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
Do you have a teenager who seems to be struggling or who has gone through some major changes recently? They could be experiencing depression and anxiety. I am here to help. I can offer an assessment and provide guidance on next steps to get your teen back on track. I am also available for crisis intervention and assessment if you have a loved one who seems to be suffering from a mental health...
I work relationally and collaboratively with clients to identify and move beyond limitations and challenges, be it patterns in behavior, relationships or communication that may be barriers to a more authentic self. I believe intrinsic to this process is the discovery/strengthing of inner resources to increase resilence. I integrate components of psychodynamic/cognitive behavior/dialectical...
Everyone has challenging times and hurts in their life they want to move past. Many need someone to accompany them to move through these times. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to helping people overcome trauma, grief, and disappointments to move toward the goals you want in your life. I have over 25 years of experience with children, youth and families who have experienced...
There's 4 common problems for which people seek counseling: anxiety, depression, anger & relationship trouble. How do you improve your life by tackling these issues? By changing the beliefs that drive them. An anxious person may feel the need to be in control, an angry person may feel the need to be right, a depressed person may feel inadequate & someone with relationship issues may feel like t...
Life oftentimes will put us through difficult situations, where we might feel as if we are drowning or have no idea how to pull ourselves out of the dark place we have found ourselves in. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and marital conflicts are just some of life's challenges that can be thrown at us during different points in our lives. I want you to know that I will walk alongside you in this...
Would you describe yourself as lonely? Do you have people in your life that truly get you? By addressing these concerns, your relationships can change for the better. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor whose own life was transformed by therapy. I worked in the film industry before changing tracks towards a more meaningful career in the field of mental health. I graduated from Northwestern...
When ever someone desires a change, is exhausted with their current situation or just wants to understand the why behind present conditions; they are moving in the right direction. Let's keep that momentum going and take the next step. I specialize in behavioral changes and absolutely adore working with children. It is undeniable that early intervention is most valuable in the therapeutic proce...
Do you have anxiety, depression, or just "not feel like yourself?" Feel constantly stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy ? Are you overly-critical of yourself and experience low self-esteem? If this describes you, and you'd like help changing those unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior, let's work together! I am also a trained career counselor, and can help you understand your skills, interest...
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I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, as well as individual adults, in independent practice, school and hospital settings. While I work with patients presenting with a wide range of issues and concerns I specialize in working with neurologically or developmentally 'atypical' children and adolescents - ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectr...
( English | español ) Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, have a specific area that you’d like to work on, or are just curious about yourself, there are ways to increase the level of happiness and meaning in your life. Therapy is a tool to approach life’s challenges with inner strength and balance. If this sounds like something that you are interested in, you’ve come to the...
With Stay at Home directions due to Coronavirus causing stress, anxiety and worry, now is the perfect to reach out for help. I am ready to help you in your journey through recovery and connecting via video is now accepted and approved with Husky and most insurance plans. For the last 20 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations that c...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I like to use an integrative approach when working with my clients because everyone is different and might require a different approach. This allows us to bring together all aspects of a person and learn how one area in our lives might be affecting another. As a counselor, my goal is for the client and myself to work collaboratively and comfortably and come to an...
We are committed to providing comprehensive treatment to clients in a manner that considers, not only the troubling behavior or concern, but rather, explores the pathway that clients traveled long before they arrived at their present destination. You may have experienced negative behaviors or responses and felt as though you lacked control over what occurred. You may have approached each day wi...
Making the decision to begin therapy is no small feat. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and nurturing environment in order for clients to feel comfortable sharing their experiences. My primary approach to therapy includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I treat a variety of mental health disorders including anxiety,...
