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 split my time between working with children and adults with a variety of problems and issues. Depending on the problem, I tailor my treatment to the individual needs of each person. These needs vary, and success may differ from person to person. I utilize a variety of cognitive behavioral, behavioral, person centered, and play therapy techniques. As a previous teacher, and as a current licens...
I offer individual counseling services for adults and adolescents. I offer a trauma informed approach that utilizes several theoretical approaches to elicit change. If desired, I also offer a holistic approach to healing utilizing prayer, meditation, reiki, and contemplative journaling. I specialize in substance use disorders, co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, relationship...
My therapist role is to help you gain new skills and insights in your healing journey to create powerful and lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. I am honored to specialize in assisting those who are still burdened by sexual trauma/abuse, suffering from betrayal trauma, or who are cycling through sexual addiction. Finding the best treatment...
I believe the goal of therapy is to create insight and self-awareness. If we are better able to understand who we are and why we engage in the behaviors we do, we are able to make changes in our lives. My job is to offer a supportive environment, in which you feel safe to explore who you are. I have experience working with individual adults, couples, children, and families. I believe each perso...
My clinical approach is mixed but takes from cognitive behavioral and person centered approaches. I believe building a trusting, enduring relationship is necessary for most kinds of change to occur. To do this, I am genuine, nonjudgemental, and accepting, regardless of your background. I have experience working with a variety of clinical presentations and problems. I have experience working wit...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and have recently become a credentialed Board Approved Supervisor. For the last several years, I have been advocating for and with people struggling with mental health concerns. As a strength based, person-centered clinician, meeting an individual’s needs in crisis, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and other simila...
Elizabeth Swift is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with individuals who have experienced traumatic life events. She is certified in trauma therapy with an extensive background in treating people who suffer from trauma-related disorders. Additionally, Elizabeth has substantial experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety and panic,...
Whether a child, adolescent, or adult, we all need a place to feel cared for and accepted. I believe that there is hope for all of us to heal and to grow. I love to help families build strong relationships through family therapy, couples therapy, or parenting education. I utilize play-based therapy with children to help them heal from trauma, build healthy coping skills, and strengthen the...
I believe we all have a story of how we think our lives are going to play out in our heads. When that story does not come true it leaves us feeling lost, sad, and sometimes angry. I provide a safe place to help people be able to make sense of life and start rebuilding themselves and their relationships. I received my Undergraduate degree from Samford University in Human Development and Family...
During this crisis of coronavirus restrictions and disruption of family routines, many kids are anxious with worries about school, missing friends, and not being able to enjoy their normal activities. Telehealth sessions (video) are a way to offer support and to help both kids and parents talk about the challenges they are facing. The goal of sessions is to help family members develop positive...
I believe individuals and families have the potential to heal through finding hope and empowerment. My approach is to walk alongside you, build a strong therapeutic alliance, support you in identifying and building upon your strengths, while providing an opportunity to focus on mindfulness skills. I encourage recognizing, expressing, and managing emotions while facilitating learning and growth....
If you are finding anxiety and depression, traumatic events from the past, substance use, or other mental health issues are playing a larger role in your life than you would like, it may be time to connect with a professional to help you find healing. I believe that it is my role to offer a safe and trusting environment where clients can explore life's challenges and work toward their desired...
"You can't adjust the wind, but we can adjust the sails." While we may not be able to change the factors that come our way, we can change the ways in which we approach whatever has caused difficulty. This quote encapsulates my sensitive, inviting, and unique approach to psychotherapy. I work with a variety of patients, including children, adolescents, and young adults, through many presenting...
ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Nicolette received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Queens College University. She has clinical training working as a therapist providing individual, family, and group counseling at a college campus, outpatient clinics, and recently at a foster care agency. Nicolette has experience counseling diverse groups of children, adolescents, and adults and utilizes ...
I believe in working in partnership with clients, utilizing their inner strengths to help them sort out their challenges in order to achieve their goals. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples to learn how to rebuild their lives and relationships by overcoming obstacles. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy,...
