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 name is Doug Harsch. I began my counseling career as a Pastor for 33 years. I dealt with many addiction, issues. Seeing their affects on marriages I wanted to focus more attention on Sexual, and chemical addiction and so I work toward my CSAT certification, and did my internship with Keys to Recovery, an in and out patient drug and alcohol facility. Feeling stuck, powerless, and wondering if...
Adolescents in our day and time have many challenges to overcome. Some struggle with school, peer pressures, low self-esteem, poor coping skills, and have problems at home. Often, unresolved issues can result in depression, anxiety, anger and behavioral deterioration. The longer this goes on the worse things can become. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Clinical Director in an adolesc...
I enjoy working with a diverse clientele, though I specialize in issues of identity, including history of traumatic invalidation, questioning gender and sexual identities, and struggles with body image and dysphoria. I have specific interest in helping individuals successfully navigate difficult life transitions and learn how to confront patterns of behavior that have historically held them bac...
Welcome to my therapy practice! My name is Ivy Zeller, MA, LCMHC. I am a Vermont licensed clinical mental health counselor with a private practice located in Montpelier, VT. I have been serving adults, teens, children and families in a variety of helping roles since 1997. I specialize in treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and substance use. I...
I specialize and exclusively working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community in identifying and responding to the unique needs of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Blind, Late deafened individuals, Cochlear Implant community, and their families. I work with a broad range of issues such as depression, grief, anxiety, trauma/abuse, family and marriage concerns, and much more....
( English | español ) It is hard to navigate feelings of sadness, loneliness, anxiety, grief, despair and frustation in life. These feelings may be the result of a transition, unexpected changes, loss, stress and juggling multiple responsibilities. You would like to improve your sense of self-esteem, your ability to express what you need, your ability to challenge irrational beliefs, and acquir...
I believe that the complexities of today’s world can get in the way of becoming the person, spouse, and parent we envision. I have dedicated my career to understanding and resolving these complexities so my clients’ visions can become reality. I received a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2001 from the University of New Hampshire and a Master's degree in Child and Family Studie...
It is easy to become stuck in the pattern of choosing comfort over change. Breaking this cycle can often feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, as it requires a person to walk away from familiarity and into a place of vulnerability. In therapy, my goal is to create a safe place for you to feel heard and I will offer genuine support and encouragement during this process. We will work together to...
The LodeStone Center for Behavioral Health is a private outpatient group practice with offices in McHenry County and the Chicago suburbs. We work with clients of all ages and strive to provide a welcoming, inclusive and empathic environment for those we serve. We offer counseling and psychological assessment services at each of our locations. We work with multiple large insurance panels, and...
Are you looking to seek counseling services? Please know that no two individuals are the same. I strive to meet each individual where they are and together we build a plan in which will benefit you. As an EMDR trained clinician I understand that talk therapy is not for everyone. Utilizing different modalities we are able to reach the goals in which you have for yourself....
My approach is eclectic - using positive psychology, creativity and wellness to help clients navigate life transitions and challenges. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to helping clients become their best selves and I bring a wide breadth of clinical and life experience to this partnership....
Being a parent can be overwhelming, I help parents and their children learn how to respectfully communicate with one another and reduce tension in the home. I enjoy working with children and adolescents along with their parents to bring stability, cohesiveness and peace to families. I specialize in working with individuals with ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), ODD ( Oppositiona...
As a trauma survivor, the Coronavirus Pandemic is surely bringing up lots of grief, fear, sadness, and stress. After experiencing trauma, it can feel like nothing makes sense. Your body is reacting with anxiety, exhaustion, and pain (or feeling nothing at all). You feel like everyone has an idea how you ‘should’ act. You might even feel like you have to offer ‘proof’ by telling your story or...
With over 17 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elemen...
I like to meet my clients where they are at and assist them in overcoming barriers to get where they want to be in their lives. We can effectively develop a solution and practice skills to achieve wellness goals. While we can't always change the circumstances we are in, we can change the way we function in those circumstances. I integrate clinical expertise with compassion, dedication, laughter...
