Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Old Westbury, NY

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Stephen Michael Kearney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with years of experience working with children and adolescents and their families to help resolve emotional, behavioral and school related problems. I am Certified as both a School and a Clinical Psychologist. I have extensive experience in psycho-educational evaluation, Committe on Special Education issues, and work with adolescents with learning problems and ADHD. Using Cognitive/Behavioral techniques I work with the young person to help them to change maladaptive ideas, perceptions and behaviors. In addition I work with the parents to help them to devise and implement techniques.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with years of experience working with children and adolescents and their families to help resolve emotional, behavioral and school related problems. I am Certified as both a School and a Clinical Psychologist. I have extensive experience in psycho-educational evaluation, Committe on Special Education issues, and work with adolescents with learning problems and ADHD. Using Cognitive/Behavioral techniques I work with the young person to help them to change maladaptive ideas, perceptions and behaviors. In addition I work with the parents to help them to devise and implement techniques.
(516) 260-4144 View (516) 260-4144
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Randi Zimmerman @ Randi Z. Therapy Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Children - play therapy, art therapy, parent guidance, family work, positive emotional, cognitive and behavioral treatment.
At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!
Children - play therapy, art therapy, parent guidance, family work, positive emotional, cognitive and behavioral treatment.
At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!
(516) 986-4345 View (516) 986-4345
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Megan L. Nolan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
I work with the following modalities, psychotherapy, bereavement (including complicated grief) therapy, psycho-analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT).
I offer treatment for a broad array of diagnostic categories that is centered on treating the whole person. Sessions often focus on behaviors, thoughts, feelings and ways of interacting that individuals repeat in spite of a wish to behave differently. Areas of expertise include individuals, (adults and teens) couples, families and groups. Our work together may include interpersonal and relationship issues at work, home and school. I specialize in grief and complicated grief as well as anxiety, anger, depression and other mood disorders.
I work with the following modalities, psychotherapy, bereavement (including complicated grief) therapy, psycho-analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT).
I offer treatment for a broad array of diagnostic categories that is centered on treating the whole person. Sessions often focus on behaviors, thoughts, feelings and ways of interacting that individuals repeat in spite of a wish to behave differently. Areas of expertise include individuals, (adults and teens) couples, families and groups. Our work together may include interpersonal and relationship issues at work, home and school. I specialize in grief and complicated grief as well as anxiety, anger, depression and other mood disorders.
(516) 844-0177 View (516) 844-0177
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OCD Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568  (Online Only)
To learn more about RF-ERP and integrating CBT with psychodynamic therapy, please visit www.
We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
To learn more about RF-ERP and integrating CBT with psychodynamic therapy, please visit www.
We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
(646) 980-3968 View (646) 980-3968
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Dr. Richard Lopez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
The decision to begin therapy is an important step on your healing journey. By building partnerships that are founded on warmth, dignity, and non-judgment, I help clients grow in a way that is most aligned with their values. Together, we focus on promoting wellness by acknowledging the past, respecting the present, identifying goals for the future, and developing the skills needed to joyfully move in that direction. I use behavioral, exposure, cognitive, and acceptance-based approaches that are evidence-based.
The decision to begin therapy is an important step on your healing journey. By building partnerships that are founded on warmth, dignity, and non-judgment, I help clients grow in a way that is most aligned with their values. Together, we focus on promoting wellness by acknowledging the past, respecting the present, identifying goals for the future, and developing the skills needed to joyfully move in that direction. I use behavioral, exposure, cognitive, and acceptance-based approaches that are evidence-based.
(516) 908-7692 View (516) 908-7692
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Easton Gaines
Psychologist, MSEd, PsyD
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
I practice Holistic Psychology and am passionate about making evidence-based therapeutic practices accessible. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and strengths-based. My approach is grounded in scientifically-backed methods with specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). I see clients of all ages ranging from young childhood through adulthood, including families and couples.
I practice Holistic Psychology and am passionate about making evidence-based therapeutic practices accessible. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and strengths-based. My approach is grounded in scientifically-backed methods with specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). I see clients of all ages ranging from young childhood through adulthood, including families and couples.
(646) 736-4452 View (646) 736-4452
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Alan Jacobson
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I provide therapy as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing. I aim to help people find measurable and meaningful results and powerful new insights. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories of change, including newer advances in my field and tried and true methods. Therapy results should bring clarity, meaning, and obvious and deep improvements. I look forward to talking with you about your unique goals for therapy and how we might work together.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I provide therapy as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing. I aim to help people find measurable and meaningful results and powerful new insights. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories of change, including newer advances in my field and tried and true methods. Therapy results should bring clarity, meaning, and obvious and deep improvements. I look forward to talking with you about your unique goals for therapy and how we might work together.
(516) 928-6080 View (516) 928-6080
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Efrat Fridman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Are you feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you always arguing with your partner? Are you dealing with financial struggles, parenting conflicts, or a lack of intimacy? Are you experiencing the pain of infidelity and unsure if you should stay in the relationship? Couples and Individual Therapy can help you learn a better way to work through issues while deepening your connection at the same time. I provide you with tools which help you reconnect with your self and with your partner , work out misunderstandings, reduce conflict, and rediscover ways to bond, communicate, and find common ground.
Are you feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you always arguing with your partner? Are you dealing with financial struggles, parenting conflicts, or a lack of intimacy? Are you experiencing the pain of infidelity and unsure if you should stay in the relationship? Couples and Individual Therapy can help you learn a better way to work through issues while deepening your connection at the same time. I provide you with tools which help you reconnect with your self and with your partner , work out misunderstandings, reduce conflict, and rediscover ways to bond, communicate, and find common ground.
(718) 571-8287 View (718) 571-8287
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Cecilia Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in private practice and in an outpatient clinic setting. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with a wide range of issues that include coping with everyday stressors, relationships, chronic mental illness, and medical problems. My style is interactive and relationship based.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in private practice and in an outpatient clinic setting. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with a wide range of issues that include coping with everyday stressors, relationships, chronic mental illness, and medical problems. My style is interactive and relationship based.
(516) 927-7645 View (516) 927-7645
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Lori Bellan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Westbury, NY 11568
I provide a safe, caring environment for my clients where we work together to build a mutually respectful and trusting relationship. My job is to help remove the obstacles in your way so self-realization can take place.
I provide a safe, caring environment for my clients where we work together to build a mutually respectful and trusting relationship. My job is to help remove the obstacles in your way so self-realization can take place.
(516) 628-7364 View (516) 628-7364
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Joann Romano
MSEd, LMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Westbury, NY 11568  (Online Only)
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.
(516) 271-3479 View (516) 271-3479
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Christopher Ferry
CNMI
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Christopher Ferry is a passionate Addiction Recovery Advocate who is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Born and raised in New Jersey, his passion for helping people began early on and it has stayed with him ever since.
Christopher Ferry is a passionate Addiction Recovery Advocate who is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Born and raised in New Jersey, his passion for helping people began early on and it has stayed with him ever since.
(609) 752-3272 View (609) 752-3272
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Unpack That LI
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Westbury, NY 11568  (Online Only)
Even on the best days, life can be pretty overwhelming. Finding the right therapist for yourself can be key to helping you get where you want to be in life. My name is Sara Braverman, LCSW and I want to help you unpack what is going on in your life. Everyone needs a person to confide in without judgement, with compassion and understanding. A living journal no one will ever read. Everybody needs a 'nobody'. A person who you can 'dump' all your troubles on and walk away feeling lighter. Tell me your struggles and let's work through them together in the hopes that you will be able to walk away feeling stronger.
Even on the best days, life can be pretty overwhelming. Finding the right therapist for yourself can be key to helping you get where you want to be in life. My name is Sara Braverman, LCSW and I want to help you unpack what is going on in your life. Everyone needs a person to confide in without judgement, with compassion and understanding. A living journal no one will ever read. Everybody needs a 'nobody'. A person who you can 'dump' all your troubles on and walk away feeling lighter. Tell me your struggles and let's work through them together in the hopes that you will be able to walk away feeling stronger.
(631) 825-8264 View (631) 825-8264
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Katherine Aloisi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Have you ever wondered why you think, feel, and act in the ways that you do? Are you interested in developing a greater understanding of yourself and learning strategies to help you feel better? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, you’re in the right place. Being curious about ourselves and others is a central focus of therapy. In gaining greater understanding and compassion for ourselves we can change our patterns of thinking, reduce distressing emotions, and interact in healthier ways with the world around us.
Have you ever wondered why you think, feel, and act in the ways that you do? Are you interested in developing a greater understanding of yourself and learning strategies to help you feel better? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, you’re in the right place. Being curious about ourselves and others is a central focus of therapy. In gaining greater understanding and compassion for ourselves we can change our patterns of thinking, reduce distressing emotions, and interact in healthier ways with the world around us.
(916) 362-1653 View (916) 362-1653
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Megan Romano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!
I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!
(646) 845-0615 View (646) 845-0615
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Megan DioGuardi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568
I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. I am a very compassionate and empathetic person by nature and have always had a passion to help others. I have worked with children and families of all ages, specifically helping them navigate challenges that surfaced from being in the foster care system. I believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and permanent family and home.
I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. I am a very compassionate and empathetic person by nature and have always had a passion to help others. I have worked with children and families of all ages, specifically helping them navigate challenges that surfaced from being in the foster care system. I believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and permanent family and home.
(516) 980-4292 View (516) 980-4292
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Tom Fleming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Westbury, NY 11568  (Online Only)
Have you experienced anxiety, depressed mood, difficult relationships or life transitions? These can be very uncomfortable!!! These feelings can be confusing and challenging!!! At times, it can feel hopeless!! Feeling like you are just going through the motions? It hurts!! I have successfully assisted many clients like you to find relief and long term change. I am a therapist you can feel comfortable opening up too! My sessions provide empathy, insight and effective strategies to assist you to find relief and change!!
Have you experienced anxiety, depressed mood, difficult relationships or life transitions? These can be very uncomfortable!!! These feelings can be confusing and challenging!!! At times, it can feel hopeless!! Feeling like you are just going through the motions? It hurts!! I have successfully assisted many clients like you to find relief and long term change. I am a therapist you can feel comfortable opening up too! My sessions provide empathy, insight and effective strategies to assist you to find relief and change!!
(929) 207-7753 View (929) 207-7753
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Katy Liebling - Therapy For Moms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Old Westbury, NY 11568  (Online Only)
You knew having a baby was going to be hard, but things still didn't go according to plan. You didn't have the birth experienced you had always hoped for, and now you're up all night googling to make sure you're doing all the right things to keep your baby safe, and managing your families differing ideas of that safety. You want the very best for your new family but being a mom isn't everything you had hoped. I can help you learn new ways to be the best mom possible. Let's work together to create the family life you've always wanted, raising happy, healthy children, despite continually difficult times.
You knew having a baby was going to be hard, but things still didn't go according to plan. You didn't have the birth experienced you had always hoped for, and now you're up all night googling to make sure you're doing all the right things to keep your baby safe, and managing your families differing ideas of that safety. You want the very best for your new family but being a mom isn't everything you had hoped. I can help you learn new ways to be the best mom possible. Let's work together to create the family life you've always wanted, raising happy, healthy children, despite continually difficult times.
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Maria Graceffa
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Old Westbury, NY 11568  (Online Only)
Everyone tells you how impressive you are. Your coworkers are always asking for your advice and praising your accomplishments. Friends wonder aloud how you easily maintain such a beautiful home and happy family. Your life seems perfect (but “seems” is the operative word.) The truth is, you feel like you’re barely holding it all together. That shiny, flawless veneer hides a far darker reality. You're constantly burdened by a deep sadness and overwhelming anxiety. You live in fear that you’ll be exposed as an imposter. You desperately want to tell people how you’re feeling, but how could they understand when you seem to “have it all”?
Everyone tells you how impressive you are. Your coworkers are always asking for your advice and praising your accomplishments. Friends wonder aloud how you easily maintain such a beautiful home and happy family. Your life seems perfect (but “seems” is the operative word.) The truth is, you feel like you’re barely holding it all together. That shiny, flawless veneer hides a far darker reality. You're constantly burdened by a deep sadness and overwhelming anxiety. You live in fear that you’ll be exposed as an imposter. You desperately want to tell people how you’re feeling, but how could they understand when you seem to “have it all”?
(914) 685-9858 View (914) 685-9858

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Ivy L. Giller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577  (Online Only)
I have been in practice for over 25-years treating individuals, couples, and families. I believe In therapy, as in life, one size does not fit all. I recognize the importance of individualizing treatment to the needs of each person I meet. With compassion and patience, I offer support while striving to motivate clients to broaden their coping skills so they can reach their maximum potential. My client-centered approach draws on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems techniques as well as building mindfulness skills.
I have been in practice for over 25-years treating individuals, couples, and families. I believe In therapy, as in life, one size does not fit all. I recognize the importance of individualizing treatment to the needs of each person I meet. With compassion and patience, I offer support while striving to motivate clients to broaden their coping skills so they can reach their maximum potential. My client-centered approach draws on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems techniques as well as building mindfulness skills.
(516) 321-4911 View (516) 321-4911

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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.