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 believe in collaboration and offer a companioning approach in our sessions – with you as the expert on your own story. It is my honor to walk alongside clients through a strength-based approach to therapy – helping clients identify and amplify their own unique gifts. My experience working with individuals includes stress management, life transitions, grief and loss, family or interpersonal...
I am a bilingual and cultural therapist who has been living in the United States since 1998 and 12 years in Minnesota. I am from Venezuela and I have a deep understanding of cultural changes and backgrounds. My philosophy starts with an integral work in clients, being present and believing that body, mind and soul connection are keys to enhance the quality of life. Being aware is the beginning ...
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / LBA providing psychotherapy, applied behavior analysis therapy and consulting to individuals, couples and families. One of my main specialties is helping clients understand the impact of trauma and assist them in their journey of growth. I also work with...
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Hello, I am an individual and relationship therapist who works with clients in Center City Philadelphia. My stance in life and in my practice is anti-racist, sex positive, queer competent and gender affirming. I recognize my privilege as a while male professional and strive to position myself as an equal collaborator in the processes of growth and change within my clients. I seek to make a...
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Mimi Akhand is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with 8+ years of work with children, families, individuals and couples. She has experience treating a vast range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and stress. She pulls from different models, depending on what the clients' needs are. These modes of treatment include positive...
If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, major life stressor(s), relationship issues, grief, emotional concerns, parenting issues, behavior issues, or have a child/teen struggling with any of these I am here to listen and help guide you. I understand the unique challenges military families face and draw from personal experience in helping to navigate the transitions military life...
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