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 key to living a happy, healthy and whole life is having the ability to identify, process and replace the negative thoughts and behaviors that hinder one from achieving their ideal self. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to help each patient become more self aware so that their emotional/mental self and physical self are aligned. Together we will discuss a treatment plan that will help to...
I became interested in helping individuals and families attain their dreams at a very early age. In my therapy, I accept and appreciate your uniqueness and am personally encouraged by the discoveries you make during your time in therapy. I provide compassion, empathy, and a down-to-earth approach to ease any discomfort you may have about therapy. Through our work together, I become sensitive to...
My clinical practice is integrative in nature. As a social worker, my theoretical orientation is always informed by a social justice and a systems lens. I use a brain-based approach when developing treatment plans with my clients. I primarily use cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to target and help strengthen the prefrontal cortex. During sessions, I gently challenge...
We were not created to navigate life's challenges on our own. Often times we need others in these periods in our lives. It is my honor to walk with people during these difficult periods of life and help guide them towards healing. As the counselor for Northshore Family Counseling, I aim to see restoration for people in their relationships with God, themselves, and others. I have worked with...
When stress and anxiety become overwhelming, they damage emotional and physical wellbeing and threaten relationships, self-esteem, and your ability to focus and perform your best. Overthinking, self-doubt and frequent worry can be distracting and make it harder to enjoy daily life. I'm an experienced therapist with a passion in guiding the healing process for individuals with stress, anxiety, l...
It's more important now than ever to get support. I'm highly skilled at helping clients address trauma, adjust to change, overcome intimate and family relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and anxiety. I work collaboratively—a strong connection between therapist and client is the foundation of good therapy. Listening deeply to clients, I draw on 30 years as a somatic practitioner and us...
As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in working with women ages 18 and older who are having difficulty adjusting to major life changes such as entering college, starting a career, having a baby, divorcing, empty-nesting, becoming a widow, grieving the loss of loved ones, retiring, aging, etc. I will facilitate your transition by helping you discover and develop your...
I am an LPC with a Master degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also possess a Seminary Master degree in Biblical Studies to provide faith-based therapeutic support. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis. I am also trained to treat substance, alcohol and sexual issues. I work with individuals, couples and...
No two individuals are the same & that is how I approach treatment. I make therapy fit your needs by drawing upon a variety of clinical frameworks to provide patient focused care. Therapy is about you & we focus on addressing what you want to heal. Working together, we build upon your strengths and help develop coping skills and support while working towards your goals. I have 2 decades of...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor & Mental Health Service Provider (LPC, MHSP) with over 23 years in the field of counseling. Having worked in areas of trauma recovery, family counseling, addiction, team building & guidance, I can offer many perspectives when helping you work through the reason(s) you have come for counseling. I am certified in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization &...
When we are handed the pieces to the puzzle that is our life, rarely are we provided a picture to guide us where to put them. Not knowing what the end result will be can cause frustration and lead to a feeling of helplessness or hopelessness. Through the use of integrated therapy techniques, I can introduce you to a new perspective or tools that you can use immediately to experience relief. I...
Do you feel exhausted before you even start your day? Are you restless in bed and wish there were a way to finally get a good night’s sleep? I am a UCLA-trained clinical psychologist, author, and professor who specializes in the evidence-based treatment of insomnia, anxiety, trauma, and depression and have helped countless individuals overcome the challenges they are facing by learning how to...
Now and then everyone needs a little help and support to deal with life's curves, valleys, hills, and potholes. Feeling sad, stuck, or anxious? Struggling with an unexpected change or loss? Is a past experience impacting the joy in your life? If you choose to work with me, I'll partner with you to tap into your strengths and values to find ways of dealing with life's challenges that work for yo...
We all have issues that come up through traumas and relationships especially with COVID happening. I know that we need help at times to get through hard situations. My goal is to help you understand your story and try to help you make sense of what you have learned and become more insightful, confident, and successful. I am accepting new clients. Please leave a message. If I do not answer, leav...
As a licensed psychotherapist, I truly believe that developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is essential to the success of therapy. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling for adults, teens, and children. If you are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, poor self-image, relationship difficulty, or trauma, I can help. I offer a warm, accepting...
