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
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** You get annoyed at the question “where are you from?” because the answer is a complicated story. Everyone thinks that you are “exotic” because you or your family are from a different country, little do they know that you are constantly questioning how you fit into expectations from society and your family. You embrace being “quirky”, “a misfit,” "different” but only on...
I am a strong supporter of open communication between clinician & client and welcome utilization of the therapeutic alliance as an avenue for change in other areas of my client’s lives. Relationships are complicated. I enjoy providing a supportive environment to work with clients to attain & maintain meaningful connections with others. Finding & maintaining a constant feeling of fulfillment and...
( English | español ) Do you need someone to talk to? Are you looking for a safe, supportive, confidential environment to work through your emotions? Whether it’s managing daily stress or anxiety, processing past or current traumas, coping with grief or other difficult emotions, or finding support for your child or teen, therapy can help. I believe in the dignity and worth of all people and...
**I have no available openings at this time** Let's make it easy! My name is spelled the Gaelic way and pronounced "Sheila". I have over 20 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I spent the first 17 years of my practice working with adult survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. I’m acutely aware of how our earl...
I have experience in addiction, trauma, suicidality, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders. I have worked with clients experiencing life transitions involving grief/loss, anger/resentment and feelings of social and personal anomie. I earned a Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Arizona State University (1989) and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling (2014) from Ottawa University. Before I ente...
You wake up in the morning exhausted and are burnt out by 3. They told you parenting would be rough but you didn't know it would be this overwhelming. You never know if you are doing the right things and when your child has special needs there isn't a clear path to follow. You spend so much time caring for everyone else that you don't have enough energy or time for you. You would love to wake u...
I help people whose lives have been impacted by trauma find hope, healing, and transformation. The impact of trauma can be seen in nearly every aspect of the human experience, manifest in our mind, body, emotions, relationships, and our deepest sense of self. If you are struggling with emotional distress, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, feeling numb or disconnected from life, or hidden...
My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen. Employing the practi...
I'm welcoming new clients now & can help schedule your first session within a few business days. As humans, we all have periods in our lives when we think, “things are not how they should or ought to be” and this may lead us to a place where we may not be feeling like ourselves. I genuinely believe that you, as a client, are the expert at your own life, but sometimes, even experts can use a lit...
I specialize in working with children between the ages of 5-16. I provide a safe and nurturing environment to help individuals navigate life's challenges. I have extensive experience working with many children from a variety of backgrounds and developmental stages. I take Medicaid and provide opportunities for clients to use a sliding scale to pay for services. I provide an empathetic environme...
I look forward to getting to know you and working collaboratively with you to enact positive changes in your life. As a team, we will work on understanding and altering dysfunctional moods, behaviors, patterns of thinking, and interactions with others. I have a specialized interest in couples counseling and enjoy assisting clients with saving or strengthening their relationships. I conceptualiz...
Self-actualization is so important to feel one's life has meaning and purpose, so helping you get to or BACK to that point is what I find so fulfilling in my practice! The goal of NW Counseling Service is to help you grow and become all that you are capable of and assist you in developing and mastering those skills. I work with adults, individuals, and couples, who are experiencing issues of...
Are you a helping professional who is exposed to trauma on a regular basis (emergency responder, therapist, ministry professional, social worker, medical professional, etc)? All our stories include moments when our bodies were overwhelmed and/or our lives as we knew them were threatened, physically or emotionally. We biologically find ways to help us navigate those moments most effectively. Oft...
Beyond the fear is freedom. Do you struggle with drug or alcohol abuse and/or depression or anxiety? Do you want someone who can help guide you along the path to recovery? For over 22 years, I have helped individuals find healing and understanding when they have become overwhelmed with life problems. Do you drink or use drugs to numb or escape emotional pain? Do you struggle with feeling sad,...
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." ~Carl Jung....My experience spans 20 years in treating addictive behaviors, including substance use, problematic sexual behaviors, codependent relationships, as well as addressing maladaptive patterns of thinking and doing. My experience includes individual and group sessions. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral and Relapse...
