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 offer an evidence-based medical practice that considers contemporary research and recent study trends. I adhere to the strict standards of care outlined by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. While every effort is made to minimize polypharmacy, the goal of treatment is your well-being and mental health, not a number, a dose, or a ...
I strongly believe in beginning from where you are right now. Together, we will embark on a journey tailored to your personal goals, working step by step to overcome obstacles and achieve healing and growth. Your journey is unique, and I am here to provide support and strategies that resonate with your individual experiences.
I am dedicated to offering empathetic support to individuals facing mental health challenges. With a profound comprehension of the intricate aspects of mental illness, I collaborate closely with patients to craft tailored treatment strategies that foster healing and progress towards recovery.
I meet clients where they are, and provide support and tools in a judgement-free manner. I enjoy helping my clients navigate through challenges that come up in their lives, and at the same time provide tools to help manage their mental health long-term. Using strategies based primarily on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches, I provide a suggested framework to help my clients succeed...
From the go, my priority is to establish a patient relationship of trust, feeling at ease with open expression, as if conversing with someone they trust. It is a profound honor that they have entrusted me with guiding them through a vulnerable period in their life. My patients have a central role in shaping their treatment plans, catering to their needs. Navigating the unknown has required the ...
I believe that the most efficient therapy approach is to help clients examine their beliefs that are causing distress, and help them form healthy flexible beliefs that lead to healthy undisturbed emotions. If clients engage in homework in between session, it also enhances their gains in therapy. While my approach is somewhat directive, it is not pushy. Clients get to decide what interventions t...
As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in weight loss and mental health, I believe in a holistic and personalized approach to treating patients. I prioritize medication management and empower patients with the knowledge and tools for sustainable lifestyle changes. Recognizing the critical role of mental health in weight management, I address psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, emot...
I prioritize evidence-based practices and ongoing education to ensure the highest quality of care. My goal is to empower patients to become active participants in their own healing process, fostering resilience and self-awareness along the way. Through compassionate listening, open communication, and a commitment to understanding each individual's unique experiences, I strive to create a therap...
I believe it is highly important to meet clients where they are - this looks so different with everyone. Through a comprehensive assessment, I will work with the client and/or family to identify what treatment goals are needed. Once we determine what is needed, then we will make goals together that are realistic for client to meet and report a less symptoms.
Dustin believes that every person can experience healing and hope. He creates a non-judgmental, safe environment where his clients feel welcomed, seen, and heard. Dustin enjoys working with individuals in all seasons of life from adolescence to the empty nest. Dustin has helped individuals walk through grief, trauma, major life transitions, spiritual issues, and those struggling in their vocation.
