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
Life has its challenges, and sometimes that new challenge can make life feel like a juggling act. Whether you are experiencing a recent trauma or having difficulty managing the daily stressors of life, Judy Wymer of Well Balanced Counseling, is here to help guide you through your journey as you learn to balance life in a healthier way. Judy has provided mental health counseling for the past ten...
Telehealth offered! Life with mental illness is not easy. So many times, my clients will focus on what is going wrong with their lives, which can cause them to feel self-defeated, empty, and alone. The model of therapy I use offers my clients the skills to look at their lives differently and break out of dysfunctional cycles to achieve an individual state of peace. My toolbox consists of humor,...
If you are seeking services in English or Spanish, I am your person! I am currently a Supervisee in Social Work and supervised under Dr. Saide Sheafe, LSCW. I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, early seniors, and seniors. It doesn’t matter if you identify as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, transsexual or currently uncertain. I focus on assisting...
I've often described myself as a personal trainer for the mind. My approach is uncomplicated but requires hard work by both therapist and client. I use this simple motto: Change your thoughts, change your life. My passion is empowering clients to engage in deep self reflection and challenge the unhealthy choices we make on a daily basis that result in increased stress and prevent us from...
( English | español ) I am a Bi-lingual Licensed Psychotherapist with 8 years of experience, working with individuals and families in areas of community mental health, corporate, and private practice. Currently, I work mainly in the subject of inter-generational trauma with immigrant families, adults, and adolescents. I believe that what is helpful for the therapeutic process is providing...
In her practice, Emma utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy with most clients; she is also trained and experienced in Play Therapy for children and adolescents, and has interest in expanding her skill to Theraplay (Play Therapy over a Telehealth/internet session). She specializes in working with individuals who have been affected by foster care or adoption and have concerns with attachment issu...
Difficulties finding your personal power and autonomy? Difficulties with cultivating resiliency? Difficulties with learning and growing from challenging events or persons in your life? If you are tired of doing what “feels” comfortable and avoiding what doesn’t; if you are plagued with thoughts or feelings that you are not “good enough” and tired of the stress, fear, anxiety and depression...
I have deep passion for holistic health (mind, body and spirit) and seek to provide a safe space for my clients with unconditional support and encouragement. I enjoy working with adolescents (12 and up), college students, and emerging adults. I believe within each of these seasons having a safe space to process and work through some of life’s trials is important to living a wholehearted,...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. A great deal of my experience has been focusing on the treatment of trauma, gained through my work at a local rape crisis center. While trauma has been the primary focus over the past several years, I also have experience dealing with depression, anxiety, gender issues, and mood...
Are you and your partner struggling to have the relationship you have always wanted? Or maybe you are trying to get back to a better time and reconnect. Is your family arguing, disconnected and are you feeling like it's groundhogs day? Or maybe your child/teen is going through some difficult times and you don't know what to do, but you do know that you need to help them. If you are seeking...
Do you have a hard time coping with current or past situations? Do you feel stuck? Are you unable to make decisions? Are you experiencing issues in your relationships? Do you feel angry, sad, depressed or anxious? Therapy can help you create more meaningful relationships, increase your self-esteem, teach you skills to better deal with stress and anxiety, cope and manage difficult situations,...
Each person is different. I provide individualized and flexible counseling services to meet your needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked with an array of people, individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of settings, both clinical and community based. My vast experience has helped me develop an effective system to help improve person’s lives. I am mostly a non-directive, “pers...
I have worked with people from all socio-cultural-economic demographics. My work focuses on helping client's identify patterns in their lives which do not serve them positively. Emotional, intellectual, psychological and behavioral habits develop in childhood. We are often unaware of how these habits affect our decisions and overall ability to choose constructively. I will help to explore and...
Whether you struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or just experience stress that sometimes feels too much to handle, speaking to a therapist can help. Sometimes life is hard, sometimes our words don't always come out right, sometimes we feel we cant communicate well with the ones we love, sometimes we feel overwhelmed and misunderstood, and sometimes we just don't feel happy. Having a...
I welcome you to taking the first step to supporting your individual/couple/family mental/emotional needs. It is a huge step and I am here to support you in your therapeutic process. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) LMFT in the state of CA & WA. I have extensive knowledge, training, and experience working with children, adults, families, and couples on a broad range of issues particularly traum...
