling services for people; living in rural communities, with hectic/busy schedules, who experience symptoms that make it difficult to travel to an office, and with transportation difficulties. Clients are able to connect to sessions online via tablet, smart...
I have many years of experience successfully working with vulnerable populations in outpatient, inpatient, and community-based settings. I have worked with diverse populations, individually and in-group settings. My work is grounded in the belief that change is achieved when the therapeutic relationship cultivates an individual’s awareness of self and facilitates there freedom from emotional pa...
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, or relationship challenges? I believe that people are resilient, constantly learning and always growing. Psychotherapy can facilitate this growth so you can live life more fully and with greater ease. I can help you identity and utilize your cognitive and emotional strengths and resources to develop new insights, solve problems,...
Life is complex and stressful. The stress comes from a variety of sources from daily living responsibilities and obligations to family, work, health, and relationship issues. The rate of individuals suffering from depression and anxiety is high. Therapy offers additional tools and insights to manage the stressors and issues. With over 25 years of experience, I work with adolescents, adults and ...
Are you struggling with the demands of today’s society? Do you experience overwhelming stress at work, at home with your spouse/partner or your children? Is your toddler/teenager acting out and rebelling? Are you struggling with managing difficult emotions, resolving conflicts, and making decisions? Do you often feel frustrated, stressed, angry, depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with...
I have worked with people to address: persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress and anxiety, struggling with difficult life transitions, substance use, trauma, grief and loss, problematic sexual behaviors, exploration of sexuality and gender identity, men’s issues, and managing expectations imposed on us by outside sources. I treat these and all reasons to seek out therapy with the sa...
From time to time, everyone experiences challenges related to mood and difficulty meeting goals and I am no stranger to challenges like these. Sometimes these challenges meet the criteria of depression, anxiety, or unmanageable stress, and my aim is to provide the support and evidence-based strategies to help with these issues. The best experience I can have as a therapist is to help you reach...
I work with clients to build insight and skills that help to clarify challenges and maximize joy. New job? New parent? New relationship? Whether you're transitioning into a different phase of life or feeling stuck, I will meet you there with curiosity and compassion. It can be far too easy to tear ourselves down or to ignore our challenges out of fear that it may make us weak. I believe that th...
***Sessions are conducted via video conferencing during COVID19 restrictions.*** Times of transition can often cause us to feel overwhelmed and alone. While people close to us may be supportive, we may not always feel able to share with them our doubts and discomfort. Having an empathic therapist who can objectively help us navigate the journey is invaluable. My clients have struggled with...
Clients come to my practice looking to better their lives. They often come with a presenting problem that has brought them in at this specific point in time and they are seeking resolution and relief from that situation. However, in addition to more short-term, symptom relief, many clients come to us hoping to attain a better understanding of themselves from the inside out — from their thoughts...
I value my client’s autonomy, self determination, and inherent value, guided by this person centered approach we’ll identify and work toward your individualized goals. I have ample experience working with LGBTQIA+ identified clients and with using the WPATH guidelines to help transgender and gender non-conforming clients achieve their goals. I am committed to providing a warm, welcoming, and sa...
"The way you tell your story to yourself matters." - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process. I have extensive...
You deserve to enjoy life and feel connection despite the difficulties that life can throw your way. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic space for clients to learn about themselves in a deeper way, explore how they arrived at where they are today, and discover healthy ways to move forward. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. I have a passion for...
As a clinical psychologist I have 30 years of experience helping clients create a more satisfying life. Within my office you will fine a safe and nurturing environment that invites open expression. I see myself as a partner in your journey, working collaboratively to develop a personalized plan for your specific needs. My style is warm, empathic, engaged, and non-judgmental. I apply knowledge f...
