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
“The purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free.” -Rollo May. Sometimes you realize you need to make changes but it may be hard to do it on your own. Looking for a therapist can feel daunting but is a courageous step when you need support. When someone comes to my office, I honor why they came, who they are, and what they would like to address through therapy. Most importantly, I treat all ...
Life can be tedious and overwhelming, especially when we do it with kids, work, and family. Even if we look around and see that “nothing is actually wrong in our lives”, we may still feel sad, lonely, anxious, and overwhelmed. Therapy can be very helpful in gaining the internal tools needed to cope better with our lives. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders,...
I pride myself in being an innovative provider who works hard at keeping updated on what is happening within the mental health community. I believe firmly that I am a tool to help you succeed in the behavior changes you are wanting to work on, but the hard work comes from within yourself. I can help you navigate to the places you need to go and serve as a guide and someone you can confide in an...
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with New Dawn Wellness Group. I studied at Loyola University Chicago where I received both my undergraduate and graduate degree in social work. I have several years of experience working with a postpartum depression program working with women to address perinatal mood disorders, reproductive issues, maternal health...
Practice is currently full. It is my belief that in spite of all life’s pains and challenges that it is entirely possible to find contentedness and even joy in our experience. I aim to learn about my client’s past, their values, life desires, and the current struggles that get in the way of daily life. It is through this exchange that we build a therapeutic relationship and set the stage for ou...
I have worked with children and families, in the mental health field, for over 5 years and received my M.Ed. in Marriage and Family Counseling from the College of William and Mary in 2015. I have a particular passion and focus in providing children and their families emotional and behavioral support, while assisting them in managing life’s daily stressors and navigating difficult transitions. I...
LEAVE AN EMAIL IF I HAVE NOT RETURNED YOUR CALL I help people overcome their addictions, manage anger,and cope with trauma. I offer guidance to those who have family addicted to drugs or alcohol. I am dedicated to improving quality of life for people. I routinely go far above and beyond expectations. I am respectful but very direct and straightforward, injecting humor, motivation, and energy in...
I offer psychotherapy to adults of all ages, children and teens. My style is collaborative and interactive and is part of creating a safe, empathic relationship that is the foundation for open communication and exploration of what is most relevant to each client. My approach is relational, trauma informed, and culturally and socially attuned, but draws on a variety of therapeutic models. I...
Do you feel you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Alternatively, do you feel like you are living in auto-pilot, going through the motions in life without finding much satisfaction? Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with past traumas, relationship or work difficulties, or are just feeling stuck. Although we may find ourselves surrounded by supportive famil...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, or grief? Do you feel "stuck" in life? Are your relationships weighing you down rather than building you up? You have taken a brave and difficult step—you have acknowledged that there is a problem. As your therapist, we develop a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I have a holistic, client-centered, intuiti...
Hello! I'm happy you have made the choice to reach out and find support. I help people not just survive in life, but to thrive. Using scientific and evidence based strategies, therapy with me offers the opportunity for you to not just manage your stress, but to flourish. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space where a neutral party is able to offer educated insight, create a custom plan...
** ACCEPTING FLORIDA AND COLORADO CLIENTS** Everyone around you thinks you have it together, but how you view yourself just doesn't match up. You can’t escape that feeling of drowning in a sea of overwhelming thoughts. You have tried to cope in healthy ways, and some ways that led to even more damage; only to return to the same place again. A place where you are feeling stuck, trapped and...
I endeavor to help people better understand the problems in their lives in order to find new, more satisfying ways of living. I work with patients in therapy to foster an inquisitive yet non-judgmental space where difficult questions and emotions can be explored and worked through. Influenced by a life in music, I aim to listen to others with a keen ear. In my experience, people communicate...
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want. I enjoy working with people of all ages, couples and families....
I believe providing encouragement and acceptance are important to the therapeutic process. Therefore, I apply an integrative, client-centered and culturally-sensitive approach to helping individuals achieve their goals and maintain personal wellness. Mixing conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful. By working...
