Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Eagle Rock, CA
CBT Treatment Center, A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
At CBT Treatment Center, we specialize in evidence based treatments for children and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, OCD, trichotillomania, and other disorders.
Seeing your child struggle is such a helpless feeling. You wish you could find the right words that would fix it all, but nothing that you say, and no amount of logic that you use seems to help. Perhaps you have even tried therapy before, with little progress or success, and you're not sure if this is even a fixable problem. Your child's struggles have become the focus of the entire family. You just want your happy little boy or girl back and to have normalcy restored at home.
At CBT Treatment Center, we specialize in evidence based treatments for children and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, OCD, trichotillomania, and other disorders.
Seeing your child struggle is such a helpless feeling. You wish you could find the right words that would fix it all, but nothing that you say, and no amount of logic that you use seems to help. Perhaps you have even tried therapy before, with little progress or success, and you're not sure if this is even a fixable problem. Your child's struggles have become the focus of the entire family. You just want your happy little boy or girl back and to have normalcy restored at home.
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Since we focus on short term solutions to serious or longstanding issues we generally employ a combination of neurofeedback and CBT (ie, RET, ACT and RBT.
In 2012, Dr. Ron Kaufman leased his first BrainPaint® computer in hopes of overcoming career-ending pain. Two months later he was fully ambulatory. He decided to see what it might do for others. He helped a veteran overcome 35 years of severe PTSD, (his psychiatrist halved his meds, then halved them again). His two sons learned were able to discontinue their ADHD medications. Their cousins enjoyed similar results. Because of his successes with neurofeedback, Dr. Kaufman opened clinics where others could enjoy the benefits of psychotherapy and neurofeedback treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain and substance abuse.
Since we focus on short term solutions to serious or longstanding issues we generally employ a combination of neurofeedback and CBT (ie, RET, ACT and RBT.
In 2012, Dr. Ron Kaufman leased his first BrainPaint® computer in hopes of overcoming career-ending pain. Two months later he was fully ambulatory. He decided to see what it might do for others. He helped a veteran overcome 35 years of severe PTSD, (his psychiatrist halved his meds, then halved them again). His two sons learned were able to discontinue their ADHD medications. Their cousins enjoyed similar results. Because of his successes with neurofeedback, Dr. Kaufman opened clinics where others could enjoy the benefits of psychotherapy and neurofeedback treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain and substance abuse.
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I received specialized training in CBT for anxiety and panic disorder from a world-renowned researcher.
I specialize in couples/families, trauma, anxiety, and psychosis. As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method, I provide couples therapy focused on resolving conflict, repairing bonds, and strengthening connections. I enjoy working proactively with couples to fortify their relationships before stressors arise—whether preparing for marriage or navigating new parenthood. For those who are uncertain about their relationship and are considering ending it, I offer discernment counseling. Additionally, I support families coping with a psychiatric illness.
I received specialized training in CBT for anxiety and panic disorder from a world-renowned researcher.
I specialize in couples/families, trauma, anxiety, and psychosis. As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method, I provide couples therapy focused on resolving conflict, repairing bonds, and strengthening connections. I enjoy working proactively with couples to fortify their relationships before stressors arise—whether preparing for marriage or navigating new parenthood. For those who are uncertain about their relationship and are considering ending it, I offer discernment counseling. Additionally, I support families coping with a psychiatric illness.
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Morgan G Bogad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
I use a creative approach combining mindfulness, body-centered awareness, cognitive behavioral tools, compassion, and humor, to work to promote healing for individuals, and couples.
Something in your life has become enough of a problem that you are seeking help. When things don't turn out the way you imagined, or you find yourself repeating the same patterns that keep you working against yourself, it is only natural to feel anxious, depressed, and/or overwhelmed. You might feel blindsided by a big life transition, paralyzed by shame or fear, or as if you are constantly fighting an uphill battle. Whatever the issue, you are capable of making change, and I am here to help.
I use a creative approach combining mindfulness, body-centered awareness, cognitive behavioral tools, compassion, and humor, to work to promote healing for individuals, and couples.
Something in your life has become enough of a problem that you are seeking help. When things don't turn out the way you imagined, or you find yourself repeating the same patterns that keep you working against yourself, it is only natural to feel anxious, depressed, and/or overwhelmed. You might feel blindsided by a big life transition, paralyzed by shame or fear, or as if you are constantly fighting an uphill battle. Whatever the issue, you are capable of making change, and I am here to help.
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Christina Decoux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
I am a psychotherapist and sex therapist providing CBT, EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals and couples overcome challenges in their lives; anxiety, depression, grief, issues around sex & intimacy, LGBTQ, healing from a cult/high-control group, and navigating the entertainment industry with integrity.
People often reach out to me because they are feeling stuck, either they have not progressed in therapy or they are looking for something more. If you are going through a difficult time, therapy can offer support, help you overcome obstacles and provide guidance to change your life for the better. I believe that within every individual lies the potential to live a happy, full life. I can help you align your actions with your values. I do what I do because I believe that the therapeutic process can bring about greater self-awareness and authentic, lasting change.
I am a psychotherapist and sex therapist providing CBT, EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals and couples overcome challenges in their lives; anxiety, depression, grief, issues around sex & intimacy, LGBTQ, healing from a cult/high-control group, and navigating the entertainment industry with integrity.
People often reach out to me because they are feeling stuck, either they have not progressed in therapy or they are looking for something more. If you are going through a difficult time, therapy can offer support, help you overcome obstacles and provide guidance to change your life for the better. I believe that within every individual lies the potential to live a happy, full life. I can help you align your actions with your values. I do what I do because I believe that the therapeutic process can bring about greater self-awareness and authentic, lasting change.
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Samantha Harrold
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, TCYM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagle Rock, CA 90041 (Online Only)
I offer Clinical Art Therapy, Somatic (IFS informed EMDR and Trauma Conscious Yoga) and Cognitive healing tools (CPT) and strive to find the best combination for each client, making treatment fit the individual, not the other way around.
Welcome, time traveler. Does anxiety throw you into the future (and it is never a future you actually want)? Do you find yourself catastrophizing, mentally preparing for atrocities that are not likely to occur? Do shame and guilt, pull you back in time with old negative beliefs that weren’t yours to begin with? Do hyper vigilant parts of you, show up as flashbacks, nightmares or dissociation? Do these too keep you in the past? Kurt Vonnegut’s famous science fiction novel, “Slaughter House-five,” describes a soldier in the war zone becoming “unstuck in time.” This is what trauma feels like for many people, HSPs and non HSPs alike.
I offer Clinical Art Therapy, Somatic (IFS informed EMDR and Trauma Conscious Yoga) and Cognitive healing tools (CPT) and strive to find the best combination for each client, making treatment fit the individual, not the other way around.
Welcome, time traveler. Does anxiety throw you into the future (and it is never a future you actually want)? Do you find yourself catastrophizing, mentally preparing for atrocities that are not likely to occur? Do shame and guilt, pull you back in time with old negative beliefs that weren’t yours to begin with? Do hyper vigilant parts of you, show up as flashbacks, nightmares or dissociation? Do these too keep you in the past? Kurt Vonnegut’s famous science fiction novel, “Slaughter House-five,” describes a soldier in the war zone becoming “unstuck in time.” This is what trauma feels like for many people, HSPs and non HSPs alike.
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I work in partnership with my clients to create a better life through understanding and managing depression, anxiety, intense mood swings, and psychosis. My approach is integrative and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, substance use disorder Harm Reduction, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I am credentialed in network with many insurances. We can meet in person or virtually. Click on my Website Button to see my Therapy Noted Calendar and request a free phone Consultation.
I work in partnership with my clients to create a better life through understanding and managing depression, anxiety, intense mood swings, and psychosis. My approach is integrative and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, substance use disorder Harm Reduction, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I am credentialed in network with many insurances. We can meet in person or virtually. Click on my Website Button to see my Therapy Noted Calendar and request a free phone Consultation.
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America Dinsmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eagle Rock, CA 90041 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is based off of Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dailectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Starting therapy is a huge step and finding the right therapist is important. I love being able to work with clients as they establish goals, build a self-care routine, and improve their overall mental health. People come to therapy for many reasons, but being able to have someone help navigate your thoughts and feelings and building compassion for yourself in this journey is so important. Helping clients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, new stages in life, and not to mention living through a global pandemic, can cause a lot of distress and challenges. Therapy can help manage all those stressors.
My therapeutic approach is based off of Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dailectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Starting therapy is a huge step and finding the right therapist is important. I love being able to work with clients as they establish goals, build a self-care routine, and improve their overall mental health. People come to therapy for many reasons, but being able to have someone help navigate your thoughts and feelings and building compassion for yourself in this journey is so important. Helping clients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, new stages in life, and not to mention living through a global pandemic, can cause a lot of distress and challenges. Therapy can help manage all those stressors.
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My mission is to assist clients on their journey towards finding solutions, purpose, empowerment and achieving personal growth, balance and happiness. I primarily work with adults who are experiencing challenges in coping with anxiety, depression, relational issues, personal transitions and general life stressors. As a whole, my approach to treatment is collaborative, humanistic and eclectic, although some of my areas of influence include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions. I take a compassionate and empathic stance where I am committed to tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients.
My mission is to assist clients on their journey towards finding solutions, purpose, empowerment and achieving personal growth, balance and happiness. I primarily work with adults who are experiencing challenges in coping with anxiety, depression, relational issues, personal transitions and general life stressors. As a whole, my approach to treatment is collaborative, humanistic and eclectic, although some of my areas of influence include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions. I take a compassionate and empathic stance where I am committed to tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients.
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Counseling and Wellness of the Foothills, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eagle Rock, CA 90041 (Online Only)
Treatment is comprised of a combination of evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioral, humanistic and solution-focused therapy.
As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical social work experience. I specialize in treating adults ages 18+. I provide individual therapy to clients residing in the state of California
Treatment is comprised of a combination of evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioral, humanistic and solution-focused therapy.
As a therapist, I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic, non-judgemental, safe space for healing and recovery. I help clients move through whatever it is they may be struggling with and help them develop coping tools that they can continue to use beyond our time together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of clinical social work experience. I specialize in treating adults ages 18+. I provide individual therapy to clients residing in the state of California
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While I do use elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and lifespan development theory, I am primarily dynamic/ intersubjective in my approach.
If you're reading this, you're searching for something. You could be in intense crisis or have a desire for personal growth. Do you need the nonjudgmental, listening ear of someone outside of your everyday life? Maybe you want relief from depression and/or anxiety. Perhaps you have recently been through a difficult life event or significant loss? Maybe you are simply trying to navigate a developmental transition. Are you struggling with relationships? Are you feeling alone and isolated? Therapy can be intense and uncomfortable. At the same time it's incredibly validating, rewarding, and life saving/changing if you put in the work.
While I do use elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and lifespan development theory, I am primarily dynamic/ intersubjective in my approach.
If you're reading this, you're searching for something. You could be in intense crisis or have a desire for personal growth. Do you need the nonjudgmental, listening ear of someone outside of your everyday life? Maybe you want relief from depression and/or anxiety. Perhaps you have recently been through a difficult life event or significant loss? Maybe you are simply trying to navigate a developmental transition. Are you struggling with relationships? Are you feeling alone and isolated? Therapy can be intense and uncomfortable. At the same time it's incredibly validating, rewarding, and life saving/changing if you put in the work.
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Together, we’ll use evidence-based techniques, philosophy, Buddhism, Stoicism, Mindfulness, the science of the mind-body connection, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find some peace of mind.
We can figure this out. If you’re feeling tired, fearful, and disconnected, and your current way of living isn’t working, my approach to therapy will help. A lot of our suffering comes from hard to control, negative thoughts about ourselves and the world that got ingrained in us as we grew up. Often, we don’t even notice what’s keeping us trapped, and it’s tough to know exactly what to do to get out of a rut.
Together, we’ll use evidence-based techniques, philosophy, Buddhism, Stoicism, Mindfulness, the science of the mind-body connection, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find some peace of mind.
We can figure this out. If you’re feeling tired, fearful, and disconnected, and your current way of living isn’t working, my approach to therapy will help. A lot of our suffering comes from hard to control, negative thoughts about ourselves and the world that got ingrained in us as we grew up. Often, we don’t even notice what’s keeping us trapped, and it’s tough to know exactly what to do to get out of a rut.
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My greatest reward as a therapist is supporting my clients to explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that all individuals hold the key to their own happiness and possess the power to change their lives for the better.
My greatest reward as a therapist is supporting my clients to explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that all individuals hold the key to their own happiness and possess the power to change their lives for the better.
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Personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, issues surrounding sexual orientation or gender identification, life transitions or everyday life impediments are my primary focus for treatment. I draw upon your own personal strengths, talents, and desires to identify the options you have to move past the challenges you've identified and create alternative outcomes. Whatever the need, growth is a process that is worked on collaboratively in treatment. When the challenge exists between you and a loved one, treatment highlights the development of clear, honest, and respectful communication so that all parties may gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the person next to them.
Personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, issues surrounding sexual orientation or gender identification, life transitions or everyday life impediments are my primary focus for treatment. I draw upon your own personal strengths, talents, and desires to identify the options you have to move past the challenges you've identified and create alternative outcomes. Whatever the need, growth is a process that is worked on collaboratively in treatment. When the challenge exists between you and a loved one, treatment highlights the development of clear, honest, and respectful communication so that all parties may gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the person next to them.
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Seeing your child struggle with anxiety is such a helpless feeling. Your daughter is paralyzed with fear about what others may think of her, and nothing that you say can comfort her. Your son freezes on homework and tests, feeling that everything must be perfect, and you feel guilty, as you wonder if you've passed these anxious thoughts down to him. Sunday night comes and they're preoccupied with the thought of the impending school week, and no matter how rational you are with them, they can't shake the dread that comes with going to school.
Seeing your child struggle with anxiety is such a helpless feeling. Your daughter is paralyzed with fear about what others may think of her, and nothing that you say can comfort her. Your son freezes on homework and tests, feeling that everything must be perfect, and you feel guilty, as you wonder if you've passed these anxious thoughts down to him. Sunday night comes and they're preoccupied with the thought of the impending school week, and no matter how rational you are with them, they can't shake the dread that comes with going to school.
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My priority is to help clients lead a valued, fulfilling life. I work well with creative or insightful individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life decisions or transitions. In addition to working through specific challenges, psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight into why you act the way you do, explore who you want to be in the world, and better understand what you need in order to thrive. I feel privileged to do this kind of work with people.
My priority is to help clients lead a valued, fulfilling life. I work well with creative or insightful individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life decisions or transitions. In addition to working through specific challenges, psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight into why you act the way you do, explore who you want to be in the world, and better understand what you need in order to thrive. I feel privileged to do this kind of work with people.
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Does it ever seem like you should be doing better than you are? Does it seem like everything in your life looks great on paper- and yet you can't seem to feel good? Believe me, I've been there. It can be so much easier to sort out the external parts of your life than to look inside yourself to figure out what's keeping you frustrated.
Does it ever seem like you should be doing better than you are? Does it seem like everything in your life looks great on paper- and yet you can't seem to feel good? Believe me, I've been there. It can be so much easier to sort out the external parts of your life than to look inside yourself to figure out what's keeping you frustrated.
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Kristen Herman Rivers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCHt
Verified Verified
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that nobody should be resigned to a lifetime of suffering from anxiety, unresolved trauma, feeling lost, stuck, disconnected from your partner, or like your emotions are out of control. This strife can keep you from living a fulfilling life. I have seen so many clients become tremendously empowered, less emotionally reactive, and confident in their decision-making once they have a greater understanding of themselves, their histories, and their strengths. I'm passionate about helping you gain clarity, as once these changes are taking place, my clients begin enjoying more satisfying relationships with loved ones.
I believe that nobody should be resigned to a lifetime of suffering from anxiety, unresolved trauma, feeling lost, stuck, disconnected from your partner, or like your emotions are out of control. This strife can keep you from living a fulfilling life. I have seen so many clients become tremendously empowered, less emotionally reactive, and confident in their decision-making once they have a greater understanding of themselves, their histories, and their strengths. I'm passionate about helping you gain clarity, as once these changes are taking place, my clients begin enjoying more satisfying relationships with loved ones.
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"The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently." -Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
"The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently." -Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
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If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, your past, your present, or your future, you don’t have to do it alone. A shift in perspective can profoundly affect how we feel and what we are able to do, or stop doing, in our lives. Talking with someone who is both objective and 100% on your side can help you see things from a new angle and move forward in new ways, with someone who cares standing behind you.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, your past, your present, or your future, you don’t have to do it alone. A shift in perspective can profoundly affect how we feel and what we are able to do, or stop doing, in our lives. Talking with someone who is both objective and 100% on your side can help you see things from a new angle and move forward in new ways, with someone who cares standing behind you.
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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.