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 been a counselor for over thirty years. My background is diverse, there are few populations I have not worked with as yet. I specialize in trauma recovery, and anxiety management. Some of the clients in my past include; incarcerated teens, residential psychiatric hospital adolescents, gifted children, hospice patients, attachment disordered infants, chronic pain patients, depressed/anxio...
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Evening and Weekends available. Modern, professional, and effective, Summit Counseling is a group of experienced licensed counselors seeking to redefine the therapy experience by offering an effective service and a professional experience. More than just talk, our therapists are trained in the most recent evidence-based approaches. We are prepared to help children, parents, individuals, and...
At times, life can be challenging and feel overwhelming. Anxiety and stress are common in todays world when life’s expectations crowd our mind with self-doubt and fear. Though life can leave us feeling helpless in our struggle, you are not alone. I encourage you to join me in a positive counseling process where we explore, uncover, and nurture the human experience. I specialize in working with...
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I use a combination of therapeutic interventions to help with the diverse challenges that children, adolescents, and adults experience. My approach is warm, relational and client-centered. I draw upon research and evidence based approaches while also looking deeper at relational patterns and a narrative that may be causing distress. We will create goals for mental health treatment that best...
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Neuropsychological evaluation provided for pre-k through college students to diagnose the specific reasons for learning, behavioral, social, or anxiety issues. Diagnoses often include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, and more. Patients present with problems from concussion and traumatic brain injury, perinatal drug exposure, seizure disorder, other medical issues, or...
My name is Jennifer and I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking psychotherapist with a passion for helping adolescents and their families who struggle with mental health or substance use issues. Certified by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, I help persons with infertility and those seeking Assistive Reproductive Technology. As former special education teacher, I can also...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I work with individuals of all ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, ranging in age from 18 through 65+. My philosophy stems from a belief that life is an ever-changing process that provides the opportunities for individuals to develop into their own person; however, due to trauma or other painful or problematic...
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I provide a welcoming, safe, and non-judgemental space for adolescents and young adults to explore constant feelings of worry, self-doubt, and uneasiness about the future. During this process, I provide support, validation and skills training to find control in managing distorted thoughts, overwhelming emotions, anxiety, and creating healthy, supportive relationships. I see each client uniquely...
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