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
Do you wish you had someone to talk to who won't judge you? Do you try to talk to your friends but they only half listen or push their own agenda? Are you hiding part of yourself because you are afraid of what people will think or say? Do you feel anxious or distracted? Does your mind race all the time? Do you feel sad or like you don't care anymore? Do you just wish someone could help you...
My clients are high achievers by nature. They often come to me because they are climbing the corporate ladder, entering their first job out of college, or making career transitions. Many are experiencing anxiety and imposter syndrome, or even depression. Some examples of issues I specialize in: first generation college graduates struggling with imposter syndrome, new team managers and leaders...
I have worked with client’s from pre-school age to adults very late in life. Life is tough and seeking help at any point helps you become the hero of your story. One of the most amazing things I get to see in this job are people who want to bring positive changes into their lives and are willing to set aside time to work on themselves their growth as individuals, couples and families. My approa...
Do you ever feel like your emotions rule your life? That others don't understand your struggles? The Behavioral Therapy Collective was created in order to offer compassionate, thoughtful, ethical and effective care to you or your loved ones. We work with adolescent, adults and families. All members of our team have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which is the evidenc...
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I am a Licensed Social Worker in the State of New York. I use my straightforward nature and sense of humor to connect with clients, particularly those who often feel misunderstood and struggle with remaining confident in tough situations. I see therapy as a place where passionate, driven people come to learn how to cope with challenging emotions and helps them use their innate strengths to buil...
Welcome! I am a compassionate and culturally sensitive child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapist, treating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties. I specialize in problems with anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, all traumas and behavior management. My fourteen years of clinical practice has thought me to provide a...
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Therapy is a gift you give yourself. A time and place to explore the things causing you strain or stress, things you may not be happy with in your life, or relationships causing you conflict. All of these can lead to depression and anxiety. Starting therapy can be the first step toward healthier coping and a happier more fulfilling life. Why not give yourself that gift? As former coach Lou Holt...
I have experience working in partial hospitalization programs with adults, children on the autism spectrum, school-based clinical mental health services, and trauma therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work mainly with anxiety, depression, coping with suicidal ideation, ADHD, attachment issues, adjustment with divorce, and other changes - grief and lo...
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