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
The process of my education enhanced my skill in working with a variety of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. My greatest desire is to help others learn about their needs, help them set goals and plans, support them in implementing those goals and plans so they may live happy healthy lives. I think when we act skillfully and with careful thought we can accomplish many things and overcome most...
I have 35 years' experience as a psychotherapist with a B.A. from Columbia College and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from New York University. I have served on the faculties of New York University, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, University of California / San Francisco School of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine. I am comfortable addressing a wi...
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I strongly believe in being authentic, honest, and real with my clients. I believe in meeting people where they are, and finding ways to help them get to where they want to be. Many have found their counselor to not fully understand them, or not challenge them. I connect with others by finding common ground, letting others' passions shine through, and creating moments of real, genuine care for ...
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