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’m no longer taking new clients at this time—please check back in mid-November. I take an active, flexible, problem-solving approach that is typically grounded in cognitive-behavioral methods, although I also incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques. The development of a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is very important to me; I’m down-to-earth, practical, and have a dry...
My name is Beth Kittredge and I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have experience working with children with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. I collaborate with parents, recognizing the importance of the family in treating the needs of the child. Some of my areas of specialty include school and behavioral challenges, divorce, grief and los...
I am a graduate of The University of Akron with a Master’s of Education in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I am able to assist with trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, anger management and relationship issues. I am also a humanistic and feminist...
We are a small group practice in Dover, NH offering psychotherapy services. Our experienced therapists can help support you in making the changes you want in your life. We believe in a person-centered, strength-based approach to helping our clients, built on a foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship. Our therapists' wide range of experiences and specialties often enables us to find a wa...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice and work with individuals, couples, groups and families. I work with people whose struggles range from mood disorders, anxiety, grief, divorce, relationships, identity development, life transition and adjustment, and behavioral issues. I believe in and use a collaborative therapeutic process, in which treatment is determined by each...
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically...
We're more anxious right now than ever, trying to navigate everything that is happening in our lives and our world. It's easy to get out of balance, especially during this difficult time. It's hard to navigate our own lives and now we have other worries, many that feel beyond our control. Drawing on my experience and training in existential philosophy and contemporary psychodynamic therapy...a...
**Accepting New Client's for the New Year** After several years in the field, I cannot explain how inspired I am by the many individuals and stories I have encountered. When I think of counseling, I think of several things: listening, developing a true connection, skill-building, productive honesty, and even celebrating the possibility of not needing counseling anymore. My therapeutic approach ...
Do you have a child that is feeling anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn? Life can be exciting, challenging, and sometimes scary. I would love to work with your child to find the positives in life, listening to each unique situation with compassion, understanding, and without judgement. Together we will create a plan to help him/her/them move forward and enjoy the moments. I a...
While everyone struggles sometimes not everyone struggles the same way. To help meet you were you are in your journey I use a variety of approaches. I believe in helping you find your inner strength through strength based approaches, increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions through Mindfulness based interventions and other cognitive behavioral approaches. I also believ...
It’s ok to not be ok right how. You may be feeling overwhelmed with life’s circumstances, wanting more out of your relationships, longing to feel more connected to your purpose, or wanting to feel more peace and joy in your life. Therapy is a space for you to explore all of that that and more. Through my experience I have come to specialize in working with professional women. Some of the issues...
I believe that even in the most difficult times, there are opportunities to learn about your inner self and develop new perspective that can lead to finding joy and fulfillment in life. I have extensive experience working with adults of all ages who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety and past trauma. Personal experience with being a caregiver and supporting someone with a chronic...
Most of her clients experience issues including co-occurring disorders. Clients need support understanding why they make certain choices and the impact of those choices. Her goal is to help her clients identify and practice positive coping skills to manage their mental health and substance use. She has combined experience as an addictions counselor and works with family’s using the Functional...
I am a holistic therapist who takes into account all areas in life with an emphasis on improving overall mental health symptoms. It is my pleasure to accompany you on your journey to reducing symptoms related to anxiety and depression, conquering the overwhelm that arises from challenging life events and helping you learn new ways to relate to the world around you. I specialize in working with...
Throughout life, we are faced with many challenges...some more severe than others, some harder to overcome, and some which we ignore for the moment. When we choose not to face our challenges, it can negatively impact our true being. My experience includes working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance abuse, trauma, parent-child...
