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
Life brings challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and a little stressed. We all can use support and guidance during these rough patches in our life. I get that. In my practice, I offer another way of looking at these obstacles, rediscovering your strengths and welcoming your vulnerabilities. My approach to healing is warm, and compassionate. Using modalities like humanistic and EM...
Life can be difficult and most of us are doing the best that we can given our circumstances. Sometimes, things become too stressful and the need arises to seek help outside of ourselves. Taking the first step can be scary, but it also shows a level of courage. Ironically, the solutions we may be looking for reside within us- we just need a little help to discover them. With twenty four years...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with Your Health Concierge, Inc (YHC), an outpatient wellness clinic providing psycho-therapeutic services to achieve positive change and growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work in 1994, and have worked over the years in various settings, to include outpatient mental health clinics (where I provided individual and family therapy to adults and...
Eliza takes an empathetic approach to her practice, which allows her to establish deep connections with her clients. She supports her clients by giving them the necessary tools to improve their emotional well-being, allowing them to build confidence and make positive changes in their lives. Eliza helps clients who are experiencing self-doubt, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life...
I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. I believe therapy is not just for the challenging moments, it's also designed when things in life are perfectly fine. We could all use additional tools when life is going great to prepare us for when things get rough. My goal is to promote and encourage the importance of physical and mental health...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to...
I specialize in working with women, both adult and adolescent, toward the goal of healthier relationships, self image, ease of living, tapping into their intuition, balance in their family life/roles, and also any spiritual goals should the client be interested. Over-stressed moms are particularly encouraged to call (babies and small children are welcome to join), as well as those with marital...
Caring for your loved one and watching them deteriorate before your eyes is not easy. Dementia, cognitive decline and older-adult life transitions require a special skillset that needs unparalleled patience and support. I know how difficult it is finding that right person to care for your loved one. Look no more. I specialize with older adults, specifically Individuals with Alzheimer’s and othe...
I am a compassionate and intuitive therapist who believes that each individual is unique. I use a collaborative and holistic approach, tailored to your needs. My goal is to provide a safe and empathic environment in which to support you in reaching your healing goals so that you may live a more fulfilling and authentic life. I have a masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University, and...
Chelsea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. She is currently a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Chelsea has experience working in both community mental health settings and substance use...
My goal is to assist you in your personal development, whether that is working on everyday challenges, processing trauma, or supporting you through a crisis. I received my Master’s Degree in Counselor Education for Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Augusta University. I have presented at multiple mental health conferences in the past couple of years and I am a Nationally Certified Counselo...
Erika is excited to join the Thriveworks team as a therapist. She has been providing therapy and mental health services professionally since 2011, and in the Northern Virginia region since 2013. Through her years of experience, she has developed a passion for helping those who find themselves stuck in the throes of depression and anxiety, and medications are only partially treating the illness....
Have you recently been experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues that are causing you worry in your daily life? You are NOT alone. Finding a therapist you can build a rapport with and trust in order to share personal and intimate details of your life can be a very important part of the healing process. My goal is to work together with you to create a more fulfilling life y...
I believe that individuals are doing the best that they can given the skills and resources that they have available to them. It is my job as a therapist to educate, support and guide my clients on their journey to self discovery and growth. It's important to me to focus on what is important to the individual and to not assume that I know more about my clients than they do. I am a firm believer ...
Specializing in couples and adult individual therapy. At times we might find ourselves feeling stuck and even crippled by past events. Recognizing that the past is actually present in every moment of our lives can help us move through these roadblocks into a flourishing future. Facing painful experiences with mindful and proven therapies can help us turn vicious cycles into virtuous ones, and...
