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
"Even darkness must pass, a new day will come and when the sun shines, it will shine all the brighter." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien. This is one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies. I am there to help people who are walking through some of the darkest moments of their lives, I know we can become something great from the most difficult of situations. Luckily you don't have to go through it...
My goal as a therapist is to help you to reach your fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing a condition such as anxiety or depression, coping with past trauma, wanting to feel more fulfilled in your relationships or needing support in managing life stress, I will meet you where you are at to create a plan to start working towards your goals, and collaborate with you to build a trusting,...
( English | español ) Skilled bilingual professional. Currently accepting new clients. Sessions are only available through Telehealth. Diana Mancilla uses a strength-based approach to counseling to improve your mental health in a supportive environment. Diana offers counseling for children, families, couples and individuals. Services are offered in English and Spanish. Specialty areas include:...
Currently accepting new clients. I aim to provide a safe, healing, therapeutic space for all clients. I believe in self-care and developing skills or strategies to help individuals tackle any stressor they may be facing. I have experience working with children and adolescents as well as adults. My time as a clinician has allowed me to develop a passion for providing trauma informed services to...
Empowered Wellness Counseling Services is a practice focused on the client's needs for symptom reduction by creating a safe space conducive to building trust and begin to process through symptoms caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health issues. Empowered Wellness Counseling Services also provides counseling for clients searching for support in perinatal mental health...
I work with adolescents and young adults to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems. My counseling approach is based on your needs, strengths and goals. I have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Being able to use my knowledge and experience to assist individuals in healing from...
I enjoy working with clients of all ages and have experience in working with young children, adolescents, college-aged young adults, and adults. I work with clients presenting with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+, adjustment or phase of life transitions, body image, self-esteem, relationships, divorce, substance abuse, behavioral concerns, and school/academic issues...
With the ever-expanding responsibilities of living and working, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of going through the motions and merely surviving, rather than thriving. We will collaborate to identify and express your individual needs, and work together to leverage your unique strengths and perspectives into development and fulfillment. I graduated from the Boston College Graduate School ...
"The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step." Congratulations on taking that first step! I am a clinical social worker who specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders, and enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I help people who long to feel confident and mentally well, but struggle to balance day to day life. I help clients to balance inn...
You may be painfully aware that things are not as they should be. Stress, anxiety, conflicts, or past trauma are stealing your peace. Maybe you're trying to adapt to life's challenges or reconcile a conflict between your faith and what you feel. Whatever brings you to this point of looking for a therapist, welcome, you're not alone. No matter what your life has looked like up to now, I believe...
I believe that every human being is like a guest house. Every day there is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some temporary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Typically, we reject what we don't enjoy and only welcome and entertain the "feel good" moments and emotions. My goal is to help individuals welcome and entertain all moments and emotions. I will help find ways to tre...
We receive constant messages that if you are not feeling happy something is wrong. But is this fair? Over 50% of us will suffer with a mental health condition in our lifetime! This suggests suffering is not pathological, but rather a universal experience. The fact you are human guarantees you will experience pain. Sadly, sometimes our well-intended efforts to avoid pain can paradoxically lead t...
Sometimes, life can become too overwhelming for us to work through it alone. Whether it be a life transition, tension in a relationship, or past trauma, therapy is a way for you to reconnect with your mind and body and allow you to regain control over your emotions, thoughts and feelings. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for all of my clients in order to assist them in their jour...
Are you looking for support in feeling better? Maybe you're struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, or something else. Maybe challenging situations or past events have become overwhelming for you. Or maybe something just feels “off”, and you're not sure where to start. Whatever it is that brings you here; it doesn't always have to be that way. Seeking support is a big, wonderfu...
I graduated from the University of South Dakota with my Master of Social Work degree. Throughout my career I have enjoyed working with a variety of clients and have experience with children, adolescents and adults in group, couples and individual therapy. My career has given me the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings along with providing telehealth therapy services to...
