Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Vestavia Hills, AL
Looking for a personal, laid back approach in a relaxing and supportive environment? Whether it is talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, creative therapy, relational therapy, etc. my goal is to help you reach your goals. Over the past twenty years, my focus has stretched beyond age and issue, and I love working with teenagers and adults.
Looking for a personal, laid back approach in a relaxing and supportive environment? Whether it is talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, creative therapy, relational therapy, etc. my goal is to help you reach your goals. Over the past twenty years, my focus has stretched beyond age and issue, and I love working with teenagers and adults.
I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy among other modalities.
I see adults, adolescents, pre-teens, couples and families who come to counseling with a variety of issues they want to explore. Some of these areas of concern include depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, relationships, and grief. Some clients may want to reduce or eliminate negative effects of the issues they face. Others may want to change unhealthy habits or create healthier ones. And other clients may want to recover from trauma or abuse and find more positive ways of coping.
I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy among other modalities.
I see adults, adolescents, pre-teens, couples and families who come to counseling with a variety of issues they want to explore. Some of these areas of concern include depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, relationships, and grief. Some clients may want to reduce or eliminate negative effects of the issues they face. Others may want to change unhealthy habits or create healthier ones. And other clients may want to recover from trauma or abuse and find more positive ways of coping.
Lauren Gilbert
Counselor, ALC, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (Online Only)
Are you struggling in a relationship, at work, or at home? Maybe you're struggling to accept yourself in the place, body, or life you're currently in. Maybe you're thinking you'll be happy when... The answer does not lie in the "when," it lies in the now. Our struggles tend to target self-esteem and attack our confidence but there is hope, and the answers are already within you. I can help you find them. I utilize a combined person-centered and CFT approach with DBT and CBT techniques and skills to implement and perpetuate long-lasting change
Are you struggling in a relationship, at work, or at home? Maybe you're struggling to accept yourself in the place, body, or life you're currently in. Maybe you're thinking you'll be happy when... The answer does not lie in the "when," it lies in the now. Our struggles tend to target self-esteem and attack our confidence but there is hope, and the answers are already within you. I can help you find them. I utilize a combined person-centered and CFT approach with DBT and CBT techniques and skills to implement and perpetuate long-lasting change
I have training in child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), trauma focused treatment (TF- CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and have completed CASE training in working with adoption related issues.
Are you feeling stuck in your own journey, or your child's journey? My goal as a therapist is to help you or your loved one feel comfortable diving into the hard things in life. My perspective works to combine behavioral changes with raising awareness of our inner experiences.
I have training in child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), trauma focused treatment (TF- CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and have completed CASE training in working with adoption related issues.
Are you feeling stuck in your own journey, or your child's journey? My goal as a therapist is to help you or your loved one feel comfortable diving into the hard things in life. My perspective works to combine behavioral changes with raising awareness of our inner experiences.
Elpida Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (Online Only)
I also focus on cognitive restructuring, imagery exercises, mindfulness, communication training, boundary setting and grounding techniques.
What happened to you? This is the question that should be asked when a person decides to confront their trauma. So much of the focus is on "What is wrong with you?" that we fail to take in the traumatic events that led us here. Let’s work together to confront your trauma and make those healing steps forward. While I take special interest in traumatic experiences, I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, OCD, life transitions, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and major depressive disorder.
I also focus on cognitive restructuring, imagery exercises, mindfulness, communication training, boundary setting and grounding techniques.
What happened to you? This is the question that should be asked when a person decides to confront their trauma. So much of the focus is on "What is wrong with you?" that we fail to take in the traumatic events that led us here. Let’s work together to confront your trauma and make those healing steps forward. While I take special interest in traumatic experiences, I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, OCD, life transitions, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and major depressive disorder.
Meredith Ann Showacre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (Online Only)
We all possess the tools needed for personal healing. Therapy can help you to develop the awareness needed to utilize these tools and put them into practice in daily life. Seeking therapy is brave and I consider the therapeutic relationship a truly meaningful privilege. We will walk through the process of personal discovery learning how to identify old patterns and self soothe through healthy coping. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral interventions but I believe healing also happens in the telling of your personal narrative. My goal for this relationship is to help you foster the skills to become your own therapist.
We all possess the tools needed for personal healing. Therapy can help you to develop the awareness needed to utilize these tools and put them into practice in daily life. Seeking therapy is brave and I consider the therapeutic relationship a truly meaningful privilege. We will walk through the process of personal discovery learning how to identify old patterns and self soothe through healthy coping. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral interventions but I believe healing also happens in the telling of your personal narrative. My goal for this relationship is to help you foster the skills to become your own therapist.
I use an integrative approach using various counseling styles including Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
I have a special interest in counseling male clients age 13 and up. I also specialize in seeing women who prefer to see a male counselor. Helping men with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life events, and helping them navigate the world through the male perspective is a passion of mine. I help men break the stigma of therapy to get the help they need and deserve. I help clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, anger management, family conflict, communication, trauma, behavioral concerns, relationship problems, and many more.
I use an integrative approach using various counseling styles including Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
I have a special interest in counseling male clients age 13 and up. I also specialize in seeing women who prefer to see a male counselor. Helping men with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life events, and helping them navigate the world through the male perspective is a passion of mine. I help men break the stigma of therapy to get the help they need and deserve. I help clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, anger management, family conflict, communication, trauma, behavioral concerns, relationship problems, and many more.
I offer individual counseling, primarily using a cognitive behavioral approach.
Therapy is truly my calling. I like to start where the client is at. There is not a “one size fits all” approach for therapy and I feel I must adjust and work with what works best for the client. I like for clients to be open with me about their goals and view this as a collaborative approach.
I offer individual counseling, primarily using a cognitive behavioral approach.
Therapy is truly my calling. I like to start where the client is at. There is not a “one size fits all” approach for therapy and I feel I must adjust and work with what works best for the client. I like for clients to be open with me about their goals and view this as a collaborative approach.
I utilize CBT, Reality Theory, and Client-Centered Theory along with multicultural awareness in my therapeutic relationships.
Every person is different therefore every interaction is different. As humans we have patterns and the patterns you exhibit assist me to help you efficiently and appropriately for each situation we may encounter during our therapeutic relationship. Counseling is not just processing. Counseling also includes making changes, gaining self-awareness, having a willingness to gradually open up and so much more. As a counselor, I do not have “magic words” for a “fix all solution”; I will however be there as a guide for you. I can teach you techniques through evidence-based practices to help you manage what life may throw your way.
I utilize CBT, Reality Theory, and Client-Centered Theory along with multicultural awareness in my therapeutic relationships.
Every person is different therefore every interaction is different. As humans we have patterns and the patterns you exhibit assist me to help you efficiently and appropriately for each situation we may encounter during our therapeutic relationship. Counseling is not just processing. Counseling also includes making changes, gaining self-awareness, having a willingness to gradually open up and so much more. As a counselor, I do not have “magic words” for a “fix all solution”; I will however be there as a guide for you. I can teach you techniques through evidence-based practices to help you manage what life may throw your way.
The Nest Therapy Group LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Welcome to The Nest! We are a multi-specialty mental health therapy practice serving the needs of the entire family. From postpartum depression and infertility, to trauma and addiction, to ADHD and anxiety, we are here for your family. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play therapy. We have each received specialized training in our respective areas of expertise, and we are so excited to bring these services to Baldwin and Jefferson Counties.
Welcome to The Nest! We are a multi-specialty mental health therapy practice serving the needs of the entire family. From postpartum depression and infertility, to trauma and addiction, to ADHD and anxiety, we are here for your family. We utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play therapy. We have each received specialized training in our respective areas of expertise, and we are so excited to bring these services to Baldwin and Jefferson Counties.
Often I employ an integrative approach to care that includes humanistic, cognitive and health psychology focused interventions.
I enjoy supporting couples seeking to clarify shared goals, address conflicts and increase their sense of appreciation for one another. Couples seeking guidance around navigating non-traditional partnerships, long distance, the management of finances, family planning, building and maintaining intimacy and improving communication among a myriad of other topics, generally find my approach helpful. I also support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and various life transitions.
Often I employ an integrative approach to care that includes humanistic, cognitive and health psychology focused interventions.
I enjoy supporting couples seeking to clarify shared goals, address conflicts and increase their sense of appreciation for one another. Couples seeking guidance around navigating non-traditional partnerships, long distance, the management of finances, family planning, building and maintaining intimacy and improving communication among a myriad of other topics, generally find my approach helpful. I also support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and various life transitions.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
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Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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I use a variety of treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover what that is for themselves. I lead AND follow - I may prompt, encourage, and confront, but I follow a client's pace (willingness and readiness) to delve into the issues.
I use a variety of treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover what that is for themselves. I lead AND follow - I may prompt, encourage, and confront, but I follow a client's pace (willingness and readiness) to delve into the issues.
Angela Hayes Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in IFS (level 2), CBT, Mindfulness Addiction and Trauma and I am a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.
Are you feeling tired, low energy or dealing with overwhelming anxiety and emotions? Are you dealing with trauma? I can help you manage these feelings with coping strategies so that your quality of life will improve.
I am trained in IFS (level 2), CBT, Mindfulness Addiction and Trauma and I am a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.
Are you feeling tired, low energy or dealing with overwhelming anxiety and emotions? Are you dealing with trauma? I can help you manage these feelings with coping strategies so that your quality of life will improve.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
Janice E Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
My work includes talk, cognitive, and behavioral therapies, and non-traditional holistic approaches.
Most people are experiencing normal reactions to unusual stress or situations in their lives, past or present. My approaches support working through issues, and building stronger skills for meeting any additional challenges. These can include traditional and mind-body-spirit techniques, including NLP, time-line therapy, rational thinking, meditative and relaxation methods, and overall support for the journey. I work with individuals, parent-child issues, couples, and blended family relationships. Working in areas of physical and mental wellness, we partner together to support mental and physical well-being and ongoing growth.
My work includes talk, cognitive, and behavioral therapies, and non-traditional holistic approaches.
Most people are experiencing normal reactions to unusual stress or situations in their lives, past or present. My approaches support working through issues, and building stronger skills for meeting any additional challenges. These can include traditional and mind-body-spirit techniques, including NLP, time-line therapy, rational thinking, meditative and relaxation methods, and overall support for the journey. I work with individuals, parent-child issues, couples, and blended family relationships. Working in areas of physical and mental wellness, we partner together to support mental and physical well-being and ongoing growth.
Integrative Health Services, LLC Michelle Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP, CREP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Modalities I often use are DBT, CBT, and mindfulness therapy.
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
Modalities I often use are DBT, CBT, and mindfulness therapy.
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
Andrea Parris Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, AADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Waitlist for new clients
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, & an integrative approach.
I love helping others to see and become the best version of themselves. I'm passionate about understanding others and being an open ear to listen no matter what life issues you have. l believe it's important to love yourself and evaluate your thoughts. I have done a lot of work with men, women, and adolescents addressing their substance use (sometimes helping them to fulfill an obligation of court or family). But I enjoy talking with people about all life issues--goals, anxiety, depression, self confidence, self-harm, relationship issues, family issues, and healing. I have overcome a lot myself and I'd like to see you do the same!
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, & an integrative approach.
I love helping others to see and become the best version of themselves. I'm passionate about understanding others and being an open ear to listen no matter what life issues you have. l believe it's important to love yourself and evaluate your thoughts. I have done a lot of work with men, women, and adolescents addressing their substance use (sometimes helping them to fulfill an obligation of court or family). But I enjoy talking with people about all life issues--goals, anxiety, depression, self confidence, self-harm, relationship issues, family issues, and healing. I have overcome a lot myself and I'd like to see you do the same!
Elizabeth Tapley - The Collective Therapy Center
Counselor, EdS , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
Elizabeth is trained and certified in TraumaPlay, TF- CBT, and EMDR.
The Collective Therapy Center, where we advocate for a collective approach to therapy. Our philosophy emphasizes the significance of collaborative engagement, involving not only the client but also their caregivers and support systems. The mission of The Collective Therapy Center is to establish a secure and inviting environment that fosters the expression of individual experiences through diverse mediums. We employ the transformative power of art, play, and language to articulate emotions and facilitate healing. Our comprehensive range of services is tailored to meet clients at their unique developmental and emotional stages.
Elizabeth is trained and certified in TraumaPlay, TF- CBT, and EMDR.
The Collective Therapy Center, where we advocate for a collective approach to therapy. Our philosophy emphasizes the significance of collaborative engagement, involving not only the client but also their caregivers and support systems. The mission of The Collective Therapy Center is to establish a secure and inviting environment that fosters the expression of individual experiences through diverse mediums. We employ the transformative power of art, play, and language to articulate emotions and facilitate healing. Our comprehensive range of services is tailored to meet clients at their unique developmental and emotional stages.
I specialize in counseling teens, college students, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficult periods of adjustment – like moving, graduation, career changes, or relationship issues. Empower Counseling offers Acceptance Commitment Therapy, a type of cognitive behavioral therapy scientifically proven for anxiety and depression. I will assist in working through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that could be holding you back from achieving your goals. I will also reframe thoughts to be more helpful and teach skills that will assist in growth towards the best version of yourself.
I specialize in counseling teens, college students, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficult periods of adjustment – like moving, graduation, career changes, or relationship issues. Empower Counseling offers Acceptance Commitment Therapy, a type of cognitive behavioral therapy scientifically proven for anxiety and depression. I will assist in working through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that could be holding you back from achieving your goals. I will also reframe thoughts to be more helpful and teach skills that will assist in growth towards the best version of yourself.
I use a mix of multiple modalities including DBT, CBT and Mindfulness Practices.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience providing therapy for youth and families. I help people connect and develop compassion for themselves and others. I teach interpersonal skills. I teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. I help with recovery after trauma. I have experience treating a range of ages and mental health problems. When needed, I am an excellent diagnostician. I work closely with psychiatry and I am knowledgeable about medication options. I enjoy helping people understand their brain and the, “why,” behind problematic symptoms, behaviors and patterns that keep them stuck.
I use a mix of multiple modalities including DBT, CBT and Mindfulness Practices.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience providing therapy for youth and families. I help people connect and develop compassion for themselves and others. I teach interpersonal skills. I teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. I help with recovery after trauma. I have experience treating a range of ages and mental health problems. When needed, I am an excellent diagnostician. I work closely with psychiatry and I am knowledgeable about medication options. I enjoy helping people understand their brain and the, “why,” behind problematic symptoms, behaviors and patterns that keep them stuck.
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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.