Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy seeks to develop a more positive self-image by helping individuals identify unhelpful thoughts they have about themselves. These negative thoughts can cause distressing emotions, leading to maladaptive or harmful behavior.
The way people think about themselves or their belief system causes adverse outcomes because their beliefs guide their actions.
REBT’s goal is to identify these negative thoughts, challenge them, and then construct newer, more accurate thoughts that allow people to behave in more positive ways and ultimately lead to growth and healing.
Anyone with distressing emotions or negative thoughts about themselves can benefit from REBT.
Your counselor will work with you to identify what these negative thoughts are. Then, using techniques such as disputing ideas, reframing, and rationalizing, your counselor will help you work toward a more accurate, positive self-image.
REBT also helps you figure out coping mechanisms that work for you to deal with negative thoughts about yourself when they arise. This approach is how REBT can help you develop a more positive sense of self.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
I provide services to a vast and diverse population. I have the education, training and experiential knowledge to treat trauma, psychological, emotional and behavioral symptoms that interfere with day to day living. I work with children, adults, and families. I believe therapy is a dynamic and collaborative process. Therefore, I will meet you were you are and provide a non-judgmental safe...
Making the choice to seek counseling can sometimes be difficult. The thought of becoming vulnerable can evoke several questions and anxiety. From everyday stress and feelings of being overwhelmed to important life transitions and events, anyone can benefit from counseling. Throughout the process of exploring barriers, you can achieve emotional health. During counseling, I believe it is necessar...
Is there too much conflict in your relationship? Do you struggle to communicate and find resolution to common issues? Fighting with your partner is exhausting and walking on eggshells isn't much better. I bet you have tried everything you can think of to make things better, but nothing seems to work. You aren't alone! Couples from all walks of life struggle to resolve conflict, gain understandi...
I believe that life presents us with problems that we sometimes cannot solve on our own. This is generally true of everyone - children, adolescents, couples, and families. In my practice I serve to help those who need a helping hand to solve life's challenges no matter how daunting they may seem. I specialize in working with adolescents who are having emotional and/or behavioral issues. These...
I have worked with various patients' issues in my counseling career, including substance abuse, trauma, family problems, marital issues, anxiety, depression, and LGBT issues. I am experienced helping persons who have found themselves in legal problems due to mental health or substance abuse problems, with successful outcomes. I am willing to help you solve whatever issues you may be facing, wit...
Life's transitions and conflicts leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling unsupported and weighed down with depression, anxiety, and family struggles? As a therapist, my compassionate and collaborative approach will assist and support you as you cultivate new skills and build hope for the future. I work with adults and adolescents, trauma, relationship difficulties, adult children and parent...
I love helping people make changes in their lives. Change can be very challenging whether it is a change you have to make or one that you choose such as leaving a relationship, changing jobs or moving. Although difficult, making changes can be very liberating and satisfying. You may be forced to go beyond your comfort zone and face difficult challenges on the way to changing your life but you w...
As your therapist, my hope is to provide empowerment, education, and encouragement to build on your existing strengths. Within a comfortable and trusting environment, we can begin to break down barriers and faulty beliefs that hold you back. We will work towards new ways of thinking in order to move you forward to a place of hope and healing. While it is important to me to offer an individualiz...
I received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and have been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor for seven years. I enjoy working with children and adolescents ages 5-18, adults and families experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, mood concerns, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, and issues with self-esteem. I also...
I have a fascination with those that overcome their odds and have a unique perspective on their situation. Being too optimistic or pessimistic may yield unrealistic results. Having a practical approach is ideal towards therapy. But, the end goal is the same, to come out better than when we came in. My background specializes in a multimodal approach. I have been gifted through the experience of ...
I see counseling as a process in which the client and the counselor work together in achieving a safe environment of understanding, mutual respect, and trust. We work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I work with clients in a variety of formats including individual...
Hello and welcome. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with post-graduate training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a cognitive-behavioral approach. I have extensive training and practice with meditation, which I find increases my sensitivity and awareness in the therapeutic relationship. My approach is gentle, yet challenging. I’m collaborative and interactive and sessions...
With over 40 years experience Ross believes that therapy is a contract developed by the client and therapist focused on the goals of the client which are observable and measurable. As a veteran Ross feels a special connection in treating veterans. Ross comes to Livingston Psychological Services with extensive experience in treating a vast array of issues and problems encountered by individuals....
Warren D Zysman LCSW is one of the top Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in the country. He was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Beck institute located in Pennsylvania by Aaron Beck MD (founder of CBT), Judith Beck PhD, and directly supervised by Dan Beck LiCSW. Warren also received advanced institute training in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) from Albert Ellis PhD...
I approach counseling with the belief that we are all seeking to understand truth and a meaningful life. My graduate training was an interactive strengths-based approach to treating creative and gifted adolescents who often felt alienated by value systems beyond their choosing. My goal as a clinician is to help clients understand the origin of their emotional struggle, and in doing so, we will...
