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
Kathryn focuses on utilizing the best evidence-based interventions to treat the diverse array of needs for each client. She strives to provide targeted and compassionate treatment while supplying her clients with the knowledge and support to understand and overcome their difficulties. She treats children, teenagers, and adults struggling with anxiety, mood, and/or behavioral issues. Kathryn...
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t hav...
With 8 years of experience working with all ages, I specialize in codependency, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, perfectionism, relationship issues, self-esteem, aging, and women’s issues. I particularly enjoy individuals who are open-minded, motivated, and willing to do the work while trusting the counseling process. It is so important to be willing to try new things by venturi...
I work with adolescents and adults with concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, social anxiety, stress, as well as adolescent and young adult concerns including bullying, peer conflict, academic and athletic pressures. My approach is based on my belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and having a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel understo...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked with various groups and clients. If you are looking for a therapist that will listen and acknowledge your unique perspective you don't have to look any further. I have 10 years of experience working with singles, couples, military, LGBTQ, people of color, undocumented immigrants from various countries and even inmates. In addit...
There is a version of your life where you feel fulfilled, content, and hopeful. A life where you act with whole-hearted passion for what you believe in and what brings you joy. A life that feels authentically YOU! If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, dealing with a difficult life transition, experiencing anxiety or depression, or wanting to heal from difficult experiences in your past, I'm he...
Extriara Gates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with Individuals and Families in crisis. Understanding the impact of cycles of dysfuction and trauma on individuals and families, Extriara’s passion is to ensure that people have the supports and resources needed to maintain healthy functioning. Utilizing a strengths based approach , Extriara aims to provide i...
( English | ) Trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship conflict can leave us feeling overwhelmed. It takes courage to ask for help. I utilize a holistic, strengths based approach that is tailored to honor the uniqueness within each one of us. Our work together is a partnership designed to provide you with the best care possible in addressing your concerns. I have over twenty five ye...
People come to me for many reasons. For some, they are overall doing well in their life, but feel that there's something going on inside that's keeping them from reaching their full potential and finding true happiness and fulfillment. Others are actively experiencing challenges in their life and are open to receiving support, while still others are in real pain, and are looking for relief and...
Life is complicated and seldom straightforward. We are often left facing challenges that are surprising and difficult to navigate. It may be a new role, a disappointment at work, a problem in a relationship, or some lasting echoes from the past that still show up, that causes us to feel anxious, angry, sad, confused and “stuck”. We try our best to manage by using coping strategies that turn out...
**Not accepting new clients at this time** I specialize in anxiety, depression, and relationships. I also work with couples, and professionals who feel stuck and would like to work more effectively and live a more integrated life. I help clients with disorganization, ADHD, perfectionism, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, self-harm, shame, self-care, self-compassion, emotional agility, lonelines...
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image,...
"Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself"- G. Shaw. Need help tapping into that creative side? Maybe you are going through life hoping that things get better. Let's make that thought creative and make it a reality. You can count on every session to be a growing experience. I offer my knowledge, honesty, and encouragement so that you can make choices, changes and...
The decision to reach out for help is often not an easy one, and you deserve to give yourself credit for acknowledging a need to try something different and pursuing therapy as your next step. I believe in a strength-focused, person-centered approach to working with clients. Therapy can be empowering and encouraging. My goal is for your experience to be conducive to understanding how you see...
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Though the process of therapy can be difficult, I bring an accepting and compassionate mindset to our relationship that will help you feel comfortable in session and leave therapy feeling more satisfied, skillful, and empowered. I typically work with college students, adults, and older adolescents. I primarily work from cognitive-behavioral therapy...
