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
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Thank you for your interest in working with me. I am a dedicated, genuine and caring therapist who you will find is easy to connect with. In my many years of practice, I have worked to improve the lives of adults and children, LGBTQ and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions and improving work and personal relationships. Our work together will be interactive, engaging an...
Hello, congratulations on taking the first step to taking care of you!, I know it's not always easy. If you have a child or are a teen, adult or family looking for a judgement free, confidential, comfortable space you've come to the right place. My background and specialty areas focus on the challenges facing individuals and families who have faced trauma, understanding the unique aspects of th...
I utilize an integrative approach that focuses on each individual and where they feel they need to be met. It's very hard to determine who's the best fit for you. The best way to choose a professional is to give someone an opportunity to learn from you, about who you are, and what you need from a therapist. I am willing to listen and hear (two different things) what it is that you need. Please...
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I view therapy as a means to acquire a well-equipped toolbox of positive and healthy life skills. These skills will help the client recognize, understand, and utilize their internal power for overcoming life's many external forces that may be causing distress or dysfunction in their life. My job as a therapist is to maintain a safe, caring, and confidential environment for my clients as they...
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Welcome and thank you for considering me as a potential provider. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an intrinsic passion for helping others. Growing up in a military family, I was exposed to diverse populations with varying levels of need. From a young age, I have felt compelled to serve others. I have experience serving children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges...
Kathy specializes in working with clients coping with life transitions or challenging life events, including loss, trauma, and relationship issues. Kathy has specialized training and certification for working with loss and grief including: loss of a loved one, divorce, relationship changes, empty nest, pet loss, job change, loss of safety or trust, retirement, moving, change in health status,...
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I am a Marine veteran and earned my Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Additionally, I am certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. Although I specialize in working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma, I also work with a wide variety of persons including individuals, couples,...
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