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 personal mission is to show compassion and care to every client/person that I come into contact with. I firmly believe that every person does the best they can with what they have to work with. My respectful approach considers you to be the expert in your own life and offers you the sounding board to come to your own conclusions with empathy and support. I have many years of experience using...
Ms. Wong provides individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan. Her work draws upon crisis intervention, trauma informed care, mindfulness, and meditation. Ms. Wong utilizes evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy and mindfulness, to help individuals achieve improved emotional and behavioral functioning. Ms....
It is sometimes difficult to understand how all our well intended efforts to feel good about ourselves and our relationships have been unsatisfying rather than satisfying. In fact, there have been disappointments, frustrations, and sadness that are sometimes painful and challenging to manage alone (or with individuals in our lives who may care but do not understand us). I am available as a...
With nearly 15 years of experience in the mental health field, ranging from residential/enhanced services for children/adolescents to intensive substance abuse counseling and basic outpatient services with adults, I have found it incredibly rewarding to support anyone- be it individuals, families, or couples- in their journey towards recovery and wellness and I enjoy working with all ages (3 to...
Accepting new client with Mainecare and self pay. “You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S Lewis. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, mood and stress disorders. I also work with people affected by trauma using trauma informed practices to understand how we process these experiences. We all possess the ability to...
If you were to track the footprints of humankind over the course of our history you would find the hoof print of a horse right beside it. Do you find yourself feeling lost within your own life? Or maybe feeling stuck in a relationship that has become stalled because it lacks direction or purpose? Maybe you’ve lost that ability to take control and create a life story that is based on your terms?...
Greetings! I have recently established my own independent practice and I’m very excited to be offering counseling services in the Lamoille County area. My approach is client- centered, and I work to build a positive, trusting relationship that focuses on your concerns and goals. I believe that our positive and negative thoughts often control or motivate our behaviors and feelings. if we can lea...
We all possess the tools needed for personal healing. Therapy can help you to develop the awareness needed to utilize these tools and put them into practice in daily life. Seeking therapy is brave and I consider the therapeutic relationship a truly meaningful privilege. We will walk through the process of personal discovery learning how to identify old patterns and self soothe through healthy...
Le’Keisha is eclectic and uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Reality Based, and Psycho-education. A holistic approach is utilized by exploring with and educating clients about how mind and body are interconnected. Le’Keisha believes that when a person has hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, peop...
Are you tired of letting your nerves or emotions get the best of you in competition? Are you too hard on yourself and lose confidence after a poor performance? Has a previous injury affected your confidence in your abilities? Whatever your sport, I know it means a lot to you and I also know how frustrating it can be when you're not performing at your best. Let's turn that frustration back into...
I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. That’s why I aim to make your experience with help-seeking and mental health as approachable and, dare I say, as fun as possible. I believe that counseling and therapy should be an experience that challenges us in different ways and pushes us to grow our through problems. That’s why, in addition to traditional...
I am passionate about treating individuals in the Mahoning Valley who are experiencing distress due to changes in their lives or symptoms that have become unmanageable. I focus on a collaborative approach in identifying behaviors that no longer serve you and assist in replacing them with coping strategies and interventions suited to your needs. Each session is tailored to the individual and...
Dr. Maggie Coleman is a licensed psychologist who treats adults, children, couples, and families. Dr. Coleman truly enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and genuinely appreciates getting to know each person to help them reach their goals and find their happiness. Dr. Coleman believes seeking therapy is one of the greatest gifts a person can give to themselves. She is...
I believe that counseling is so much more than talking about your problems. It is truly a collaboration between the counselor and client. Together we create goals. Together we identify potential solutions. My personal mission is to build a safe, trusting and non-judgmental environment in which you are confident that the focus is you. When you enter into my space, be prepared to enter into an...
My ideal client is one who is established in their life and community, yet they are unhappy and feel stagnant or stuck. They may struggle in their professional career or feel unfulfilled in the workplace. They may be socially isolated or do not connect well with people their age. This individual, on the outside, appears to have it all, but they are not satisfied with their life. This individual...
