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
I have a passion for joining with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior related issues. I also enjoy working with individuals who experience difficulty with management and expression of emotions, including anger management concerns. I adjust my approach based on each client’s individual needs and concerns. I frequently draw from approaches including: Psychodynamic...
Have you been feeling lost, confused, stuck, or without some sense of control in life? You are not alone, as many of us have been where you are and felt how you feel. Seeking help from a therapist can be the key to finding passion in life, learning new ways of overcoming obstacles, and begin experiencing a more desired way of being. Therapy with me emphasizes fostering a safe, nonjudgmental,...
Welcome... My name is Amanda, and I am a licensed social worker and spiritual counselor. More specifically, I am a compassionate presence and loving witness. I believe that everyone is born wholesome, and that life circumstances, situations, society and systems alter our ability to remember this. I help individuals identify beliefs and patterns of behavior rooted in self-aversion and reprogram...
I have been honored to work with Veterans and non-Veterans helping with a variety of mental health concerns. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from many modalities to best meet your needs. I would like to work with you to learn about your goals and discuss how I can help you achieve them. There are times when we may not have a specific idea of where to start or what our goals ar...
Sometimes self-doubt, anxiety, depression and stress cloud our judgement and our path to a balanced, happy, functional, life. I work with individuals, couples and families to create the path that is perfect for you. We will work on improving communication and coping skills. I will guide you through your journey and help you see and overcome the obstacles that impede the person/family you want t...
People often seek therapy having exhausted their own internal resources trying to feel better. They may also believe they have exhausted their loved ones with their own self-doubt, sadness, or shame. Alternatively, one may be experiencing a more vague yet persistent sense of being overwhelmed or numb and disconnected. If suffering, grief, loss, and uncertainty are inherent in our humanness; so ...
It takes what it takes! Many blessings on this journey that we call life that you have decided to seek guidance and support to navigate the twists and turns. I will jump in the trenches with you to figure out things and work together to assist you in finding joy. I have an established record of accomplishment in helping individuals improve their psychological health, increase their self-esteem,...
I am currently full and not accepting new clients. If you would like to join my waiting list please contact me and I will be happy to add you and contact you as soon as a spot opens up. Helping and problem solving are my passion. There are no life issues too big or small to receive help with. I want to team up with you so that we can make every day living happier. I specialize in anxiety...
I have been working in the field of mental health for over 30 years and am comfortable working with a wide range of issues. My approach with individuals is holistic, person centered, humanistic and strengths-based, seeing my role as a helpful guide as I work with individuals to navigate the sometimes rocky storms and transitions of life. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck a...
Growing up is tough to do and getting harder everyday. As someone who vividly remembers and was profoundly shaped by the high's and low's of my own young adulthood, I have a HUGE heart for adolescents, teens, and young adults battling to make sense of it all. I love serving as a voice of reason as they struggle with the perils of social media, drama with their friends, and their changing role i...
Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? Are you struggling to overcome an addiction? Do you want to improve your relationships with others? You and I will work together to tackle these challenges. I believe that change is possible as we set goals, identify helpful coping skills, and explore negative thoughts that may be standing in your way of success. As you strive to improve your life, I...
Do you feel consumed with worry about acceptance from co-workers and bosses due to past trauma? Has something from the past resulted in a sense of incapability toward the future you so desperately desire? Does being on guard against criticism from acquaintances and personal failures have you losing sleep at night, waking up sweating with knots in your stomach, and daydreaming through your...
My role is to help guide each individual’s journey towards building emotional confidence and developing healthy relationships. As a licensed psychotherapist, providing individual and family counseling, my education includes a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and The Chicago School of Psychology. I specialize in working with female clients of all age...
When pain lingers long enough or becomes greater than our resistance to seeking help, we finally become willing to do whatever it takes for relief. Psychological and emotional distress affects sleep, eating behaviors, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, our well-being, and our ability to function at home, at work, at school, and in our relationships. We're often left with fear, anxiety, anger,...
My passion for advocacy and a client-centered approach were cultivated in my early years as an educator, but my intellectual curiosity regarding the process of personal change and the value of interpersonal relationships motivated me to returned to NKU for a Master’s degree in Social Work. Since graduating with an MSW, I have enjoyed working with a wide variety of clients in diverse settings...
