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
With more than 15 years of working with diverse populations in marriage and relationships, inpatient psychiatry, community centers, health care, and church settings, my specialty is Sex Addiction and Marriage/Couples. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (C) treating the full spectrum of sexually addictive behaviors and paraphilic disorders. My integrative therapy style is customized to ...
Therapy is a personal journey and a "one size fits all" model does not apply. I take time to assess the goals and needs of each person to tailor an approach that is effective and comfortable for each individual. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy with an understanding that both change and self-acceptance are necessary for positive outcomes. "Homework" may be provided if desired to ai...
What makes me different from other therapists is that I am also certified and/or trained in many body-based and energy psychology practices, mindfulness methods, Rapid Resolution Therapy®, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, the Emotional Freedom Technique, Healing Touch and other holistic modalities aimed at honoring the healing capacity of your body-mind-energy system. I...
I enjoy working with a variety of populations and have been a therapist since 2001. I have specialized training in EMDR, substance abuse, gambling and trauma therapies. I have also presented locally and regionally on trauma and addictions. As an adoptive parent, I also understand the unique challenges that can come with family disruptions. I believe that our childhood shapes who we are, however...
CURRENTLY - WAIT LIST ONLY. I feel privileged to assist others. I commend all who reach out to help better their quality of life. I support adults, families & children with a variety of challenges - chronic health/mental health diagnoses, change, parenting, relationships, school success, stress management, or trauma. I prefer to focus on an individual's strengths, the therapeutic relationship &...
Making a phone call to see a therapist can be a difficult task. When I speak with you on the phone for the first time my main goal is to put you at ease and to empower you to continue to move forward giving you the support you need. As a Pastor of local congregations for over 38 years, I am able to serve individuals who want their faith integrated into the counseling process. As a licensed...
As the founder of Mind Matters: Mental Health & Wellness, I am dedicated to providing excellent mental health care. People choose to seek help through counseling for a variety of reasons, and thankfully, asking for professional help has become a normal part of our society. I believe each person has unique strengths, and it is my job to help you uncover those strengths so you can use them to hel...
Your relationship is stressed or you're looking for one, you're restless in your career or you're searching for meaning. Your self-care has taken backseat to busyness and life has become about being mother, wife, or caretaker. You're feeling stagnant, uninspired, and worried the world is passing you by. Waking up in the morning and looking forward to your day seems like a distant reality. You w...
We often believe that our failures or disappointments are inseparably connected with our character and choices. It is equally difficult to admit to ourselves and others that our relationships are suffering. But, relationships are hard work. Love is a skill. I help women learn to trust themselves when relationships and other life stressors complicate things. In therapy we will explore key...
There was a time in each of our lives, before hurt and fear took over, when our hearts were whole. For some of us, the pain is new and unfamiliar. For others, it’s been there as long as we can remember. For my clients, it’s something that they’ve decided to stop running from and to face it head-on. Whether you’re an individual picking up the pieces of a broken heart, or a couple or family tryin...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner® who provides psychotherapy to adult individuals, couples, families and mother/infant pairs. I utilize psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing® and mindfulness techniques. I specialize in the treatment of single event trauma, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, anxiety,...
I believe that a safe, supportive environment is primary in treatment. It's my goal to express warmth and empathy towards the struggles that clients bring into therapy, while also empowering them to make choices for themselves. The relationship is collaborative with both the therapist and individual working together. I believe that most of life's problems are relational in nature. In therapy, I...
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS TO WAITLIST ONLY** I believe everyone has the ability to be their best self, but sometimes life's challenges prevent us from living the life we envision. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, feeling stuck in a difficult situation, or simply want a little boost to get you back on track, I provide focused, respectful and compassionate...
I am so glad you're here. Most people who arrive here are at a complicated, difficult and vulnerable time in their lives. You may be looking to process, change or better understand challenging family dynamics. You may have just experienced a difficult or traumatic life event. You may be wondering if you are enough as a parent, partner, or child, or even if you can survive the day-to-day grind o...
At Summit Psychological Services we are committed to providing a positive experience while you start or continue your journey to a healthier, happy you. Whether you are looking for assistance with an immediate problem or to gain a greater understanding of yourself, we would like to help you on your journey. Susan Bella-Nesbitt, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been counseling f...
