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 a licensed marriage and family therapist passionate about helping you experience new ways of understanding, managing, and living life. I help clients that have experienced childhood traumas, relational challenges in their marriage, preparation for marriage, managing somatic response to the environment surrounding you, strengthen emotional connections, and recover the hope and joy that was...
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS limited to those looking for help with ethnic/racial identity, racial trauma, chemical health, and GLBTQ persons. Racism, oppression, gender, sexuality, class, and poverty can have a significant impact in our physical and mental health, and well-being. Sometimes, these experiences can lead us to reach conclusions about ourselves that keep us from living our bes...
I have maintained an active practice for many years. I work with individuals and couples who are seeking tools and strategies to become more confident and successful in their relationships at home, work, and other aspects of their lives. I have a very strong background in treatment of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I try to offer concrete suggestions wherever possible that are...
I help people find connection and strength in difficult times. Whether you're working on re-building connection in a current relationship or healing from hurt experienced in relationships with a romantic partner or family member, no issue is too big or too small. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy using an EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) experiencing relationship conflict, stre...
My ideal client wants to be free to enjoy life, remove barriers, and work toward meeting some self-identified goals by building on current strengths. Whether struggling with worrisome anxiety, feelings too depressed to enjoy, or behaving in ways that the client wants to change, I tend to take a person-centered, supportive approach to helping. Clients benefit from solution-focused approaches whi...
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Aside from my vast array of clinical experience working with clients from various age groups, cultural identities, personal/professional backgrounds, presenting problems, and seasons of life, I am a relational therapist who values and appreciates the process of therapy. It is in the sacred space therapy upholds that clients learn to triumph out of moments of vulnerability, and to celebrate the...
My name is Sarah Adler and I am a Licensed Psychotherapist at Synergos Counseling. I have been working within the mental health field for over four years. I have received training in Interpersonal Process, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and trauma-informed care. I have experience using this training while working with adolescents and adults in...
( English | español ) Hi, my name is Katie Soto and I am a licensed therapist and I look forward to meeting with you. I am a bilingual English-Spanish speaking therapist in San Diego and I am passionate about working with children, teens and adults who are having a difficult time processing their feelings or that are just looking to find some clarity. I provide a therapeutic environment that...
Hello! As a therapist, I look at the whole person. I want to see you from your perspective. Together we would identify different areas of strength and areas of need. I have experience in many evidence-based practices and would work with you to identify goals that you are comfortable with. I present as an upbeat, down to earth person that wouldn't be considered your "typical therapist". My...
**I am not currently accepting new patients** We all face challenges in life and there are times when we need additional support and tools to get through them. I offer a safe, supportive and collaborative space where together we work to identify your inner strength and resources to aid in your growth and change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide individual, family and couples...
*Currently accepting new clients* My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate and non-judgmental. I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship helps to create the conditions for healing. Each client who walks through my door has an individual and unique need. With this in mind, I use an integrated approach tailored to each specific client. I work primarily with adults with general menta...
I enjoy working with clients seeking help with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBTQA+ issues, family issues and reintegration, and mindfulness. I am passionate about verbal and non-verbal communication, staying in the moment, and balance, primarily using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectal behavioral therapy....
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Life can be difficult. As a parent, you want your children to be happy and healthy so seeing them struggle can be difficult. Teenagers and young adults are faced with new challenges every day. Families can struggle to communicate and can feel disconnected. We strive to reduce the stress and stigma associated with mental health issues by creating a positive and up-beat learning environment where...
