Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Sierra Madre, CA
Sharon L Teruya
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am known for working well with individuals who are shy and who may be fearful of entering therapy.
I have a specialization in the diagnosis/assessment and treatment of AD/HD and learning disorders such as dyslexia. My therapeutic approach is primarily cognitive behavioral. Pragmatism describes my approach to treatment.
Management of chronic mental illness, and adjustment issues relating to ethnic/cultural/generational and religious issues are also areas which I specialize in. I believe that at times addressing questions pertaining to meaning in life can be as important as changing behavioral patterns and emotions.
I am known for working well with individuals who are shy and who may be fearful of entering therapy.
I have a specialization in the diagnosis/assessment and treatment of AD/HD and learning disorders such as dyslexia. My therapeutic approach is primarily cognitive behavioral. Pragmatism describes my approach to treatment.
Management of chronic mental illness, and adjustment issues relating to ethnic/cultural/generational and religious issues are also areas which I specialize in. I believe that at times addressing questions pertaining to meaning in life can be as important as changing behavioral patterns and emotions.
My early training focused on family systems theory, psychodynamic theory and cognitive behavioral work.
The focus of my work in Marriage and Family Therapy has been to help individuals and families gain greater control over their lives, acquire freedom from areas of trauma and maintain healthy relationships with God and loved ones.
My early training focused on family systems theory, psychodynamic theory and cognitive behavioral work.
The focus of my work in Marriage and Family Therapy has been to help individuals and families gain greater control over their lives, acquire freedom from areas of trauma and maintain healthy relationships with God and loved ones.
Solea Steinbruck
Marriage & Family Therapist, Solea Steinbruck, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
My treatment approach with clients is individualized and supportive and draws from a range of therapeutic interventions including psychodynamic, mindfulness, assertiveness training, dream analysis, relaxation and cognitive behavioral techniques.
I am an out-of-network provider, which means I do not bill insurance companies for my services. For additional billing information please visit my website. I offer psychotherapy for adults, and young adults, who would like to be able to cope more effectively with their emotions and life stresses, heal from difficult experiences, and improve their relationships. Whether you're struggling with depression, overwhelming stress, addiction, relationship problems, life transitions, career direction or you want to work on taking your performance to the next level, we'll work together to explore and address your concerns and challenges.
My treatment approach with clients is individualized and supportive and draws from a range of therapeutic interventions including psychodynamic, mindfulness, assertiveness training, dream analysis, relaxation and cognitive behavioral techniques.
I am an out-of-network provider, which means I do not bill insurance companies for my services. For additional billing information please visit my website. I offer psychotherapy for adults, and young adults, who would like to be able to cope more effectively with their emotions and life stresses, heal from difficult experiences, and improve their relationships. Whether you're struggling with depression, overwhelming stress, addiction, relationship problems, life transitions, career direction or you want to work on taking your performance to the next level, we'll work together to explore and address your concerns and challenges.
As we discover more about your life, including adverse events and/or traumas, we will work on them with evidence-based EMDR therapy and Flash Technique, CBT, mindfulness techniques, etc.
I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' journeys. We will spend some time connecting, finding out about your life and seeing whether we are a good fit and if so, thereafter meet weekly. We will work together collaboratively searching for what gives you meaning and purpose, what changes you'd like to make in your life, and find ways to get there. Together we will explore your true self and your inner workings. We will also set goals together and help you cope with difficulties.
As we discover more about your life, including adverse events and/or traumas, we will work on them with evidence-based EMDR therapy and Flash Technique, CBT, mindfulness techniques, etc.
I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' journeys. We will spend some time connecting, finding out about your life and seeing whether we are a good fit and if so, thereafter meet weekly. We will work together collaboratively searching for what gives you meaning and purpose, what changes you'd like to make in your life, and find ways to get there. Together we will explore your true self and your inner workings. We will also set goals together and help you cope with difficulties.
I specialize in cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions, which has been proven to be effective for irrational thoughts that create depression, anxiety, and dysfunctional thoughts, and behavioral patterns.
I provide therapeutic interventions with both children and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, and issues of loss, and grief. I am also trained to assess and treat both children and adults with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition, I am able to administer and interpret cognitive and psychological assessment instruments.
I specialize in cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions, which has been proven to be effective for irrational thoughts that create depression, anxiety, and dysfunctional thoughts, and behavioral patterns.
I provide therapeutic interventions with both children and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, and issues of loss, and grief. I am also trained to assess and treat both children and adults with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition, I am able to administer and interpret cognitive and psychological assessment instruments.
Jennifer Singler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Although much of my training includes cognitive-behavioral and experiential-based practices, I enjoy bringing in contemporary psychoanalytic frameworks (DEFT) to help make sense of what may block a person's ability to connect.
Are you seeking to learn healthier ways to be in relationship than what you learned from your family? Do you need to make sense of your story & heal from trauma? Are you tired of stress driving you, compromising your best self? I enjoy partnering with adult children of emotionally immature parents, along with anyone seeking to develop more satisfying and meaningful relationships with others and/or with yourself. I have worked extensively with parents, children, & couples to create more secure relationships. By exploring your experiences in relationships, we can help you create new relationship possibilities, too.
Although much of my training includes cognitive-behavioral and experiential-based practices, I enjoy bringing in contemporary psychoanalytic frameworks (DEFT) to help make sense of what may block a person's ability to connect.
Are you seeking to learn healthier ways to be in relationship than what you learned from your family? Do you need to make sense of your story & heal from trauma? Are you tired of stress driving you, compromising your best self? I enjoy partnering with adult children of emotionally immature parents, along with anyone seeking to develop more satisfying and meaningful relationships with others and/or with yourself. I have worked extensively with parents, children, & couples to create more secure relationships. By exploring your experiences in relationships, we can help you create new relationship possibilities, too.
Jane Taylor Nelsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(I use CBT, DBT, eclectic, bio/pscho/social, and trauma based therapy techniques).
It takes a lot of courage to pick up the phone and call or text a therapist. Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better! It really helps to be able to talk to someone in a safe and private space and be able to express your worries and concerns and have them validated. We can work together to give you the tools to manage the obstacles you are facing and come out the other side feeling like you have the tools to be happy and present in your life.
(I use CBT, DBT, eclectic, bio/pscho/social, and trauma based therapy techniques).
It takes a lot of courage to pick up the phone and call or text a therapist. Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better! It really helps to be able to talk to someone in a safe and private space and be able to express your worries and concerns and have them validated. We can work together to give you the tools to manage the obstacles you are facing and come out the other side feeling like you have the tools to be happy and present in your life.
Katie Phillips-Rector
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I utilize 10+ years of experience in working with children, teens, and families along with training in evidence-based approaches like Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I enjoy working with people of all ages facing various kinds of transition. Each new phase of life brings somewhat predictable changes, and then there are other changes that cause us to adapt and grow in somewhat unpredictable ways. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of change.
I utilize 10+ years of experience in working with children, teens, and families along with training in evidence-based approaches like Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I enjoy working with people of all ages facing various kinds of transition. Each new phase of life brings somewhat predictable changes, and then there are other changes that cause us to adapt and grow in somewhat unpredictable ways. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of change.
Jessica Gillespie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (Online Only)
My clinical style is client-centered and humanistic and I often incorporate practical CBT and DBT skills as needed.
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family, I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.
My clinical style is client-centered and humanistic and I often incorporate practical CBT and DBT skills as needed.
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family, I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.
Hi there, I'm Jonathan, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Congratulations on taking your first step toward wellness and recovery! I help people with issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, marital/pre-marital issues, and more. I help my clients find their inner peace, develop coping skills for inter/intrapersonal struggles, and gain insight and focus to possess healthy cognitions and lifestyle choices. I use a variety of techniques including CBT, Solution Focused, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Family Systems. I am nationally accredited as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
Hi there, I'm Jonathan, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Congratulations on taking your first step toward wellness and recovery! I help people with issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, marital/pre-marital issues, and more. I help my clients find their inner peace, develop coping skills for inter/intrapersonal struggles, and gain insight and focus to possess healthy cognitions and lifestyle choices. I use a variety of techniques including CBT, Solution Focused, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Family Systems. I am nationally accredited as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.
Janine Terzian Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (Online Only)
Janine Gordon is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, clinical supervision and program management. She has worked with children, teenagers and adults and is currently providing clinical supervision as well as directing a school-based program serving over 20 schools. Her passion is helping others to grow and heal along this journey in order to truly live their best life. Janine utilizes a variety of clinical modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mind-Body Techniques. She’s is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a certification in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy.
Janine Gordon is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, clinical supervision and program management. She has worked with children, teenagers and adults and is currently providing clinical supervision as well as directing a school-based program serving over 20 schools. Her passion is helping others to grow and heal along this journey in order to truly live their best life. Janine utilizes a variety of clinical modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mind-Body Techniques. She’s is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a certification in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy.
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It's the end of a long day and instead of feeling satisfied, happy and ready to relax, you feel a sense of anxiety and possibly even dread just thinking about the next day. It's been happening so much, you almost expect it. Wishing things to be different hasn't gotten you anywhere. You know you're capable of peace and happiness, but lately, you're even wondering if that's even true. Whatever is holding you back- ADHD, a strained relationship, a worthiness wound, self-doubt, lack of confidence, or a thorny conflict at work- you're ready NOW for the support and guidance to fix it once and for all.
I use CBT, mindfulness, and a solution focused approach.
It's the end of a long day and instead of feeling satisfied, happy and ready to relax, you feel a sense of anxiety and possibly even dread just thinking about the next day. It's been happening so much, you almost expect it. Wishing things to be different hasn't gotten you anywhere. You know you're capable of peace and happiness, but lately, you're even wondering if that's even true. Whatever is holding you back- ADHD, a strained relationship, a worthiness wound, self-doubt, lack of confidence, or a thorny conflict at work- you're ready NOW for the support and guidance to fix it once and for all.
Casey Spicer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
I care about what’s important to you and will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that combines your strengths and preferences with evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, MBSR and ACT.
My clients and I work together to address, process, and move through issues that might hold them back. Identifying emotions, connecting them to the body, and developing resources to endure the more challenging experiences of life is a primary focus of our collaborative work.
I care about what’s important to you and will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that combines your strengths and preferences with evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT, MBSR and ACT.
My clients and I work together to address, process, and move through issues that might hold them back. Identifying emotions, connecting them to the body, and developing resources to endure the more challenging experiences of life is a primary focus of our collaborative work.
Randy Bailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (Online Only)
I am well versed in cognitive restructuring as a means to address "rational and irrational thinking".
I utilize a holistic approach to mental health; addressing emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, while generating momentum towards transcendence
I am well versed in cognitive restructuring as a means to address "rational and irrational thinking".
I utilize a holistic approach to mental health; addressing emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, while generating momentum towards transcendence
My practice provides a unique blend of therapy and coaching. I specialize in helping individuals realize their full potential. This usually means giving people the boost they need to get from where they are to where they want to be. I help people manage transitions, anxiety, depression, adult attention deficit disorder, work place concerns, relationship issues, and look at factors that promote balance both professional and personal needs. My effectiveness in coaching developed as the result of first-hand executive-level experience where I have coached both executives and managers.
My practice provides a unique blend of therapy and coaching. I specialize in helping individuals realize their full potential. This usually means giving people the boost they need to get from where they are to where they want to be. I help people manage transitions, anxiety, depression, adult attention deficit disorder, work place concerns, relationship issues, and look at factors that promote balance both professional and personal needs. My effectiveness in coaching developed as the result of first-hand executive-level experience where I have coached both executives and managers.
Is it hard to be present with engaged with your life? Do you struggle with honoring your own wants and needs? Do you feel pulled in different directions? Every person is the expert on their own life, but there are times when context, perspective, and values get distorted by emotional pain, life circumstances, and societal ills. Would you like to untangle the story of yourself and your life? Do you dream of using your vision and values to create a path towards your optimal self? Working together, we can create an integrated, strengths-based, values-driven narrative that honors your past and paves a path towards your desired future.
Is it hard to be present with engaged with your life? Do you struggle with honoring your own wants and needs? Do you feel pulled in different directions? Every person is the expert on their own life, but there are times when context, perspective, and values get distorted by emotional pain, life circumstances, and societal ills. Would you like to untangle the story of yourself and your life? Do you dream of using your vision and values to create a path towards your optimal self? Working together, we can create an integrated, strengths-based, values-driven narrative that honors your past and paves a path towards your desired future.
Whatever your struggle, I want to help you overcome it. I am committed to offering a therapy experience that is both safe and flexible: one where you are free to be yourself, yet create new possibilities for your life. I believe that every human being bears unique gifts, and that together we can use your strengths to bring about life change. So, in addition to determining what has gone wrong, we will make use of what has "gone right."
As a result, your therapeutic experience is likely to be both meaningful and "user-friendly."
Whatever your struggle, I want to help you overcome it. I am committed to offering a therapy experience that is both safe and flexible: one where you are free to be yourself, yet create new possibilities for your life. I believe that every human being bears unique gifts, and that together we can use your strengths to bring about life change. So, in addition to determining what has gone wrong, we will make use of what has "gone right."
As a result, your therapeutic experience is likely to be both meaningful and "user-friendly."
Kristy Cepielik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
I specialize in relationship issues pertaining to Infidelity; Youth (most often impacted by familial stressors) and Communication, which correlates and can manifest as obsessive thoughts, anxiety, depression and related addictions. Infidelity is a symptom of underlying issues. Trained in EMDR to identify and manage trauma, I became a therapist due to personal experience in dealing with affairs. I understand the emotional roller coaster infidelity creates. Emotional education and processing is important to understanding why you are experiencing the emotions you are dealing with.
I specialize in relationship issues pertaining to Infidelity; Youth (most often impacted by familial stressors) and Communication, which correlates and can manifest as obsessive thoughts, anxiety, depression and related addictions. Infidelity is a symptom of underlying issues. Trained in EMDR to identify and manage trauma, I became a therapist due to personal experience in dealing with affairs. I understand the emotional roller coaster infidelity creates. Emotional education and processing is important to understanding why you are experiencing the emotions you are dealing with.
Atara M Parkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (Online Only)
My passion is to help clients in the mind/body connection. I love watching the physical body and mind align to impact mental health through nutrition and integrative medicine. I’m here to support my clients in creating sustainable vision for their lives. The goal in my work is to empower clients on gaining clarity to obtain holistic balance in mind, body and soul. I believe that a strong therapeutic connection is vital in creating a space for healing to take place. My approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their lives and beliefs.
My passion is to help clients in the mind/body connection. I love watching the physical body and mind align to impact mental health through nutrition and integrative medicine. I’m here to support my clients in creating sustainable vision for their lives. The goal in my work is to empower clients on gaining clarity to obtain holistic balance in mind, body and soul. I believe that a strong therapeutic connection is vital in creating a space for healing to take place. My approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their lives and beliefs.
Rubina Haroutonian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Are you feeling confused, scared, anxious, overwhelmed, disappointed about you're going through and what it all means? Are you an expecting parent? Are you a parent to a child or to a teen? Are you stressed or overwhelmed in your marriage or relationship? Are you a parent that's overwhelmed and need help connecting with your child? Are you a parent or a caregiver to someone with special needs or Autism? What does this all mean? What are you supposed to do? Do you feel alone? Do you need support?
Are you feeling confused, scared, anxious, overwhelmed, disappointed about you're going through and what it all means? Are you an expecting parent? Are you a parent to a child or to a teen? Are you stressed or overwhelmed in your marriage or relationship? Are you a parent that's overwhelmed and need help connecting with your child? Are you a parent or a caregiver to someone with special needs or Autism? What does this all mean? What are you supposed to do? Do you feel alone? Do you need support?
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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.