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 use a person-centered, individualized approach to therapy. I understand everyone is unique with their own values, experiences, and struggles in life. My goal is to build a trusting relationship with my clients in a safe environment, so they can feel heard and motivated to make small steps towards positive changes in their lives. I have experience supporting those who find it difficult to go t...
Erin Swinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. The driving force in Erin’s clinical perspective is a commitment to instilling hope and confidence in the individuals she meets. Erin obtained a MS in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her training ...
Spending a better part of my life teaching and traveling with athletes, I have had the opportunity to create connections with so many people, including families and teenagers. Working with people who are facing life's stressors yet are open to growth and change is my favorite thing ever! No matter life's challenges, from relationship difficulties to faith transitions to abuse, helping my client...
Currently accepting new clients! You are looking to make some positive changes in your life but are unsure of how or where to begin. You are open to counseling and willing to take small steps towards a happier and healthier version of yourself. Exploring the ways your thoughts or behaviors have been contributing to your distress is challenging, but you are committed to working towards your full...
I have over 22 years as a counselor in the addiction field! I have worked successfully with youth and adults in Residential and Correctional Facilities and with MAT. I am bilingual, which opens the doors to the Spanish Community. I have work with a very diverse community over the years, allowing me to gain multicultural experience in my many years as a counselor. I am a member of a team of...
We all have one lifetime to live, to explore and to experience. It is my belief our past and our present greatly impact the future we will have. As we all know, past experiences cannot be altered. However, it is my firm belief, together, we can explore better ways to deal with our emotions and thoughts that no longer serve us. I specialize in stress and anxiety management, trauma, women issues,...
Sometimes we all have challenges we want to overcome. There are times where we have difficulty in doing it alone or do not feel supported. I’m here to tell you, you don’t have to do it alone! With open ears and arms I welcome you to work through these difficult situations with me. Being in the mental health field for 10 years I have worked with clients from various backgrounds and ages, includi...
Life does not come with an instruction manual. It can be messy, painful, overwhelming, difficult, and downright exhausting. But I believe that change is always possible. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, motivation, adapting to change, or just the stress of day to day living then therapy can help. Therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, therefore it is...
I am passionate about counseling and I love being able to do the work that I do! I feel so fortunate to be able to help people in meeting their goals and building skills for coping with various life stressors. I feel that I have strengths in quickly connecting and helping people to feel comfortable with therapy, which can be uncomfortable at first. I always adapt treatments for what individuals...
I want to show clients how to become self sufficient to obtain knowledge, attitudes and skills through counseling them on their mental health issues so that they can have access to resources to make adequate decisions about how to live healthier lifestyles. I want to teach them to know the limitations about consequences and my goal is to make them more aware, knowledgeable and skilled in resour...
Whether you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, grief, relationship issues, or other concerns, I will work with you to establish realistic, manageable goals so you can move toward the life you desire. I offer both individual and couples therapy, including premarital counseling. If you’re looking to experience overall growth and well-being or as a couple, I encourage you to schedule an appointment...
My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems. I employ a variety of techniques to help my clients improve. We generally be...
As a therapist, I am focused on providing a safe and comfortable environment for you in an effective way that helps to facilitate change and healing It is my belief that the combination of a trusting relationship paired with an empathetic and interactive approach can create a platform for personal growth that can allow you to reach your individualized goals. My role in this therapeutic process ...
Acacia Counseling and Wellness is a leading provider of outpatient, university mental health support. We specialize in providing high quality mental health services to university students, faculty and staff, as well as the greater community. Our office is conveniently located near UC Santa Cruz, and our therapists are trained across a variety of issues and modalities. We also now provide...
We use 10 acres of land on a farm we revived to give hope toward the pursuit of happiness and wholeness. Growth does not happen in an office; it happens while gardening, trimming hooves, picking eggs, shearing sheep, and chopping wood. We use the land to help you stretch your eyes. Maybe your search is around coping skills or developing interior athletics or just getting active again. Whatever ...
