Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Agoura Hills, CA
My therapeutic approach is solution focused, using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
As a therapist, I am passionate about working with those who seek a change in their current state of being. Whether that involves individual, couples, or family therapy, I am committed to helping people work through relationship issues, improve self esteem and communication.
My therapeutic approach is solution focused, using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
As a therapist, I am passionate about working with those who seek a change in their current state of being. Whether that involves individual, couples, or family therapy, I am committed to helping people work through relationship issues, improve self esteem and communication.
I am primarily a cognitive behavioral therapist.
I'm a warm, compassionate cognitive behavioral therapist with 33 years of experience helping people resolve personal and interpersonal issues. Therapy isn't just about handling a crisis, but also about helping to turn negative thoughts and feelings into happier ones, learning to be your best self, mending and improving relationships, and learning skills to manage life's ups and downs. Clients like my focus primarily on solutions and not on blame. They gain tools to understand and manage problems with self esteem, relationships, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, communication, lack of assertiveness, substance abuse and more.
I am primarily a cognitive behavioral therapist.
I'm a warm, compassionate cognitive behavioral therapist with 33 years of experience helping people resolve personal and interpersonal issues. Therapy isn't just about handling a crisis, but also about helping to turn negative thoughts and feelings into happier ones, learning to be your best self, mending and improving relationships, and learning skills to manage life's ups and downs. Clients like my focus primarily on solutions and not on blame. They gain tools to understand and manage problems with self esteem, relationships, parenting problems, depression, anxiety, communication, lack of assertiveness, substance abuse and more.
I am well-trained in applying evidence based, compassion focused therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma focused and Mindfulness-based strategies.
I'm a clinical psychologist, practicing in California for over 20 years. My goal is to offer you a space that is safe and empowering while bearing witness to the joys and especially the challenges we face when difficulties arise. A compassionate and collaborative approach is important to me when working with clients. Together, we can explore and identify changes you would like to make that are consistent with your values, and apply treatment strategies that can best help you realize your goals. In the journey of therapy, I wish to help you rediscover meaning in life in a way that is truly healing and honoring of you.
I am well-trained in applying evidence based, compassion focused therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma focused and Mindfulness-based strategies.
I'm a clinical psychologist, practicing in California for over 20 years. My goal is to offer you a space that is safe and empowering while bearing witness to the joys and especially the challenges we face when difficulties arise. A compassionate and collaborative approach is important to me when working with clients. Together, we can explore and identify changes you would like to make that are consistent with your values, and apply treatment strategies that can best help you realize your goals. In the journey of therapy, I wish to help you rediscover meaning in life in a way that is truly healing and honoring of you.
Feeling stuck? Worried about your child? At Sunlight Psychological Services, our child psychologists have a range of specialties to meet the needs of most families. We offer cutting-edge therapies including PCIT (for kids ages 2-7 with behavior challenges), SPACE (for kids and young adults with OCD), TFCBT (for trauma), CBT (for depression/anxiety), and DBT (for overwhelming emotions). Our team of psychologists are also passionate about psychological testing; we work as a team to provide a comprehensive evaluation that answers questions and shines fresh light on the many paths forward for any kid.
Feeling stuck? Worried about your child? At Sunlight Psychological Services, our child psychologists have a range of specialties to meet the needs of most families. We offer cutting-edge therapies including PCIT (for kids ages 2-7 with behavior challenges), SPACE (for kids and young adults with OCD), TFCBT (for trauma), CBT (for depression/anxiety), and DBT (for overwhelming emotions). Our team of psychologists are also passionate about psychological testing; we work as a team to provide a comprehensive evaluation that answers questions and shines fresh light on the many paths forward for any kid.
Elisabeth T. White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
I use DBT to help manage problematic behaviors and cognitive distortions and engage somatic practices to shift the relationship that we have to our emotions, bodies, and sense of self.
I have worked with a great array of clients throughout my career. I work with anyone who is suffering. Suffering can show up in all sorts of ways: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Relational Issues, and Family Conflict, to name a few. I believe people are always trying to do their very best to feel better, even if those attempts are causing suffering. We all want to feel content and find a life of purpose.
I use DBT to help manage problematic behaviors and cognitive distortions and engage somatic practices to shift the relationship that we have to our emotions, bodies, and sense of self.
I have worked with a great array of clients throughout my career. I work with anyone who is suffering. Suffering can show up in all sorts of ways: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Relational Issues, and Family Conflict, to name a few. I believe people are always trying to do their very best to feel better, even if those attempts are causing suffering. We all want to feel content and find a life of purpose.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interventions along with Motivation Interviewing.
We have found to look at life differently for many reasons and we have learned life is in the here and the now. Helping clients discover their healthier self will promote less stress, anxiety, and depression in their lives. When working clients, it’s important for me to get to know who the client is, where they have been what their goals are. When one learns to set obtainable goals it’s not so overwhelming and it helps the client to feel empowered thus giving the client a sense of accomplishment instead of setting themselves up for disappointment. The importance of this is to help the client to obtain tools use in their lives.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interventions along with Motivation Interviewing.
We have found to look at life differently for many reasons and we have learned life is in the here and the now. Helping clients discover their healthier self will promote less stress, anxiety, and depression in their lives. When working clients, it’s important for me to get to know who the client is, where they have been what their goals are. When one learns to set obtainable goals it’s not so overwhelming and it helps the client to feel empowered thus giving the client a sense of accomplishment instead of setting themselves up for disappointment. The importance of this is to help the client to obtain tools use in their lives.
David I Mellinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
I utilize evidence-based therapies, especially cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Is worry, edginess, or stress hemming you in, interfering with what you care about the most? Would you like to gain the upper hand over your anxiety? Perhaps you should contact me: I'm an expert therapist with over 40 years' experience - resourceful, understanding, and firmly grounded in psychological science. I provide intensive, fast-moving treatment of your anxiety problems and disorders - panic , worry, phobias, OCD, and, anxieties associated with medical problems - as well as mood disorders and relationship problems.. The spectrum of clients I treat range in age from people in their late teens to age 99.
I utilize evidence-based therapies, especially cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Is worry, edginess, or stress hemming you in, interfering with what you care about the most? Would you like to gain the upper hand over your anxiety? Perhaps you should contact me: I'm an expert therapist with over 40 years' experience - resourceful, understanding, and firmly grounded in psychological science. I provide intensive, fast-moving treatment of your anxiety problems and disorders - panic , worry, phobias, OCD, and, anxieties associated with medical problems - as well as mood disorders and relationship problems.. The spectrum of clients I treat range in age from people in their late teens to age 99.
Gita Terry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
My theoretical orientations include Psychodynamic, Family Systems, CBT, Attachment and Solution Focused.
Life can feel overwhelming even in the best of times. You may experience a trauma or crisis or the very real stress of every day life. Sometimes you can cope and sometimes you need some emotional support. If emotional pain, fear or uncertainty is causing you to shy away from living the life you want, know that there is help. If you are looking to make changes that can help you have healthier, happier relationships and life experiences or deal with emotional upheavals or family issues we may be a good fit for therapy.
My theoretical orientations include Psychodynamic, Family Systems, CBT, Attachment and Solution Focused.
Life can feel overwhelming even in the best of times. You may experience a trauma or crisis or the very real stress of every day life. Sometimes you can cope and sometimes you need some emotional support. If emotional pain, fear or uncertainty is causing you to shy away from living the life you want, know that there is help. If you are looking to make changes that can help you have healthier, happier relationships and life experiences or deal with emotional upheavals or family issues we may be a good fit for therapy.
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I have been working as a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I specialize in psychological testing and evaluation as well as individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages. I utilize cognitive-behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions in my psychotherapy practice. I have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner. I have an affinity for working with transitional age youth and adolescents.
I have been working as a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I specialize in psychological testing and evaluation as well as individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages. I utilize cognitive-behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions in my psychotherapy practice. I have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner. I have an affinity for working with transitional age youth and adolescents.
Annemarie Winic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
AnneMarie Winic, LCSW holds a License in Clinical Social Work after completing her Masters at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies from CSUN. She meets the client where they are at, and however they are comfortable and appropriate- as Individuals, in a Family setting or in Groups. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work, she uses an Eclectic model of therapy addressing whatever pressing needs the client comes in with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, etc. AnneMarie has experience with LA County's Department of Children and Family Services, 25+ years of
AnneMarie Winic, LCSW holds a License in Clinical Social Work after completing her Masters at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies from CSUN. She meets the client where they are at, and however they are comfortable and appropriate- as Individuals, in a Family setting or in Groups. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work, she uses an Eclectic model of therapy addressing whatever pressing needs the client comes in with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, etc. AnneMarie has experience with LA County's Department of Children and Family Services, 25+ years of
Treatments include Cognitive, EMDR, Neurofeedback, Play, Relationship building classes and counseling.
We are a full-service Regional Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Center. We specialize in providing diagnostic evaluations to identify learning disabilities, attention and memory problems in children and adults. Psychological testing is used for the assessment of ADHD, memory and cognitive decline, personality, mood/bipolar, learning disorders, Autism, visual processing weaknesses, and developmental delay (ages newborn to 3 years). Psychological testing can also be used for schools to help accommodate your child's needs.
Treatments include Cognitive, EMDR, Neurofeedback, Play, Relationship building classes and counseling.
We are a full-service Regional Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Center. We specialize in providing diagnostic evaluations to identify learning disabilities, attention and memory problems in children and adults. Psychological testing is used for the assessment of ADHD, memory and cognitive decline, personality, mood/bipolar, learning disorders, Autism, visual processing weaknesses, and developmental delay (ages newborn to 3 years). Psychological testing can also be used for schools to help accommodate your child's needs.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Through the use of scientifically supported interventions such as EMDR, SE (Somatic), Brainspotting, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), RODBT (Radically Open DBT), CBT ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we can address the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that may be hindering your life and impeding your relationships.
At Canyon Creek Counseling, we have extensive experience in working with individuals that are struggling with depression, anxiety, attachment trauma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, body dysmorphia, self-esteem and body image issues, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Through the use of scientifically supported interventions such as EMDR, SE (Somatic), Brainspotting, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), RODBT (Radically Open DBT), CBT ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we can address the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that may be hindering your life and impeding your relationships.
At Canyon Creek Counseling, we have extensive experience in working with individuals that are struggling with depression, anxiety, attachment trauma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, body dysmorphia, self-esteem and body image issues, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
I utilize techniques rooted in a holistic framework using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, breathwork, mindfulness, and meditative practices.
I strive to provide a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive therapeutic environment by highlighting the client’s background and belief system, as it connects to other important elements that make up a client’s identity. This will allow me to understand a client’s unique perspective of their world while building on creating a strong therapeutic alliance. I am passionate about serving a wide range of clients, especially those navigating anxiety, challenging emotions or thoughts, life transitions, and unresolved trauma.
I utilize techniques rooted in a holistic framework using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, breathwork, mindfulness, and meditative practices.
I strive to provide a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive therapeutic environment by highlighting the client’s background and belief system, as it connects to other important elements that make up a client’s identity. This will allow me to understand a client’s unique perspective of their world while building on creating a strong therapeutic alliance. I am passionate about serving a wide range of clients, especially those navigating anxiety, challenging emotions or thoughts, life transitions, and unresolved trauma.
Yasaman Sharifi is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2017. Yasaman works to identify and work through barriers currently affecting the individual’s and family’s functioning capacity. She has more than eight years of experience working with individuals, families, and children in community-based, school-based, and private practice settings working as a Marriage Family Therapist, and over 20 years of working as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Her training includes using TFCBT, CBT, DBT, PTSD, solution-focused, Narrative as well as client-centered and motivational interviewing.
Yasaman Sharifi is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2017. Yasaman works to identify and work through barriers currently affecting the individual’s and family’s functioning capacity. She has more than eight years of experience working with individuals, families, and children in community-based, school-based, and private practice settings working as a Marriage Family Therapist, and over 20 years of working as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Her training includes using TFCBT, CBT, DBT, PTSD, solution-focused, Narrative as well as client-centered and motivational interviewing.
Katherine Farren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
Through a humanistic approach mixed with CBT, IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness, I invite my clients to explore the mind, body, and spirit: all three components that make us human.
I believe every human being has the right and the potential to enjoy the life they have been given; however, some encounter hardships that can shift one's perspectives and mood, making it difficult to access one's full potential. I enjoy working with individuals who are striving to identify and reconnect to their purpose in life. With collaboration, I can help you overcome obstacles disrupting your process.
Through a humanistic approach mixed with CBT, IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness, I invite my clients to explore the mind, body, and spirit: all three components that make us human.
I believe every human being has the right and the potential to enjoy the life they have been given; however, some encounter hardships that can shift one's perspectives and mood, making it difficult to access one's full potential. I enjoy working with individuals who are striving to identify and reconnect to their purpose in life. With collaboration, I can help you overcome obstacles disrupting your process.
Nicole Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
Nicole Young sees adults for anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment to motherhood, divorce, separation, loss, relationships, and dating issues. She draws from various techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based. She uses a customized and collaborative process. Clients appreciate her warm, patient, collaborative and inviting nature.
Nicole Young sees adults for anxiety, depression, life transitions, adjustment to motherhood, divorce, separation, loss, relationships, and dating issues. She draws from various techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based. She uses a customized and collaborative process. Clients appreciate her warm, patient, collaborative and inviting nature.
Jennifer Kadin
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I currently work at Family Psychological Services providing psychological evaluations and testing in children, adolscents and adults for attention, learning and memory problems. I specialize in individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages and utilizes cognitive -behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions. I also have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner.
I am a licensed clinical and Forensic Psychologist for the past 9 years. I currently work at Family Psychological Services providing psychological evaluations and testing in children, adolscents and adults for attention, learning and memory problems. I specialize in individual, family, and couples’ therapy for all ages and utilizes cognitive -behavioral as well as solution focused, psychodynamic, and object relations interventions. I also have many years of experience with risk assessment and psychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults and is a skilled diagnostician and treatment planner.
The methods I use are evidence-based therapies that include; EMDR and Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focus Brief Therapy.
I view the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and perceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help client(s) look at their options, evaluate choices, and build toward a healthier outcome. My work has involved helping client(s) toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.
The methods I use are evidence-based therapies that include; EMDR and Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focus Brief Therapy.
I view the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and perceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help client(s) look at their options, evaluate choices, and build toward a healthier outcome. My work has involved helping client(s) toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.
Gil Katz-Goldstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
My approach is a variety of; humanistic, person centered, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing & solution focused.
Welcome! Lets embark together on your journey towards healing & living authentically. I believe that the connection between therapist & client is the most powerful tool for change & healing. I work with kids, teens, adults, couples, & groups with a wide range of issues. These include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief, identity issues, relationship issues, mood disorders, & chronic medical conditions. I also run various therapy groups! Therapy can be a safe, unbiased & supportive place to gain insight, process emotions, & to learn practical skills to handle life's challenges.
My approach is a variety of; humanistic, person centered, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing & solution focused.
Welcome! Lets embark together on your journey towards healing & living authentically. I believe that the connection between therapist & client is the most powerful tool for change & healing. I work with kids, teens, adults, couples, & groups with a wide range of issues. These include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief, identity issues, relationship issues, mood disorders, & chronic medical conditions. I also run various therapy groups! Therapy can be a safe, unbiased & supportive place to gain insight, process emotions, & to learn practical skills to handle life's challenges.
Corey Hirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Online Only)
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), I will help you learn to question distressing thoughts and replace them with thoughts that bring you peace.
Does it seem like everyone else got the manual on life except for you? Perhaps you are contemplating a major life change like divorce or a career change. Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected you may feel like everything is falling apart. There is a solution. If you have the willingness and you are open-minded, I can help you see things differently so that you get "unstuck,” feel hopeful and confident.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), I will help you learn to question distressing thoughts and replace them with thoughts that bring you peace.
Does it seem like everyone else got the manual on life except for you? Perhaps you are contemplating a major life change like divorce or a career change. Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected you may feel like everything is falling apart. There is a solution. If you have the willingness and you are open-minded, I can help you see things differently so that you get "unstuck,” feel hopeful and confident.
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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.