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
My focus is helping clients to achieve their goals in life. Whether it's improving interpersonal relationships, managing overwhelming anxiety or enhancing coping skills caused by daily stress, I can help you live your life to the fullest. I have worked in the mental health field for over 14 years and have been a practicing clinical social worker for the past 7 years. In addition to private...
I love to help women and adolescents clear a path through the mire and muck of everyday living and the pitfalls associated with previous or current struggles. Whether it is relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, or previous traumas, I work to help put words and order to what is being experienced. My approach to life and counseling comes from a Christian faith and perspective. Healing and...
As a Marriage & Family Therapist, Ryan seeks to assist individuals, couples and families by addressing anxiety, depression or general life dissatisfaction. These issues may cause individual conflict or relationship interruptions. Ryan believes that a systems approach is the most beneficial and his goal is to assist others to identify and understand their own strengths and weaknesses. After all,...
Hello and welcome! Whether you’re feeling lost, hopeless, overwhelmed, or just wanting to develop a kinder relationship with yourself I’d love you work with you. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, body image issues, and perfectionism. I use a person-centered approach and mindfulness to help create a safe space in our relationship for you to be able to refl...
( English | español ) Carl Jung once said "Im not what happened to me, I'm what I choose to become". Life produces circumstances which weigh one down, cause a sense of burden, oppression, even feelings of guilt and shame. Here at Take Courage Counseling the journey is a gentle and a secure passage towards empowerment, security, and insight into the matters which we once allowed to take our powe...
**Not Accepting New Clients** Wherever you are, right now in your life, my goal is to meet you right there. Choosing to come to therapy is a brave step and the first step in your personal healing journey. I listen with open ears, an open heart, and I'm slow to speak. It is important that you have the opportunity to be heard and tell your story. Therapy is a partnership and I am your partner. I...
I believe that every person has an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. The path to healing and self-acceptance occurs through a collaborative approach focused on enhancing personal strengths and insight to empower individuals to manage challenges and stressors. My therapeutic approach is influenced by a trauma-informed foundation utilizing the...
( English | español ) I am originally from Miami, FL & obtained my Psy.D in Clinical Psychology from NOVA. I have had the privilege of treating clientele from diverse backgrounds in English & Spanish. While my theoretical orientation is eclectic, I lean toward Cognitive-Behavior Therapy & Rogerian approaches. I am proficient in treating several mental health issues, depression, anxiety,...
I received my doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus. I have worked in a wide variety of settings with a diverse group of people of all ages and backgrounds. I appreciate and value diversity of all types. I believe that every human experience is unique and to be valued. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to understand and help find solution...
Therapy is a journey that must be taken with patience and grace. I strive to help those who are seeking peace and balance in their lives. I work to help you prioritize your needs, improve self-care and work towards optimal mental wellbeing. I understand as humans we all face challenges and my goal is to help you learn ways to tackle those challenges head-on and find joy in your lives. I offer...
Rebecca Sears received her Doctoral Degree from Pace University in Manhattan, and began her career as a school psychologist. She has worked in a Community Mental Health setting in Asbury Park for 5-years, and sees children, adolescents, and young adults in private practice. Therapeutic techniques utilized include those from EMDR, Positive Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, CBT/TF-CBT, DBT...
My practice is focused on counseling & coaching clients through life's difficulties. Whether it be depression, career indecision, family dysfunction, etc. I am a counselor that focuses on developing a treatment plan that works for you. In addition to my practice, I am author of the book "Failure to Launch" as well as a regular speaker at conferences & school districts. I believe that a...
I believe that personal growth is an innate human quality that drives each one of us to pursue new goals, change situations that no longer suit us, and learn new tools to navigate our ever-changing lives. Sometimes, working through a difficult situation alone can become stressful and/or overwhelming. Psychotherapy can offer a variety of effective strategies, techniques and information to help...
Are you feeling unworthy of the life you are living or maybe incompetent in the role that you have? Maybe it feels like every thought that crosses your mind is a spiraling rabbit hole of worst-case scenarios, and it’s creating a barrier to reaching your fullest potential. Has it felt like you’ve been on an emotional roller coaster of sadness, anxiety, or confusion and you feel like the ride is...
Asking for help for yourself or a loved one can be difficult. Sharing your life experiences, thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger is even more difficult. That is why I believe that it is important to build a strong foundation of trust and help you feel comfortable and safe enough to share your story and life experiences with me. Finding a good fit with a therapist is very important to...
