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
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults who may be grappling with issues of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal wellbeing. If you are feeling lost, stuck, depressed, or overwhelmed, there is no reason for you to struggle alone. I offer a warm, safe, and supportive environment where we can work together to identify and overcome the obstacles that may be keepin...
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult and overwhelming, and we recognize how hard it is to reach out for help. Our goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming by developing a collaborative partnership where together with your therapist you will identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. From the moment you walk in the door we seek to make you feel comfortable, as see...
Are you feeling out of sorts? Are things just not falling into place for you? Is there a thought that won't go away, that you've perhaps tried to take away through drugs, drinking, or some other unhealthy way? Or, maybe you feel like things are going well, but you're afraid something bad will happen soon? Has someone said to you that maybe you should see a therapist about this? In today's world...
Hello, my name is Debbie Hilton, I am excited to be working at Total Life Counseling. I am experienced in techniques to help diminish anxiety, depression, panic attacks and other matters that hinder functioning. I honor my client’s vision of how they want to live their lives and support them in achieving that vision. I help my clients build relationships and end destructive ones. I can help you...
There is nothing that can compare to being in your own familiar setting when you are discussing serious personal issues. Online counseling provides this level of comfort and convenience. When you are struggling sadness, sleeplessness, racing thoughts, or even feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, trying to fit a traditional counseling session into your busy schedule, can be challenging and eve...
I believe that we are all unique and have the power and ability to make effective change in our lives. It is with this empathetic and non-judgmental approach that I assist clients to discover their own solutions for therapeutic healing. I have experience in counseling individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children from various cultural backgrounds. My clinical interests include worki...
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” — Fred Rogers. Being human is a difficult thing. As a fellow traveler, I know how painful anxiety and depression ca...
My life's purpose is to help people figure out how to move forward from their traumas, sadness or loneliness. I am here to help you find yourself again. I am here to help you fall in love with life again. I am here to help you realize your purpose. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to teach you how to identify negative patterns in your life and replace them with positive thoughts, change your...
My passion is to support those who are struggling with stress, anxiety and mood concerns. I recognize that many times negative emotions can get in the way of personal happiness, cause problems among families and peers, and hinder school or work performance. My extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy allows me to empower you to improve your self-awareness...
Starting therapy can be a scary process. Knowing this, I strive to create a safe and healing environment. I believe we all have the ability to move through/grow through difficult life experiences if provided the right tools. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, a traumatic event, or life transition, I will help guide you through your journey of self-awareness and positive change. When working with...
There is no better day than today to make positive changes in your life. I feel that the counseling process is a good first step in making those changes. I have provided individual therapy for the past 35 years. My guiding principal in counseling is to help clients identify their issues and custom fit a plan to address their concerns. I use various counseling techniques, including but not limit...
I AM CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I will however be open to adding you to a wait list if you are interested in my service. Please email me for inquiries. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, challenges in child rearing or going through a break-up, you aren’t alone. I provide a safe space where you can learn to develop coping skills, process grief and loss, dissect your identity a...
Accepting New Clients. During some of life’s most challenging chapters, we all need support, encouragement, and help to navigate those times. Working through struggles will help you deal with life’s past and current challenges. They may be a part of your story, but they certainly don't have to define your future. I am a nationally certified TF-CBT and a nationally certified Brainspotting...
In therapy we are not trying to fix ourselves, we instead learn how to co-exist, practice self-compassion, and broaden our perspective. Starting therapy can be challenging and can bring up many things that we spend a lot of time and energy avoiding. I will try my best to create a non-judgmental and safe space for you to process what is going on in your life. My approach is trauma-informed and...
Jemma earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara in 2011. She is also an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) and CADC-II. Are you seeking help for anxiety, depression, addiction, or problems in relationships? Are you looking for support for yourself or your marriage? I...
