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 have a passion for helping individuals overcome life’s challenges by attempting to impart the skills necessary to increase overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is holistic, which means physical and spiritual health is a huge component in helping individuals feel whole. I attempt therapeutic approaches that are integrative and solution based on each clients specific needs. I have experie...
Welcome to my Psychology Today site. I am an LCSW Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults who struggle with trauma related disorders, addiction, life transitions and loss. In our sessions, we will engage in an open process where you can safely explore your feelings. I will help you to identify any barriers getting in the way of achieving your best self. We will explore ho...
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** Are you someone struggling from the effects of abuse & traumas? Do you feel you no longer know yourself, and like your likes and dislikes aren’t your own anymore? Feel like you don’t have a voice? You want to be independent, but you question yourself. You aren’t sure of your self worth or what you want for yourself. Do you have a hard time trusting and...
I am a trauma-informed mental health counselor (MHC-LP) with a passion for helping people heal through connection and empowerment. I use relational psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapies. My approach is warm, collaborative and nonjudgmental. I believe that the therapeutic bond is central to the healing process, so I am honored to hold space for your experiences...
My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all. I specialize in the relationship between trauma and...
In life there are many different struggles you may experience. My purpose is to help you navigate whatever issues both current and past. And hey even if there is currently nothing going on--there's nothing wrong with seeking a little help, or new perspective from how you previously responded to life's issues. My goal is to work together with you to help cope with life stressors such as: mood...
I strongly believe that every person has the inner strength to deal with and conquer any obstacle they may face. They often need a "guide"to help them face the uncomfortable emotions that come from facing these obstacles. I see my role as the "guide"-offering and utilizing different modes of therapy to empower each person. People then tend to identify their strengths and become the master of th...
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It is not uncommon for many of us to cling to belief systems that ultimately do not serve us. We bend over backwards to put out a facade of confidence, dependability, and accomplishment to the outside world in an attempt to live up to society’s and our own unattainable standards. We give and give to our jobs, our families, and our community to the point of utter exhaustion. Despite all the hard...
Life can be hard and unforgiving at times. I am here to walk with you through the tough parts and help celebrate your successes. I work with adults who are struggling to find their place in the world and offer a safe place to explore your past, barriers, and goals. I will help you recognize, and use, your inner strength to live an authentic life with genuine connection and joyful moments. I wor...
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Elizabeth Cozzocrea has a passion for healthy and successful individuals & families. Elizabeth believes we all grow by understanding another’s perspective, adapting new skills, and becoming self-empowered. By utilizing a strengths-based perspective with skill building techniques and mindfulness, Elizabeth can help individuals improve challenging relationshi...
I recognize the many life challenging struggles an individual can be faced with. Therapy can be viewed as stigmatizing and can discourage people to seek mental health support. It is very important for people to choose to seek help on their own and not be forced. A person should want to feel supported and encouraged when going through these struggles and choosing therapy can be one of those...
In today's world, adolescents are exposed to some overwhelming internal and external battles, such as peer pressure, self-esteem and body image, stress from home and school, bullying, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about coming alongside today's adolescents to create a safe, non-judgemental, understanding atmosphere, process their struggles and gain positive, healthy tools to use as t...
The key aspect to treatment is establishing a therapeutic relationship, first. Building trust and understanding the person I am helping is important and leads to better results. In therapy, I come from a compassionate, empathetic, supportive approach. I work collaboratively with individuals on the goals they want to work on. Together we will explore what may be challenging and devise a plan on ...
