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
Therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to connect more deeply and genuinely with yourself in a way that translates to deeper connections with others in your life. It is also an opportunity to make changes in your life, get support during a difficult time, work on relationships with family, friends or romantic partners, or heal from a deep loss. I offer therapy which is collaborative, active and...
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1995, but have worked in the mental health field for over 31 years in the Treasure Coast area. I have been particularly drawn to patients with chronic psychiatric illnesses including chronic Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, PTSD and trauma, as well as chronic pain issues. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and crisis...
Dr. Del Guercio specializes in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder across the lifespan. Her clinical experiences includes both assessment and therapeutic treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Del Guercio has had the opportunity to provide therapeutic services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a variety of co-morbid diagnoses, including depression,...
My name is Monica Flores and I am a bilingual (Spanish) therapist with over 7 years of extensive experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. My experience includes providing individual and family therapy for issues regarding behavioral problems, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem issues, life stressors, grief and loss, trauma, self-injuriou...
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Extensive background in acute care and psychiatric inpatient facilities. I was the lead teacher at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington from 2007 until the school closed in 2015. I started my graduate studies at the University of the District of Columbia as I transitioned to the Psych Counselor role in 2015 working with adolescents and adults until my departure in July 2019. I have 12 1/2 ye...
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