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
As a pediatric neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist, my goal is to determine why a child, adolescent or young adult is struggling to meet their developmental goals. The obstacles to their success may include medical, neurological, developmental, learning, behavioral or psychological conditions. In some cases it means providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to a child and/or parent...
I specialize in treating teens, adolescents, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship instability, academic/screen-time concerns, and substance abuse issues. My clinical experience working in the school system helped me gain expertise in the 504/IEP assessment process. I also have extensive practice working with marriages in crises- I've been able to form alliances wi...
Do you feel life is restricting you from who you really want to be for yourself, your partner and/or your family? My primary goal in therapy is to help enhance your ability to make choices. I use personalized approaches to help empower your bravery to look inside yourself. The authenticity of these choices will lead to serving you and your relationships in the best ways possible. Assessing our...
As a psychologist for 42 years, 21 years as a school-psychologist, 22 years in private practice, I am frequently asked about my areas of specialty or my modes of treatment. I explain that what WE do (therapy is a joint effort) has everything to do with the person sitting in front of me. Everyone brings his or her own problems, histories, relationships, personalities, situations, and resources i...
I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking change in their life. Making changes, whether in the way we think or the way we behave, can be a very challenging, difficult, and uncomfortable transition. However, it is in meeting these challenges, and making these changes, that growth and empowerment occurs. My strength is in working with individuals who are dealing with chronic childh...
Chaos, anxiety, happy, sad, feeling trapped, not sure what to do. Your friends, family, or partner just can't seem to understand wth you're saying. When you go to bed you're judging and criticizing yourself, or worrying about what's next. Yup, that pretty much sums up life right now. Most of us have lost our shit a few times in the last several months. And, sometimes we just need to talk about ...
Do you ever feel like you can't handle things or feel unsafe and you know it's irrational? Our brains are fascinating. Our emotions and self talk are linked to various life experiences through networks in the brain. There is hope and healing and the great news is therapy can help. Proactive and motivated people do the work of therapy for growth. If you weren't motivated, you would not be readin...
Therapy is an opportunity to set time aside to focus on yourself. It's your time and an opportunity to work through the things that block you from finding peace and contentment in your life. We specialize primarily in working with people experiencing stress from life transitions, anxiety and depression symptoms, grief and loss, LGBT related issues (including gender dysphoria),...
Need support? Contact me [email protected] or text me at 971-266-4102. Sitting and talking about your problems with a stranger isn't as difficult as it seems. It can actually be relieving, enlightening, and even fun at times, with the right therapist. With the right therapist, these feelings move from being weird to comfortable, awkward to comforting, and from feeling alone to feeling...
***LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE/CONSULTATION REQUIRED***I have learned that there is a healthy way to face the storms of life and maintain peace of mind. I welcome your call, it is my honor to create a safe place for you to find the language of your heart. I work with long-term issues and symptoms including anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, grief/loss and spirituality issues. I...
Life's challenges can be overwhelming and difficult, impacting every area of your life. Relationships, work, and school can be affected in negative ways. Emotions can be difficult to manage and we can feel weighed down by daily life. Maybe it's past trauma or current stress, but counseling can be the first step in healing. Healing is possible. Living the life that you desire is within your reac...
Coronavirus Crisis Counseling - via Skype. You can reach out to discuss & process your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about how this "pandemic" is currently affecting you personally. It could be that your uncertainty is causing you to fear what will happen to your health, school, career, finances, and social life. Let's talk. Let's go into the matter at hand as reasonably and rationally as we ...
Rising Hope Counseling is a private practice that offers individual and couples counseling. Our mission is to help people heal by conquering barriers and changing their lives. I believe each person is special and capable of making lasting changes. Specialties include: interpersonal and relationship problems, addictions, grief and loss, and life transitions. I care about you and will work with y...
I believe that seeking help for life's struggles doesn't have to feel like work; in fact, I prefer to take "a spoon full of sugar" approach with people of all ages. This is an important component of my philosophy which supports me as a youth and family therapist. I enjoy working with people who are interested in learning about themselves or who find themselves adjusting to transitions. Loss,...
* * Not accepting new clients at this time * * Need assistance in bettering yourself and your mental health? Facing challenges too difficult to take on without the right tools? I specialize in working together with clients to achieve their own personal growth and happiness. Over the past 25 years, I have had the pleasure to work with children, families, adolescents, people struggling with...
