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 purpose of my 40-plus years doing this work has always been to assist my clients to achieve the change they desire. I'm very aware of the courage required to ask for help as I've been there myself. The therapy process is a sacred collaboration that I'm honored to participate in. It's a practical problem-solving effort that results in definable results and doesn't go on and on. You'll know w...
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center has offices in Pasadena and Sugar Land, TX. We exist to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing. We have therapists who specialize in trauma, EMDR, DBT, couples, depression, anxiety, OCD, eating...
I specialize in treating families, children and adolescents who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, anger and adjustment disorders. I treat adults who may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression and adjustment issues. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for...
I work across the age-span, from young children in play therapy, teenagers planning for graduation, college students grasping to stay focused, young women adjusting to motherhood, and older adults seeking more peace in their lives. I am curious about people’s perspectives and how we can shift our thoughts and honor our feelings. I aim to be a supportive guide, with clear communication and...
Life is a journey, and sometimes we experience "bumps" in the road. Through specialized counseling, clients gain the courage to face fear, challenge shame, and understand the causes of self-destructive behaviors. As your therapist, you will learn how to maintain work/life balance, and create healthy boundaries. Therapy will help you gain the tools to move towards a healthier identity and a more...
I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers and their families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, defiance, learning differences and/or relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect). With over 20 years of experience, I am trained in Theraplay, EMDR, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief...
I have worked with many age ranges and populations. My focus is on helping to better individuals and couples through identifying and working through blockages that can be harmful to productive relationships. My goal is to help build and reach your personal goals to create a more healthy lifestyle. Communication is a large part of our lives and doing it well helps us to become more healthy and...
Sonoma County Counseling provides exceptional personalized counseling services for clients of all ages. Sonoma County Counseling was founded with an eye on providing supportive cutting edge therapeutic counseling services to individuals and families, in a professional, welcoming, mindful, inclusive, and enriched environment. We welcome individuals, couples, and families. Sonoma County Counselin...
*Currently full and unable to take new clients* I work with adults seeking individual therapy. I have experience working with individuals that seek counseling services for a multitude of reasons. I feel the therapeutic relationship is vital to success in therapy and do my best to provide a safe and supportive environment in which issues can be explored. I look forward to the opportunity to meet...
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My style is to listen thoroughly, yet to interact with my clients. I think that your past may offer clues to understanding the current obstacles to happiness, but I do not dwell there. I like to think that a solid relationship between my client and myself is the key to progress.I believe change occurs when people are willing to try new ways of acting with support. My primary focus is to develop...
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I believe people find they have more success towards improving themselves when they are in a safe place. I am here to help work through and discuss any uncomfortable feelings or issues you may be having both face to face and virtually. In my approach to therapy, I create a safe supportive environment to assist exploration of emerging relationship patterns and themes. It's important to help ever...
I know the choice to come to therapy is a difficult and courageous one and I strive to make the therapy process as smooth and comfortable as possible. I implement a client-centered approach and primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused interventions to help clients pursue their goals. I have received extensive training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...
Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! No matter where you are in life, therapy can be an amazing tool to bring peace and healing to your life. I approach every client with an open mind, learning from you and using my professional knowledge to create the best approach. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is very important, so creating a comfortable and safe environment ...
