Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Los Altos, CA
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These are integrated with elements from neuroscience as well as practical elements from CBT and DBT to address nervous system and emotional regulation.
As we live our lives, all of us face challenging curves in the road from time to time. Whether it be anxiety or depression, relational difficulties, troublesome patterns at work or school, or turbulence along a personal or spiritual path, we can all benefit from support navigating these consequential turns. Dissatisfaction or suffering on any scale can serve both as a signal and motivation towards greater understanding, integration, and alignment with ourselves, significant others, and our deepest values. Whether it’s anywhere from a modest course-correction to inner transformation you're seeking, let's explore the path together.
These are integrated with elements from neuroscience as well as practical elements from CBT and DBT to address nervous system and emotional regulation.
As we live our lives, all of us face challenging curves in the road from time to time. Whether it be anxiety or depression, relational difficulties, troublesome patterns at work or school, or turbulence along a personal or spiritual path, we can all benefit from support navigating these consequential turns. Dissatisfaction or suffering on any scale can serve both as a signal and motivation towards greater understanding, integration, and alignment with ourselves, significant others, and our deepest values. Whether it’s anywhere from a modest course-correction to inner transformation you're seeking, let's explore the path together.
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It is my passion to help people lead fulfilling lives and cultivate nourishing relationships. Through mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and somatic interventions, I empower adults, children & teens with tools to navigate their lives and nourish their relationships. I offer couples counseling, parenting support and therapy for children & teens who are struggling with worry, stress, anxiety, defiance, depression and overwhelm. I also offer support for loss & major life transitions. It is a sincere honor to work with my clients, and I hope I get the opportunity to work with you!
It is my passion to help people lead fulfilling lives and cultivate nourishing relationships. Through mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and somatic interventions, I empower adults, children & teens with tools to navigate their lives and nourish their relationships. I offer couples counseling, parenting support and therapy for children & teens who are struggling with worry, stress, anxiety, defiance, depression and overwhelm. I also offer support for loss & major life transitions. It is a sincere honor to work with my clients, and I hope I get the opportunity to work with you!
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I am certified in EMDR treatment, and I also have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Welcome. By coming to this site, you have already taken an important step toward healthy living. Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, stressed or anxious? Are you experiencing, sadness, loss or difficulty making decisions? I can help. I have been in private practice for nearly 30 years and have worked with many clients experiencing the same concerns as you. My style is direct, active and interactive; as well as respectful, supportive, warm and caring. I like to work with clients to set personal goals about what they would like to change in their lives and help them reach those goals.
I am certified in EMDR treatment, and I also have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Welcome. By coming to this site, you have already taken an important step toward healthy living. Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, stressed or anxious? Are you experiencing, sadness, loss or difficulty making decisions? I can help. I have been in private practice for nearly 30 years and have worked with many clients experiencing the same concerns as you. My style is direct, active and interactive; as well as respectful, supportive, warm and caring. I like to work with clients to set personal goals about what they would like to change in their lives and help them reach those goals.
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Christina Morris
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in psychotherapy for children, adolescents and families. I support children and adolescents facing depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, school issues, self-esteem and identity issues. I also help with parent-child conflicts while providing parenting support to strengthen family relationships. I provide compassionate support to children with developmental disabilities and their families. I utilize evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) and family systems therapy (FST). I work collaboratively and empathetically with clients to encourage personal growth and allow clients to thrive.
I specialize in psychotherapy for children, adolescents and families. I support children and adolescents facing depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, school issues, self-esteem and identity issues. I also help with parent-child conflicts while providing parenting support to strengthen family relationships. I provide compassionate support to children with developmental disabilities and their families. I utilize evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) and family systems therapy (FST). I work collaboratively and empathetically with clients to encourage personal growth and allow clients to thrive.
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As an integrative therapist I combine tools from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and mood regulation therapies. I treat adults and older adolescents battling mood, anxiety, eating, interpersonal and life transition challenges. I consider treatment options as they relate to a patient's needs given the empirical support available. I find the psychotherapy process to be most effective when done collaboratively. For the past 22 years in addition to maintaining a private practice, I worked as a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford's Department of Psychiatry until July 2015. I was trained at UCLA (Ph.D) and at Oregon Health Sciences University (post-doctoral fellowship).
As an integrative therapist I combine tools from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and mood regulation therapies. I treat adults and older adolescents battling mood, anxiety, eating, interpersonal and life transition challenges. I consider treatment options as they relate to a patient's needs given the empirical support available. I find the psychotherapy process to be most effective when done collaboratively. For the past 22 years in addition to maintaining a private practice, I worked as a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford's Department of Psychiatry until July 2015. I was trained at UCLA (Ph.D) and at Oregon Health Sciences University (post-doctoral fellowship).
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Deborah Sloss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022 (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focusing on young adults in transition (millennials and GenZ).
Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do the task of day to day living feel overwhelming? Do you have difficulty making decisions about relationships and career? I may be the right therapist for you. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so I can learn more about your issues and concerns and you can determine if my approach fits your needs.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focusing on young adults in transition (millennials and GenZ).
Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do the task of day to day living feel overwhelming? Do you have difficulty making decisions about relationships and career? I may be the right therapist for you. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so I can learn more about your issues and concerns and you can determine if my approach fits your needs.
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Therapy is an opportunity to address problems we want to change, gain insights into our concerns, and develop new ways of being. My approach to therapy is best described as integrative with a strong grounding in psychodynamic, relational, and multicultural principles. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy to co-construct effective strategies for everyday life beyond the therapy room. I strive to provide clients a safe space to increase awareness, make meaning of the experience, and begin to cope and overcome life's difficulties. I provide individual and couple's therapy. I speak Mandarin and English.
Therapy is an opportunity to address problems we want to change, gain insights into our concerns, and develop new ways of being. My approach to therapy is best described as integrative with a strong grounding in psychodynamic, relational, and multicultural principles. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy to co-construct effective strategies for everyday life beyond the therapy room. I strive to provide clients a safe space to increase awareness, make meaning of the experience, and begin to cope and overcome life's difficulties. I provide individual and couple's therapy. I speak Mandarin and English.
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My name is Jill Krafts. For nearly 20 years, I have been helping adolescents and adults to improve their mood, manage stress and feel more joyful about their lives. I have experience in treating depression, and I have a specialty in treating anxiety/worry, panic attacks, phobias, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors. I am direct and honest with my clients, and I focus on practical ways to solve problems. I use humor as a powerful ally in helping people analyze and change their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I primarily use Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), but I use other therapy approaches as well.
My name is Jill Krafts. For nearly 20 years, I have been helping adolescents and adults to improve their mood, manage stress and feel more joyful about their lives. I have experience in treating depression, and I have a specialty in treating anxiety/worry, panic attacks, phobias, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors. I am direct and honest with my clients, and I focus on practical ways to solve problems. I use humor as a powerful ally in helping people analyze and change their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I primarily use Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), but I use other therapy approaches as well.
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I have advanced training in CBT, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT ensuring that you receive the most effective treatments for these problems.
Are you struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, anxiety, frequent worry, or panic attacks? I understand how overwhelming and disruptive these challenges can be. Do you avoid important activities because of these issues? Are compulsions taking over your life? OCD and anxiety may make it difficult to enjoy life, engage in relationships, pursue goals and live the life you want. Despite these difficulties, positive change is possible. In the context of a caring and supportive relationship, we can collaboratively explore and implement effective tools to combat these problems.
I have advanced training in CBT, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT ensuring that you receive the most effective treatments for these problems.
Are you struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, anxiety, frequent worry, or panic attacks? I understand how overwhelming and disruptive these challenges can be. Do you avoid important activities because of these issues? Are compulsions taking over your life? OCD and anxiety may make it difficult to enjoy life, engage in relationships, pursue goals and live the life you want. Despite these difficulties, positive change is possible. In the context of a caring and supportive relationship, we can collaboratively explore and implement effective tools to combat these problems.
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Natalie Shahar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
Being attuned to my client's needs, I use a wide range of modalities such as CBT, DBT, and person-centered approach, believing we all have the power to heal and grow within us.
Developing deep connections with others has always been my passion. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on relationship issues, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum, and other life challenges such as anxiety and depression.
Being attuned to my client's needs, I use a wide range of modalities such as CBT, DBT, and person-centered approach, believing we all have the power to heal and grow within us.
Developing deep connections with others has always been my passion. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on relationship issues, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum, and other life challenges such as anxiety and depression.
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Laura Chakerian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
Some of these approaches include mindfulness-based therapies and stress reduction, cognitive behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, and EMDR.
I enjoy working with adults of all ages to address anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and provide compassionate guidance while navigating personal challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process that offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into your internal and external worlds, relationships, and address your aspirations and goals. My therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and engaging.
Some of these approaches include mindfulness-based therapies and stress reduction, cognitive behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, and EMDR.
I enjoy working with adults of all ages to address anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and provide compassionate guidance while navigating personal challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process that offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into your internal and external worlds, relationships, and address your aspirations and goals. My therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and engaging.
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Cely M Queiroz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PAC, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
My therapy approaches are Narrative, Somatic and sensorimotor, Brain Spotting, CBT, Play and Sand Tray therapy, and others as applicable to yours, or your child's situation.
Life sometimes presents us with challenges, and therapy is an opportunity to evaluate what is working, what needs change, and how to redirect our energy . As a licensed therapist, I am here to support you through our therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, non judgmental and unconditional environment to explore. Together, we gain insight into troubling issues on cognitive, emotional and experiential levels. I can partner with you helping you move from contemplation to action. I can collaborate with you individually, as a couple, as parents, or as a family. View more at my site celytherapy.com
My therapy approaches are Narrative, Somatic and sensorimotor, Brain Spotting, CBT, Play and Sand Tray therapy, and others as applicable to yours, or your child's situation.
Life sometimes presents us with challenges, and therapy is an opportunity to evaluate what is working, what needs change, and how to redirect our energy . As a licensed therapist, I am here to support you through our therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe, non judgmental and unconditional environment to explore. Together, we gain insight into troubling issues on cognitive, emotional and experiential levels. I can partner with you helping you move from contemplation to action. I can collaborate with you individually, as a couple, as parents, or as a family. View more at my site celytherapy.com
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Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.
Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.
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Stress, worry, and sadness are all too common for many driven individuals in the Bay Area. In the safe environment of therapy, we work together to develop hope and a way out of challenges, using a personalized approach of empirically based techniques as well as creative tools. Together and in your own pace, we unpack the emotions and challenges you're facing, and create insight around patterns and thoughts that no longer serve you. Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness, we develop coping skills to manage the inevitable challenges of life in a way that builds your confidence and resiliency.
Stress, worry, and sadness are all too common for many driven individuals in the Bay Area. In the safe environment of therapy, we work together to develop hope and a way out of challenges, using a personalized approach of empirically based techniques as well as creative tools. Together and in your own pace, we unpack the emotions and challenges you're facing, and create insight around patterns and thoughts that no longer serve you. Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness, we develop coping skills to manage the inevitable challenges of life in a way that builds your confidence and resiliency.
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Rashmi Nayak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022 (Online Only)
I integrate various approaches like EFT, attachment, psychodynamic, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and CBT to tailor therapy to your needs.
As a relationship-focused therapist, I understand the complexities of human connections. Are you feeling isolated, longing for deeper connections? Are past experiences replaying in your mind, leaving you wondering what could have been different? Do you yearn to reconnect with your true self and foster meaningful relationships? Your journey of self-discovery begins by acknowledging these feelings. How can I support you in exploring them? In a safe accepting environment, we'll explore your strengths and resilience, and together, we will identify patterns that are elusive and hard to see by yourself.
I integrate various approaches like EFT, attachment, psychodynamic, somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and CBT to tailor therapy to your needs.
As a relationship-focused therapist, I understand the complexities of human connections. Are you feeling isolated, longing for deeper connections? Are past experiences replaying in your mind, leaving you wondering what could have been different? Do you yearn to reconnect with your true self and foster meaningful relationships? Your journey of self-discovery begins by acknowledging these feelings. How can I support you in exploring them? In a safe accepting environment, we'll explore your strengths and resilience, and together, we will identify patterns that are elusive and hard to see by yourself.
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I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to help people break free from anxiety's limitations. I work with individuals struggling with worry, indecisiveness, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I work collaboratively with people to set concrete goals and then systematically go about achieving them. My ideal client is someone who no longer wants anxiety to dictate their choices in life. My clients want the freedom and flexibility to make decisions based on values rather than fear.
I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to help people break free from anxiety's limitations. I work with individuals struggling with worry, indecisiveness, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I work collaboratively with people to set concrete goals and then systematically go about achieving them. My ideal client is someone who no longer wants anxiety to dictate their choices in life. My clients want the freedom and flexibility to make decisions based on values rather than fear.
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Dr. Julie Hartman | ADHD Therapy & ADHD Evaluation
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Dr. Julie, an ADHD Specialist with ADHD. I provide ADHD services, including ADHD evaluation, ADHD diagnosis, ADHD therapy, and ADHD coaching for adults. My ‘Therapeutic ADHD Coaching’ Program is based on the latest neuroscience research as we'll as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is the gold standard for ADHD treatment. In individual and group therapy, I help you develop effective ADHD strategies, habits and systems plus healthy ADHD psychology. Together, we’ll design a personalized ADHD plan to master a life that supports your unique brain. (For therapists: I also offer ADHD professional trainings).
Welcome! I’m Dr. Julie, an ADHD Specialist with ADHD. I provide ADHD services, including ADHD evaluation, ADHD diagnosis, ADHD therapy, and ADHD coaching for adults. My ‘Therapeutic ADHD Coaching’ Program is based on the latest neuroscience research as we'll as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is the gold standard for ADHD treatment. In individual and group therapy, I help you develop effective ADHD strategies, habits and systems plus healthy ADHD psychology. Together, we’ll design a personalized ADHD plan to master a life that supports your unique brain. (For therapists: I also offer ADHD professional trainings).
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These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I specialize in working with a wide range of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Common issues I work with in therapy include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, procrastination, self-esteem and self-worth, and stress management. Drawing from my extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I specialize in working with a wide range of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Common issues I work with in therapy include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, procrastination, self-esteem and self-worth, and stress management. Drawing from my extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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My modalities include:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems.
I am a multilingual therapist with experience in working with clients diverse in age, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My core belief is that with the right intervention tools, everyone has the ability to face, and overcome their challenges. Having worked with clients between 6-65 years of age, I find that my gentle approach in therapy, help my clients of all age groups fit well with my style of work. In addition to that, I offer therapy in additional languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu.
My modalities include:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems.
I am a multilingual therapist with experience in working with clients diverse in age, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My core belief is that with the right intervention tools, everyone has the ability to face, and overcome their challenges. Having worked with clients between 6-65 years of age, I find that my gentle approach in therapy, help my clients of all age groups fit well with my style of work. In addition to that, I offer therapy in additional languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu.
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Ruthie Ayzenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, PMH-C, RYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
We generally use several approaches, including Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT & DBT (for practical skills), IFS, Brainspotting, and Yoga methods, depending on your needs and personality.
If you are struggling with mood, anxiety, motivation, energy, sleep, adjusting to a new baby, relationship turbulence, or difficulties at work or school, I may be able to help. I work with a lot of college students, parents, and corporate workers to help bring out our strengths and guide you towards greater alignment within yourself. I have a specialty interest and intensive training experience in prenatal and postpartum mental health. So if you're a new parent, I'd be happy to help you navigate the beginning of parenthood. As a yoga student and teacher, I'm a big fan of using yoga practices to assist with healing.
We generally use several approaches, including Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT & DBT (for practical skills), IFS, Brainspotting, and Yoga methods, depending on your needs and personality.
If you are struggling with mood, anxiety, motivation, energy, sleep, adjusting to a new baby, relationship turbulence, or difficulties at work or school, I may be able to help. I work with a lot of college students, parents, and corporate workers to help bring out our strengths and guide you towards greater alignment within yourself. I have a specialty interest and intensive training experience in prenatal and postpartum mental health. So if you're a new parent, I'd be happy to help you navigate the beginning of parenthood. As a yoga student and teacher, I'm a big fan of using yoga practices to assist with healing.
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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.