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
Is COVID-19 causing stress, anxiety, hardship or depression? Let's get through this together! I specialize in helping clients heal from psychological pain. Many people are struggling through the isolation, job loss and major life changes. COVID has turn the world upside down. I invite you to join me in a partnership to discover hope during these difficult times and to anticipate a better tomorr...
Seemingly things were going along fine, until you hit a pitfall. Your mate is giving you the "silent treatment", your children are experiencing problems in school; workplace duties that once seemed effortless are now falling behind. You're feeling like a rubber band being stretched in many directions. You are beginning to feel overwhelmed with hopelessness. You stay up every night wondering " h...
Do you feel overwhelmed by your work or family life? Do you find yourself lost in the shuffle and wanting to find better balance? Do you feel "stuck" and unsure of what your next move should be? Entering therapy is a courageous step you can take to begin living a healthier and more fulfilling life. My areas of specialization and interest include working with women as they navigate life and care...
Connecting in a non-judgmental, safe therapeutic relationship can help a person through difficult circumstances and strengthen their ability to reach their goals. It would be an honor to share in that process with you. I help create positive change for clients looking overcome challenges relating to anger, grief, anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, academic success, spiritual beliefs,...
At JFS we strive to have a holistic approach to counseling, focusing on the individual needs of each of our clients. We have several therapist with a wide array of expertise. Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor practice focus is perinatal mood disorders, bariatric concerns, and LEO/first responders. Dorrit Ram, LCSW’s practice focus is adults with development delays/ASD, and anxie...
***ON MATERNITY LEAVE---NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** My approach to counseling centers on the partnership between client and counselor. My style utilizes an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and relational approaches tailored to meet my clients' individual needs. I strive to provide a warm, supportive and judgement free space in which we can explore and gain a...
I am aware that no single approach is the right one for every individual, and so I have been educated and trained on a number of modalities. More commonly, I work with children using play therapy, art, and sand tray to help them overcome their emotional and behavioral struggles. I coach and educate parents to build upon families’ strengths to enhance parenting practices and behaviors. I assist...
It can be a lonely and overwhelming feeling to realize that your life doesn't match who you were meant to be. I will help you identify the origin of your maladaptive coping skills, the effect early issues have on you in the present day, and help you learn new, healthy behaviors to live a better and more fulfilling life. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and...
I work mostly with clients suffering with anxiety, PTSD, depression, and substance use issues, but I have experience with many different mental health diagnoses. I see clients needing help with goal-setting, limiting core values and beliefs, shame, fear, negative self-esteem, and trauma symptoms. I have trained in many mind-body and alternative techniques, such as EFT tapping,...
*Currently not accepting new clients* As humans, our number one need is connection. Therapy is a place to find connection, comfort and understanding. I believe that the collaborative relationship that is created in therapy is a powerful tool for positive and lasting change. I assist my clients in raising awareness of unconscious processes and how they impact our relationships, as well as our...
I start treatment with a thorough and detailed inventory of life experiences that could be contributing to current concerns. Just like with physical health, mental health can be impacted by earlier 'injuries' that flare up later in life. Many people have been in and out of therapy throughout their life and haven't found sustained relief due to not healing the root issue or concern. At the...
I am here for you if you feel you’d like someone to talk to, and if you’d like to have someone to walk beside you as you move toward wholeness, well-being, and freedom. If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious or stress-out, we can work together to resolve those feelings of distress. If you feel stuck from past experiences, and want to break free, it will be fun to discover what positive...
We sometimes lose our direction, and compromise the things most valuable to us. Clinical counseling or psychotherapy involves helping individuals, couples and families as they move to resolve issues that are interfering with their lives in some capacity. I believe that each person is unique and no one method of counseling reaches everyone. Therefore, I use a unique blending of various mental...
Making the decision to begin therapy can be overwhelming, but is also an excellent opportunity to make the change you've been hoping to see. In my practice I follow your lead and pace to help identify and address any obstacles that stop you from having a fulfilling, meaningful life. No matter the source or length of your stress, my work is rooted in helping you gain insight and awareness while...
Therapy is an inherently collaborative process. As such, I believe that effective therapy begins by building a foundation of trust, understanding, and compassion. I see my clients as the experts on their experience, their values, and their goals. My role is to work with individuals to identify and develop creative strategies, tools, insights, etc., to support their growth and healing. As an...
