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
My name is Sheri Ameri. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have several years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families in a variety of treatment settings addressing and treating depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Personality Disorders, as well as relational issues amongst couples and families. My...
I have served in a variety of roles, working with diverse populations including: refugees, families, children, clients experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and in prenatal/postnatal care. My therapeutic philosophy is person-centered and goal oriented. As a client of mine, you will hold the most important role. I use a cognitive therapy base and often incorporate mindfulnes...
While past events and circumstances can contribute to who we are, they should not define who we are. I have a strong and diverse background in serving several populations in all age ranges with a primary focus on families, teens, and children. Through my own life events and working with clients, I have come to value self-compassion and self-love. One of my main goals with every client is for...
**Offering Telehealth Sessions** I am a passionate and driven therapist who is committed to helping you achieve your mental health goals. My goal is to provide you with a safe space that will encourage you to explore your struggles, gain insight, challenge assumptions and beliefs about yourself, and appreciate your successes. As a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals facing issue...
Having a special-needs child is so hard. It's devastating to learn your child has a disability. You want to meet your child's needs without falling apart. Of course it's hard, you have many complex and demanding roles: Parent, teacher, advocate, therapist. You need to balance your own mental health needs in order to meet these demands. You need an unbiased clinical opinion about what your speci...
I graduated with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy; and today work in private practice as an LMFT. My areas of specialization are with eating disorders, teen issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, and Perinatal Wellness. I enjoy working with teens and adults; as well as the special needs population. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make healthy changes, and need the suppo...
Currently, my responsibility as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern is to assess, treat, develop and implement therapeutic plans for unaccompanied children & adolescents in a foster care system. In addition, my track history in the mental health field is to provide expert & professional support concerning to mental health issues and behavioral management. Allow me to guide, assist, and...
Jonathan is committed to providing people with the tools to better help themselves spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically. He is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who graduated from Southeastern University with a master's degree in Clinical Social Work. Jonathan has spent time working with children exposed to trauma, couples experiencing marital conflict, and adolescence dealing w...
I have completed her Master’s in Science in Counseling Psychology Degree with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University. I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and has experience working with families, couples, adolescents, LGBTQI+, individual work, intimate partner violence, and substance use/abuse, and recovery. I believe that providing...
I believe life is more about the journey than the destination, and I am here to help you have a serene and joyful journey no matter the obstacles you face. I strive to create a therapeutic safe space for you to process your thoughts and emotions, while also helping you heal and become the best version of yourself. Opening up to a stranger can be scary. I believe in the importance of trust and...
**Offering Telehealth Sessions** I work with individuals that are facing issues related to adjustment, anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, relationships, and social justice. As a therapist, I am passionate and driven and committed to helping you achieve your mental health goals. I will provide a safe space that will encourage you to explore your struggles, to gain insight, to challenge...
I am accepting new patients and looking forward to hearing from you ! I have Saturday and evening hours. Sometimes it is hard to cope or deal with our everyday lives, jobs, family, school or relationships. The simplest thing can be overwhelming because of depression, anxiety or other stressors. My job is to work on your ability to be happy and function in life in way that helps you move ahead a...
**Offering Telehealth Sessions** My therapeutic style is compassionate, non-judgmental, and provides a safe and open space so that you may express yourself freely. I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, career issues, life transitions, interpersonal issues, low self-esteem, couples’ issues, grief, and cultural and identity concerns. Together we can w...
As a therapist I am passionate about my profession and care for my clients. I strive toward their empowerment and personalize the therapeutic tools and interventions best suited for their needs and their circumstance. I use an eclectic mix of Cognitive Behavioral, Reality Therapy and EMDR techniques to best meet the needs of my clients. I am an LCPC and ICDVP counselor with seven years of...
For well over a decade, it has been my passion to help others develop the tools and the confidence to handle any challenge that disrupts mental wellness. I have had the opportunity to work in all settings including community support, foster care, group homes, school based settings, private sector, non-profits, case management, Individual therapy, Family therapy, and Group therapy. My experience...
