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
As parents, we often struggle with feeling like we aren't measuring up. We want our children to be successful and feel confident with who they are as individuals. Unfortunately, the teenage years can be a difficult transition and often they begin to feel misunderstood or overlooked. I work with both adolescents and adults to help navigate the struggles of life. I like working with adolescents a...
I know what it's like to feel bogged down by self-doubt, frozen by thoughts of not being good enough. I understand how difficult it can be to get unstuck from negative thinking patterns about ourselves, others, and the world. If this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone. If you're ready to develop a healthy balance of self-awareness and self-acceptance in your life and relationships, the...
Life often has roadblocks, potholes, and frustrating detours. Sarah will work with you in navigating these challenges in your or your child's life. Sarah has training and experience helping individuals from all backgrounds, but primarily focuses on assisting children, adolescents, and teens cope with a variety of mental health conditions, including trauma and mood related disorders, autism...
Dr. Clauss received her PhD in clinical psychology from Drexel University. She completed her clinical internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She is currently an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has worked in the areas of health psychology and behavioral medicine for the past ten years, providing empirically...
Our human life is full of suffering. Also, you are in a pain. Maybe you are blaming yourself for this pain. Our mind is often very noisy and loud, full of judgment, our worst critic, often creating unnecessary suffering. Our mind is telling us that we are not perfect, not beautiful, or not good enough. We believe that if we would try harder, or work better we would deserve love or life without...
I feel that it is a privilege to provide a non-judgmental and safe space for my clients. I work with adolescents through older adults and I utilize mindfulness, strength-based, and insight-oriented approaches. Sessions are tailored to individual client needs. I specialize in depression, anxiety, identity issues, life transitions, relationship and family dynamics, and post-partum concerns. I hav...
[*NOT* accepting new clients] Sometimes you trudge robotically, against the current, just going through the motions of life. We all have these moments, but when they're affecting you so deeply and you feel as if you have nowhere to turn, that is where I can help. No matter how large, small, chronic, or problematic the issue is, my purpose is to help you navigate those waters. Life throws you cu...
If you are stressed, anxious, depressed or having difficulties with relationships, then please reach out to me. I am a caring and supportive therapist with a strong belief that we all deserve to live happier and less stressed lives. I offer comfort, support, and validation in a safe and supportive environment. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 22 years. During this time, I...
I specialize in helping adults and elders work their way through difficult life adjustments. It can be very difficult to see your parents age, and it can be hard to be the parent that is aging. There are always many complex decisions to be made. Divorce, retirement, moving, isolation, and grief are some of the more difficult transitions. Whether suffering from loneliness, depression, anxiety,...
My name is Mary Crafts and I am the owner and operator of Sage Counseling Center. I serve teenagers, adults, individuals & families in the journey toward healing. I have been blessed with the honor of helping people challenge and overcome life's hardships, and I am continually inspired by the resilience of the human spirit when we are given the tools we need to be over-comers. My specialty is i...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true self and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. These challenges may be...
Every new day is a chance to change your life. In this moment, you have already taken a courageous step toward empowering yourself and improving your overall well-being and personal development. I would be honored to be a part of that journey. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment that allows you to explore and clarify your goals as well as develop new skills to get there. Difficult...
I believe that some of the ways people developed to cope with difficult experiences in early life no longer adaptively serve them; therefore, I help clients gain insight into those patterns and develop new ways of being in order to make positive changes. I also deeply value the impact that family-of-origin and culture have on identity development, interpersonal relationships, and how one views ...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. During my time in the mental health field, I have worked with clients in variety of settings such as emergency services, residential treatment, LGBTQ+ behavioral health clinic, community mental health, and at a university-counseling cent...
I provide individual and family therapy to individuals who are looking for help to cope with life's various twists and turns. I utilize an organic approach to gain an understanding of your specific life situations and stressors that are contributing to your current feelings. I use positive affirmations, strength identification and skill building to encourage you to reach your personal goals. We...
