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 a client, you will experience a warm, welcoming, friendly, and open therapeutic relationship. Each client is an unique individual; therefore, I work extremely hard to meet you where you are and assist you with making the change you desire. Changing requires patience, determination, dedication, and commitment to the therapeutic process. I hope all my clients are willing to be resilient on thi...
The life you’re living doesn't resemble the life you want. You can't focus and get things done that are important to you. The thoughts in your head are your worst enemy. You feel hopeless and lonely. Your emotions are running you. You may feel that something is wrong with you. Your close relationships are falling apart and nothing you do to fix them is working. You’re tired of trying to do this...
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, my approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore,...
"If there is life there is hope." When life is difficult and overwhelming it is helpful to have someone come alongside to support you. The therapeutic process encourages the individual or family to bring awareness to both it's strengths and it's struggles. Through this awareness change begins. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience with intensive training in...
You deserve to be respected as a unique individual, regardless of your age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I believe that each and every person that comes to counseling has a unique life experience and unique concerns that they bring into the counseling room. My goal is to meet each client where they are, and work along side them to help them achieve the goals they have...
Loneliness. Disconnection. Maybe anxiety makes it hard to get close to people. Maybe a history of trauma or bad relationships makes you wonder if it's worth it to try. Maybe other people call you "weird" and you feel so different from others that you just can't figure out how to bridge the distance. If you're a parent, perhaps this describes your child. More than anything, you want to find your...
**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS in ELKIN, SPARTA, and NORTH WILKESBORO** Aspen is enabling individuals, from all walks of life, to accomplish mental health, wellness, educational, spiritual and career goals. We specialize in helping individuals and families during the tough times. We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children...
I will not be taking on new clients at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please check back soon. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is important to promote change. Change happens in an accepting and nonjudgmental environment. I have a Master's Degree in Community Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I work with individuals with depression,...
**Limited Availability for Telehealth Only** Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You may feel lost, searching for meaning, or struggling with difficult emotions. Therapy is a unique opportunity for self-discovery and can help you to better cope with life's challenges. If you are dealing with a specific hardship in your life, grappling with general feelings of worry and unhappiness, or finding...
You want to feel good about your life. You have hope that your pain, frustrations, and fears can be alleviated. Hope that life does not have to be a constant struggle. Hope that your choices lead to comfort within your self and peace within your relationships. Even in the depths of what feels like hopelessness, part of you imagines “This could be better.” Now you’ve taken the first step on a...
Are you struggling to balance life’s demands? Feeling overwhelmed by your inner conflicting thoughts brought on by stress and anxiety? There is relief. Having been there myself, I can relate and hopefully provide you with the resources and support to bring more order to your life and calm down those annoying, and sometimes intrusive, thoughts. There are effective, researched based approaches th...
Whether facing long-term challenges or brief struggles, we all need connection and understanding. In my experience, a strong relationship between client and therapist is the best agent of change in therapy. I often use cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic concepts (along with a healthy dose of humor) but everyone is different so the approach should match your personality and needs. I would lo...
** Currently not accepting new clients. ** I believe you can promote wellness in your life. I have deep respect for the client's I work with and believe choosing therapy is a healthy act of growth. My style is to create a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate relationship in which we explore both your challenges and your strengths. I emphasize a whole-person integrative treatment plan...
I'm a trained EMDR therapist, which means I specialize in any type of trauma, anxiety, stress, or depression. I also specialize in relationship support. There is no population I will not work with. Do you feel like no one listens to you? Do you feel like you can't control/manage your stress and anxiety? I can help with this. What do you want to believe about yourself? I can help you get to wher...
You're looking for a counselor because your life isn't working out the way it should. You're feeling angry, unhappy, frustrated, worried, confused or empty. Maybe you want to fix your marriage, straighten out your kids, let go of the past, learn to forgive yourself or stop repeating the same mistakes over and over. Perhaps you're questioning your spiritual beliefs or trying to figure out what i...
