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 prefer clients who have the courage to risk coming in for an appointment facing the unknown and leaving their session with a sense of self acceptance, performance confidence and some tools with which to better manage their thought, feelings, and behaviors. Regardless of their presenting problems, I want to present a "no judgment zone". I have a sign in the waiting room that states, "I Will No...
I am no different than you. I too have grieved and felt lost and struggled at times. I too have sought compassionate presence when I needed it most. And that's what gives me the ability to connect with my clients. I truly believe that we are all in this together. There are many helpful treatment approaches which I and other therapists utilize, but ultimately I have seen healing and growth take...
***Waitlist*** If you are having a hard time finding your identity, you struggle with feelings of anxiety or depression, and/or you find yourself addicted to something that may not be very healthy... I completely understand the feeling...I've been there too. Those who have not been on "that side of the line" have a hard time understanding what it feels like. I am here to help. My top priority a...
I'm an LCSW conveniently located across from Madison Square Park at 25th and Broadway. I'm psychodynamically oriented, and I specialize in anxiety, play therapy, trauma, and attachment. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, and thus is the perfect tool for therapy with young children. I often work with older children, teens, and...
( English | español ) My desire as a bilingual licensed counselor is to help individuals with their social-emotional issues and help them find themselves in who they are and what they want to accomplish in life. I believe that my experience has helped me prepare for various situations dealing with children, adolescents and adults of diverse cultures. I received my Master in Counseling from Sain...
Since 1985, St Mary's Grief Support Services has provided a safe place for grieving youth and adults of all ages to heal. Because each individual's response to loss is unique, we offer an umbrella of resources to choose from. Seeking support can make the difference between grieving in isolation and thriving. Our mission is to facilitate healthy grieving and offer specialized therapy and support...
Stephanie graduated from Murray State University, with a Bachelor in Sociology. After moving to Cincinnati, she attended Cincinnati Christian University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with special focus on play and family therapy. Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a member of The Association for Play Therapy. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, campi...
You have a voice, and I have a heart and desire to listen to it. My number one priority is to create a safe place for clients. I join clients struggling with past sexual trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and attachment disorders as they journey through recovery and healing. Everyone has an amazing purpose, please allow me to help you discover the truth about yourself....
I love working with people and especially enjoy offering help to the grieving, hurting, confused and overwhelmed. I am a certified facilitator of the Marriage and Pre-Marital program "Prepare/Enrich" and have worked with countless couples to restore, enhance and enrich their marriage relationships. I have worked with hundreds of college students, teens, adolescent's and their parents since Apri...
I have experience through internship, education and work, in treating individuals dealing with mental health disorders, substance abuse/dependence, domestic violence, EAP and anger issues. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. I am passionate about issues related to women's emotional health, interpersonal relationships, family problems and victims of...
As a therapist it is my goal to help you manage and proactively address issues related to your personal and professional well-being. I help you define what you want and then how best to achieve it. With these tools you will feel increased confidence which in turn will influence how you make career choices and how to choose your closest friends and romantic partners. I am active with you in this...
Ever feel out of control and fear you might explode? Or maybe so empty you might simply disappear? These are both symptoms of unresolved trauma, anxiety, stress and grief. Brainspotting is a highly effective intervention for simple and complex trauma, as well as PTSD, anxiety, and panic attacks, and tends to work without retraumatization. Counseling is also a great way to prepare for marriage...
2020 has been a year of so many unexpected twists and turns that you can feel the collective angst in these uncertain times. My clients are interested in learning how to manage the internal and external storms that surround them. They are looking for practical and tangible ways to manage their emotions that are effective and noticeable in real-time. They are willing to try new things, whether i...
The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is an internationally recognized group of clinical psychologists providing the highest quality cognitive-behavioral treatment for depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, personality disorders, child and adolescent problems and family and marital problems. The Director, Dr. Robert L. Leahy (B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Yale University), has authored and...
Are hard times triggering a past traumatic event? Are you so distracted by anxiety that it feels like you can’t think straight? Are you angry at the people you love most? I have years of experience helping people through those “I don’t know what to do” moments. From everyday stressors to traumatic events -- things are going to cause us to feel anxious, depressed, or angry. Feelings are real. I...
