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
**Free Phone Counseling or Testing Consultation** Being in the circus taught me that juggling too many balls in the air can lead to feeling like you're always picking up the pieces rather than enjoying the show. We can get so caught up in the routine of life that we don't stop to ask, "How did things get this way and is this what I want moving forward?" I seek to improve self-awareness of one's...
Andrew received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. He has previous experience working with children, adolescents and their families as a Mileu Treatment Counselor at Orchard Place residential campus. Andrew has also worked with individuals with traumatic brain injuries, mental health in a supported community living, and Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)...
Pain is an unfortunate reality of the human experience. Sometimes, our attempts to control or avoid pain, whether it's physical, psychological, or otherwise, also pulls us away from other things in our lives that are important to us, resulting in a less fulfilling life. Your decision to pursue therapy is a significant step towards finding a more workable way to manage the things in your life th...
Now more than ever, life is challenging and there may be times just like these that - in spite of your best efforts- you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and struggling. You might even question if you will ever feel better again. We are much more than the issues we face... but sometimes we forget. Therapy is time reserved just for you to be heard and supported as you get to the root cause, fac...
Our patterns of thinking and behaving often start at a young age. We may have been neglected, emotionally deprived, abused, overprotected, criticized, and rejected. These experiences may continue to reverberate themselves throughout our life and reveal themselves in how we think and relate to others. These experiences can also be the source of depression, anxiety and anger. In my practice, we w...
Are you entering a new life transitions, and need some direction? Do you feel that you are in pain as a couple or in a family situation? Please reach out to me today. I would welcome the opportunity of working with you. I have always felt that my passion in life was to offer support to others and to suggest alternative choices in life. I have a Master's degree in Social Work with a focus on...
With COVID-19 and increased health concerns, I am using a HIPPA compliant software program with integrated Telehealth therapy platform. Easy to access video or telephone sessions available. Difficult emotions or trauma can often interfere or block your ability to move forward in life, achieve goals and dreams for your future. Using a collaborative approach with clients, my aim is to not only...
Therapy is a safe, supportive, non-judgemental place you can come to fully express your worries and concerns. I am licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience doing therapy. Anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, grief, medical issues, life transitions, and low self esteem are all issues I have successfully helped others to deal with. I work with individuals and couples.. ...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! We often hear that the most precious commodity is "Time". One of the greatest investments one can make is investing personal time in self/self-care. One of the many ways that can be achieved is through therapeutic counseling. I am a firm believer that the pathway to wholeness lies from within the individual, yet at times the path may not be clear. My goal is to come...
I have 38 yrs of success working with various diverse populations; focused on using innovative methods to design therapy around individual, family and couples needs & life goals. I am invested in helping my clients overcome personal struggles and succeed in achieving their goals and desired changes. I enjoy working with teens/young adults and their families and are successful in guiding the fam...
Behavior and change have always been areas of significant interest to me. That interest, coupled with a desire to work with people in a more meaningful and intimate way is why I counsel professionally. I have a BA in psychology from Ottawa University and a Masters of Science in Counseling degree from the University of Phoenix. I am licensed in the state of Arizona as a Licensed Associate Counse...
We are all capable of experiencing connection, joy, and a sense of wonder in our everyday lives. However, there are several barriers that prevent us from getting the most out of life such as depression, addiction, grief, loss, low self-esteem, feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. I work in a caring, supportive, and respectful way to confront self-sabotaging behaviors. Together, we will explore...
Life can bring difficult times. These may be financial, death, loss of a job or even loss of our independence through illness or accidents, as well as school or marital issues. All of us have our mountains to climb and the mountains at times seem overwhelming to us. This is where counseling comes in. Experience in life's issues and the hard times that can bring us to feeling we will never get t...
Have you noticed that your child is acting differently and you aren't sure how to help them? Families who work with me find that they learn to understand what is driving their child’s behaviors and how to respond to them in a way that leads to more peaceful interactions and a happier home life. Many kids and teens that work with me appreciate my style, are receptive to talking about their thoug...
**Currently only providing tele-therapy** Judy's area of expertise is working with women to assist in resolving past trauma and elevate to the next level. She specializes in treating adults who suffer from PTSD, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood abuse, and grief/loss. During the counseling process, clients will explore and reframe negative beliefs...
