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 NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS ** I have spent the first part of my career in integrated care and women’s health medical centers. In these settings I have worked with adults from diverse backgrounds seeking therapy for a range of concerns including perinatal depression and anxiety, chronic pain, chronic medical conditions, fertility/infertility, life and relationship transitions, a...
Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed and stuck in your thoughts? Do you feel like no one understands? In this ever-changing world, life can be really hard. We are often unprepared for what life throws at us and we sometimes do not have the support that we need to get through it. It can be incredibly valuable to have someone on your side who is unbiased, nonjudgemental, and genuinely car...
Have you ever felt stuck, ashamed, embarrassed, guilty, stressed, traumatized or overwhelmed? These are some of the many emotions we can experience on a daily basis throughout our lives. You are not alone. I enjoy working in collaboration with clients in recognizing this, as well as identifying their strengths, working through past events, thoughts, feelings or behaviors, that they have felt ha...
I enjoy working with clients to identify and commit to what's most important in their lives, grow inherent strengths and wisdom in order to meet life's challenges, and explore new possibilities. I believe each person deserves a process of change and healing appropriate their unique life story. My approach is centered on compassion, acceptance, mindfulness, practicality and is often infused with...
Are you going through a challenging life event and could you use support as you navigate through it? Whether you are experiencing a major life transition or a small bump in the road, my approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you experience relief, to gain additional insight, and to find a pathway to a future that feels authentic and satisfying for you. Many of my clients feel...
During the COVID-19 Pandemic your health and safety is of utmost importance. I am offering Telehealth (Secure Video) Sessions. I am Bilingual therapist working in the community for for 20 years; helping families to improve their every day life and enjoy life to the fullest. I specialized in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to improve their ability to relate with othe...
“Learning from hindsight, gaining insight, and developing foresight” This is the motto I focus on helping my clients to achieve. I’m a compassionate person who genuinely enjoys helping and working with people. I look forward to helping individuals and families who are seeking help coping with a range of psychological, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Everyone is unique, so treatment is base...
( English | español ) Claudia earned her Master Degree in Counseling at Arizona State University. Claudia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. Claudia is also a certified trauma therapist and provides a safe, nonjudgmental approach that foster encouragement that promotes change. She utilizes evidenced based treatment to help her clie...
Gretchen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She comes from a strength-based approach that is understanding and non-judgemental. Her career path originally started out in Public Relations and Marketing at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Her early career was focused on live events, sports marketing, advertising and entertainment media with Fortune 500 companies. She enjoys executive...
Offering video sessions in response to COVID19. You’re not communicating with each other anymore. The littlest things turn into much bigger issues. If you have children, you don’t have extra energy. If you’re working, you don’t have extra time. You can’t keep on like this. This isn’t what you signed up for! You’re absolutely right: you can’t keep on like this. Throughout a relationship, couples...
I am a warm, caring, and compassionate Therapist with experience in working with young adults and professionals of various backgrounds. I am passionate about social justice and human rights and I consider myself culturally, developmentally, and trauma informed in order to assist and guide individuals towards growth, resiliency, and a sense of healing (w/ a focus on BIPOC). I have extensive...
You were taught to tear yourself down, aim low, and use all your energy to take care of others while leaving nothing for yourself. Do you know that Spirit has a plan for you that’s bigger than this? No wonder your mind's driving you crazy! Our image-obsessed society is deeply afraid of the wild creative potential of our emotions. The real problem is NOT that you’re weak! It’s that you don’t tru...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist fluent in French and Creole who works with individuals, couples and families seeking changes to overcome challenges in their lives. As someone who focuses on the therapeutic alliance as the basis for change, I believe therapy is a collaborative process and have been a fanatic of client centered work and feedback. I am committed to supporting my clie...
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, I have seen the toughest trials and the greatest triumphs. I’ve seen hopelessness change to confidence, fear turn to peace, and sadness into joy. And, while therapy isn’t always easy, the results are worth the effort. I personally utilize CBT treatments for anxiety and/or depressive-based disorders and Motivational Interviewing for addiction...
