Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Flemingsburg, KY

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Sunrise Professional Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Now more than ever there has been a rise in anxiety, depression, fear, and behavior disruptions in the home. We are open and here to help clients decrease these emotions and develop coping strategies. Our highly qualified therapists have 27 years experience working with children in the school system and 20 years experience in the professional counseling field. Each client is treated as a unique individual who has the potential to better themselves in every area of their life. Sunrise offers several platforms to meet the needs of clients from in-person and telehealth services.
Now more than ever there has been a rise in anxiety, depression, fear, and behavior disruptions in the home. We are open and here to help clients decrease these emotions and develop coping strategies. Our highly qualified therapists have 27 years experience working with children in the school system and 20 years experience in the professional counseling field. Each client is treated as a unique individual who has the potential to better themselves in every area of their life. Sunrise offers several platforms to meet the needs of clients from in-person and telehealth services.
(606) 268-4879 View (606) 268-4879
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Marshall Stevens
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Let's be honest, no one told us that life was going to be difficult, that we would feel trapped, sometimes in our own mind, that we would experience various hardships that leave us filled with despair or anxious about the future. But life is also wonderful if given the chance, there is beauty and elegance all around us. So let me reach out my hand to you, allow me to use my 10 years of experience within the Mental Health Field and guide you to where you would like to go, whether that be in person sessions or through telehealth. My door is open. Let's talk.
Let's be honest, no one told us that life was going to be difficult, that we would feel trapped, sometimes in our own mind, that we would experience various hardships that leave us filled with despair or anxious about the future. But life is also wonderful if given the chance, there is beauty and elegance all around us. So let me reach out my hand to you, allow me to use my 10 years of experience within the Mental Health Field and guide you to where you would like to go, whether that be in person sessions or through telehealth. My door is open. Let's talk.
(859) 340-8609 View (859) 340-8609
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Melissa K Newsom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Hello, my name is Melissa. I am a Certified Social Worker practicing as a mental health therapist in Maysville, Kentucky. Life experiences, and trauma can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and alone. I provide therapy from a humanistic/person-centered approach to promote self-awareness, self-esteem, and empowerment. This approach assists in the client’s natural healing process for the purpose of reaching ideal emotional health. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with mild, moderate, and severe mental illness who need assistance in maintaining stable mental wellness.
Hello, my name is Melissa. I am a Certified Social Worker practicing as a mental health therapist in Maysville, Kentucky. Life experiences, and trauma can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, and alone. I provide therapy from a humanistic/person-centered approach to promote self-awareness, self-esteem, and empowerment. This approach assists in the client’s natural healing process for the purpose of reaching ideal emotional health. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with mild, moderate, and severe mental illness who need assistance in maintaining stable mental wellness.
(606) 220-6139 View (606) 220-6139
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Courtney Brooke Sergent-Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW- S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Flemingsburg, KY 41041  (Online Only)
I have over 13 years of experience working with clients in various settings and take a holistic approach to mental wellness. My experience includes treatment of mental health concerns, business/program organization and development and public speaking/teaching.
I have over 13 years of experience working with clients in various settings and take a holistic approach to mental wellness. My experience includes treatment of mental health concerns, business/program organization and development and public speaking/teaching.
(606) 268-4354 View (606) 268-4354

Online Therapists

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Dan Bates
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Bates incorporates mindfulness, acceptance, and related concepts to enhance the effectiveness of CBT.
Dr. Dan Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2010. He has a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership from Western Seminary, a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University. In his counseling approach, Dr. Bates works from a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) model, which focuses on the role of thoughts in psychological problems.
Bates incorporates mindfulness, acceptance, and related concepts to enhance the effectiveness of CBT.
Dr. Dan Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2010. He has a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership from Western Seminary, a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University. In his counseling approach, Dr. Bates works from a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) model, which focuses on the role of thoughts in psychological problems.
(859) 251-2564 View (859) 251-2564
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Melissa Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40503  (Online Only)
I use a range of therapeutic modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to EMDR and other body centered therapies.
With a passion for holistic well-being and two decades of experience in the field of mental health, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges. I love working with a diverse population - from adolescence to older adults. “This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.” I strive to create a space where healing occurs - a place where you can sit with difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviors, and develop the tools to transform them.
I use a range of therapeutic modalities from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to EMDR and other body centered therapies.
With a passion for holistic well-being and two decades of experience in the field of mental health, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges. I love working with a diverse population - from adolescence to older adults. “This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.” I strive to create a space where healing occurs - a place where you can sit with difficult thoughts, emotions and behaviors, and develop the tools to transform them.
(859) 493-8485 View (859) 493-8485
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Aaron Benjamin Krick
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042
I utilize Mindfulness practices to help clients ground in the present moment and regulate difficult feelings as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help them notice and challenge their negative thoughts in order to build a more positive inner world.
Life can be truly challenging. Anxiety, depression, and grief can be so constant that they seem like a part of us. When we are mired by these struggles, relationships and obligations can feel like too much pressure to handle. Despite this, I truly believe that we can find peace and strength even in the most trying times. I am reaching out to clients that want to take that bold first step towards a better tomorrow. I believe that the best answers to your problems will come from within. All anyone really needs is an ally and some new tools to help break through those issues that for so long have seemed insurmountable.
I utilize Mindfulness practices to help clients ground in the present moment and regulate difficult feelings as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help them notice and challenge their negative thoughts in order to build a more positive inner world.
Life can be truly challenging. Anxiety, depression, and grief can be so constant that they seem like a part of us. When we are mired by these struggles, relationships and obligations can feel like too much pressure to handle. Despite this, I truly believe that we can find peace and strength even in the most trying times. I am reaching out to clients that want to take that bold first step towards a better tomorrow. I believe that the best answers to your problems will come from within. All anyone really needs is an ally and some new tools to help break through those issues that for so long have seemed insurmountable.
(859) 903-0335 View (859) 903-0335
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Andrew Glockner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in a number of approaches including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Whether you are seeking a short-term, solution-focused resolution to a problem or hoping to find an experienced professional to join in on life's journey, my goal is to meet you where you are. I work primarily with adolescents but have experience with children and adults as well in a wide range of demographics, populations, and mental health concerns. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma and am experienced in assisting them work through their trauma history. I'm confident in our ability to see your situation more clearly through a collaborative effort!
I have experience in a number of approaches including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Whether you are seeking a short-term, solution-focused resolution to a problem or hoping to find an experienced professional to join in on life's journey, my goal is to meet you where you are. I work primarily with adolescents but have experience with children and adults as well in a wide range of demographics, populations, and mental health concerns. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma and am experienced in assisting them work through their trauma history. I'm confident in our ability to see your situation more clearly through a collaborative effort!
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Momentum Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Life can be tough! We provide solution-focused therapy to help with difficult situations by utilizing an eclectic approach to counseling, blending reality therapy, person-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies to best serve our clients' needs.
Life can be tough! We provide solution-focused therapy to help with difficult situations by utilizing an eclectic approach to counseling, blending reality therapy, person-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies to best serve our clients' needs.
(859) 374-3855 View (859) 374-3855
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Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042  (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
(859) 659-7869 View (859) 659-7869
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Jay Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport, KY 41071
The bulk of my training has been in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has been working with adults and adolescents for over a decade. I primarily work with adults who are open to interpersonal therapy aimed at helping discover, understand, and strengthen coping skills for managing life's stressors and living your most authentic life. My goal is to understand you and your world as best as I can from your perspective so that I can be as helpful to you as possible in making meaningful changes in your life. Accepting new clients, in-person and telehealth sessions offered. See below for insurances accepted.
The bulk of my training has been in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has been working with adults and adolescents for over a decade. I primarily work with adults who are open to interpersonal therapy aimed at helping discover, understand, and strengthen coping skills for managing life's stressors and living your most authentic life. My goal is to understand you and your world as best as I can from your perspective so that I can be as helpful to you as possible in making meaningful changes in your life. Accepting new clients, in-person and telehealth sessions offered. See below for insurances accepted.
(859) 279-4211 View (859) 279-4211
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Janice Delores Hagans-Higgins
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503
I have 5 years experience with specified clientele, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) with use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Existentialism.
Hello, I'm Janice. Do you feel as though you are facing the world alone, that life is too difficult, overwhelmed by life's circumstances, everyone's against you, or you're misunderstood? All of these issues may lead to anxiety, depression, or even substance use. I love working with clients igniting hope, believing no one is left to go through adversity alone. I'm a Licensed Counselor, Licensed Practical Nurse, Holistic life Coach, Certified Aroma Specialist, and Energy Healer, who enjoys working with people. My personal life experience with issues like trauma help me completely understand how you feel, which is important.
I have 5 years experience with specified clientele, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) with use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Existentialism.
Hello, I'm Janice. Do you feel as though you are facing the world alone, that life is too difficult, overwhelmed by life's circumstances, everyone's against you, or you're misunderstood? All of these issues may lead to anxiety, depression, or even substance use. I love working with clients igniting hope, believing no one is left to go through adversity alone. I'm a Licensed Counselor, Licensed Practical Nurse, Holistic life Coach, Certified Aroma Specialist, and Energy Healer, who enjoys working with people. My personal life experience with issues like trauma help me completely understand how you feel, which is important.
(859) 340-5776 View (859) 340-5776
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Megan Martin
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Supervisor in OH and KY, utilizing strategies from play, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and more to provide services to help improve your child's mood and functioning across settings.
Healing is for everyone! My passion is in working with the early childhood population to help shape and nurture the emotional and social development of our young ones. Does your child demonstrate any of the following issues: struggles at home/school, feeling sad/worried, peer/sibling conflict, out of control behaviors, anxiety/depression, social skills deficits, anger/aggression, emotional dysregulation, family conflict, trouble focusing/staying on task, divorce/family transitions, impulsive behaviors, grief, etc.? If so, mental health therapy can benefit you and your child!
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Supervisor in OH and KY, utilizing strategies from play, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and more to provide services to help improve your child's mood and functioning across settings.
Healing is for everyone! My passion is in working with the early childhood population to help shape and nurture the emotional and social development of our young ones. Does your child demonstrate any of the following issues: struggles at home/school, feeling sad/worried, peer/sibling conflict, out of control behaviors, anxiety/depression, social skills deficits, anger/aggression, emotional dysregulation, family conflict, trouble focusing/staying on task, divorce/family transitions, impulsive behaviors, grief, etc.? If so, mental health therapy can benefit you and your child!
(859) 710-9375 View (859) 710-9375
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Anna Shuller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Covington, KY 41011
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in and may use EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT, and DBT.
Most people will find themselves at one time or another experiencing trauma, difficult life transitions, or just feeling stuck. I will meet you exactly where you’re at, and provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be truly seen and heard. We may uncover patterns, beliefs, and past hurts, but we will also look at other influences in your life that may have had an impact. I will also provide practical tools that you can implement to start helping yourself feel better.
I am trained in and may use EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT, and DBT.
Most people will find themselves at one time or another experiencing trauma, difficult life transitions, or just feeling stuck. I will meet you exactly where you’re at, and provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be truly seen and heard. We may uncover patterns, beliefs, and past hurts, but we will also look at other influences in your life that may have had an impact. I will also provide practical tools that you can implement to start helping yourself feel better.
(859) 549-7722 View (859) 549-7722
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Kristen Dahl
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCA
Verified Verified
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Kristen Dahl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with more than 2 years' experience specializing in PTSD, depression, anxiety, childhood behavioral issues, bereavement and life transition issues. Kristen treats clients between the ages of 6 and 90 utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy in her approach depending on client needs.
Kristen Dahl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with more than 2 years' experience specializing in PTSD, depression, anxiety, childhood behavioral issues, bereavement and life transition issues. Kristen treats clients between the ages of 6 and 90 utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy in her approach depending on client needs.
(859) 712-9964 View (859) 712-9964
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Kara Stith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40533  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I have been practicing since 2009 with experience in mental and behavioral health counseling with adolescents and adults. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have training in a variety of counseling approaches to customize therapy to fit each client's individual needs, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I have been practicing since 2009 with experience in mental and behavioral health counseling with adolescents and adults. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have training in a variety of counseling approaches to customize therapy to fit each client's individual needs, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
(859) 379-7173 View (859) 379-7173
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Sarah Cummins
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40517  (Online Only)
I have training in trauma treatment modalities including EMDR and trauma-focused cognitive therapy with adults.
Openings immediately! I am passionate about helping people deal with changes in life as they navigate the path to independence, confidence, and a peaceful mind. I have worked primarily with adults and teenagers who are going through feelings of anxiety, panic, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma. I am particularly passionate about working with people who have experienced religious trauma. I provide a nonjudgemental space for people of all identities to clarify and work towards the change they want to see in their life and find a place where they belong.
I have training in trauma treatment modalities including EMDR and trauma-focused cognitive therapy with adults.
Openings immediately! I am passionate about helping people deal with changes in life as they navigate the path to independence, confidence, and a peaceful mind. I have worked primarily with adults and teenagers who are going through feelings of anxiety, panic, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma. I am particularly passionate about working with people who have experienced religious trauma. I provide a nonjudgemental space for people of all identities to clarify and work towards the change they want to see in their life and find a place where they belong.
(859) 715-1423 View (859) 715-1423
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Susan Buckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
We would all enjoy an opportunity to make a wish that would quickly solve our problems and improve our lives. Making a wish and having a dream renews hope for living. I believe that therapy is about renewing hope for your life. At Wishing Tree Counseling, I use a client-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and canine therapy when working with my clients.
We would all enjoy an opportunity to make a wish that would quickly solve our problems and improve our lives. Making a wish and having a dream renews hope for living. I believe that therapy is about renewing hope for your life. At Wishing Tree Counseling, I use a client-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and canine therapy when working with my clients.
(502) 547-9579 View (502) 547-9579
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Morgan Paige Chaffins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
Through evidence-based therapies like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I can help you develop emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills, manage and reduce depression and anxiety, challenge and redirect unhelpful thought patterns, and improve your relationships with others.
I will encourage you to openly share what's on your heart and mind, without holding back due to fear of judgment. My only request is that you come to our sessions as your authentic self. Therapy is most productive when you have a strong motivation for change. With this motivation, you'll be more likely to put in the necessary work to achieve your therapeutic goals. Building mutual trust is vital in therapy. Through this mutual trust, my aim is to help you become the best version of yourself. "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."
Through evidence-based therapies like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I can help you develop emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills, manage and reduce depression and anxiety, challenge and redirect unhelpful thought patterns, and improve your relationships with others.
I will encourage you to openly share what's on your heart and mind, without holding back due to fear of judgment. My only request is that you come to our sessions as your authentic self. Therapy is most productive when you have a strong motivation for change. With this motivation, you'll be more likely to put in the necessary work to achieve your therapeutic goals. Building mutual trust is vital in therapy. Through this mutual trust, my aim is to help you become the best version of yourself. "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."
(859) 797-4155 View (859) 797-4155
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Liz Epperson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40509
Waitlist for new clients
With over 14 years of experience in mental health and trauma work, I am trained in various evidence-based treatments (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
Recognizing you would like for your life to be different is a big step and so is reaching out to start therapy. You may be newly experiencing stress due to a big life change or maybe you're realizing that depression, stress, or trauma have been with you for a long time. In either case, starting therapy can be a huge support for you. Having a dedicated, private time each week to sort things out and learn new skills will help you start working towards making positive changes in your life. I truly believe that each person has the ability to make changes and it is an honor and privilege to walk alongside each of my clients.
With over 14 years of experience in mental health and trauma work, I am trained in various evidence-based treatments (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
Recognizing you would like for your life to be different is a big step and so is reaching out to start therapy. You may be newly experiencing stress due to a big life change or maybe you're realizing that depression, stress, or trauma have been with you for a long time. In either case, starting therapy can be a huge support for you. Having a dedicated, private time each week to sort things out and learn new skills will help you start working towards making positive changes in your life. I truly believe that each person has the ability to make changes and it is an honor and privilege to walk alongside each of my clients.
(859) 762-2627 View (859) 762-2627

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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.