Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY
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Julia LaFauci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
I believe therapy should be a collaborative, exploratory, and compassionate space for clients to work toward their goals. I utilize a blend of different treatment modalities that are psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed, as well as integrate cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices when appropriate.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative, exploratory, and compassionate space for clients to work toward their goals. I utilize a blend of different treatment modalities that are psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed, as well as integrate cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices when appropriate.
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Sarah Brysk Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
My practice is eclectic, informed by advanced training in CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Theory and Crisis Intervention.
There is great hope to be found in turning inward and opening up. The unique and specialized support of a therapist can benefit every individual, couple or family. Whether you are struggling with a major mood disorder, processing relationship issues or confronting life transitions, achieving inner balance is possible. Therapy provides a safe and healing space where you can recover and discover yourself, no matter what you experienced in life. Through dynamic and creative therapy, you can learn to clearly identify your needs and develop the cognitive, emotional and behavioral tools to respond effectively to whatever comes your way.
My practice is eclectic, informed by advanced training in CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Theory and Crisis Intervention.
There is great hope to be found in turning inward and opening up. The unique and specialized support of a therapist can benefit every individual, couple or family. Whether you are struggling with a major mood disorder, processing relationship issues or confronting life transitions, achieving inner balance is possible. Therapy provides a safe and healing space where you can recover and discover yourself, no matter what you experienced in life. Through dynamic and creative therapy, you can learn to clearly identify your needs and develop the cognitive, emotional and behavioral tools to respond effectively to whatever comes your way.
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Jemila McPhee
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention and Restorative Justice Practices.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, feeling stuck in their jobs or careers, low confidence, decision making and trauma.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention and Restorative Justice Practices.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, feeling stuck in their jobs or careers, low confidence, decision making and trauma.
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Lillian Kaner Yamamoto
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
Waitlist for new clients
I treat OCD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and adjustment disorder, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Please note: I will be seeing new clients starting in January 2025; please contact me to be put on a wait list. I will be on leave from August-Dec 2024. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults with OCD and those who may find themselves worrying too much or avoiding things that matter. I also help individuals who are struggling with stressful life transitions, including starting college or their professional careers, new relationships, and moving.
I treat OCD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and adjustment disorder, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Please note: I will be seeing new clients starting in January 2025; please contact me to be put on a wait list. I will be on leave from August-Dec 2024. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults with OCD and those who may find themselves worrying too much or avoiding things that matter. I also help individuals who are struggling with stressful life transitions, including starting college or their professional careers, new relationships, and moving.
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I draw from evidence-based practices, including CBT and other techniques, to meet the needs and desires of the individual.
Taking care of your emotions, thoughts, and inner world is an important and sacred journey. You may be seeking to overcome challenges, gain more confidence, and find meaning and value in life. I am passionate about working with adults on their paths to self-discovery. I have expertise and a strong interest in addressing emotional and behavioral issues related to chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, cancer, pain) or to health behaviors (e.g., sleeping, eating).
I draw from evidence-based practices, including CBT and other techniques, to meet the needs and desires of the individual.
Taking care of your emotions, thoughts, and inner world is an important and sacred journey. You may be seeking to overcome challenges, gain more confidence, and find meaning and value in life. I am passionate about working with adults on their paths to self-discovery. I have expertise and a strong interest in addressing emotional and behavioral issues related to chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, cancer, pain) or to health behaviors (e.g., sleeping, eating).
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Though my oulook is fundamentally psychodynamic, I draw on a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I am a psychotherapist and New York Times best-selling author who works with adolescents, teens, and adults. My focus is on helping my patients, young people included, to discover and explore the patterns, beliefs, and default behaviors they bring to their most vital relationships: to their parents, their siblings, their friends, their intimate partners, and not least of all to themselves. When working with adolescents and teens, I consider it crucial to look at the whole family, to better understand how its members communicate, share space, and set boundaries with one another.
Though my oulook is fundamentally psychodynamic, I draw on a variety of approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I am a psychotherapist and New York Times best-selling author who works with adolescents, teens, and adults. My focus is on helping my patients, young people included, to discover and explore the patterns, beliefs, and default behaviors they bring to their most vital relationships: to their parents, their siblings, their friends, their intimate partners, and not least of all to themselves. When working with adolescents and teens, I consider it crucial to look at the whole family, to better understand how its members communicate, share space, and set boundaries with one another.
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Carly Linn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from a variety of modalities, including Eye- Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (Level 1 Certified), Strategic Therapy, Mindfulness-based interventions, and Executive function coaching.
There are a million things that make you the person you are, and finding a therapist who sees and understands your dimensions can feel like an altogether daunting task. I meet every one of my clients on an individual level with warmth, openness, and respect. I work to cultivate a space where anybody can come as they are, with a specific focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from a variety of modalities, including Eye- Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (Level 1 Certified), Strategic Therapy, Mindfulness-based interventions, and Executive function coaching.
There are a million things that make you the person you are, and finding a therapist who sees and understands your dimensions can feel like an altogether daunting task. I meet every one of my clients on an individual level with warmth, openness, and respect. I work to cultivate a space where anybody can come as they are, with a specific focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Doesn't everyone go through periods of uncertainty and hardship? I'm a psychologist with 7 years of clinical experience working at some of the top hospitals in New York. I specialize in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness based interventions. After a thorough evaluation, I'll offer hands-on evidence-based strategies that can be immediately applied to reduce stress in your life. Together, we will experiment with new effective responses to life's many dilemmas -- resulting in deeper overall satisfaction, and maybe sparking some playfulness and joy along the way. I know you can feel better, and I want to help you get there.
Doesn't everyone go through periods of uncertainty and hardship? I'm a psychologist with 7 years of clinical experience working at some of the top hospitals in New York. I specialize in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness based interventions. After a thorough evaluation, I'll offer hands-on evidence-based strategies that can be immediately applied to reduce stress in your life. Together, we will experiment with new effective responses to life's many dilemmas -- resulting in deeper overall satisfaction, and maybe sparking some playfulness and joy along the way. I know you can feel better, and I want to help you get there.
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Lauren C Ricciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CYI
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.
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Operating from this foundation, I utilize an integrative approach that draws upon my training in trauma-focused therapies (including EMDR and Internal Family Systems), psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT/DBT, and mindfulness practice.
Have you experienced a trauma, loss, stressor, or big life transition and are struggling with its impact? Our minds and bodies can react to stressful experiences in a range of ways, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and more. In response to these painful emotional experiences, we can come to rely on methods of coping that, over time, may lead us to feeling even more stuck. Our work in therapy will help you better understand the source of these challenges, develop new strategies for navigating them, and put you on a path towards the health, happiness, and fulfillment that you deeply deserve.
Operating from this foundation, I utilize an integrative approach that draws upon my training in trauma-focused therapies (including EMDR and Internal Family Systems), psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT/DBT, and mindfulness practice.
Have you experienced a trauma, loss, stressor, or big life transition and are struggling with its impact? Our minds and bodies can react to stressful experiences in a range of ways, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and more. In response to these painful emotional experiences, we can come to rely on methods of coping that, over time, may lead us to feeling even more stuck. Our work in therapy will help you better understand the source of these challenges, develop new strategies for navigating them, and put you on a path towards the health, happiness, and fulfillment that you deeply deserve.
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Lisa de Geneste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in evidence-based treatments like EMDR and CBT, tailored to each client's unique needs.
Seeking help for trauma takes immense courage. You've already taken the first step by considering therapy, and that's a powerful testament to your strength. Trauma can leave deep scars, affecting how we see ourselves and the world. But healing is possible. Through therapy, you can learn to process your experiences, develop coping strategies, and reclaim your sense of safety and control. I use a trauma-informed approach that creates a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore at your own pace. I understand that trust may be difficult, and I'm committed to respecting your boundaries and empowering you throughout your journey.
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in evidence-based treatments like EMDR and CBT, tailored to each client's unique needs.
Seeking help for trauma takes immense courage. You've already taken the first step by considering therapy, and that's a powerful testament to your strength. Trauma can leave deep scars, affecting how we see ourselves and the world. But healing is possible. Through therapy, you can learn to process your experiences, develop coping strategies, and reclaim your sense of safety and control. I use a trauma-informed approach that creates a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore at your own pace. I understand that trust may be difficult, and I'm committed to respecting your boundaries and empowering you throughout your journey.
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I have extensive experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other behavioral interventions.
I am a NY state licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges. I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture. I take an active stance as a therapist, while offering a warm, supportive, down to earth, strength-based, and practical approach.
I have extensive experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other behavioral interventions.
I am a NY state licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges. I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture. I take an active stance as a therapist, while offering a warm, supportive, down to earth, strength-based, and practical approach.
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Alexandra Mejia
Counselor, LMHC, C-PD, CCTP II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.
NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.
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Allison Poster-Katz
MSED , MHC-LP, MPH, RD
Not Verified Not Verified
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
With the use of various cognitive behavioral techniques, I will teach you skills to cope with challenges in a healthier way.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space that is supportive and non judgmental. I want you to feel heard and understood. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation of therapy. As a therapist and dietitian, I believe the journey to mental health involves caring for ourselves in a holistic manner. How we think, what we eat, how we move impacts our mental well-being. Problems may arise when thoughts become distorted and negatively impact ones view of self and life. Therapy provides the opportunity to explore these challenges and create thought patterns that promotes self-growth and healing.
With the use of various cognitive behavioral techniques, I will teach you skills to cope with challenges in a healthier way.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space that is supportive and non judgmental. I want you to feel heard and understood. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation of therapy. As a therapist and dietitian, I believe the journey to mental health involves caring for ourselves in a holistic manner. How we think, what we eat, how we move impacts our mental well-being. Problems may arise when thoughts become distorted and negatively impact ones view of self and life. Therapy provides the opportunity to explore these challenges and create thought patterns that promotes self-growth and healing.
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Theodor Gervais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Specialties: Couples therapy, Anxiety, and life transitions. I understand the inevitable difficulties that may ascend in a partnership. As a Haitian American therapist, I'm attuned to the diverse experiences that couples bring into the therapy room. My work with clients is informed by culturally sensitive insights that recognizes everyone’s unique experience. My style is empathetic and down-to-earth, which creates a comfortable space for couples to address their concerns openly. Drawing from therapeutic techniques like the Ackerman Relational Approach and CBT. I empower couples with practical tools to navigate challenges.
Specialties: Couples therapy, Anxiety, and life transitions. I understand the inevitable difficulties that may ascend in a partnership. As a Haitian American therapist, I'm attuned to the diverse experiences that couples bring into the therapy room. My work with clients is informed by culturally sensitive insights that recognizes everyone’s unique experience. My style is empathetic and down-to-earth, which creates a comfortable space for couples to address their concerns openly. Drawing from therapeutic techniques like the Ackerman Relational Approach and CBT. I empower couples with practical tools to navigate challenges.
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Vanessa has a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based Approach, and Psychodynamic underpinnings to help you find the motivation within, process your experiences, explore the underlying catalysts for your presenting feelings, and help facilitate behavioral change, all while helping you feel empowered to grow.
Vanessa Barulich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2016. Thinking about therapy and not sure where to start? Let Vanessa help with that! Life is full of ups and downs that are out of our control leaving us to feel stressed, anxious, depressed, and at times hopeless. Therapy is a great way to begin to unlock the power we already hold. Vanessa invites you to explore together how to access the ability to cope with life's uncertainties, build tools that improve distress tolerance, and stand strong in your sense of personal identity. Vanessa takes a patient-centered approach to helping you.
Vanessa has a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based Approach, and Psychodynamic underpinnings to help you find the motivation within, process your experiences, explore the underlying catalysts for your presenting feelings, and help facilitate behavioral change, all while helping you feel empowered to grow.
Vanessa Barulich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2016. Thinking about therapy and not sure where to start? Let Vanessa help with that! Life is full of ups and downs that are out of our control leaving us to feel stressed, anxious, depressed, and at times hopeless. Therapy is a great way to begin to unlock the power we already hold. Vanessa invites you to explore together how to access the ability to cope with life's uncertainties, build tools that improve distress tolerance, and stand strong in your sense of personal identity. Vanessa takes a patient-centered approach to helping you.
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During the therapy process I utilize therapeutic principles from cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic, supportive, and interpersonal schools of thought.
I believe that every person is equipped with the ability to overcome challenges in their lives, however, sometimes, we get stuck. My goal is to help you grow and gain insight into yourself and your struggles while acquiring the tools you need to face these struggles, and new struggles, on your own.
During the therapy process I utilize therapeutic principles from cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic, supportive, and interpersonal schools of thought.
I believe that every person is equipped with the ability to overcome challenges in their lives, however, sometimes, we get stuck. My goal is to help you grow and gain insight into yourself and your struggles while acquiring the tools you need to face these struggles, and new struggles, on your own.
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Natalie Zeif
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
Natalie practices with a warm and non-judgmental style and prioritizes understanding each client's unique story, challenges, and hopes for therapy. Natalie helps clients understand how their past informs their present. Natalie integrates cognitive behavioral and strengths-based interventions to help clients connect to their inherent capacity for resilience and develop new ways of coping.
Natalie practices with a warm and non-judgmental style and prioritizes understanding each client's unique story, challenges, and hopes for therapy. Natalie helps clients understand how their past informs their present. Natalie integrates cognitive behavioral and strengths-based interventions to help clients connect to their inherent capacity for resilience and develop new ways of coping.
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John R. McAteer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma work.
I enjoy working with a large spectrum of clients. From the intellectual client to the client who is emotionally aware, to the client who may have once been resistant to seeking treatment but is willing to explore it now. I have successfully worked with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and relationship issues. Motivation to succeed and interest in change is my ideally compatible client.
I have extensive training in DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma work.
I enjoy working with a large spectrum of clients. From the intellectual client to the client who is emotionally aware, to the client who may have once been resistant to seeking treatment but is willing to explore it now. I have successfully worked with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and relationship issues. Motivation to succeed and interest in change is my ideally compatible client.
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Through my time as a research assistant aiding to conduct studies on the effects of racial discrimination, I became motivated to be a direct support for those in need of mental health resources. As a child of Black immigrants, I believe in the importance of being able to provide clients with a counselor who is culturally sensitive. I make it my primary mission to foster a warm environment with a client first in order to ensure safety and trust. I promote a safe healing environment for individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds using CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Through my time as a research assistant aiding to conduct studies on the effects of racial discrimination, I became motivated to be a direct support for those in need of mental health resources. As a child of Black immigrants, I believe in the importance of being able to provide clients with a counselor who is culturally sensitive. I make it my primary mission to foster a warm environment with a client first in order to ensure safety and trust. I promote a safe healing environment for individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds using CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy.
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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.