Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
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Hi, my name is Danny. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, insomnia, and OCD. My approach to therapy integrates several empirically supported treatment models to help people to meet their goals and improve their lives. I strive to help the people I work with to break free from anxiety that restricts their lives. In addition, I help people to develop sustainable happiness, increased satisfaction with life, and greater psychological resilience. I am supervising two post-doctoral clinicians who have immediate availability and a sliding scale fee.
Hi, my name is Danny. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, insomnia, and OCD. My approach to therapy integrates several empirically supported treatment models to help people to meet their goals and improve their lives. I strive to help the people I work with to break free from anxiety that restricts their lives. In addition, I help people to develop sustainable happiness, increased satisfaction with life, and greater psychological resilience. I am supervising two post-doctoral clinicians who have immediate availability and a sliding scale fee.
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Emily Fiedtkou, Rose Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
I pull from DBT and CBT when direct, tangible skills are needed such as emotional regulation tools.
I primarily work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, relational issues, and difficulties managing stress and emotions. I provide a nonjudgmental space to process feelings and thoughts as well as practical tools for lasting positive life changes.
I pull from DBT and CBT when direct, tangible skills are needed such as emotional regulation tools.
I primarily work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, relational issues, and difficulties managing stress and emotions. I provide a nonjudgmental space to process feelings and thoughts as well as practical tools for lasting positive life changes.
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Mariah Aniasco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (Online Only)
Although I pull from different perspectives, I lean towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Life challenges are universal. If you are having difficulties navigating through daily life stressors, adjusting to new circumstances, having trouble communicating, or just feel stuck, I am here to help. Together, we can work on facing these issues and explore approaches that may improve the outcome of these challenges. I received my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I began working as a therapist in community-based mental health, where I received great experience with families, couples, individuals, and children.
Although I pull from different perspectives, I lean towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Life challenges are universal. If you are having difficulties navigating through daily life stressors, adjusting to new circumstances, having trouble communicating, or just feel stuck, I am here to help. Together, we can work on facing these issues and explore approaches that may improve the outcome of these challenges. I received my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I began working as a therapist in community-based mental health, where I received great experience with families, couples, individuals, and children.
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Personal counseling can be very helpful during a challenging season of life. I offer the opportunity to bring fresh insight and clarity into your situation in a way that is often difficult to achieve on your own. My counseling model draws from some excellent and highly regarded systems of therapy. In addition to a fundamental base in Cognitive Therapy concepts, I am an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and am trained and experienced in Trauma Recovery. I also practice Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT).
Personal counseling can be very helpful during a challenging season of life. I offer the opportunity to bring fresh insight and clarity into your situation in a way that is often difficult to achieve on your own. My counseling model draws from some excellent and highly regarded systems of therapy. In addition to a fundamental base in Cognitive Therapy concepts, I am an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and am trained and experienced in Trauma Recovery. I also practice Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT).
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Emily Benaron
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I use a holistic, integrative, and interpersonal approach that utilizes a cultural, systemic, and attachment lens and includes evidence-based interventions, such as CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness.
I work with individuals seeking support for mental health conditions including anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, attachment wounds, low self-esteem, chronic pain, life transitions, and unhelpful relational patterns. Together we can cultivate a new path of self-awareness, behavioral change, and self-care. Compassionate self-exploration includes increasing emotional awareness, understanding the origin of your beliefs and wounds, and identifying your needs, values, strengths, and options while skillfully navigating obstacles to healing.
I use a holistic, integrative, and interpersonal approach that utilizes a cultural, systemic, and attachment lens and includes evidence-based interventions, such as CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness.
I work with individuals seeking support for mental health conditions including anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, attachment wounds, low self-esteem, chronic pain, life transitions, and unhelpful relational patterns. Together we can cultivate a new path of self-awareness, behavioral change, and self-care. Compassionate self-exploration includes increasing emotional awareness, understanding the origin of your beliefs and wounds, and identifying your needs, values, strengths, and options while skillfully navigating obstacles to healing.
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Iliana Morales
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
I utilize various approaches such as systems based, CBT, strength-based, and attachment.
I have a passion to serve and a desire to help others feel more empowered. Therapy with me is about strong rapport, enhancing your understanding of yourself, highlighting your strengths, and actively working towards the goals that you desire for a better quality of life. I will help you with positive coping strategies and engage in problem solving. I have experience with birth to five, children, youth, and families. I have treated clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, and relation difficulties. I am available on weekends and evenings.
I utilize various approaches such as systems based, CBT, strength-based, and attachment.
I have a passion to serve and a desire to help others feel more empowered. Therapy with me is about strong rapport, enhancing your understanding of yourself, highlighting your strengths, and actively working towards the goals that you desire for a better quality of life. I will help you with positive coping strategies and engage in problem solving. I have experience with birth to five, children, youth, and families. I have treated clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, and relation difficulties. I am available on weekends and evenings.
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I welcome you to walk with me on a journey of healing and thriving if you seek harmony, peace, resilience and yes joy, in the face of life's adversities. Those who are experiencing life stresses/trauma resulting in anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges are most welcome for psychotherapy. We work together utilizing various treatments such as mindfulness, cognitive therapy and the underlying biological reactions to stress in order to help you thrive. I also offer evaluations of learning and brain functions and give life changing recommendations. The collaborative work with horses is especially powerful.
I welcome you to walk with me on a journey of healing and thriving if you seek harmony, peace, resilience and yes joy, in the face of life's adversities. Those who are experiencing life stresses/trauma resulting in anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges are most welcome for psychotherapy. We work together utilizing various treatments such as mindfulness, cognitive therapy and the underlying biological reactions to stress in order to help you thrive. I also offer evaluations of learning and brain functions and give life changing recommendations. The collaborative work with horses is especially powerful.
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Jo-Anne Blatter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Waitlist for new clients
With more than 47years in practice, I bring my clients experience and insight delivered in a warm, honest, supportive and interactive therapeutic experience. My goal is to help you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors and then to translate these insights into conscious actions that will help you create positive change. I integrate both psychodynamic work and cognitive behavioral techniques with a very practical approach to resolving your real world concerns such as job stress, relationship conflict and relationship growth, parenting, health issues, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, aging, memory impairment.
With more than 47years in practice, I bring my clients experience and insight delivered in a warm, honest, supportive and interactive therapeutic experience. My goal is to help you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors and then to translate these insights into conscious actions that will help you create positive change. I integrate both psychodynamic work and cognitive behavioral techniques with a very practical approach to resolving your real world concerns such as job stress, relationship conflict and relationship growth, parenting, health issues, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, aging, memory impairment.
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
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My approach is warm, compassion-focused, and tailored to each individual, integrating acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy skills, and interpersonal interventions, as well as mindfulness and self-compassion.
I aim to help my clients identify the obstacles standing in the way of living a more full and meaningful life that is in line with their deepest values. I team up with my clients to address a range of issues that might be keeping them stuck, including eating and body image concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, and shame. I also accompany people navigating life transitions and identity exploration, and I enjoy supporting and guiding parents and partners of folks with eating disorders in caring for their loved one and themselves. Lastly, I specialize in treating athletes with eating disorders and other mental health concerns.
My approach is warm, compassion-focused, and tailored to each individual, integrating acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy skills, and interpersonal interventions, as well as mindfulness and self-compassion.
I aim to help my clients identify the obstacles standing in the way of living a more full and meaningful life that is in line with their deepest values. I team up with my clients to address a range of issues that might be keeping them stuck, including eating and body image concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, and shame. I also accompany people navigating life transitions and identity exploration, and I enjoy supporting and guiding parents and partners of folks with eating disorders in caring for their loved one and themselves. Lastly, I specialize in treating athletes with eating disorders and other mental health concerns.
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Chris Minerd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Online Only)
I'm a therapist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy and respect, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while actively working towards active solutions . Using evidence-based techniques and a collaborative approach, I help my clients develop practical skills to manage stress, and create balance in their personal and professional lives.
I'm a therapist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy and respect, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while actively working towards active solutions . Using evidence-based techniques and a collaborative approach, I help my clients develop practical skills to manage stress, and create balance in their personal and professional lives.
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Joanna Lynn Engelman
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
As a therapist, I use a blend of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and life coaching.
Do you wish that aspects of your life looked differently? My work focuses on helping individuals shift unsuccessful patterns in order to achieve a desired goal. I work with people who are struggling with self esteem issues, communicating in relationships, social anxiety, depression, anxiety, and mood instability. I offer my clients a safe and confidential atmosphere to comfortably express their feelings and speak freely. The therapeutic relationship is a healing one, a place where the client can be open and honest and receive unconditional support from the therapist.
As a therapist, I use a blend of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and life coaching.
Do you wish that aspects of your life looked differently? My work focuses on helping individuals shift unsuccessful patterns in order to achieve a desired goal. I work with people who are struggling with self esteem issues, communicating in relationships, social anxiety, depression, anxiety, and mood instability. I offer my clients a safe and confidential atmosphere to comfortably express their feelings and speak freely. The therapeutic relationship is a healing one, a place where the client can be open and honest and receive unconditional support from the therapist.
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Jaclyn Kanold
Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP, BCBA
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I have over 15 years of experience working in Southern California and internationally with youth ages 4-20 years old as a psychologist and consultant for schools and families with an array of presenting challenges and nuerodiversity. I provide strengths based counseling to support clients and empower families to reach their full potential. My services include individual therapy, crisis response, outdoor therapy (walk and talk), psychoeducational assessment and parent consultation. I embrace thinking "out of the box." I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
I have over 15 years of experience working in Southern California and internationally with youth ages 4-20 years old as a psychologist and consultant for schools and families with an array of presenting challenges and nuerodiversity. I provide strengths based counseling to support clients and empower families to reach their full potential. My services include individual therapy, crisis response, outdoor therapy (walk and talk), psychoeducational assessment and parent consultation. I embrace thinking "out of the box." I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
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Charmaine Curtis Jacobs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 123172
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Changing old habits and building emotional resilience makes sense at any age. I base my theoretical approach on the widely researched neuropsychological findings of Attachment Theory. Underlying successful treatment is the richness of the therapeutic relationship. I use evidence based methods including CBT, Mindfulness and brief psychotherapy.
Changing old habits and building emotional resilience makes sense at any age. I base my theoretical approach on the widely researched neuropsychological findings of Attachment Theory. Underlying successful treatment is the richness of the therapeutic relationship. I use evidence based methods including CBT, Mindfulness and brief psychotherapy.
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Orian Lathrop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
However, I can say that in general I tend to use CBT and more education-based approaches in the beginning and more depth-oriented and psychodynamic methods for ongoing work to address underlying causes for symptoms.
My goal is to provide a professional, non-judgmental, space that is warm and genuine so that you can do this important work and get real relief from your symptoms or issues that you are currently facing. My specialties include but are not limited to; anxiety, eating disorders, body image, depression, relationship issues, spiritual exploration, and coping with life changes. I am also trained in attachment focused EMDR. Please feel free to contact me for a time for a free 15 minute consultation over the phone to see if I would be the right therapist for you. I accept medi-cal/Cen-cal and can provide a super-bill for other insurance.
However, I can say that in general I tend to use CBT and more education-based approaches in the beginning and more depth-oriented and psychodynamic methods for ongoing work to address underlying causes for symptoms.
My goal is to provide a professional, non-judgmental, space that is warm and genuine so that you can do this important work and get real relief from your symptoms or issues that you are currently facing. My specialties include but are not limited to; anxiety, eating disorders, body image, depression, relationship issues, spiritual exploration, and coping with life changes. I am also trained in attachment focused EMDR. Please feel free to contact me for a time for a free 15 minute consultation over the phone to see if I would be the right therapist for you. I accept medi-cal/Cen-cal and can provide a super-bill for other insurance.
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As an LCSW specializing in aiding adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, stress, & life transitions, I view therapy as a partnership. Your concerns & objectives steer our path. In a nurturing environment, you can openly express your struggles & aspirations. I draw from diverse modalities like CBT, mindfulness, & solution-focused approaches to personalize sessions. Together, we'll uncover patterns, develop coping strategies, & nurture resilience for navigating life's challenges with confidence. My aim? Empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life. Reach out, and let's embark on this transformative journey together.
As an LCSW specializing in aiding adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, stress, & life transitions, I view therapy as a partnership. Your concerns & objectives steer our path. In a nurturing environment, you can openly express your struggles & aspirations. I draw from diverse modalities like CBT, mindfulness, & solution-focused approaches to personalize sessions. Together, we'll uncover patterns, develop coping strategies, & nurture resilience for navigating life's challenges with confidence. My aim? Empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life. Reach out, and let's embark on this transformative journey together.
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Brandi Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPT, CPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Hi, I'm Brandi. I am the Owner and Clinical Director of BLC, Inc. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: for those struggling with trauma, generalized anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Additionally, I work with couples to build Effective Communication Skills for a more sustainable and expansive connection and bond, working to de-escalate conflict while building awareness around foundational principles to lean on for long term success. My approach to therapy integrates several empirically supported treatment models in an effort to help clients meet their goals and ultimately improve their lives.
Hi, I'm Brandi. I am the Owner and Clinical Director of BLC, Inc. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: for those struggling with trauma, generalized anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Additionally, I work with couples to build Effective Communication Skills for a more sustainable and expansive connection and bond, working to de-escalate conflict while building awareness around foundational principles to lean on for long term success. My approach to therapy integrates several empirically supported treatment models in an effort to help clients meet their goals and ultimately improve their lives.
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Laurel O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I use a variety of modalities to best serve each individual including psychodynamic and attachment theories, CBT, somatic based therapies and EMDR.
There are times in our lives when we are presented with challenging circumstances. These experiences can be enormously difficult yet they also provide an opportunity for tremendous growth. The guidance and support of a trusted professional can be vital in regaining a sense of balance and ability to move forward in a positive way. What I have come to understand from my own life and education is that our suffering is often caused by losing connection to ourselves and others. With care and curiosity we can rebuild this sense of connection and foster the change necessary to create a healthy and meaningful life.
I use a variety of modalities to best serve each individual including psychodynamic and attachment theories, CBT, somatic based therapies and EMDR.
There are times in our lives when we are presented with challenging circumstances. These experiences can be enormously difficult yet they also provide an opportunity for tremendous growth. The guidance and support of a trusted professional can be vital in regaining a sense of balance and ability to move forward in a positive way. What I have come to understand from my own life and education is that our suffering is often caused by losing connection to ourselves and others. With care and curiosity we can rebuild this sense of connection and foster the change necessary to create a healthy and meaningful life.
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A. Christine Dawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
Utilizing mindfulness, self-compassion, EMDR, IFS, mindfulness-based CBT, and other modalities I offer to facilitate self-inquiry, you can shape your emotional and cognitive life to embrace change with more skill, less fear, and the peace and self-empowerment that come when you engage with reality exactly as it presents itself.
All human beings are capable of meaningful and lasting transformation. All of us, regardless of whether we are 6 or 60, can use our minds to change our brains to change our minds to... well, you get the picture. This is thanks to a phenomenon called "neuroplasticity." Neuroplasticity says that neurons that fire together wire together. Through the intentional development of new skills for choosing healthier thoughts and responses to life's challenges, we can actually change the structure of our brains. This gradual transformation of our neurology allows us to restructure our lives to eliminate needless suffering.
Utilizing mindfulness, self-compassion, EMDR, IFS, mindfulness-based CBT, and other modalities I offer to facilitate self-inquiry, you can shape your emotional and cognitive life to embrace change with more skill, less fear, and the peace and self-empowerment that come when you engage with reality exactly as it presents itself.
All human beings are capable of meaningful and lasting transformation. All of us, regardless of whether we are 6 or 60, can use our minds to change our brains to change our minds to... well, you get the picture. This is thanks to a phenomenon called "neuroplasticity." Neuroplasticity says that neurons that fire together wire together. Through the intentional development of new skills for choosing healthier thoughts and responses to life's challenges, we can actually change the structure of our brains. This gradual transformation of our neurology allows us to restructure our lives to eliminate needless suffering.
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Patricia L Pascoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I utilize CBT to help further an understanding of the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior to address various forms of depression, anxiety, and compulsions.
I work to assist adolescents and adults improve their self-esteem, address disordered eating, manage urges and engagement in self-harm, maintain safety, and continue to build and maintain healthy relationships. I also support the development of skills to improve concentration, anxiety management, emotional regulation, and socialization.
I utilize CBT to help further an understanding of the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior to address various forms of depression, anxiety, and compulsions.
I work to assist adolescents and adults improve their self-esteem, address disordered eating, manage urges and engagement in self-harm, maintain safety, and continue to build and maintain healthy relationships. I also support the development of skills to improve concentration, anxiety management, emotional regulation, and socialization.
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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.