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
Baltimore City native and advocate for creating opportunities that provide holistic mental health treatment to underserved and diverse populations. Understanding that compounded life stressors: past trauma, complicated relationships, worrisome thoughts, low mood, lack of motivation, inability to focus and self-doubt can feel overwhelming. Can you benefit from additional emotional support OR...
Hi! I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I'm familiar with and practice a variety of techniques that help individuals, couples, and families uncover underlying issues and work collaboratively to implement a plan to change maladaptive behaviors. I can provide guidance to help rebuild and repair relationships. I understand it is difficult to handle concerns such as loss, relationship...
***As of 10/20/20 Kristyn is not accepting new clients*** Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or not enjoying things day to day? Do you wish your relationships with family, friends or coworkers would feel more connected? Maybe you’re not feeling as successful at school or work as you would like. Perhaps something difficult has happened and your struggling to make sense of it and heal. I...
If you find yourself looking for a therapist, you have already taken a step in the direction towards positive change. Trust your instincts – you have come here for a reason. Whether you are aware of what that reason is or not, we can work together in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment aimed towards healing, growth, self-acceptance, self-love and self-esteem. I will help you learn and...
Life can be challenging. Sometimes the obstacles you face are relatively simple and you can work through them on your own, while other times they are more than you feel equipped to manage alone. I believe this is exactly what therapy is intended for. Whether you’re facing a normal life adjustment such as a new child, a new job, navigating the break-up of a relationship, or significant conflict...
I provide evidence-based therapy to children, youth, and adults. My areas of specialization include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, affirmative therapy for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth and adults, and trauma informed therapy for individuals and families coping with medical illness. I also have a passion for working with parents to address issues such...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, children and families. I work with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma disorders, relationship issues, sexual issues, mood difficulties, social, racial, cultural and economic disenfranchisement, and life transitions. I bring an integrative approach to my practice, as I believe ...
Jennifer Watson is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving various populations for almost 9 years. Jennifer graduated with her Masters from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois and soon began her career in mental health. Jennifer has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults, specializing in mood disorders, trauma and loss. Jennifer h...
My name is Heike Barnett. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology at Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa and my Master's degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University, Lynchberg, Virginia. Currently I am working on my Doctorate in Adult Education. I have been working at Counseling Services, Inc for over 4 years, starting out with my practicum and internship. At present t...
Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who strives to support and guide his client’s through challenging life experiences. He believes that change occurs by utilizing the client’s existing strengths incorporated with a strong therapeutic relationship. Michael utilizes a variety of clinical approaches including CBT, DBT, solution-focused and narrative. Michael believes clients hold the key...
Life is full of challenges! Some of those tests and trials we may need help with. It takes courage to reach out for help whether for ourselves or for our children. Having experienced such things in my own life, it is my desire to use my experience and training to support your courageous journey! My goal is to meet each person where they are, and together we decide the path to follow. I believe ...
Kids and teens often face unique struggles that must be uniquely approached. As a specialized youth therapist, I recognize that academic stress, self-esteem, self-harm, depression/anxiety, and behavioral issues impact youth and their families in unique ways. I am here to partner with you and your child to better understand and address the underlying causes of your child or teen's struggles. I...
Offering client centered, solution focused, compassionate, guidance and support. As we begin our work you will discover, and we will tap into, your strengths; even if you don't think you have any, you do. You will learn to communicate in a healthy productive manner, which will improve your relationships in all aspects of your life, to include with yourself. You will gain perspective about self,...
I am board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. My goal is to improve quality of life using evidence based techniques. Over the years, I have worked in health psychology, across multiple environments, with adult and child populations. I have had extensive training in anxiety disorders, effects of illness on mental health, trauma, and the psychological impact of disaster. With advent of conce...
I have worked successfully with a wide variety of families, couples, and individuals. Early in my training, I developed a specialty in working with highly conflicted divorces. My goals were always to help people improve their ability to work together by choosing better approaches and developing greater empathy for one another. More recently, I have worked extensively with adolescents and their...
