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Lakilia Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Waitlist for new clients
Specialties include: Severe mental illness, Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Mood Disorders, Grief & Loss; Adolescents; Mental health advocacy; Crisis Management, Assessment, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Life Changes.
Good day! I have been providing behavioral health services for over 20 years. I have experience working with numerous populations including children, offenders, families, adolescents and those with severe mental illness. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who takes pride in my ability to work successfully with numerous populations and advocate for mental health treatment.
Specialties include: Severe mental illness, Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Mood Disorders, Grief & Loss; Adolescents; Mental health advocacy; Crisis Management, Assessment, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Life Changes.
Good day! I have been providing behavioral health services for over 20 years. I have experience working with numerous populations including children, offenders, families, adolescents and those with severe mental illness. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who takes pride in my ability to work successfully with numerous populations and advocate for mental health treatment.
(520) 492-1630 View (520) 492-1630
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George Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus therapy, and play therapy techniques.
As a former professional athlete, I know what it takes to overcome adversity. I incorporate my experience in sports and counseling to help work towards your goals. Together, we set goals for improved mental well-being, healthier relationships, increased self-confidence, and better coping skills. I'm passionate about instilling personal growth, healing from traumas, enhancing self-awareness, and finding life satisfaction. Whether seeking clarity, relief, resilience, communication improvement, or healthier behaviors, I'm committed to helping clients reach their fullest potential and promoting well-being.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus therapy, and play therapy techniques.
As a former professional athlete, I know what it takes to overcome adversity. I incorporate my experience in sports and counseling to help work towards your goals. Together, we set goals for improved mental well-being, healthier relationships, increased self-confidence, and better coping skills. I'm passionate about instilling personal growth, healing from traumas, enhancing self-awareness, and finding life satisfaction. Whether seeking clarity, relief, resilience, communication improvement, or healthier behaviors, I'm committed to helping clients reach their fullest potential and promoting well-being.
(520) 263-9019 View (520) 263-9019
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Krishna Bright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
I provide both counseling and astrology services, integrating 40 years experience of astrology into my counseling practice. 20 years of counseling experience involves guiding and supporting others through relationship concerns, family issues, anxiety, depression, sleep problems & women's health (sexual, physical, emotional.) I use CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused and emotionally focused modalities to help the client feel confident and secure in their positive coping skills. I also use mindfulness techniques and encourage the client to approach life holistically (mind, body, spirit) to obtain optimum goals of peace and happiness.
I provide both counseling and astrology services, integrating 40 years experience of astrology into my counseling practice. 20 years of counseling experience involves guiding and supporting others through relationship concerns, family issues, anxiety, depression, sleep problems & women's health (sexual, physical, emotional.) I use CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused and emotionally focused modalities to help the client feel confident and secure in their positive coping skills. I also use mindfulness techniques and encourage the client to approach life holistically (mind, body, spirit) to obtain optimum goals of peace and happiness.
(520) 214-8272 View (520) 214-8272
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Kristin Schwartz
Psychologist, MC, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Working together to determine and achieve your goals is my primary objective as your psychologist. When you arrive at my office you will be warmly welcomed into a space where you can decompress. I am committed to being accessible and feel honored by the opportunity to help you through this process. My office space is private, quiet, and welcoming and is centrally located near I-15. My roots in marriage, family, and child therapy, combined with a focus on cognitive behavioral interventions, will provide you the skills to navigate your obstacles.
Working together to determine and achieve your goals is my primary objective as your psychologist. When you arrive at my office you will be warmly welcomed into a space where you can decompress. I am committed to being accessible and feel honored by the opportunity to help you through this process. My office space is private, quiet, and welcoming and is centrally located near I-15. My roots in marriage, family, and child therapy, combined with a focus on cognitive behavioral interventions, will provide you the skills to navigate your obstacles.
(858) 381-4286 View (858) 381-4286
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Carrie Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
If you are seeking treatment in a place where you feel safe, can speak openly, and be free from judgment, look no further. My passion is treating family of origin/childhood wounds, various types of trauma, and deficits in self-compassion, which are often components of issues like depression, anxiety and addiction. While using a variety of evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, DBT and IFS, I help guide clients to the the root of the problem by providing unconditional positive regard and validation.
If you are seeking treatment in a place where you feel safe, can speak openly, and be free from judgment, look no further. My passion is treating family of origin/childhood wounds, various types of trauma, and deficits in self-compassion, which are often components of issues like depression, anxiety and addiction. While using a variety of evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, DBT and IFS, I help guide clients to the the root of the problem by providing unconditional positive regard and validation.
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Miguel C. Federico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPsy, LPC, CCATP, CCTP-II, ACEP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Are you stressed out or feeling down? I I use Emotional Freedom Techniques and other energy psychotherapy to deactivate the obsessions, the worries, and the urge to do the compulsion in those with OCD; to deactivate negative thoughts, even suicidal ideation; deactivate the mindreading of a person with social anxiety, along with negative body image; process trauma and whichever mental health issues it causes, PTSD, Depression, anxiety disorders, etc; and relieve pain (not cure the condition) pain management only. Otherwise, I use Cognitive challenging, Cognitive restructuring, EMDR, and/or Mindfulness for some clients/patients.
Are you stressed out or feeling down? I I use Emotional Freedom Techniques and other energy psychotherapy to deactivate the obsessions, the worries, and the urge to do the compulsion in those with OCD; to deactivate negative thoughts, even suicidal ideation; deactivate the mindreading of a person with social anxiety, along with negative body image; process trauma and whichever mental health issues it causes, PTSD, Depression, anxiety disorders, etc; and relieve pain (not cure the condition) pain management only. Otherwise, I use Cognitive challenging, Cognitive restructuring, EMDR, and/or Mindfulness for some clients/patients.
(520) 200-3606 View (520) 200-3606
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Francis Fountain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
I have certifications in Trauma and Grief and Bereavement, and specialize in these areas, along with substance abuse, addictions, and mood and personality disorders. I use an integrated approach to therapy by using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Structural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have certifications in Trauma and Grief and Bereavement, and specialize in these areas, along with substance abuse, addictions, and mood and personality disorders. I use an integrated approach to therapy by using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Structural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(520) 595-4843 View (520) 595-4843
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Align Counseling Services-Rita Weatherholt, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
I have studied and use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, family systems, trauma-informed, EMDR, mindfulness and Gottman-based couples counseling.
Everyone--even the most accomplished people--eventually encounters challenges and issues that require support. If you are an adult dealing with emotional challenges, mood disorders, past or current trauma, or issues involving sexuality, you can find the support you need at Align. If you're in a personal or professional relationship that has hit a rough patch, or if you have family dynamics that are creating distress, Align Counseling Services can help. And, if you're simply seeking to improve your life, aligning yourself to your highest ideals, we're here for you!
I have studied and use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, family systems, trauma-informed, EMDR, mindfulness and Gottman-based couples counseling.
Everyone--even the most accomplished people--eventually encounters challenges and issues that require support. If you are an adult dealing with emotional challenges, mood disorders, past or current trauma, or issues involving sexuality, you can find the support you need at Align. If you're in a personal or professional relationship that has hit a rough patch, or if you have family dynamics that are creating distress, Align Counseling Services can help. And, if you're simply seeking to improve your life, aligning yourself to your highest ideals, we're here for you!
(520) 636-8307 View (520) 636-8307
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Sara Appleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711  (Online Only)
I specialize in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Accepting New Virtual Telehealth Client In AZ and MO. I provide one-on-one therapy to clients who are looking for integrative mind & body alignment by exploring the client as a whole. My extensive experience allows me to guide you professionally with the utmost care. Together we will restore the delicate harmony that creates balance within your mind and body. I have a passion for helping women, men, and the unique issues concerning the LBGTQ+ community. I treat people as human beings and do not reduce them to their personal difficulties allowing my clients to illuminate the solutions already buried inside them.
I specialize in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Accepting New Virtual Telehealth Client In AZ and MO. I provide one-on-one therapy to clients who are looking for integrative mind & body alignment by exploring the client as a whole. My extensive experience allows me to guide you professionally with the utmost care. Together we will restore the delicate harmony that creates balance within your mind and body. I have a passion for helping women, men, and the unique issues concerning the LBGTQ+ community. I treat people as human beings and do not reduce them to their personal difficulties allowing my clients to illuminate the solutions already buried inside them.
(602) 560-6736 View (602) 560-6736
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Claudia Hannum
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LISAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Bilingual in English and Spanish, I help break generational patterns with CBT, DBT, and MI.
As a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), my clients may be struggling with generational patterns of substance abuse and seeking new coping mechanisms. They desire to break free from this cycle, addressing underlying mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. They want to build healthier relationships, improve communication, and establish strong boundaries. They seek support to navigate their journey with empathy and understanding, aiming for self-awareness, healing, and a sense of empowerment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, I help break generational patterns with CBT, DBT, and MI.
As a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), my clients may be struggling with generational patterns of substance abuse and seeking new coping mechanisms. They desire to break free from this cycle, addressing underlying mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. They want to build healthier relationships, improve communication, and establish strong boundaries. They seek support to navigate their journey with empathy and understanding, aiming for self-awareness, healing, and a sense of empowerment.
(520) 523-4087 View (520) 523-4087
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Bianca Aguilar @ Entune Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
I specialize in tailoring therapy to your unique needs, drawing from modalities like CBT, DBT, and SFBT.
My name is Bianca and I am an LPC and the Site Director at Entune's Tanque Verde office. My ideal client is someone seeking genuine healing and growth. They might struggle with trauma, substance use, or mood disorders like bipolar disorder. They're courageous individuals, perhaps veterans or first responders, who've faced intense challenges. They yearn for relief from their pain, a sense of control, and the ability to live authentically. They want to understand themselves better, navigate life's complexities, and cultivate resilience. Their goal is not just survival, but to thrive, reclaiming joy and purpose.
I specialize in tailoring therapy to your unique needs, drawing from modalities like CBT, DBT, and SFBT.
My name is Bianca and I am an LPC and the Site Director at Entune's Tanque Verde office. My ideal client is someone seeking genuine healing and growth. They might struggle with trauma, substance use, or mood disorders like bipolar disorder. They're courageous individuals, perhaps veterans or first responders, who've faced intense challenges. They yearn for relief from their pain, a sense of control, and the ability to live authentically. They want to understand themselves better, navigate life's complexities, and cultivate resilience. Their goal is not just survival, but to thrive, reclaiming joy and purpose.
(520) 412-2835 View (520) 412-2835
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Entune Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
Entune Behavioral Health is a team of licensed therapists that provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients ages 18 and up. Our therapists address a myriad of conditions, including generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, marital counseling, substance use and abuse, major life transitions and serious mental illness. Entune Behavioral Health's therapists are specially trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy for trauma, MI (motivational interviewing), and SFBT (solution-focused brief therapy.
Entune Behavioral Health is a team of licensed therapists that provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients ages 18 and up. Our therapists address a myriad of conditions, including generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, marital counseling, substance use and abuse, major life transitions and serious mental illness. Entune Behavioral Health's therapists are specially trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy for trauma, MI (motivational interviewing), and SFBT (solution-focused brief therapy.
(520) 492-0300 View (520) 492-0300
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Angela F Bassett
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LISAC, MS, BHP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711  (Online Only)
My approach uses Stages of Change, Somatic Experiencing, yoga psychology, EMDR, CBT, and learning to communicate with sub-personalities.
Do drugs and alcohol have a problem with you? Does it wreck havoc in one or more areas of your life? Do you "self-medicate" because you don't know how to deal with the pain that lives inside? Do you have childhood or other traumas you need to resolve? Are you anxious, stressed and have unhealthy habits to try to relax? Reaching out for help may be hard considering how society has stigmatized people who have addictive behavior. Did you know that treatment for Addiction can be easier than you thought? It can also be incredibly supportive, inspiring, and uplifting. Your life will drastically change when you take back control!
My approach uses Stages of Change, Somatic Experiencing, yoga psychology, EMDR, CBT, and learning to communicate with sub-personalities.
Do drugs and alcohol have a problem with you? Does it wreck havoc in one or more areas of your life? Do you "self-medicate" because you don't know how to deal with the pain that lives inside? Do you have childhood or other traumas you need to resolve? Are you anxious, stressed and have unhealthy habits to try to relax? Reaching out for help may be hard considering how society has stigmatized people who have addictive behavior. Did you know that treatment for Addiction can be easier than you thought? It can also be incredibly supportive, inspiring, and uplifting. Your life will drastically change when you take back control!
(928) 569-4896 View (928) 569-4896
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Monique Devonne Mellisand Landrum
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution- Focused, and Client - Centered approaches to provide you with the tools necessary create meaningful change.
I am a caring, compassionate Therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where you can develop the internal strength and resiliency to cope with life’s challenges. My specialties include providing treatment for family relational problems, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem issues, Stress management, and Adjustment disorders.
I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution- Focused, and Client - Centered approaches to provide you with the tools necessary create meaningful change.
I am a caring, compassionate Therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where you can develop the internal strength and resiliency to cope with life’s challenges. My specialties include providing treatment for family relational problems, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem issues, Stress management, and Adjustment disorders.
(520) 829-9175 View (520) 829-9175
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Darrin Ambrosino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711  (Online Only)
I utilize techniques from many therapeutic modalities including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Person Centered and more.
We all experience challenges and obstacles in life, I am here to help you navigate yours. My approach is to walk alongside my clients, helping guide them through their current struggles in the present and to explore where they may have originated in their past. I understand that when things appear difficult, they can also feel impossible to get through, and I am here so we can get through them together.
I utilize techniques from many therapeutic modalities including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Person Centered and more.
We all experience challenges and obstacles in life, I am here to help you navigate yours. My approach is to walk alongside my clients, helping guide them through their current struggles in the present and to explore where they may have originated in their past. I understand that when things appear difficult, they can also feel impossible to get through, and I am here so we can get through them together.
(520) 280-0224 View (520) 280-0224
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Lova G. Njuguna
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711
I have over 20 years of professional experience counseling adults in the areas of anger/emotions management, sexuality, relationships (love relationships, family relationships, social and work relationship) obsessions and compulsions, substance abuse, and sex-love-relationship addiction. If you are troubled by behaviors you cannot control, including the pursuit of sex, romance or relationships, or how you deal with your anger, anxiety, or other addiction, compulsion, or obsession, I am interested in talking with you.
I have over 20 years of professional experience counseling adults in the areas of anger/emotions management, sexuality, relationships (love relationships, family relationships, social and work relationship) obsessions and compulsions, substance abuse, and sex-love-relationship addiction. If you are troubled by behaviors you cannot control, including the pursuit of sex, romance or relationships, or how you deal with your anger, anxiety, or other addiction, compulsion, or obsession, I am interested in talking with you.
(520) 216-4757 View (520) 216-4757
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Ryan Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711
Waitlist for new clients
Your situation is not unworkable. Trauma, stress, and mental health struggles are often the stuff of life. What you make of these elements is your contribution to the art of living, an art form that demands continual practice and growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and reconnect with your inherent wisdom, clarity, and healing capacity. My aim is to assist you in shifting your energy from struggling against yourself to living intimately with the natural joy available to you in this life. Set down that which doesn't serve you and you will find room for what's here now, as well as what's to come.
Your situation is not unworkable. Trauma, stress, and mental health struggles are often the stuff of life. What you make of these elements is your contribution to the art of living, an art form that demands continual practice and growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and reconnect with your inherent wisdom, clarity, and healing capacity. My aim is to assist you in shifting your energy from struggling against yourself to living intimately with the natural joy available to you in this life. Set down that which doesn't serve you and you will find room for what's here now, as well as what's to come.
(928) 212-2887 View (928) 212-2887
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Move Toward Good, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
You might live outside the box a little (or a lot). You live boldly and bravely and sometimes that feels scary and overwhelming. You dive into relationships, friendships and family and sometimes that means there are conflicts! You know you don't want to live an unexamined life, and you KNOW shame is sometimes riding shotgun and keeping you small. You'll hear me talk about shame and how it keeps us stuck. You'll receive training in mindful practices such as meditation, body scans, and visualization exercises. Most importantly, though, we will focus on what is important to you.
You might live outside the box a little (or a lot). You live boldly and bravely and sometimes that feels scary and overwhelming. You dive into relationships, friendships and family and sometimes that means there are conflicts! You know you don't want to live an unexamined life, and you KNOW shame is sometimes riding shotgun and keeping you small. You'll hear me talk about shame and how it keeps us stuck. You'll receive training in mindful practices such as meditation, body scans, and visualization exercises. Most importantly, though, we will focus on what is important to you.
(520) 523-4561 View (520) 523-4561
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Thomas Macewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85711
I work with a variety of clients who experience a variety of concerns related to unhealthy or poor coping skills, life transitions, and finding personal meaning.Whether the concern feels minute or overwhelming, I believe that most concerns can be addressed, reversed, or reduced by changing the way that one thinks about the situation and implementing new strategies of problem solving. If a client is willing to change, and persistent in their efforts towards changing, they can make their goals a reality.
I work with a variety of clients who experience a variety of concerns related to unhealthy or poor coping skills, life transitions, and finding personal meaning.Whether the concern feels minute or overwhelming, I believe that most concerns can be addressed, reversed, or reduced by changing the way that one thinks about the situation and implementing new strategies of problem solving. If a client is willing to change, and persistent in their efforts towards changing, they can make their goals a reality.
(520) 357-9052 View (520) 357-9052
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Rodger M Lee II
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85711
Not accepting new clients
I am an experienced licensed therapist that works with clients from ages 7 and up. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults, and families with assisting clients in relieving symptoms caused by mental health issues and stress. I dedicate myself to identifying and addressing the root of the issue in a familiar non-pressure and non-shameful manner. I am able to relate with the struggle, desire, failure and success in changing your life and your family's life for the better.
I am an experienced licensed therapist that works with clients from ages 7 and up. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults, and families with assisting clients in relieving symptoms caused by mental health issues and stress. I dedicate myself to identifying and addressing the root of the issue in a familiar non-pressure and non-shameful manner. I am able to relate with the struggle, desire, failure and success in changing your life and your family's life for the better.
(520) 353-2051 View (520) 353-2051
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists

How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.