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
As a therapist I support people who feel stuck in their personal or family lives due to feeling depressed, anxious, hurt, hopeless, or angry. All of these issues can make you feel discouraged and our lives become more difficult to manage. But, don't get discouraged. Very often pain in our lives is a necessary component for change and growth even if it does not look like that at this moment. I a...
*Currently Full* My role as a therapist is to be a caring guide throughout your healing. While working towards personalized goals, we will identify strengths, develop coping strategies, and create self care practices that work for you. Humor, play, art, music, meditation, mindfulness, and evidenced based methods are all at the center of my practice. Additionally, I strive to create a gentle,...
Sometimes we experience things that are so life changing that we us lose sight of our hopes and dreams. We can be fooled into believing that we will never be okay again. We do not have to be defined by what has happened to us. I believe that no matter what they have been through people have the potential to create for themselves a happy, rich and full life worth living. It is not easy to overco...
Most couples who consider therapy feel stuck in a destructive cycle that becomes exhausting, isolating, and lonely. We all feel lost at times and do not know how to stop hurting. We all share a common experience at some point in our lives: when our relationships become brittle. Thankfully, we now live in a time where there is an answer based on solid research-based approaches. You don’t have to...
***I currently have morning/early afternoon availability*** I believe that people already have the tools within themselves to succeed, find their inner peace & live up to their potential; I am simply here to assist in that journey. Whether it be to gain insight, learn coping skills to manage trauma, seek support over a loss or simply to feel more "comfortable" in your own skin; all you need is ...
I began my private practice, Sunshine Therapeutic Services LLC, in May of 2017. I have been working with clients in the community since 2012. I provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and elderly. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples. I provide mental health assessments, treatment planning, and clinical sessions. I am dedicated to providing...
Life can be difficult and sometimes we just need someone to offer us support and guide us towards a more positive, clear path. Relationship Issues, Sadness, Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Work Issues? I assist individuals with the difficult, and sometimes unpredictable, adjustments that they may experience or may need to make in their lives. I do this in a calm and safe environment that allows for an...
As a licensed clinical psychologist I will work collaboratively with you to identify and better understand the challenges you are facing, as well as the strengths and supports you possess to address these challenges. I have seen firsthand how this exploration can lead to desired changes in people's lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse,...
"I need help." As human beings, we all will say this phrase at some point in our lives. Acknowledging a need for help can be uncomfortable, painful or scary. Perhaps you've discovered that something is keeping you from being your best self. Or maybe your relationships, career, or family life is leaving you feeling depleted. Fortunately these struggles do not have to define who you are; change i...
**I am currently taking appointments for Blue Cross and Blue Shield** Congratulations on taking the steps towards a healthier and happier you! Through these uncertain times, you do not have to go through it alone. I am a board-certified supervisor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. I graduated from the Univers...
I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the knowledge they have. When we know better, we do better. I see my job as walking with client's through their personal healing journey as they learn new truths and new skills to improve their relationships with others and themselves. I am honored by the trust clients put in me to witness and assist in their healing. My ideal client is the one...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges to them. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical...
My first goal in working with individuals and couples is to provide a non-judgmental, accepting and affirming space. Through our unique therapeutic alliance, you will develop awareness around the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that have perhaps made life feel unmanageable. We will develop strategies based on various modalities which have proven to be successful in bringing positive change....
I am a nationally certified and state licensed Christian counselor with a goal to serve with care and compassion while providing a safe place to grow. My experience is in relationship therapy, family conflict, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, bi-polar, grief, and pastoral care. I work with children 10 and older. I have specialized expertise in aging and end of life spiritual issues. Fear...
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I have a master's degree in Christian counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. I have been working as a therapist since 2012, helping couples, individuals, and groups with relationship, substance abuse, and mental health problems, including anxiety and depression, grief and loss, dual diagnos...
