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Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual, group and family therapy. I am consistently motivated by my work and seek to aid you through self-exploration and resilience. I recognize the importance of self-advocacy and meeting individuals where they are at in their process. As a therapist, I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual, group and family therapy. I am consistently motivated by my work and seek to aid you through self-exploration and resilience. I recognize the importance of self-advocacy and meeting individuals where they are at in their process. As a therapist, I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.
![Photo of Danielle Luz Matias, LMHC, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7eaf4feb-e0bd-4120-b73a-d337995bc8a5/2/320x400.jpeg)
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
![Photo of Mary Alyce Rogers - New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/450711c9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Southampton, NY 11968
At New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, our compassionate, experienced licensed therapists offer an integrative and evidenced based approach to psychotherapy for adults, teens, children, couples and families. Through a therapeutic process, our therapists work together with you to help you discover how to nurture the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. We view therapy as a collaborative experience where the therapist and client work as a team to decide together what the goals will be and what actions to take.
At New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, our compassionate, experienced licensed therapists offer an integrative and evidenced based approach to psychotherapy for adults, teens, children, couples and families. Through a therapeutic process, our therapists work together with you to help you discover how to nurture the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. We view therapy as a collaborative experience where the therapist and client work as a team to decide together what the goals will be and what actions to take.
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Kiera Liantonio
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southampton, NY 11968 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My treatment approach is rooted in CBT and person centered theories and I am a firm believer in client's guiding the sessions and what we discuss.
Hello brave human! My name is Kiera and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and I am so excited to begin this journey of healing with you. Whether this is your first time looking for a therapist or 100th time in treatment, your strengths have brought you here! It is such an overwhelming and vulnerable process reaching out for therapy, so the fact you've found my page is already a step in the right direction. My main belief when it comes to treatment is that the client is the expert and that my role in the therapy space is to offer support, model empathy and understanding, and help clients see different perspectives.
My treatment approach is rooted in CBT and person centered theories and I am a firm believer in client's guiding the sessions and what we discuss.
Hello brave human! My name is Kiera and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and I am so excited to begin this journey of healing with you. Whether this is your first time looking for a therapist or 100th time in treatment, your strengths have brought you here! It is such an overwhelming and vulnerable process reaching out for therapy, so the fact you've found my page is already a step in the right direction. My main belief when it comes to treatment is that the client is the expert and that my role in the therapy space is to offer support, model empathy and understanding, and help clients see different perspectives.
Online Therapists
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I use a combination of orientations including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a licensed counselor working primarily with adults and millennials. I specialize in those moving through radical life transitions such as moving, beginning/ending relationships, making career changes, and wanting to change their relationship with substances. Life transitions, even positive ones, can leave us feeling alone, stuck, confused, anxious, and even, despairing. My treatment with you will be tailored to your goals, preferences, and desired outcomes for therapy. I treat each of my clients with respect and provide an atmosphere full of safety and free of judgment.
I use a combination of orientations including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a licensed counselor working primarily with adults and millennials. I specialize in those moving through radical life transitions such as moving, beginning/ending relationships, making career changes, and wanting to change their relationship with substances. Life transitions, even positive ones, can leave us feeling alone, stuck, confused, anxious, and even, despairing. My treatment with you will be tailored to your goals, preferences, and desired outcomes for therapy. I treat each of my clients with respect and provide an atmosphere full of safety and free of judgment.
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Online Virtual Therapy With Annalise Masten-Muniz
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028
I like to use cognitive related approaches, specifically acceptance and commitment therapy, to be helpful therapeutic interventions, but I also utilize eclectic approaches based on each individual client’s needs.
Contact me via my website for a free consultation! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
I like to use cognitive related approaches, specifically acceptance and commitment therapy, to be helpful therapeutic interventions, but I also utilize eclectic approaches based on each individual client’s needs.
Contact me via my website for a free consultation! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
![Photo of Sonya Veytsman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44d6f905-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I draw from a combination of evidence-based treatment approaches including CBT, interpersonal, psychodynamic, Gottman, strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness based stress reduction.
“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.
I draw from a combination of evidence-based treatment approaches including CBT, interpersonal, psychodynamic, Gottman, strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness based stress reduction.
“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.
![Photo of Samantha Zarou, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/10089b19-1ffc-4bad-a92c-1e64b04f1b16/1/320x400.jpeg)
My approach includes psychodynamic, CBT/DBT, and mindfulness and relaxation skills.
I work best with young adults struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management. I look to help clients process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, create a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves, and ultimately develop self-compassion, relief from symptoms, and positive change. I work collaboratively with clients to identify both positive and negative patterns or areas for potential growth in their lives, create goals for themselves and improve at their own pace.
My approach includes psychodynamic, CBT/DBT, and mindfulness and relaxation skills.
I work best with young adults struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management. I look to help clients process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, create a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves, and ultimately develop self-compassion, relief from symptoms, and positive change. I work collaboratively with clients to identify both positive and negative patterns or areas for potential growth in their lives, create goals for themselves and improve at their own pace.
![Photo of Shandelle Hether-Gray, MA, LMHC, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b38f3173-a63b-4da3-97d1-b09899032b93/1/320x400.jpeg)
Shandelle Hether-Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I am trained in using CBT, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches to help people make lasting changes to their self-image that lead to real changes in their lives. My approach is hands on, goal-oriented, strengths based, and gender/identity affirming. I help clients challenge unrealistic patterns of thinking, deconstruct who they are from who they have learned to be, learn how to feel safe and regulated in their body, identify options for difficult life situations that align with their values, and learn the skills to meet their needs e.g. assertiveness, boundary setting, communication, mindfulness, relaxation and grounding.
I am trained in using CBT, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches to help people make lasting changes to their self-image that lead to real changes in their lives. My approach is hands on, goal-oriented, strengths based, and gender/identity affirming. I help clients challenge unrealistic patterns of thinking, deconstruct who they are from who they have learned to be, learn how to feel safe and regulated in their body, identify options for difficult life situations that align with their values, and learn the skills to meet their needs e.g. assertiveness, boundary setting, communication, mindfulness, relaxation and grounding.
![Photo of Irene Nessium, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/110e69dd-aaf0-46ef-87e6-b70bb8e48740/1/320x400.jpeg)
As an empathetic therapist, I apply a person-centered lens that aims to assist clients through their self-discovery journey by empowering them and working on cognitive restructuring.
You are motivated for treatment! You are voluntarily seeking treatment to address some codependency issues, self-esteem, childhood, and adult trauma while engaging in a self-discovery journey. You want to address past history of dysfunctional relationships and are open to learning and engaging in healthy relationships with yourself and others. You are willing to be challenged in the process of growth and prepared to explore unconscious patterns, strengthen connections to self and others, set boundaries, and overcome emotional difficulties.
As an empathetic therapist, I apply a person-centered lens that aims to assist clients through their self-discovery journey by empowering them and working on cognitive restructuring.
You are motivated for treatment! You are voluntarily seeking treatment to address some codependency issues, self-esteem, childhood, and adult trauma while engaging in a self-discovery journey. You want to address past history of dysfunctional relationships and are open to learning and engaging in healthy relationships with yourself and others. You are willing to be challenged in the process of growth and prepared to explore unconscious patterns, strengthen connections to self and others, set boundaries, and overcome emotional difficulties.
![Photo of Sasha Rupchandeo, MHC-LP](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/087ae0dc-c940-4eb5-8ba6-72f968a4fb86/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have clinical experience in using mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and dialectical-behavior (DBT) therapy, as well as creative arts and play therapy techniques.
Our backgrounds create a unique individuality that should be acknowledged, especially within therapy. I hope to foster an environment where you feel comfortable to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a non-judgmental space. We have internal resources that we are not aware of, meaning that we are all equipped to handle life’s struggles in one way or another. Compassionate and individualized therapy can assist you in finding these strengths and resources to learn and develop skills to improve your emotional well-being and overall mental health.
I have clinical experience in using mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and dialectical-behavior (DBT) therapy, as well as creative arts and play therapy techniques.
Our backgrounds create a unique individuality that should be acknowledged, especially within therapy. I hope to foster an environment where you feel comfortable to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a non-judgmental space. We have internal resources that we are not aware of, meaning that we are all equipped to handle life’s struggles in one way or another. Compassionate and individualized therapy can assist you in finding these strengths and resources to learn and develop skills to improve your emotional well-being and overall mental health.
![Photo of Charles Brody, MEd, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4070212b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My practice specializes in empowering the individual to regain the perceived loss of control over their life. The main avenue is through the use of state of the art Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques. The conditions treated include anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, insomnia and various neurological issues including ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. I also specialize in various stress related conditions including headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, TMJ and cardiovascular problems.
My practice specializes in empowering the individual to regain the perceived loss of control over their life. The main avenue is through the use of state of the art Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques. The conditions treated include anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, insomnia and various neurological issues including ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. I also specialize in various stress related conditions including headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, TMJ and cardiovascular problems.
![Photo of Dorit Margalit - Dorit Margalit, LCSW-R, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cfe467e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Trained in cognitive behavior treatment, I am a compassionate, experienced, and skilled social worker who has held many senior clinical management positions. I am eager to collaborate and work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship issues, employment issues, anger management, and addictions. In a focused and direct manner, we will address immediate concerns and symptoms, as well as deeply explore unresolved childhood issues, emotions, and traumas. Together, with the client, we will exercise coping skills to empower you to take control of their life.
Trained in cognitive behavior treatment, I am a compassionate, experienced, and skilled social worker who has held many senior clinical management positions. I am eager to collaborate and work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship issues, employment issues, anger management, and addictions. In a focused and direct manner, we will address immediate concerns and symptoms, as well as deeply explore unresolved childhood issues, emotions, and traumas. Together, with the client, we will exercise coping skills to empower you to take control of their life.
![Photo of Iris Chen, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1aacdb92-043b-4856-8357-22bb44a73121/4/320x400.jpeg)
I believe therapy should be client-centered and take an integrative perspective, bringing techniques from various approaches such as psychodynamic, creative art therapy, CBT, mindfulness practice, and interpersonal therapy. I am also trauma-informed and hope to create a safe space for you to explore your past and create new experiences for the future. I honor the time spent together in building a collaborative alliance with my clients and I am curious to understand individual's life from their sociocultural backgrounds.
I believe therapy should be client-centered and take an integrative perspective, bringing techniques from various approaches such as psychodynamic, creative art therapy, CBT, mindfulness practice, and interpersonal therapy. I am also trauma-informed and hope to create a safe space for you to explore your past and create new experiences for the future. I honor the time spent together in building a collaborative alliance with my clients and I am curious to understand individual's life from their sociocultural backgrounds.
Clearwater Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Cedarhurst, NY 11516 (Online Only)
We help clients achieve their goals by using Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and talk therapy.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed and replaying the same thoughts in your head over and over again? You don't feel like yourself anymore. The excessive nervousness, fear, worry, procrastination and emotional distress is wearing you down and negatively impacting your life. You want to feel like yourself again, before anxiety set in. I can help you get there.
We help clients achieve their goals by using Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and talk therapy.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed and replaying the same thoughts in your head over and over again? You don't feel like yourself anymore. The excessive nervousness, fear, worry, procrastination and emotional distress is wearing you down and negatively impacting your life. You want to feel like yourself again, before anxiety set in. I can help you get there.
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Sha Biddix
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Hills, NY 11375 (Online Only)
I offer different approaches to better support you and your mental health including: CBT, CPT, Trauma focused therapy, Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and Person Centered therapy.
Talking about your depression, grief, trauma, and loss can seem overwhelming, but I believe you have the strength to process these difficult feelings and work towards feeling like your self again.
I offer different approaches to better support you and your mental health including: CBT, CPT, Trauma focused therapy, Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and Person Centered therapy.
Talking about your depression, grief, trauma, and loss can seem overwhelming, but I believe you have the strength to process these difficult feelings and work towards feeling like your self again.
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Pamela Babcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hampton Bays, NY 11946 (Online Only)
I personally incorporate integrative treatment models such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, and interpersonal therapy.
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services.
I personally incorporate integrative treatment models such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, and interpersonal therapy.
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services.
![Photo of Mary Kim, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fcd9179b-9812-48a6-9c66-98ae53a8d7b6/1/320x400.png)
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
![Photo of Liat King, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/de127916-d446-4f3c-bd9a-59f5f12e05f3/1/320x400.png)
I'm a Licensed Social Worker on a mission to boost mental health and well-being through heartfelt counseling. My approach blends various techniques, from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to mindfulness practices and deep breathing exercises. I'm all about a client-centered, strengths-based perspective, and I'm super excited about diving into Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my future training.
I'm a Licensed Social Worker on a mission to boost mental health and well-being through heartfelt counseling. My approach blends various techniques, from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to mindfulness practices and deep breathing exercises. I'm all about a client-centered, strengths-based perspective, and I'm super excited about diving into Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my future training.
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David Herbert, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
I have received additional post-graduate training in the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Health in Aging, and Sex, Sexuality, and Gender.
David Herbert, LCSW-R is a clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders and stress management. I work with adults struggling with a wide array of issues, including issues pertaining to their career, relationships, family, grief, loss, work/life balance, and life transitions. I also work extensively with local university undergraduate and graduate students. I operate from an LGBTQIA+ affirming perspective to provide support for individuals of all identities.
I have received additional post-graduate training in the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Health in Aging, and Sex, Sexuality, and Gender.
David Herbert, LCSW-R is a clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders and stress management. I work with adults struggling with a wide array of issues, including issues pertaining to their career, relationships, family, grief, loss, work/life balance, and life transitions. I also work extensively with local university undergraduate and graduate students. I operate from an LGBTQIA+ affirming perspective to provide support for individuals of all identities.
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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.