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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the Fan area of Richmond, Virginia. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia, I completed the Master of Social Work program through Virginia Commonwealth University. As an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, I provide individual and group psychotherapy to those seeking assistance with...
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Our mental health is the foundation for how we view everything: ourselves, the world around us, even God. Cumberland Counseling Services is a professional counseling center providing quality mental health care and education, to bring about transforming change to the communities that we serve. Our focus areas include couples, adults, and adolescents aged 10+. And as licensed professionals, we ar...
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I enjoying working with each client to meet their individualized needs and personal goals. I believe it is essential to foster a therapeutic rapport in a collaborate, compassionate and non-judgmental environment; working with each individual, as well as family members when appropriate, to develop strategies that will best assist him or her through difficulties experienced throughout their daily...
ONLINE TELETHERAPY OFFERED! (Due to the current situation with COVID-19, I am offering sessions to be online or in person based on your preference.) Life events can put us in difficult positions that take away our ability to enjoy the moment. I help people learn how to respond in positive and productive ways. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, work, social, health and...
Christian, wife, mother, and Clinical Therapist, I provide individual counseling services to adults, adolescents (15 and older), and couples. I am a Licensned Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I provide a secure, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere to help aid in self exploration and problem resolution. My goal as a therapist is...
My desire is to provide clients with a sense of hope and a deeper understanding of themselves and their struggles. A goal of the counseling process, is that clients are able to gain growth and insight in all areas of their lives; emotional, spiritual, mental, physical and in their relationships, with a primary focus on developing solution-oriented skills. Christy is an approved network counselo...
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