Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Bellmore, NY
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Rebecca Pistocchi
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
I believe in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to process emotions and learn coping skills that work for YOU.
Are you transitioning to or from college? Do you experience anxiety around sports performance and strategy? Is the need to be perfect ingrained in you? Rebecca works with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stressors. Whether it's graduating high school and moving on to college or graduating college and moving on to the "real world", we can do this together. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and depression are all common. Bringing a consistent space for you to process, Rebecca will work through patterns that just aren't working for you anymore.
I believe in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to process emotions and learn coping skills that work for YOU.
Are you transitioning to or from college? Do you experience anxiety around sports performance and strategy? Is the need to be perfect ingrained in you? Rebecca works with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stressors. Whether it's graduating high school and moving on to college or graduating college and moving on to the "real world", we can do this together. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and depression are all common. Bringing a consistent space for you to process, Rebecca will work through patterns that just aren't working for you anymore.
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I utilize an eclectic therapeutic treatment approach, gravitating to cognitive behavioral methods.
Are you unhappy or unfulfilled in your life, your marriage, your job? Having difficulty dealing with the stress of infertility, postpartum or parenting? Perhaps you are feeling stressed, tired, anxious, depressed? Or are you thinking about Bariatric surgery and want to explore emotional connection to surgery or need an Evaluation? Let me help you! I am a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. I have experience with children, adolescents and adults. Dealing with Depression, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Marriage and Family issues, etc.
I utilize an eclectic therapeutic treatment approach, gravitating to cognitive behavioral methods.
Are you unhappy or unfulfilled in your life, your marriage, your job? Having difficulty dealing with the stress of infertility, postpartum or parenting? Perhaps you are feeling stressed, tired, anxious, depressed? Or are you thinking about Bariatric surgery and want to explore emotional connection to surgery or need an Evaluation? Let me help you! I am a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. I have experience with children, adolescents and adults. Dealing with Depression, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Marriage and Family issues, etc.
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Heather Vicquery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Heather utilizes motivational interviewing, CBT and harm reduction to assist her patients with reaching their goals. Heather also received training in DBT skills and treating borderline personality disorders.
Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Heather utilizes motivational interviewing, CBT and harm reduction to assist her patients with reaching their goals. Heather also received training in DBT skills and treating borderline personality disorders.
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We link you up with specialists in CBT, REBT, mindfulness and more.
Are we your last stop as you have been calling mental health providers who have not been contacting you back? Are you frustrated because there seems to be no one that has availability? More so, are you frustrated that you have been working with a provider that does not seem to have expertise in what you are struggling with? It is time for a change. Welcome to Intelitalk…Mind, Body and Wellness. Unlocking What Blocks Your Mind. At Intelitalk MBW, independent practitioners strive to support clients with evidence based therapeutic support that is more than just traditional talk therapy through individualized coordinated care.
We link you up with specialists in CBT, REBT, mindfulness and more.
Are we your last stop as you have been calling mental health providers who have not been contacting you back? Are you frustrated because there seems to be no one that has availability? More so, are you frustrated that you have been working with a provider that does not seem to have expertise in what you are struggling with? It is time for a change. Welcome to Intelitalk…Mind, Body and Wellness. Unlocking What Blocks Your Mind. At Intelitalk MBW, independent practitioners strive to support clients with evidence based therapeutic support that is more than just traditional talk therapy through individualized coordinated care.
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Neil Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic illness, or relationship challenges? If you’re in pain, overwhelmed, or feel unable to pull yourself out of your circumstances, I can help. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples counseling, I can help you feel relief from your pain, gain more control of your life, and find a sense of purpose and direction.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic illness, or relationship challenges? If you’re in pain, overwhelmed, or feel unable to pull yourself out of your circumstances, I can help. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, EMDR Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples counseling, I can help you feel relief from your pain, gain more control of your life, and find a sense of purpose and direction.
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Samantha Schlussel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
I provide uniquely individualized treatment to meet the needs of each client with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Strength-Based Approach.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. If you are tired of struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem or feel unfulfilled in your relationships, allow me to help you manage these difficulties. My goal in our work together is to help you reach your potential and build lasting solutions. I am a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work who provides psychotherapy to teenagers, adults, and couples. I have professional experience working in an outpatient substance abuse agency, a mental health clinic, and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
I provide uniquely individualized treatment to meet the needs of each client with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Strength-Based Approach.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. If you are tired of struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem or feel unfulfilled in your relationships, allow me to help you manage these difficulties. My goal in our work together is to help you reach your potential and build lasting solutions. I am a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work who provides psychotherapy to teenagers, adults, and couples. I have professional experience working in an outpatient substance abuse agency, a mental health clinic, and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
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Greetings! Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Patrick Andretta. Most refer to me as Dr. "A". I am an easygoing and friendly Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience treating those with anxiety, depression, PTSD and adjustment issues. My patients benefit from learning productive ways of thinking that help them deal more effectively with their stressors and other life changes. I also work with the elderly and their siblings to enhance interpersonal communication for a more positive home environment, facilitating acceptance of health issues and other challenges associated with advanced age. I perform testing to assess IQ, address cognitive deficits and memory issues.
Greetings! Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Patrick Andretta. Most refer to me as Dr. "A". I am an easygoing and friendly Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience treating those with anxiety, depression, PTSD and adjustment issues. My patients benefit from learning productive ways of thinking that help them deal more effectively with their stressors and other life changes. I also work with the elderly and their siblings to enhance interpersonal communication for a more positive home environment, facilitating acceptance of health issues and other challenges associated with advanced age. I perform testing to assess IQ, address cognitive deficits and memory issues.
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I also use a mixture of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and identifying and working with our parts.
Do you feel you are becoming who you are meant to be? Change comes from within. And I mean, truly from within, through reorganizing and enhancing your neural networks of memory and beliefs using bilateral stimulation. It sounds a bit technical, but its easy to do and it works. Many of us feel there is more to us. There is so much good waiting and wanting to come out. Anxiety, depression, trauma, our upbringing and negative beliefs get in our way. I help you find all that good within you. I help you to find your true Authentic Self. For more details check out my website.
I also use a mixture of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and identifying and working with our parts.
Do you feel you are becoming who you are meant to be? Change comes from within. And I mean, truly from within, through reorganizing and enhancing your neural networks of memory and beliefs using bilateral stimulation. It sounds a bit technical, but its easy to do and it works. Many of us feel there is more to us. There is so much good waiting and wanting to come out. Anxiety, depression, trauma, our upbringing and negative beliefs get in our way. I help you find all that good within you. I help you to find your true Authentic Self. For more details check out my website.
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I am here to help you realize your best self. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral interventions, insight oriented work, and mindfulness development to help you manage the stressors in your life. I believe that my clients are equal partners in their endevours to achieve their goals. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders. I have years of experience treating seniors who are having a hard time dealing with health related changes as well as memory difficulties.
I am here to help you realize your best self. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral interventions, insight oriented work, and mindfulness development to help you manage the stressors in your life. I believe that my clients are equal partners in their endevours to achieve their goals. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders. I have years of experience treating seniors who are having a hard time dealing with health related changes as well as memory difficulties.
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Using eclectic modalities of psychotherapy, we will work on connecting thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors (CBT).
Hi, I’m Kimberly Laudin and I’m so glad you decided to read my bio! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I unquestionably love what I do. I’ve worked with a variety of mental health issues, having extensive experience working with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), self-esteem, depression, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia. I take a Health in Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating (IE) approach providing a warm and non-judgment environment. The decision to start therapy can be difficult, but I’m here to extend you with that emotional safety, guidance and support.
Using eclectic modalities of psychotherapy, we will work on connecting thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors (CBT).
Hi, I’m Kimberly Laudin and I’m so glad you decided to read my bio! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I unquestionably love what I do. I’ve worked with a variety of mental health issues, having extensive experience working with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), self-esteem, depression, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia. I take a Health in Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating (IE) approach providing a warm and non-judgment environment. The decision to start therapy can be difficult, but I’m here to extend you with that emotional safety, guidance and support.
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I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.
I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.
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I am mostly psycho-dynamically oriented, but often use CBT, CBIT, or other solution based modalities in my practice.
In my 25 years of practice I have worked with, and helped, hundreds of people from different social and economic backgrounds. The commonality I have found in working with all of these people is that they come into therapy with the strong desire to talk and connect with someone who is accepting and not judgmental of them. I provide this atmosphere with the people who come in to see me, as well as provide them with competent therapeutic guidance.
I am mostly psycho-dynamically oriented, but often use CBT, CBIT, or other solution based modalities in my practice.
In my 25 years of practice I have worked with, and helped, hundreds of people from different social and economic backgrounds. The commonality I have found in working with all of these people is that they come into therapy with the strong desire to talk and connect with someone who is accepting and not judgmental of them. I provide this atmosphere with the people who come in to see me, as well as provide them with competent therapeutic guidance.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to individuals 18+. My greatest strengths lie in treating Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and interpersonal stressors.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to individuals 18+. My greatest strengths lie in treating Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and interpersonal stressors.
I provide a cognitive behavioral treatment approach using evidenced based strategies to help my clients.
Maybe you have a child who has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe your child is feeling overwhelmed with emotion not knowing how to control the rage? Or maybe your teen is having difficulty connecting socially with others and forming meaningful relationships? Having a child with social and emotional challenges can be distressing for family members. Therapy can help build skills of resiliency and improve emotional awareness. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and families with anxiety, depression, ASD, and ADHD.
I provide a cognitive behavioral treatment approach using evidenced based strategies to help my clients.
Maybe you have a child who has many worries or is prone to negative thinking? Maybe your child is feeling overwhelmed with emotion not knowing how to control the rage? Or maybe your teen is having difficulty connecting socially with others and forming meaningful relationships? Having a child with social and emotional challenges can be distressing for family members. Therapy can help build skills of resiliency and improve emotional awareness. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and families with anxiety, depression, ASD, and ADHD.
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Lynn Cukaj
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
Therefore, I use client-centered and strengths-based techniques based on each individual’s problems, as well as CBT, solution-focused therapy, and creative arts therapy.
I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where my clients feel at ease to work on their personal journey toward change. Oftentimes, it is what is not being said that becomes the focus of the session. Therefore, I help my clients develop a voice and find a way to effectively express their pain and struggles. I believe anxiety, fear, and pain are often obstacles to an individual’s growth. These emotions, along with one’s unhelpful thoughts and problematic behaviors, can be barriers to change. Therefore, I assist my clients in identifying therapeutic goals that are focused on freeing oneself from these roadblocks & barriers.
Therefore, I use client-centered and strengths-based techniques based on each individual’s problems, as well as CBT, solution-focused therapy, and creative arts therapy.
I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where my clients feel at ease to work on their personal journey toward change. Oftentimes, it is what is not being said that becomes the focus of the session. Therefore, I help my clients develop a voice and find a way to effectively express their pain and struggles. I believe anxiety, fear, and pain are often obstacles to an individual’s growth. These emotions, along with one’s unhelpful thoughts and problematic behaviors, can be barriers to change. Therefore, I assist my clients in identifying therapeutic goals that are focused on freeing oneself from these roadblocks & barriers.
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Mellian Lafleur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
Is life proving to be extremely stressful at times? As a team you and I will problem solve together to help YOU find solutions to some of life’s concerns listed below. My promise is to “meet my clients where they’re at” and empower them. As a Licensed Social Worker I work with both children and adults by providing both individual and couples counseling. I primarily utilize evidence based methods to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy amongst others to help you resolve some of life’s problems.
Is life proving to be extremely stressful at times? As a team you and I will problem solve together to help YOU find solutions to some of life’s concerns listed below. My promise is to “meet my clients where they’re at” and empower them. As a Licensed Social Worker I work with both children and adults by providing both individual and couples counseling. I primarily utilize evidence based methods to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy amongst others to help you resolve some of life’s problems.
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Melissa A. Tillman, Ph.D., is the founder of New View Psychology Group, where she leads a dedicated team of mental health professionals passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults. As a licensed clinical and school psychologist, Dr. Tillman’s warm and personalized approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven and goal-oriented method for addressing various emotional and behavioral challenges, including anxiety and mood disorders. Dr. Tillman earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology and holds a B.A. in Psychology, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Hofstra University.
Melissa A. Tillman, Ph.D., is the founder of New View Psychology Group, where she leads a dedicated team of mental health professionals passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults. As a licensed clinical and school psychologist, Dr. Tillman’s warm and personalized approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven and goal-oriented method for addressing various emotional and behavioral challenges, including anxiety and mood disorders. Dr. Tillman earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology and holds a B.A. in Psychology, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Hofstra University.
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Rachel Lubell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
As an clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, I have over 12 years of experience specializing in treating adults in addiction, eating disorders, postpartum, anxiety, depression and working through life's transitions. Life can become overwhelming managing responsibilities, past trauma, relationships, work and transitions. By utilizing EMDR, CBT and DBT skills, my goal is to help you navigate through difficult paths to help you find one that you feel comfortable and able to cope with. I am also able to screen and assess impaired driving offenders through OASAS.
As an clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, I have over 12 years of experience specializing in treating adults in addiction, eating disorders, postpartum, anxiety, depression and working through life's transitions. Life can become overwhelming managing responsibilities, past trauma, relationships, work and transitions. By utilizing EMDR, CBT and DBT skills, my goal is to help you navigate through difficult paths to help you find one that you feel comfortable and able to cope with. I am also able to screen and assess impaired driving offenders through OASAS.
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Emma Kershen
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression? Self-esteem issues? Unprocessed trauma? Managing the many stressors of daily life? Starting therapy can be scary but it's the first step toward leading a more content life! My approach is eclectic and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, while also incorporating Yoga, Movement, Meditation, and Expressive Arts. Together we can work toward developing healthy coping skills to help you to be your best self. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression? Self-esteem issues? Unprocessed trauma? Managing the many stressors of daily life? Starting therapy can be scary but it's the first step toward leading a more content life! My approach is eclectic and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, while also incorporating Yoga, Movement, Meditation, and Expressive Arts. Together we can work toward developing healthy coping skills to help you to be your best self. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
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Building on a strengths perspective, I utilize Positive Psychology (study of happiness) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy as a framework for our work together.
Children and teens today are suffering with overwhelming stress and anxiety. I help children, teens, and families cope with stress, anxiety, and mood disorders in a safe and confidential environment. Chronic stress or untreated anxiety can lead to more serious conditions with a lifelong impact. Therapy is designed to provide space and time to examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we would work toward regulating emotions and developing coping strategies that foster mental wellness.
Building on a strengths perspective, I utilize Positive Psychology (study of happiness) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy as a framework for our work together.
Children and teens today are suffering with overwhelming stress and anxiety. I help children, teens, and families cope with stress, anxiety, and mood disorders in a safe and confidential environment. Chronic stress or untreated anxiety can lead to more serious conditions with a lifelong impact. Therapy is designed to provide space and time to examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we would work toward regulating emotions and developing coping strategies that foster mental wellness.
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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.