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
Anxiety, loneliness, and depression are often unwelcome guests who over stay their welcome. My objective is to help people heal from these issues and their past as opposed to being held captive by it. Trauma, abuse, grief, addiction and unresolved memories seem to be the main culprit behind us getting "stuck". Through EMDR and a therapeutic relationship we can move together toward healing and...
Dr. Wetzler is the only certified behavioral sleep specialist in the state of Kentucky. He is a nationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I is recommended as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia by the National Institutes of Health, American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. At Sleep Health Center we specialize...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, worried, or currently having a difficult time with a transition period? Let’s work together in counseling to begin the process of change. I am passionate about providing therapy in San Diego to children, teens, adults, and families in navigating life's obstacles. Through a collaborative process of developing mutual trust and respect, I believe that hop...
I have a passion for hearing peoples stories and helping them find their place in this world. I believe we all have a desire to be happy and to feel whole. We all desire to feel wanted and loved and in order to do so we need to first love ourselves and I believe therapy can help you achieve that desire. The mind is the control center of behavior and emotion and if we can work through negative...
I utilize a straight-forward and honest approach to therapy and I am direct in identifying real-life solutions to the presenting issues. I am an experienced counselor and I am often able to connect with those who are resistant to counseling or skeptical of the counseling process. I also focus on building strong and caring relationships with my clients. When appropriate, I like to implement humo...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS AT THIS TIME. Navigating life can be challenging. It's natural to need help at times, and joining with another person in a therapeutic alliance can be just what you need to get refocused, find more balance, and live life more joyfully. My intention in psychotherapy is to help guide individuals to a clearer understanding of their mental and emotional terrain and how...
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Counseling Associates of Owensboro is a group private practice that has been in existence for over 30 years. Our therapists provide individual, couple and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults. We specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, conflict resolution, parenting and many other mental health and relationship needs. Several of our...
I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans,...
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At some point or another, each of us comes up against sticking points, loss of direction, or painful experiences. It is not always the case that "time heals all wounds." Unresolved issues can impact us over our lifetime. Therapy is one tool to help you unlock your authenticity, resilience, and drive. I am honored to walk beside each individual to develop clear goals and begin to recover focus a...
I am still accepting new clients and am offering video sessions via Zoom or Doxy. I am a license eligible clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I'm trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy for issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to ADHD, autism spectrum and other behavioral disorders. I also conduct comprehensive psychologi...
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