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
“The past is a foreign country: They do things differently there.” Hopeless depression, alarming anxiety or mental disorder cloud the present and the future because of things that happened in the past. Restoring a confident, vigorous focus when mental health is in disrepair and collapse feels imminent, requires a new course that may seem impossible. The pleasures and certainty of existence seem...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience in the mental health field. I am specially trained and certified to treat clients with Tic/Tourette's Disorder by using CBIT for therapy interventions. I gained this certification in 2017 through the Tourette's Association of America. I specialize in ODD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Adjustment...
My name is Shannon (she/her/hers). I believe in the power of hope and in trusting our inner wisdom to guide us through everyday life. I have a heart for working with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing transition(s), with specialized training and experience working with adolescents and adults. I am genuinely honored to accompany people as they find their way through a wide...
Hi, I'm Jeffrey Spike, AKA Spike the Psych. I have been a licensed educational psychologist since 2012, while working full time for LAUSD. I was the recipient of the Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists (LAASP) Outstanding Psychologist of the Year award. With 14 years of experience as a psycho-educational assessor, Spike the Psych has successfully identified the primary strengths and...
As a pre-licensed therapist who has experience in many areas within counseling, my hope is to always help the patient know that they are accepted. Patients can know that they are safe and protected within our therapeutic alliance. I will make every effort to remain ethical and lead the patient in a positive and effective journey that will benefit their life. My hope is to prioritize the patient...
My name is Yessenia Aguilar. I am a Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Life Skills Resource Counselor. As a Life Skills Resource Counselor, I assist individuals, couples, or families with general problem areas of distress. Individuals who select my services will learn how to help themselves through learning life skills as needed and to utilize missed opportunities and resources. I am not a licensed mental...
One of the amazing aspects of therapy is that it provides a unique opportunity for people to have a space where the focus is on their needs and growth. Very few other spaces exist where your needs and well-being can be the priority. This is a key part of the healing power of therapy, which is why I believe it is so important you find a therapist who is a good fit for you. [DURING COVID-19: I am...
Do you feel like you need to take a closer look at your life? Maybe something doesn't feel quite right, and you're looking for guidance to identify and overcome that challenge. Therapy with me is a process which involves examining your feelings and experiences to illuminate a path to a better quality of life. Getting the help you need through therapy can be courageous and empowering. It would b...
Sometimes we get stuck in life and need a greater level of help and/or guidance than our friends and family can provide. My goal is to help you figure out where you are, where you want to be, and how you can get there. I have practical experience and am comfortable working with a wide variety of clients and concerns. I have over twenty years experience in the field and I have worked with trauma...
I have been in private practice since 2005. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution therapy, mood disorders, behavior modification, anxiety, personality disorders, grief & loss, addiction, postpartum issues, divorce/blended families, & also have a therapy dog for those that may be fearful of starting therapy or have difficulty engaging in sessions....
One of the most courageous things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Reaching out for therapy is the first step to embarking on the therapeutic process. Therapy is a collaborative relationship, with the client in the driver’s seat. It is possible to live more openly, freely, honestly, and authentically. Clients say I am easy to talk to, calming, present, genuine, and accepting. T...
Are you a new or expecting mother looking for support during this transitional time? Have you been (over)prepped for the birth of your child, but not for what happens after? The Mother Birth acknowledges that your baby is not the only one with a brand new life. If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, I recommend booking a pre-baby session to prepare for your transition. If baby ha...
My treatment provides support and practical therapy to the individuals and couples I work with. I help you address the current life challenges you are experiencing and other long-standing issues that may be uncovered. I work with you to help find resolutions to your current concerns and other psychological issues that may be affecting your life. I incorporate a mixture of Existential,...
*I am not currently accepting new clients.* In my practice, I welcome people from all walks of life and have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele. I offer a compassionate demeanor, nonjudgmental attitude, and a safe environment for processing. Sometimes we need to take a “deep dive” into our history to figure out why things are the way they are. Other times, we need to learn...
I specialize in supporting clients who struggle with feeling connected to themselves and their loved ones, who feel lost, overwhelmed, or stuck. Low self-worth/esteem, unresolved pain or relationship issues, guilt, shame, and beliefs that keep you small, can be hard to change on your own. They often lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, over-functioning/perfectionism, or shutting down...
