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 a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy, helping adults and children to navigate challenging situations and develop healthy responses to stress. I work one-on-one with clients to identify the root of their struggles and offer concrete strategies to reduce stress, improve communication, and enhance relationships. I have over a decade of experience providing support to...
Hello and welcome. Growth is rarely easy, but often worthwhile. I understand that it can be challenging to seek therapy since growth usually follows self-examination and self-reflection. If you are ready to invest in this challenge and in yourself, I would truly appreciate the opportunity be a part of your journey. I have worked with persons with severe chronic mental illness, college students ...
I strongly believe that everyone needs to be heard and wants to attain happiness in life. Feelings are valid and we all need extra support along the way. Clients enter my office knowing that they are in a safe and welcoming space. I am an openly gay therapist and have been in practice for over 15 years. Many of my clients are lesbian, gay, bisexuaI, transgender, queer or people with disabilitie...
I enjoy counseling adults from all walks of life. I believe that no diagnosis is permanent, and that there is always hope for healing. Every person is unique and comes with their own life experiences, and I want to be a safe person to share those with. Life can be tough, and each of us has our own story. Therapy can be a good place to get perspective outside of ourselves, get in touch with the...
I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Therapist, and a proud graduate of Regent University where I earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, I received a degree in Pastoral Studies from Valor Christian College. My central focus is depression, anxiety, behavioral, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorders using an integrative approach...
It takes courage to speak with a therapist, but the potential rewards outweigh the risk of opening up. I have experience helping adults and older adolescents with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, addictions, trauma, and coping with disease, among other concerns. I work with each patient to forge a strong working relationship and I strive to create a safe and comfortable environme...
Do you feel like you've been trying on your own to improve or you simply do not even know where to start? Maybe you feel that it would help to talk with someone that is not part of your friends/family circles? It can feel overwhelming when your problems seem too big to figure out on your own. In counseling, you have a space to freely and openly discuss difficult topics and sort out and process ...
*I am not accepting new clients at this time. I offer an open, supportive, & individualized approach, meeting each person where they are. Fostering a therapeutic relationship involves building trust as we navigate through distressing emotions, situations, & overcoming barriers. Sessions may range from learning & practicing coping skills to processing past traumas. I work with individuals who...
Are you struggling with bouts of depression and anxiety? Do you need greater peace of mind and joy? God wants to give you miraculous power for overcoming your problems. We offer a holistic process for healing your body, soul and spirit. It all starts with a FREE life planning "kick off session". This is a one hour goal setting event where we help you surrender control of your life and embrace n...
I have spent my career, spanning over more than 20 years, helping people find what they are looking for. Helping come naturally to us. Our staff has the education, training, and experience to help you navigate the roadblocks in front of you. We understand it. We get roadblocks (and sometimes thick concrete walls) too. You won't be judged here. You'll be accepted as you are and then equipped wit...
I try to be every bit as involved and invested in my clients’ therapeutic work as they are. I bring my authentic self to the table which often includes a combination psycho-education (nerd talk), caring, compassion, curiosity, and a healthy dose of humor. I offer my clients the same thing I ask of them, trust, hard work, compassion, honesty, and and willingness to explore. If you feel stuck in...
Gloria Waugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her undergraduate degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She began her career working as an outpatient clinician treating children, teens, adults and families with diverse diagnosis including severe and persistent mental illnesses, mood disorder...
Hello and welcome! Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or worried in your life? Have you lost interest in doing things that used to be fulfilling? Are you struggling with the pain or anxiety of something that has happened in your life? Have you tried to solve these problems on your own and come to realize you need help from someone else? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,”, the...
In these changing and unprecedented times, we are all being faced with new questions and challenges. Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and a collaborative approach, I work to cultivate strength within stress and develop new life-changing habits to cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to examine personal issues and provide effective tools to...
Your life has value and worth, but sometimes life’s challenges make it hard to experience what this fully means for yourself and those you love. I provide a safe, compassionate space for you to tackle challenges in your life holding you back or keeping you frozen. Sometimes the problems in our lives can feel like a bungee cord wrapped around our waist. We start to take steps forward and then ge...
