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
Our mental health is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, and life can put hurdles in our way that could, at times, be challenging. My goal is to help provide the change that you are seeking, help to repair parts of you that may feel broken, and help empower you to become your true self. I thrive in helping those who seek change and look forward to guiding you to that change. I thrive in...
Val Gurule-Duran is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Addictions Counselor III (CACIII) who is Certified in EMDR, NADA Acudetox, and is an Integrative Energy Therapist (IET). Val is known for being an exemplary therapist and is sought out by individuals who are seeking to heal and recover from addictions, trauma, depression, and grief. Val is highly recommended by her peers and...
My approach to therapy involves creating a collaborative, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I strive to create a supportive environment to help my clients develop a healthy level of functioning, leading to renewed hope and happiness. I work with adults with substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional regulation, an...
Please e-mail me directly at [email protected] and check your spam folder or call me if you do not hear back. If you are stuck in patterns that you're ready to move on from; wanting closeness in your relationships but aren't sure what is holding you back; if you are experiencing mental health symptoms that frustrate and confuse you, I can support you in gaining increased awaren...
Dr. Palmer is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Carolinas Center for Evaluation and Treatment. She has conducted various types of psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults within psychiatric inpatient, clinical outpatient, community mental health, crisis, and private practice settings. In therapy, she maintains an ongoing focus on creating a collaborative relationship built on...
I am a native New Yorker with a lot of experience working with people from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Deciding what to do about: a troubled child, aging/ailing loved one, workplace challenges, relationship issues, or personal struggles can be draining, complicated, and discouraging. My emergency room/crisis work history has given me special skills to help with sudden life changes as w...
My orientation is relational, I practice being present and authentic in the therapeutic room in a way that facilitates a deeper connection with my clients. This includes the non-verbal communication that passes between us, processing emotions through the body, and allowing my clients to explore their personal traumas with my support. The goal of working in this psychodynamic, explorative way is...
Hi, and welcome! We’re all meant to live a life of deep expression, fulfillment and freedom, but sometimes need a little help. Together, we will strive not only to manage symptoms but to understand the root cause. We will explore aspects such as the past and present, cognitive/behavioral patterns, and deeper internalized messages to cultivate actual life-long and sustainable change. We will aim...
We all have hardship and emotional distress. In such times, it can be difficult to go through it alone. Facing these challenges with someone who guides and supports in a thoughtful way, can help to find deeper understanding. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Once a safe environment is provided, people find strength to realize their possibilities and discover their own solutions. One of ...
Some wise person has said, "We all are as sick as our secrets.” Healing and freedom comes when we can be transparent about what ails us. Hence, my professional goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship of trust at your comfort level. In this relationship, you will be offered healthy coping skills and a safe place to heal while experiencing the transformation you desire. Together, we will wo...
I have been working with adolescents, adults and families since the mid 1980's. Substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBT and family issues are the areas that I have the most experience in. I believe folks come to therapy because some aspects of their lives are not working...we will explore these issues and move to get you where you want and need to be. I have many years of various types of...
Each of us can lead lives of authenticity, balance, and purpose through mindfulness and self-reflection. Life can be scary at times. We all need someone we can count on: to listen, to try to understand, and to hold our hand as we travel rocky terrain. By creating a safe, collaborative space with warmth, honesty, and humor, I will take that journey with you when you are ready....
Life is full of gains and losses. While our gains make us feel good, our losses help us grow. I believe that in understanding how to accept and heal our losses we can transform our lives most challenging events into acts of personal growth, self-empowerment and change. This change gives us the tools to cope with life, ourselves and others in a more gratifying way. I specialize in grief and loss...
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