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
Each person holds within them the strength and wisdom to heal. I support clients by attending to their whole person. Considering the impacts of current life stressors, past experiences, environment, lifestyle, and relationships creates a better understanding of barriers to wellness. I view the relationship between client and counselor as a collaborative opportunity to take healthy risks and lea...
I provide counseling services to adolescents, adults, and preteens. I see people for individual, family, and couples counseling. Services for individuals address the following conditions: depression; bipolar disorder (in conjunction with a psychiatrist); trauma and grief; disruptive behavior including anger problems; substance abuse; and work/professional problems involving mood or other...
Elizabeth Couturier (Beth) is a Board-Certified Art Therapist. She received her M.A. in Art Therapy from George Washington University (2008). As an art therapist, she has seen how art can be a powerful tool of self-expression which leads to positive self-esteem, social interaction, and an overall increase in well-being. In addition to her art therapy background, she has extensively studied Play...
Audrey can work with a wide variety of clients, preferring to work with children, adolescents and family care. Disorders treated include depression, trauma related disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, women's health including prenatal and postnatal care, life adjustments and relational issues. Audrey believes in a holistic, or full body approach to car...
My mission is to help you build a loving and trusting relationship with your body. Together we will explore your past history of experiences, relationships, and the social constructs that have led you to believe that your body is something that "needs to be fixed". Our work will be focused on healing those experiences, and applying lessons to your current life. In our work we will examine how y...
As a licensed psychotherapy I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents (13+). My work with families and couples focuses on lack of communication, life transitions & changes, loss of intimacy and learning coping skills to regulate emotional and behavioral issues that have been identified. I specialize in adolescents and adults struggling with self-esteem, identity formation,...
Hello, I'm practicing therapy at the office of Scott Polenz in Fresno, CA. Prior to working at this office I provided therapy to resource families and with the substance use population. My career as a counselor follows 10 years working as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California. What I offer potential clients is a convenient way to enroll in services. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral mo...
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I am a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families in mental health and counseling settings. I utilize a variety of approaches to support individuals, couples and families cope with challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and co-parenting issues, parent-child conflict, loss and grief, and...
If you are between ages 20-90 and are interested in working with mind body and imagery tools to assist with working with the symptoms and issues that are showing up in your life, I can teach you and coach with you in many methods and processes to change your perspective, emotions, and lifestyle. My most successful clients are at transitional points in their lives, have a diagnosis of a physical...
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou. I believe we are all capable of growth & change. We have the power within ourselves to make the changes necessary to live life to its fullest. At times, we need help with achieving & maintaining these changes. Mental health therapy can help by promoting growth & helping find the strengths one...
Every day is a chance to make a new start! I LOVE what I do, and it is a great privilege to help people on their journey through life. I welcome clients of all ages and all walks of life. I am a Life Coach; Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and a NC Licensed School Counselor. I have extensive experience working with youth and I like to incorporate Positive Psychology & Humor into my...
I can only imagine what it what it has taken to bring you to the point of seeking therapy. Entering therapy takes courage and I consider it a gift and an honor to help you on the journey to healing. I specialize in trauma recovery from a variety of difficult issues that life could have thrown at you and that I already believe strongly in your resilience and ability to recover, no matter what pa...
We all struggle to navigate challenges in our daily lives from time to time. Sometimes, life simply does not look or feel the way we'd like it to. I work with adolescents and adults to gain a better understanding of themselves and what may be contributing to their struggles. I believe in partnering with my clients to develop healthy and practical ways to improve their situation. I specialize in...
