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
Because we cannot clearly see our mental health it is easy to overlook. Coming to the conclusion to seek counseling can be scary, but it is also a very important decision. The only person who can make meaningful long-lasting changes in your life is you and seeking guidance to make those changes is a big first step. Some changes happen quickly while others may take a while, but with all change i...
Client Focus: INDIVIDUALS - issues relating to self-esteem, family of origin, relational, loss/grief, transitions. COUPLES - issues relating to marriage/communication, divorce/separation, infidelity, parenting. ACA (ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS) - issues relating to abuse, trust, control, anger. I have dealt with all of the above issues, either as an Intern in Private Practice or during my 16...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in assessment and psychotherapy for children and adolescents. In addition to my private practice, I am a psychologist in New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center's pediatric psychiatry department. With warmth and sensitivity, I work with children, adolescents, and families to form a strong therapeutic relationship from which...
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing mood disorders, eating disorders, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, substance use, work life balance conflict, adjustment difficulties, grief, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, stress management, and self esteem issues. I have experience working in residential settings, including facilities addressing substance use, eati...
I received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL in 2008 and have been working as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for ten years. I enjoy working with children and adolescents ages 5-18, adults, and families coping with concerns including ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issues, co-dependency, depression, domestic...
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My clinical experience includes working with adolescents, emerging adults and families experiencing challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, LGBTQ issues, interpersonal relationship struggles, grief and life-transitions. I have specialized training in suicide prevention, giftedness and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My approach toward therapy is introspective, ...
Life can be a bumpy road we can often feel overwhelmed, scared, stressed, and at times alone. Therapy can be an intimidating thought but can act as a great catalyst for growth. Often we struggle to articulate our feelings in a way that can be heard which results in negative/destructive behaviors. I work hard at creating an environment in which individuals and families feel comfortable to share...
I work with clients with a variety of issues. I find that most of the time, people seek help because they realize that their life is just not where they want it to be, and they realize that there is something more. I help clients deal with the things that they feel are holding them back, whether it be circumstances, history, or things they believe about themselves. Although I offer counseling...
I have been helping adults, children and parents for five years create the life they want, a more rewarding and satisfying one. I use brain- and evidence-based interventions to develop individualized-treatment plans that include education on how to better manage and overcome symptoms such difficulties concentrating, completing task, anger issues, depression, anxiety and about effective ways to...
Are you trying to make a change in your life? If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, mood swings, grief, anger, acceptance or life changes it may be time to lean into the support of a professional. I’m a social worker and chemical dependency counselor in Houston, TX and I’d love to support you on your healing journey of self-discovery.
I have over 15 years experience working for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, serving clients with severe illnesses in both inpatient and outpatient settings throughout the state. Using evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, and Harm Reduction, I work with adults experiencing mood instability, grief & loss, personality disorders, problematic substance use,...
Honesty, compassion, and being genuine are the foundations of therapy that I provide to each and every client. Everyone has times in their lives where they experience hardships, transitions, or relationship issues that are difficult to manage on their own. Sometimes simply having a caring person to hear the struggles you are going through will help lighten your load and make it a little easier ...
**Not currently accepting new clients until March 2021** At Encourage Empowerment, we understand the intricate emotional, psychological, and social complications associated with someone who has sustained complex interpersonal trauma. The goal of Encourage Empowerment is to provide safety, trust, and hope through a mind, body, and spirit perspective to children, adolescents, and families who hav...
I am a clinical psychologist with specialty in traumatic stress, particularly how trauma-related challenges impact interpersonal relationships. I help individuals gain perspective so they can move forward without being held back by past traumas or experiences. Trauma can hold us back and impact our self-perception, our beliefs about others, and how we interact with our environment. We will we w...
