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
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At times we have experienced difficulties; I believe remaining positive helps us through those times. I enjoy listening to individuals in in order to offer encouragement and solutions. My experiences include working with students in a public school setting, working with hospice as a Companion Sitter, and working with children, youth, and adult survivors of sexual assault. These experiences have...
While life's struggles are inevitable, you don't have to walk the journey alone. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-worth, and co-dependency, and I have a particular passion for joining with clients through the difficulties of addiction. I trust that a successful relationship between counselor and client is based on mutual...
Whatever the path may be that brought you here, I am ready to listen with an open mind. People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. I am here to help whether it is navigating through discontentment in your life, struggles within relationships, transitioning careers, seeking balance, or ways to manage everyday stress. Collaboratively, we will work towards balance, improving your overall...
Humans are by nature social animals and yet many of us have lost connection within ourselves and our community. I believe this is due, in part, to a frantic world that has led to relational trauma, a poor sense of self, health challenges, addiction, loss and isolation. Feeling relevant, finding meaning, having a mission, knowing joy and learning emotional regulation/tolerance/resiliency are way...
Due to Ms. Katz’s background in IMAGO Relationship Therapy and EMDR, she is especially well-suited to serve clients wishing to improve or repair their relations as well as individuals working through trauma. IMAGO is appropriate for couples in any stage of their relationship and with a range of complaints (e.g. working through anything from increased feelings of distance to affairs, arguments, ...
In life, we are faced with various challenges that may prevent us from living our full potential. I will work with you to develop skills and strategies on how to overcome obstacles you may encounter. Each person has a purpose and I have a passion to help you determine what that is. You deserve to live a life full of meaning and joy. We will work together with helping you achieve your desired...
I value meeting you where you are in the healing process as I believe you are the expert about yourself. I consider therapy to be a way to gain tools that help you reach your goals and be the best version of yourself. I am also passionate about bringing awareness and reducing mental health stigma at the community level, especially in minority communities. I am a therapist who provides both...
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has worked in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use disorders for twenty+ years. I am especially concerned for, not only the person who uses, but the people who have been affected by a loved one's behaviors, be it substance use or something else. Often dealing with a loved one's issues can ca...
You are considering divorce and fear how it will affect your children. Or you're divorced and met someone and want to blend your families, but are worried about the difficulties that blending brings. These family transitions are full of significant challenges such as grief over the breakup of the family, confusion over stepparent roles and responsibilities, hostile co-parenting relationships,...
It requires a lot of strength and courage to ask for help. Reaching out can be scary and unsettling, but you don't have to do it alone. I acknowledge what it took for you to seek help, and want to provide a safe, warm and comfortable environment for you to talk and open up. A strong therapeutic alliance is the key in ensuring honest, open, and constructive communication. In my sessions, I like ...
Over the course of her thirty plus year career, Dr. Alberta Montano-DiFabio has worked in every level of addiction treatment (detox, short-term inpatient, long-term inpatient, outpatient). Among her positions Dr. Montano-DiFabio has served as an Evaluator for the New Jersey Alcohol and Drug Certification Board, Crisis Counselor for Union County Crisis Center and prosecutors office, and currentl...
Every human being is trying to lead a happy and fulfilling life, but life’s challenges, problematic behaviors, emotions, and thoughts may get in the way. Have you ever felt like even though you are trying to do your best, your best is not good enough to overcome life’s difficulties? Life may be full of unexpected twists and turns that may leave you feeling stuck and unable to move in the direct...
I work with individual adult/child clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and challenges at work or in relationships. I have counseled adults, couples, and groups in community-based and school-based mental health, as well as private practice. I have also conducted in-depth research on trauma, hopelessness, empathy,...
Welcome, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of New Jersey. I have spent the last 5 years working with people on various issues including but not limited to addictions, anxiety related disorders, depression, and communication. My treatment approach is eclectic to allow the best treatment modality to work with your therapeutic needs. In your initial visit, we will work...
