Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Marina Del Rey, CA

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Jenny Pepper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Working with a therapist who you feel safe with and connected to will make all the difference in your healing journey. I am a warm therapist, who will also be directive for the sake of your growth. I am sincerely dedicated to your healing journey. And, I can teach you practical tools to live a balanced and more fulfilling life. I would love to guide you towards better understanding yourself. I am highly trained in CBT, DBT and ACT. My approach is integrative, adapting to fit each person’s unique needs. I’ve worked extensively and closely with people struggling with anxiety, BPD, addiction, depression, and low self-worth.
Working with a therapist who you feel safe with and connected to will make all the difference in your healing journey. I am a warm therapist, who will also be directive for the sake of your growth. I am sincerely dedicated to your healing journey. And, I can teach you practical tools to live a balanced and more fulfilling life. I would love to guide you towards better understanding yourself. I am highly trained in CBT, DBT and ACT. My approach is integrative, adapting to fit each person’s unique needs. I’ve worked extensively and closely with people struggling with anxiety, BPD, addiction, depression, and low self-worth.
(310) 359-1863 View (310) 359-1863
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Jennifer Stone
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSc
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Today is a good day to heal and transform. Jennifer Stone works from a mindfulness meditation lens with compassion for all that is brought to the session. She holds body sensations, thoughts, emotions and all material with tenderness that can create a safe, accepting container for healing. You will learn to "get out of your head", and trust your body, respond to stress in healthy ways, and grow self-love and confidence. She uses a combination of tools from a trauma informed lens in psychotherapy sessions, including mindfulness meditation, IFS, CBT, visualization, breath practices, and somatic inquiry to get to root of the problem.
Today is a good day to heal and transform. Jennifer Stone works from a mindfulness meditation lens with compassion for all that is brought to the session. She holds body sensations, thoughts, emotions and all material with tenderness that can create a safe, accepting container for healing. You will learn to "get out of your head", and trust your body, respond to stress in healthy ways, and grow self-love and confidence. She uses a combination of tools from a trauma informed lens in psychotherapy sessions, including mindfulness meditation, IFS, CBT, visualization, breath practices, and somatic inquiry to get to root of the problem.
(310) 692-7116 View (310) 692-7116
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Yourie Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Starting therapy often brings up anxiety and fear, yet let us acknowledge and honor your courage to take steps towards change. I provide a safe, supportive, client-centered space for you to share and process. Together, we can work towards better understanding yourself and your goals for growth and healing. I earned my Masters at Antioch University specializing in Spiritual Depth Psychology and Trauma studies. I work within a psychodynamic framework that includes mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, culturally-sensitive approaches designed uniquely for each client(s). As a wounded healer myself, I believe in continuing my own therapeutic work as well.
Starting therapy often brings up anxiety and fear, yet let us acknowledge and honor your courage to take steps towards change. I provide a safe, supportive, client-centered space for you to share and process. Together, we can work towards better understanding yourself and your goals for growth and healing. I earned my Masters at Antioch University specializing in Spiritual Depth Psychology and Trauma studies. I work within a psychodynamic framework that includes mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, culturally-sensitive approaches designed uniquely for each client(s). As a wounded healer myself, I believe in continuing my own therapeutic work as well.
(424) 353-4601 View (424) 353-4601
Etienne Marie Lawson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic and narrative therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).
Navigating overwhelming emotions and life's stressors can be a difficult process. Whether it's your past keeping you from being in the present moment or struggling with a sense of worthiness and belonging, you don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively with clients to create goals, identify triggers, and address behavior patterns. There is strength in seeking support to build coping skills and resilience to thrive and enjoy life.
I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic and narrative therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).
Navigating overwhelming emotions and life's stressors can be a difficult process. Whether it's your past keeping you from being in the present moment or struggling with a sense of worthiness and belonging, you don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively with clients to create goals, identify triggers, and address behavior patterns. There is strength in seeking support to build coping skills and resilience to thrive and enjoy life.
(424) 305-3290 View (424) 305-3290
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Deanna Olivas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Do you want to feel more empowered, have a greater understanding of your circumstances, become more trusting of yourself, and regain hopefulness about your situation? This is absolutely attainable with therapeutic support. My objectives are to create a safe environment for you to express yourself and regain hope in your life. I employ cognitive behavioral techniques, while integrating interpersonal and systems approaches to best meet you where you are. I approach my work with compassion, normalization, humor and a passion to motivate positive change and healing.
Do you want to feel more empowered, have a greater understanding of your circumstances, become more trusting of yourself, and regain hopefulness about your situation? This is absolutely attainable with therapeutic support. My objectives are to create a safe environment for you to express yourself and regain hope in your life. I employ cognitive behavioral techniques, while integrating interpersonal and systems approaches to best meet you where you are. I approach my work with compassion, normalization, humor and a passion to motivate positive change and healing.
(323) 982-7902 View (323) 982-7902
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Linda Marie Quesada-Schlein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
In my work, I use EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and, when appropriate, humor to help you navigate your life.
Do you regret some of the choices you've made in your relationships and your career? Are you unclear why you made those choices? I offer guidance for making life's important decisions - about a partner, your career, or life in general. I can also incorporate my own perspective and experience to understand you from a cultural or bi-cultural level. Together we will work through the challenges and roadblocks standing between you and your goals.
In my work, I use EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and, when appropriate, humor to help you navigate your life.
Do you regret some of the choices you've made in your relationships and your career? Are you unclear why you made those choices? I offer guidance for making life's important decisions - about a partner, your career, or life in general. I can also incorporate my own perspective and experience to understand you from a cultural or bi-cultural level. Together we will work through the challenges and roadblocks standing between you and your goals.
(657) 233-9013 View (657) 233-9013
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Cz Helps Inc: Carrie Zerling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292  (Online Only)
I am eclectic in my orientation and offer an integrative approach using traditional psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness techniques to treat trauma, mood/anxiety disorders, grief, and relational conflicts.
Many of us struggle with issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, social isolation, fear, grief, loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, or we just feel generally overwhelmed with life. You don't have to be alone with these struggles. Psychotherapy is an empowering tool that helps you to better understand yourself and the obstacles that are preventing change. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status & political affiliations. My mission is to help you to improve your life skills and to progress from the difficult experiences that you've had.
I am eclectic in my orientation and offer an integrative approach using traditional psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness techniques to treat trauma, mood/anxiety disorders, grief, and relational conflicts.
Many of us struggle with issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, social isolation, fear, grief, loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, or we just feel generally overwhelmed with life. You don't have to be alone with these struggles. Psychotherapy is an empowering tool that helps you to better understand yourself and the obstacles that are preventing change. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status & political affiliations. My mission is to help you to improve your life skills and to progress from the difficult experiences that you've had.
(323) 844-3504 View (323) 844-3504
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Sage Hubacek
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
We'll use CBT, therapeutic play, and child development tactics to better understand his triggers and yourself as a parent.
You’re buckling your toddler into his car seat as he screams bloody murder. What horrible atrocity did you commit that caused him to melt down like this? You made him wear shoes, but he wants to be barefoot like The Hulk. You monster. It would be funny if it weren’t so frustrating. These tantrums are happening with greater frequency. Dropping him off at school when he’s like this fills you with guilt. You’re terrified that your parenting is somehow to blame for his behavior, and you worry about his future. You’ve tried everything you can think of to make some change; punishments, rewards, threats, pleading. But nothing works.
We'll use CBT, therapeutic play, and child development tactics to better understand his triggers and yourself as a parent.
You’re buckling your toddler into his car seat as he screams bloody murder. What horrible atrocity did you commit that caused him to melt down like this? You made him wear shoes, but he wants to be barefoot like The Hulk. You monster. It would be funny if it weren’t so frustrating. These tantrums are happening with greater frequency. Dropping him off at school when he’s like this fills you with guilt. You’re terrified that your parenting is somehow to blame for his behavior, and you worry about his future. You’ve tried everything you can think of to make some change; punishments, rewards, threats, pleading. But nothing works.
(310) 220-4102 View (310) 220-4102
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Kate Boswell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) is known to be the most effective approach for anxiety.
Overthinking things. Analyzing every decision to death. Wanting to know for sure what the outcome will be. Not taking the first step unless you feel for sure it will work out the way you want it to. These obsessive tendencies can be paralyzing. They can hold you back from living a more enjoyable life. There is hope and help. I have devoted my work to helping people overcome symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Phobias, and Panic Attacks.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) is known to be the most effective approach for anxiety.
Overthinking things. Analyzing every decision to death. Wanting to know for sure what the outcome will be. Not taking the first step unless you feel for sure it will work out the way you want it to. These obsessive tendencies can be paralyzing. They can hold you back from living a more enjoyable life. There is hope and help. I have devoted my work to helping people overcome symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Phobias, and Panic Attacks.
(310) 658-3158 View (310) 658-3158
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Bailey Carver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Guided by a trauma-informed lens, Bailey utilizes various modalities such as CBT, DBT, MI, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and systems theory.
Bailey Carver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2020. Bailey is originally from northwest Virginia and received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech University. She went on to receive her master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Social Work. Bailey has more than three years of experience providing therapy and support to adolescents and their families as they navigate mental and emotional health issues within the inpatient, non-profit, and residential treatment setting.
Guided by a trauma-informed lens, Bailey utilizes various modalities such as CBT, DBT, MI, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and systems theory.
Bailey Carver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2020. Bailey is originally from northwest Virginia and received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech University. She went on to receive her master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Social Work. Bailey has more than three years of experience providing therapy and support to adolescents and their families as they navigate mental and emotional health issues within the inpatient, non-profit, and residential treatment setting.
(424) 999-0542 View (424) 999-0542
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Stephanie Francis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292  (Online Only)
I help individuals, couples, and children to identify and overcome problems that are hindering their everyday lives. I provide a welcoming and warm environment to create and foster change. I work to create a strong connection with all my clients to help them feel heard and safe. I use an eclectic approach utilizing cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic practices to collaborate and interact with clients. I provide services to those seeking help with the following issues: interpersonal and relationship concerns, depression and anxiety.
I help individuals, couples, and children to identify and overcome problems that are hindering their everyday lives. I provide a welcoming and warm environment to create and foster change. I work to create a strong connection with all my clients to help them feel heard and safe. I use an eclectic approach utilizing cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic practices to collaborate and interact with clients. I provide services to those seeking help with the following issues: interpersonal and relationship concerns, depression and anxiety.
(323) 906-7811 View (323) 906-7811
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Lisa Goalen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292  (Online Only)
Trained in family systems, psychodynamic or "insight-oriented" therapies, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, I help the client find "what works" to help him or her feel supported in making the desired changes.
People entering therapy want some kind of change, whether in the quality of their relationships or in their personal or professional satisfaction levels. My style is warm and nurturing but highly interactive and practical. I help my clients gain the self-awareness to understand their goals, identify the roadblocks hindering their progress, and make the changes necessary for a healthier, richer life and deeper, more intimate relationships.
Trained in family systems, psychodynamic or "insight-oriented" therapies, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, I help the client find "what works" to help him or her feel supported in making the desired changes.
People entering therapy want some kind of change, whether in the quality of their relationships or in their personal or professional satisfaction levels. My style is warm and nurturing but highly interactive and practical. I help my clients gain the self-awareness to understand their goals, identify the roadblocks hindering their progress, and make the changes necessary for a healthier, richer life and deeper, more intimate relationships.
(424) 254-0308 View (424) 254-0308
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Sarah Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292  (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR, certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy based on the client's goals and preference.
I provide psychotherapy to young adults, adults, and couples facing various mental health struggles and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from all different cultural backgrounds and I focus on treating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma symptoms, and relationship and attachment issues.
I am trained in EMDR, certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy based on the client's goals and preference.
I provide psychotherapy to young adults, adults, and couples facing various mental health struggles and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from all different cultural backgrounds and I focus on treating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma symptoms, and relationship and attachment issues.
(310) 361-3991 View (310) 361-3991
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Linda Ann Olson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I use a combination of evidence-based treatments, including a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) treatment approach, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT),.
My passion is to help people who have experienced any type of trauma; such as divorce, grief and loss, PTSD, and adults survivors who grew up with domestic violence. I also work with people who are suffering from sexual abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety or depression . My specialty is helping children and adults recover from childhood domestic violence. Many of my clients have grown up in homes where they witnessed domestic violence. I help them understand that what they've experienced is not their fault and they are not alone. By discovering their true potential in the work we
I use a combination of evidence-based treatments, including a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) treatment approach, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT),.
My passion is to help people who have experienced any type of trauma; such as divorce, grief and loss, PTSD, and adults survivors who grew up with domestic violence. I also work with people who are suffering from sexual abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety or depression . My specialty is helping children and adults recover from childhood domestic violence. Many of my clients have grown up in homes where they witnessed domestic violence. I help them understand that what they've experienced is not their fault and they are not alone. By discovering their true potential in the work we
(404) 390-1583 View (404) 390-1583
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(310) 905-5816 View (310) 905-5816
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Chris Meehan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Modalities include: EMDR, IFS, Trauma Recovery, psychodynamic psychotherapy, childhood developmental work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, REBT, 12 step work, and Mindfulness based psychotherapy.
In life, pain and suffering are inevitable. We have all been wounded in one way or another. As your Psychotherapist and Integrative Trauma Recovery Trained Specialist, I treat the whole person—body, mind, and soul. Life ebbs and flows, and at times, we can find ourselves in the rapids of despair and confusion. It’s easy to fall into the trap of defining ourselves by our struggles, which only leads us to forget our true story and diminish who we really are. I will help you clear the fog of dysfunction and illuminate your path to develop and reveal the person you truly are and were meant to be.
Modalities include: EMDR, IFS, Trauma Recovery, psychodynamic psychotherapy, childhood developmental work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, REBT, 12 step work, and Mindfulness based psychotherapy.
In life, pain and suffering are inevitable. We have all been wounded in one way or another. As your Psychotherapist and Integrative Trauma Recovery Trained Specialist, I treat the whole person—body, mind, and soul. Life ebbs and flows, and at times, we can find ourselves in the rapids of despair and confusion. It’s easy to fall into the trap of defining ourselves by our struggles, which only leads us to forget our true story and diminish who we really are. I will help you clear the fog of dysfunction and illuminate your path to develop and reveal the person you truly are and were meant to be.
(310) 870-9557 View (310) 870-9557
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Natalie Guerra-Crowe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292  (Online Only)
I use an integrative humanistic and client-centered approach within a holistic framework, incorporating modalities such as mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and narrative therapy.
Update: I am currently only filling insurance spots for children & teens, couples & families. Therapy can be a helpful and transformative tool. My primary goal is to create a safe space for you to share whatever you need in our sessions. You are the expert in your story, and together we will work hard to find solutions and peace. I specialize in working with teens and young adults, but I also have clients of all ages. Additionally, I focus on body-focused repetitive disorders like trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), ADHD, OCD, and anxiety. I see all clients residing in California via telehealth only.
I use an integrative humanistic and client-centered approach within a holistic framework, incorporating modalities such as mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and narrative therapy.
Update: I am currently only filling insurance spots for children & teens, couples & families. Therapy can be a helpful and transformative tool. My primary goal is to create a safe space for you to share whatever you need in our sessions. You are the expert in your story, and together we will work hard to find solutions and peace. I specialize in working with teens and young adults, but I also have clients of all ages. Additionally, I focus on body-focused repetitive disorders like trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), ADHD, OCD, and anxiety. I see all clients residing in California via telehealth only.
(805) 600-3902 View (805) 600-3902
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Robert Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
(408) 610-1759 View (408) 610-1759
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Monique Avedian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Utilizing techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal therapies, we will work together to uncover what obstacles are getting in the way of experiencing greater satisfaction in your relationship with yourself and others.
What you resist, persists....This is one of life's biggest lessons: learning how to coexist with and manage emotions rather than fight or run away from them. Any attempt at avoiding the less desirable emotions via alcohol, drugs, food, or sex will be met with more problems (addiction). So what if you did the opposite? What if you allowed yourself to feel, to fully sit with the pain and discomfort? What might happen? A new beginning. It would mean moving forward with an understanding that all emotions are fleeting, and that you've finally learned to embrace what is.
Utilizing techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal therapies, we will work together to uncover what obstacles are getting in the way of experiencing greater satisfaction in your relationship with yourself and others.
What you resist, persists....This is one of life's biggest lessons: learning how to coexist with and manage emotions rather than fight or run away from them. Any attempt at avoiding the less desirable emotions via alcohol, drugs, food, or sex will be met with more problems (addiction). So what if you did the opposite? What if you allowed yourself to feel, to fully sit with the pain and discomfort? What might happen? A new beginning. It would mean moving forward with an understanding that all emotions are fleeting, and that you've finally learned to embrace what is.
(323) 284-7023 View (323) 284-7023
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Kathleen Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices.
Whether you're struggling with difficulties in your relationships; feeling overwhelmed by sadness, anxiety, and stress; or grappling with a life transition, I am here to accompany you every step of the way. I believe in the transformative power of therapy, the inherent strength within each individual, and meeting clients where they are at. Together, we can navigate the complexities of your experiences and cultivate a path towards growth, healing, and fulfillment
My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices.
Whether you're struggling with difficulties in your relationships; feeling overwhelmed by sadness, anxiety, and stress; or grappling with a life transition, I am here to accompany you every step of the way. I believe in the transformative power of therapy, the inherent strength within each individual, and meeting clients where they are at. Together, we can navigate the complexities of your experiences and cultivate a path towards growth, healing, and fulfillment
(323) 543-0562 View (323) 543-0562
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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.