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
My work with adults typically focuses on anxiety and stress management, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, sleep disorders, interpersonal relationship issues, and general health and wellness. I believe in taking a collaborative, client-centered approach to developing an individualized treatment plan to help clients achieve their personal therapeutic goals. I would love to speak with yo...
Valerie Lucas is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults with a variety of presenting issues. Dr. Lucas works with adults addressing depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, behavioral weight management, and increasing general coping strategies. Her theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral, utilizing DBT strategies and techniques, a...
I often share with my clients that if they want things to be different, they have the power to change things. In the process of change, I am able to help with providing more insight, strategies, and knowledge that may assist in making the change process more successful. I find so much joy in helping clients learn more about themselves, learn new ways to see and respond to things, as well as lea...
Over the years I have worked with children, teens, and adults. While each person makes a decision to participate in counseling for a different reason he or she is looking to make a change. My efforts are then centered on helping make that change happen. Together we can create a path by learning strategies and techniques to help achieve immediate goals and that can then be applied through all...
I believe life can leave footprints on our hearts and minds, this path can be challenging but with the help of a compassionate and understanding therapist those footprints can be redirected to a desired path of a healthy mind and heart. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger and other mental health issues are manageable with the proper tools and support. Replacing harmful thoughts with...
The time is now and you just made an awesome first step! Navigating life and all that it throws at us can be a difficult task. You no longer need to feel alone on your journey. Whether you need intensive services or short-term treatment, together we can create a plan that best fits your needs. I believe that no issue is too big or too small. If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, PTSD,...
If youre interested healing, I help people work through trauma, improve their professonal lives as well as get to the root of emotional issues like anger. Through my personal awareness and clinical knowledge, listening with empathy and concern, I give people a safe space to confide and grow. With the proper clinical relationship, I invite you to welcome emotional and professional success. Throu...
Everyone faces challenges and struggles in life. Sometimes talking with a professional in confidence is beneficial and necessary for personal growth and overall health and wellness. You are not alone! You have taken the first courageous step in seeking help and support. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and have over 20 years in providing therapy to individuals, groups,...
My purpose in life is to inspire adolescents, children, and adults and help everyone gain their own purpose in life one step at a time. My goal is to meet every client where they are no matter their current situation because I am here to help. Are you struggling with different day to day decisions? Contemplating on who you are? What your purpose is in life? Or having a difficult time overcoming...
Picking a therapist? It's confusing and scary to open up to someone new. If you have felt invisible, not seen, not heard, undervalued or dismissed. I can help. If you have known grief, trauma or unfulfilling relationships. I can help. If you've felt "you are not enough". I can help you learn how to speak "I am enough as I am". I treat people who live roller coaster lives, had parents who neglec...
Are you tired of struggling to win at life but getting the same results over and over? Trying to change jobs or start a business but been unsuccessful? Feeling stuck in a rut emotionally no matter what you do? Have you considered that it is not in taking more action, but in thinking differently? I specialize in helping my clients to shift non-productive thinking patterns so that they get better...
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Often it is hard to see. Sometimes the issues we are dealing with can feel like they are crushing us. The cycle of depression and anxiety might feel never ending. It can get better. These issues could stem from traumatic life events. Perhaps we are just overwhelmed juggling work, life and family, and have lost sight of ourselves. Sometimes couples and...
My career began working in the community mental health which allowed me to gain vast experience&knowledge of various therapy skills and tools to navigate the mental health field. My passion is helping women of all identities transition into their idea of motherhood gracefully.I am certified in diagnosing&treating disorders associated with the pregnancy/postpartum period, Personality Disorders,...
Have you been having challenges in your relationships? Do you have an adolescent who is trying to find their way and you are at a loss with knowing how to assist them? Does Depression, Anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder having you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or stuck? You may also just be trying to figure out this thing called life. All these challenges can be scary and may cause you to feel alone....
I believe that people have an inherent right to feel joy, contentment, satisfaction with their quality of life and to have the skills necessary for managing and dealing with major events, emotions, and difficult circumstances in healthy ways. I believe that people are doing the best they can in any moment given the knowledge, developmental stage, abilities and experiences that have shaped them....
