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
I like to think of therapy as a time to gain perspective. I think people can gain a "bird's eye view" perspective of their own life from therapy. Most individuals that I have helped come to therapy because they are "stuck". Maybe, they are stuck in the same behaviors or thoughts happening over and again. Maybe, they are stuck in the same situations, a pattern of anxiety or unhappiness. Therapy ...
Reaching out for help can be difficult. Often times, we tend to neglect the need for our own self-care as we tackle the challenges of daily life and take care of the ones we love. Platinum Counseling offers a comfortable and casual environment where you can feel safe and supported. We encourage you to discuss your vulnerabilities, without judgement, with professionals who want to hear about you...
Do you feel overwhelmed by worry? Have you found yourself feeling sad, alone or like things won't get better? Has there been an event that is impacting your day to day life or put stress in work or relationships? I believe that we all have unique strengths and ability to live a fulfilling and authentic life. I work with clients dealing with depression and/or anxiety and am a Certified Grief...
You can usually manage the anxiety, but lately it feels out of control. Maybe you don't know what you're experiencing but you've had times where you can't breathe, your heart is beating out of your chest, and you feel desperate. You might be feeling scattered and unable to concentrate or sleep through the night. Your body is tense and you can't relax. Are there memories you've been trying to av...
Accepting new client again after mid-January. It is a challenging time currently. I specialize in children, teens, and younger adults, particularly those with Anxiety, AD/HD, and/or Depression, or just life challenges. I do individual and family therapy, depending on the needs. It can be hard to be at home more, particularly if you are having struggles with parenting, helping your child, or as ...
We all have something we struggle with, but it does not have to ruin us. You get overwhelmed by your thoughts and overanalyze, which leaves you feeling resentful, anxious, stressed, and at times, defeated. Evans Counseling & Consulting can help you find the balance in your life. We are a multi-specialty practice that specializes in 3 main areas: Comprehensive Post-Accident Pyschological...
"You don't have to have it figured out to move forward." I strive to provide client-centered and compassionate care to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I believe that at the heart of good client care is a healthy therapeutic relationship. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am trained in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and utilize trauma-informed...
It is my joy and responsibility to create a safe and nurturing environment to assist clients and families in navigating life's journey. The therapeutic process is a creative and powerful process in which all treatment goals are tailored to each individual, couple, or family. I have walked hundreds of families through this progression of healing and I use clinical knowledge and skills paired wit...
The stigma surrounding mental health has lessened in recent years, but it is still very much present in our society. As a counselor, I feel very strongly about helping my clients come to love and accept themselves, flaws included. My passion lies with empowering them to improve and maintain their mental health through the use of therapeutic tools and realistic goal setting. I mix Person-Centere...
Living well and at peace is possible. The adults, teens, and children who seek our services often feel "stuck" and overwhelmed. These feelings can take many forms including anxiety, panic, depression, uncertainty, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, and major life stress. Our approach is very authentic and warm yet genuine and direct. We integrate talk therapy with cognitive-behavioral...
I work with adults, children, couples, and families. My qualifications include: certification by the Yale Parenting and Child Conduct Clinic in the Kazdin Method of Parent Management Training, certified EMDR therapist, certified Anger Management Specialist, and a member of the Gottman Referral Network (a research-based approach to couples' therapy). I have also worked extensively with individua...
I am a Mental Health Therapist and Wellness Coach that specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy, specifically in Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. My psychotherapy sessions encourage transformation and provide opportunities for growth through helping clients increase self-awareness, develop healthy thought patterns, address and eliminate reactive behaviors,...
( English | español ) I'd first like to acknowledge your courage in reaching out, and thank you for taking a chance to live a more fulfilled life. Hello, I am Nicole G. Duarte, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over 6 years of experience in working with at-risk teens, adults, and families in a variety of situations from foster care, human trafficking, and homelessness....
In life we have joyful and enlightening experiences, and painful challenges that are best handled with help. Therapy helps you build awareness and increase your ability to deal with problems of life like depression, anxiety or fear. Counseling, enables you to recover the joy of life. We provide an atmosphere of understanding and trust where we listen empathetically to understand your perspectiv...
We all seek help for different reasons. For many of us, we reach out because life's currents have set us adrift from our values. I see my job as a therapist to help bring you back to shore. To do this, I will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you realign with your values, wether this is in the context of relationships, new transitions, or difficult periods of time. I work with a wid...
