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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Recognizing internal distress and seeking help from a professional can be an uncomfortable and courageous act. I hope to be a partner in your process of self-discovery, insight, and growth. My style tends to be collaborative, providing warmth and support while also encouraging honest emotional expression. I value personal exploration in a safe environment in order to improve self-understanding ...
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As a Marriage & Family Therapist I have had the privilege of working with adults, couples, children and families throughout my 10+ year career in the mental health field. I have developed my career by gaining experience in a variety of settings including schools, non-profit agencies, crisis intervention, group practice and now, currently, private practice. I have helped individuals struggling w...
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Dr Christie Mikell is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialties in perinatal mental health, as well as PTSD/complex trauma. Her other clinical interests include: anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship stress, and codependency. Dr Mikell approaches therapy with the belief that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in therapeutic success. She...
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