Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Town N Country, FL

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Jaime Kulaga
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, PC
Verified Verified
Town N Country, FL 33615  (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Jaime Kulaga. I am licensed in mental health counseling and am a life coach. My focus is often cognitive behavioral based and positive focused. I help clients view the past as a learning lesson and stepping stone into the present and the creation of the future. I hold you accountable to the goals and dreams you have and together we overcome excuses, barriers, anxieties, fears and frustrations that it takes to get to the bigger life goal. My experience is in working with adults, teens, children and couples in a vast array of settings such as the private sector, military, outpatient and in community care.
My name is Dr. Jaime Kulaga. I am licensed in mental health counseling and am a life coach. My focus is often cognitive behavioral based and positive focused. I help clients view the past as a learning lesson and stepping stone into the present and the creation of the future. I hold you accountable to the goals and dreams you have and together we overcome excuses, barriers, anxieties, fears and frustrations that it takes to get to the bigger life goal. My experience is in working with adults, teens, children and couples in a vast array of settings such as the private sector, military, outpatient and in community care.
(727) 362-6754 View (727) 362-6754
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Richard Enrico Spana
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Town N Country, FL 33615
I provide individual and family therapy and use a variety of treatment methods, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Ego State and other dynamic approaches.
I enjoy working with someone who has struggled in relationships or with reaching educational or career goals and has been feeling saddened or frustrated with their limited success. While forming a working relationship, I focus on helping the person to develop realistic goals. I balance my work between teaching new coping skills and helping the person address and resolve conflicts with others as well as within his or her self that have interfered in the past. Then, we focus on gaining motivation toward using the newly learned skills and making significant changes in his or her life.
I provide individual and family therapy and use a variety of treatment methods, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Ego State and other dynamic approaches.
I enjoy working with someone who has struggled in relationships or with reaching educational or career goals and has been feeling saddened or frustrated with their limited success. While forming a working relationship, I focus on helping the person to develop realistic goals. I balance my work between teaching new coping skills and helping the person address and resolve conflicts with others as well as within his or her self that have interfered in the past. Then, we focus on gaining motivation toward using the newly learned skills and making significant changes in his or her life.
(813) 438-4535 View (813) 438-4535
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Marion C. Huey
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
Town N Country, FL 33615  (Online Only)
My specialties are family or relationship therapy, expressive arts therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I have been practicing as a therapist in Tampa Bay for over 20 years. I view each person as unique and the specific therapeutic technique chosen for the person depends upon the type problem presented and the specific needs. In the first session, problems are assessed and identified and goals are established and a specific plan to meet the goals is developed. My task as therapist is to teach the skills and knowledge needed so that my clients have the skills to be their "own therapists" when therapy is completed.
My specialties are family or relationship therapy, expressive arts therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I have been practicing as a therapist in Tampa Bay for over 20 years. I view each person as unique and the specific therapeutic technique chosen for the person depends upon the type problem presented and the specific needs. In the first session, problems are assessed and identified and goals are established and a specific plan to meet the goals is developed. My task as therapist is to teach the skills and knowledge needed so that my clients have the skills to be their "own therapists" when therapy is completed.
(813) 508-7919 View (813) 508-7919
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Kathy Fountain LMHC, BCC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Town N Country, FL 33615
I specialize in fertility issues and work with people trying to conceive, after my own personal struggle with infertility. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, and relationships. http://kathyfountainfertility.com/ I use a mind-body approach, believing in the power of relaxation techniques to relieve the stresses that interfere with our natural ability to cope. I work with individuals and couples, including gay and lesbian clients. I particularly specialize in third party reproduction, infertility and loss issues, and work with those who are using non-traditional methods to build their families.
I specialize in fertility issues and work with people trying to conceive, after my own personal struggle with infertility. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, and relationships. http://kathyfountainfertility.com/ I use a mind-body approach, believing in the power of relaxation techniques to relieve the stresses that interfere with our natural ability to cope. I work with individuals and couples, including gay and lesbian clients. I particularly specialize in third party reproduction, infertility and loss issues, and work with those who are using non-traditional methods to build their families.
(813) 438-7499 View (813) 438-7499
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Rhoda Donnelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Town N Country, FL 33615  (Online Only)
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Grieving? Frustrated? Let's work together so you can achieve a positive, happy and successful life. I offer individual counseling, family counseling, as well as child play therapy. My experience working with parents, children, families, elderly, military and international populations has given me great insight into helping you manage those things that burden and overwhelm you. Anxiety, grief, divorce issues, parenting, ADHD and child behavior have become my specialties. My warm and welcoming style is backed by knowledge and professionalism.
Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Grieving? Frustrated? Let's work together so you can achieve a positive, happy and successful life. I offer individual counseling, family counseling, as well as child play therapy. My experience working with parents, children, families, elderly, military and international populations has given me great insight into helping you manage those things that burden and overwhelm you. Anxiety, grief, divorce issues, parenting, ADHD and child behavior have become my specialties. My warm and welcoming style is backed by knowledge and professionalism.
(813) 566-0215 View (813) 566-0215
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Kris Henderson
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Town N Country, FL 33615  (Online Only)
Have you ever felt stuck or caught in an unhappy situation or pattern of behavior and realize you should change the circumstance but just don't know how? It's more common than what you think. I've been there myself so I understand. I can help you take the next steps in understanding the concerns or fears you may have about changing your circumstances and help you progress to a more productive and healthier life.
Have you ever felt stuck or caught in an unhappy situation or pattern of behavior and realize you should change the circumstance but just don't know how? It's more common than what you think. I've been there myself so I understand. I can help you take the next steps in understanding the concerns or fears you may have about changing your circumstances and help you progress to a more productive and healthier life.
(941) 206-2846 View (941) 206-2846
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Ashton Peltz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Town N Country, FL 33615
If you find yourself feeling disconnected from yourself, ignoring your own needs, and avoiding your emotions - you are not alone. People often to come to me feeling lost, anxious, and unworthy. I want to help you feel fulfilled, grounded, and worthy.
If you find yourself feeling disconnected from yourself, ignoring your own needs, and avoiding your emotions - you are not alone. People often to come to me feeling lost, anxious, and unworthy. I want to help you feel fulfilled, grounded, and worthy.
(813) 491-9135 View (813) 491-9135
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Sheri K Levens
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Town N Country, FL 33615
Not accepting new clients
Twenty-two years providing counseling services to people has taught me much about us as humans: how much we have in common and how much each of us has a unique story. I take great delight in helping people tell their story and make a new script for their future. We work together to foster healing from past hurts, to learn new skills for self-care and to build strength in those all-important relationships in clients' lives. We can work on short-term problem-solving with a coaching style or deeper healing therapy.
Twenty-two years providing counseling services to people has taught me much about us as humans: how much we have in common and how much each of us has a unique story. I take great delight in helping people tell their story and make a new script for their future. We work together to foster healing from past hurts, to learn new skills for self-care and to build strength in those all-important relationships in clients' lives. We can work on short-term problem-solving with a coaching style or deeper healing therapy.
(813) 364-0532 View (813) 364-0532

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Addiction Recovery Care of Tampa
Counselor, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33615
Treatment focus is on the resolution of underlying, unresolved issues that are causing symptoms of dysfunction, through insight oriented and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Scott Anderson is the clinical director of Addiction Recovery care of Tampa, a licensed outpatient treatment facility specializing in substance abuse and mental health since 2000. Mr. Anderson has uniquely extensive experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment to a diverse variety of populations including children, adults and geriatric clients, spanning over 23yrs. Mr. Anderson also has extensive education and training in the areas of psychology, education, substance abuse and mental health, qualifying him as an expert in his field. Mr. Anderson has utilized his superior training and knowledge base to create state of the art treatment techniques and program milieu for his facility
Treatment focus is on the resolution of underlying, unresolved issues that are causing symptoms of dysfunction, through insight oriented and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Scott Anderson is the clinical director of Addiction Recovery care of Tampa, a licensed outpatient treatment facility specializing in substance abuse and mental health since 2000. Mr. Anderson has uniquely extensive experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment to a diverse variety of populations including children, adults and geriatric clients, spanning over 23yrs. Mr. Anderson also has extensive education and training in the areas of psychology, education, substance abuse and mental health, qualifying him as an expert in his field. Mr. Anderson has utilized his superior training and knowledge base to create state of the art treatment techniques and program milieu for his facility
(813) 606-5886 View (813) 606-5886
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Margaret Fowee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33635
My name is Margaret Fowee, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience working with people to help them make changes in their lives. I have worked with people challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, addiction, and life-changing situations. My therapeutic approach consists of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered. I believe that I could help you create life-changing situations.
My name is Margaret Fowee, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience working with people to help them make changes in their lives. I have worked with people challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, addiction, and life-changing situations. My therapeutic approach consists of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered. I believe that I could help you create life-changing situations.
(561) 468-5674 View (561) 468-5674
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Jessica Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33634  (Online Only)
I bring over ten years of clinical counseling experience and am trained in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), brief CBT-I to treat Insomnia, and Guided Imagery to assist my patients with navigating a multitude of clinical needs.
Have you ever felt like you cannot find the energy or motivation to do the most basic tasks? Or constantly going over the "what-ifs" in your mind? Have you ever struggled with losing someone that you love and feel as if you will never make it out of the fog? Have you experienced a traumatic event and need help managing the thoughts and feelings that come up after the experience? Are you feeling stuck in your life, or just listless? Are you struggling with substance abuse and the impact of usage in your professional and/or personal life? Do you have a history of self-harm or self-harming thoughts?
I bring over ten years of clinical counseling experience and am trained in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), brief CBT-I to treat Insomnia, and Guided Imagery to assist my patients with navigating a multitude of clinical needs.
Have you ever felt like you cannot find the energy or motivation to do the most basic tasks? Or constantly going over the "what-ifs" in your mind? Have you ever struggled with losing someone that you love and feel as if you will never make it out of the fog? Have you experienced a traumatic event and need help managing the thoughts and feelings that come up after the experience? Are you feeling stuck in your life, or just listless? Are you struggling with substance abuse and the impact of usage in your professional and/or personal life? Do you have a history of self-harm or self-harming thoughts?
(352) 308-1993 View (352) 308-1993
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Chelsea Burkell
Counselor, LMHC, CCATPCA, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33615
Low self-esteem? Anxious or depressed? I can help you reduce your symptoms of anxiety, depression, improve self-esteem and reduce the overall stress in your life. Using CBT methods to help challenge those unhelpful thoughts, we will work together to help you make positive life changes to live a happier and more fulfilling life. I offer personalized counseling to address your specific needs and help empower you to become a happier healthier you! My approach is modern and eclectic developed over years of education and doing therapy. Currently offering sessions in office and virtual. Begin your journey to a happier, more empowered you!
Low self-esteem? Anxious or depressed? I can help you reduce your symptoms of anxiety, depression, improve self-esteem and reduce the overall stress in your life. Using CBT methods to help challenge those unhelpful thoughts, we will work together to help you make positive life changes to live a happier and more fulfilling life. I offer personalized counseling to address your specific needs and help empower you to become a happier healthier you! My approach is modern and eclectic developed over years of education and doing therapy. Currently offering sessions in office and virtual. Begin your journey to a happier, more empowered you!
(727) 349-1421 View (727) 349-1421
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Tiffany A Richburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33635  (Online Only)
I utilize a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and South Carolina with over 5 years of clinical experience. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and grief and loss. I provide individual, family and couples therapy to assist clients with identifying key issues and aggressively work towards a solution.
I utilize a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and South Carolina with over 5 years of clinical experience. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and grief and loss. I provide individual, family and couples therapy to assist clients with identifying key issues and aggressively work towards a solution.
(813) 722-1661 View (813) 722-1661
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Frederick Potter
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33615  (Online Only)
Fritz combines humanistic, holistic, and spiritual therapies along with solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive restructuring, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Fritz Potter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience with children, single parents, families, spouses, active duty, veterans, and the homeless. From his learnings and experience, Fritz has helped clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fritz also counsels people who have experienced physical and emotional abuse. He is a Master Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP).
Fritz combines humanistic, holistic, and spiritual therapies along with solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive restructuring, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Fritz Potter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience with children, single parents, families, spouses, active duty, veterans, and the homeless. From his learnings and experience, Fritz has helped clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fritz also counsels people who have experienced physical and emotional abuse. He is a Master Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP).
(727) 746-5951 View (727) 746-5951
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Christina Gaudiana
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33634  (Online Only)
I am licensed therapist in Florida with over 15 years of professional work experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have extensive experience with Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Addiction, Self Esteem/Confidence, Anger, and Depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained, and work with children, teens and adults. My therapy style and approach draw influence from Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness and Reality based theories. My interventions include client-centered, motivational interviewing, thought restructuring, and mind/body connecting.
I am licensed therapist in Florida with over 15 years of professional work experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have extensive experience with Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Addiction, Self Esteem/Confidence, Anger, and Depression. I am EMDR and DBT trained, and work with children, teens and adults. My therapy style and approach draw influence from Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness and Reality based theories. My interventions include client-centered, motivational interviewing, thought restructuring, and mind/body connecting.
(386) 766-7668 View (386) 766-7668
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Jaquelina Kopytkin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33634  (Online Only)
I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational, and humanistic modalities, as well as evidence-based techniques.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of professional experience providing psychotherapy services. I provide my clients with a unique approach helping them to identify and achieve specific therapy goals in a confidential, empathetic, and trusting atmosphere I help individuals understand their current circumstances in order to make changes that will have lasting positive effects. I use an Insight approach, where I help, a better understanding of my patients that leads to “individualized solutions”. My treatment approach is short-term, problem-oriented therapy sustained by my psychoanalytic background.
I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational, and humanistic modalities, as well as evidence-based techniques.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of professional experience providing psychotherapy services. I provide my clients with a unique approach helping them to identify and achieve specific therapy goals in a confidential, empathetic, and trusting atmosphere I help individuals understand their current circumstances in order to make changes that will have lasting positive effects. I use an Insight approach, where I help, a better understanding of my patients that leads to “individualized solutions”. My treatment approach is short-term, problem-oriented therapy sustained by my psychoanalytic background.
(954) 519-7267 View (954) 519-7267
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Ayinde Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33634  (Online Only)
Having received training in multiple techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
My ideal client is the one that feels as if they've tried everything, They've knocked on all the doors with no response. The lost, the depressed, the hurting. That's the focus for my practice. Having experiences dealing with Mood and Behavioral disorders, Mental and Developmental Disabilities, Substance and Dual Diagnosis disorders and Relational there shouldn't be any area we're not equipped to address.
Having received training in multiple techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and CBT.
My ideal client is the one that feels as if they've tried everything, They've knocked on all the doors with no response. The lost, the depressed, the hurting. That's the focus for my practice. Having experiences dealing with Mood and Behavioral disorders, Mental and Developmental Disabilities, Substance and Dual Diagnosis disorders and Relational there shouldn't be any area we're not equipped to address.
(954) 737-1505 View (954) 737-1505
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Kris Wilson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33634  (Online Only)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and "negative" emotions.
Kristian received her Bachelor's degree at the University of North Florida followed by her Masters at Webster University. She engages others by building a rapport while also assisting her families to achieve set goals. She works with individuals ages 5-100, families, adolescents, drug addiction and parents who need guidance. Some specialty skills include problem-solving, communication, coping skills, and relaxation exercises for anxiety. Kristian focuses on the improvement, the quality of life of individuals and families by compassionately serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and "negative" emotions.
Kristian received her Bachelor's degree at the University of North Florida followed by her Masters at Webster University. She engages others by building a rapport while also assisting her families to achieve set goals. She works with individuals ages 5-100, families, adolescents, drug addiction and parents who need guidance. Some specialty skills include problem-solving, communication, coping skills, and relaxation exercises for anxiety. Kristian focuses on the improvement, the quality of life of individuals and families by compassionately serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs.
(904) 606-1182 View (904) 606-1182
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Michelle Friedman: Grace Street Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33635  (Online Only)
My training is in cognitive behavioral therapy and I have specialized training in maternal mental health as well as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
It takes a great deal of courage to reach out for help and start the personal journey towards healing. You may be going through a difficult time and feel as if grace is not present in your life. You may feel lost and in need of some guidance and understanding as you ask yourself: When will life feel familiar again? Why is it so hard to make decisions? How can I be my best self? When will this sadness go away? Why is it so hard for me to sleep or keep a healthy lifestyle? Will these feelings of nervousness and worry ever go away? Grace Street Counseling is here to provide support. You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
My training is in cognitive behavioral therapy and I have specialized training in maternal mental health as well as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
It takes a great deal of courage to reach out for help and start the personal journey towards healing. You may be going through a difficult time and feel as if grace is not present in your life. You may feel lost and in need of some guidance and understanding as you ask yourself: When will life feel familiar again? Why is it so hard to make decisions? How can I be my best self? When will this sadness go away? Why is it so hard for me to sleep or keep a healthy lifestyle? Will these feelings of nervousness and worry ever go away? Grace Street Counseling is here to provide support. You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
(631) 450-3794 View (631) 450-3794
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Lauren Pages
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33635
Lauren enjoys incorporating art, movement, and play in conjunction with evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to fully engage each person in their own growth.
Lauren Pages is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who holds a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida. Lauren is passionate about empowering children, teens, and family systems to recognize their own value and create the life they want to live. She is a therapist who has been to therapy and understands the bravery it takes to reach out for help.
Lauren enjoys incorporating art, movement, and play in conjunction with evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to fully engage each person in their own growth.
Lauren Pages is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who holds a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Florida. Lauren is passionate about empowering children, teens, and family systems to recognize their own value and create the life they want to live. She is a therapist who has been to therapy and understands the bravery it takes to reach out for help.
(727) 761-3569 View (727) 761-3569

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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.