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
Counseling individuals and couples who are looking to improve their relationships, increase self awareness, and move towards greater levels of success and happiness in their personal and professional lives is my greatest source of fulfillment as a therapist. Modern life presents all of us with many challenges including anxiety, depression, and issues with core beliefs. Having an experienced,...
The general goals for the client are that they can identify the issues, develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan. This is a very personal process. It is educational and developmental by nature. Cures are not immediate, pain-free, or instant by nature, but may require diligent effort and candid exploration. This exploration often involves experiencing ‘unpleasant’ feelings as part ...
My name is Robin and I currently live in the Mid-Missouri area I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I specialize in co-occurring disorders, individual, relationship/marriage and family therapy. I am a solution focused therapist that works on improving your current life resulting in living the best 'you' possible. I focus on increasing life skills, motivation, improved...
You are struggling, and have no one to turn to. You have come here seeking solutions, and I can help you find them. Sometimes life does not go the way we planned, or the way we wanted. Whether it's illness, depression, anxiety, doubt, grief, or shame, the end of a relationship, an engagement or marriage, the loss of a loved one, the birth of a child, or the achievement of a long-term goal, I ca...
Feeling like you just can’t do it anymore? You and your partner are caught in the cycle of chasing or backing away. We all get caught in our cycles within our relationships. And sometimes we are so caught in the havoc that we just don’t know what to do anymore to make things better. We begin to feel hopeless and don’t seem to find the right words without getting into another fight. The round an...
My passion is empowering individuals to achieve overall life fitness, not just mental health. I believe each of us has the power within ourselves to transform our lives by reconnecting to our bodies & our own inner wisdom to effectively manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors & patterns. By increasing self awareness, acceptance, & identifying self-defeating beliefs, individu...
I believe that taking care of one’s mental health is vital. I strive to create a safe environment where clients can freely express themselves and receive support tailored to their needs. I draw upon my education and experience to deliver counseling grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and play therapy. I have also been trained in eye movement desensitization and...
It usually takes couples about 6 years to get help for problems in their relationship or marriage. While there are many reasons for that, it's a long time to be unhappy. Couples/marriage counseling works, even after infidelity and other significant events. Sexual and intimate issues are also very common but difficult to discuss. I have many years of experience with these challenges and create a...
She arrives dissatisfied with how her life is going. She is not sure what is causing the discontent but aware there are possible things from the past situations and/or relationships that currently impact how she is so snappy with the children, irritated with her mother, and down right rude to her husband. On the outside things look good, she has good job a faithful husband and two busy involved...
I have developed knowledge on various types of therapy and can understand the daily stresses of living in a hectic and demanding Manhattan lifestyle. I aim to help my clients develop a positive outlook and provide empathy and support for them to ultimately maintain success. I believe that the therapeutic alliance is essential to the healing process and I strive to create a trusting environment...
Whether you are new to therapy or a seasoned veteran, I am here to help you along your path to becoming the best version of yourself. The most successful clients are those with the willingness to change and those who actively participate in the therapy process. We will work together to uncover your unique strengths and and how we can use them to help combat your difficult emotions and thoughts....
As an addiction treatment counselor and a marriage and family therapist I enjoy working with clients who struggle with life changes, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and relationship and sexuality issues. You are the expert on your problems. As a therapist I am there to witness, guide, point out clues that you may have missed, and cheer-lead the progress as therapeutic gains are made. I am...
Hello, and welcome to my practice! Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic,...
Men are often raised to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness. Many of us were taught to be stoic, no matter what we are feeling. This is an unfortunate and destructive stigma. It can influence many to ignore the importance of striving to be mentally healthy, or even to avoid confiding in close friends or family. This type of emotional isolation can lead to unhealthy stress levels,...
