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
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. What do you want to know about yourself? You have qualities that only you can bring to the world. Thoughts of inadequacy, fear of failure, and rejection can result in getting in your own way. You want deeper relationships, a more fulfilling career, and adapt your lifestyle optimally. Currently working with individuals, families, and couples seeking to transcend their live...
Girls and young women are facing a world with unprecedented pressure upon them from peers, academics, athletics, social media, and today's confusing "grow up, but not too fast" culture. If that isn't enough, their brains are undergoing a massive cognitive restructuring as they grow from child to adult. Many teens and young adults benefit from talking through these challenges with a neutral part...
Hope Counseling Service is a professional counseling company dedicated to working with corporations, couples and individuals to build, mend and restore relationships. Dr. Holmes is a Lifetime member of the Chi Phi Honors Society of Psychology. She is a Published Author of His Heart Her Voice as well as articles entered in both the National Journals of Gerontology and Psychology. Dr. Holmes is, ...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, depressed, anxious or alone? I am here to help. I practice from a Holistic perspective as I believe in the mind/body connection and healing starting from this point. I work to empower the people I work with as true change happens in this way. We all suffer on some level and sometimes we stand in our own way, underestimating our ability to heal. Unconditional l...
Bumps in the road are a normal part of life. Whether you are working to overcome overwhelming events, trying to parent a struggling child or need support navigating a stressful time in your life, I will help you identify and meet your goals for health. I create a supportive environment where you can explore feelings, coping skills and patterns of thinking and acting that will help you understan...
***Currently offering telemedicine/virtual sessions for new and current clients to support needs during this pandemic*** My focus is overall wellness through therapeutic and holistic health coaching practices. I support individuals and families from young adolescents to adults in looking at their lives as a whole and finding balance emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially. I am a Licens...
We all do our best to navigate this very complicated world. Along the way, we develop beliefs, perceptions, and narratives about who we are in the world based on our experiences - both good and bad. In a confidential environment, together we will work collaboratively to challenge the obstacles that have become hurdles. I believe every human being has unique strengths, talents, and resources tha...
Life events, trauma, relationships, distorted or compulsive behaviors in yourself or those you love, depression, anxiety or just the stressors that exist in day to day life can keep you from the peace and balance you crave. I treat these general individual issues regularly in my practice. In addition, I also specialize in working with those who are living with and have been betrayed by their...
In counseling, I utilize an integrative approach that combines reality therapy, person-centered, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I have 14 years experience working with adults in a 12-step program. This experience has given me tools and knowledge that can help others achieve their goals. I also have over 3000 hours of experience working with children 6-18 on issues such as ADHD, behavio...
I enjoy assisting clients in recognizing their strengths and promoting positive growth. I use a client-centered approach but also use a combination of solution-focused, behavior modification and motivational interviewing. I have more than 16 years of experience in private practice, in-home counseling and school-based services. I have primarily worked with adolescents and young adults, but also...
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I work with the notion that people are naturally motivated to find meaning in their lives. As people search for meaning they may suffer emotionally, spiritually and psychologically and respond reactively rather than attentively. Counseling is a way to observe the reactive patterns in your life that are causing you to suffer. I will support you in discovering options to your life's challenges. I...
I am 64 years young. I have worked as a clinical social worker/psychotherapist in the Brazos Valley since 1988. I have a good "grapevine" of local professionals, so I often help clients with information/referral to resources for on-going support beyond therapy. I welcome questions you may have. I can be reached by phone/text at 979-255-7004 or email at [email protected]. Please check o...
Concordia Counseling and Behavioral Services provides therapy to children and adults, for various mental and behavioral health needs. We focus on customized therapeutic care, tailored to the client’s specific needs, by finding out their strengths and improving on their limitations. Services are intended to alleviate the stressors of life by offering a space to safely discuss complex issues and...
The biggest takeaway from working together will be that you feel supported, heard and excited to grow. Therapy is an hour carved out just for you. Your sessions will be a joyful experience and a safe space where we collaborate to determine and achieve your goals. I want to help you find your unique path to happiness and a life full of color. I am passionate about helping people feel confident i...
