Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a classic talk therapy technique that helps increase awareness of negative thinking in order to better handle challenging situations. In addition to helping those with mental health disorders (such as anxiety or depression), CBT is also helpful for anyone who is looking to learn how to manage stressful situations. Therapists that use CBT often have a structured program, which involves a set number of sessions. CBT is frequently paired with other treatments, such as medication, when necessary. Think this approach may be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s CBT experts today.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of an individual and how they interact with each other. CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can all influence each other. By helping individuals identify and change their negative thoughts and behaviors, CBT can help reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life.

— Matt Kirby, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Asheville, NC

I provide cognitive behavior therapy to support clients struggling with anxiety and depression. For those struggling with disordered eating and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, I provide a specialized CBT- AR developed to support clients with ARFID.

— Amanda Hagos, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fremont, CA
 

I use CBT to help clients challenge their distorted thinking patterns, maladaptive behaviors, and emotions. My style is structured, but also flexible. This approach is ideal for clients who are motivated to take an action to alter their unhelpful thinking patterns.

— Alison Huang, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Silver Spring, MD

I specialize in CBT, a powerful therapy that reshapes thought patterns and behaviors. My expertise empowers clients to overcome challenges, promoting lasting change and improved mental health through exploration of the connection between the our actions, thoughts, and emotions.

— Brianna Campbell, Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY
 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a compassionate approach addressing thoughts and behaviors. With CBT training, I support clients in recognizing and altering negative thought patterns, fostering healthier behaviors and coping skills. This collaboration aids in navigating challenges, promoting personal growth and understanding.

— Saba Montazerian, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Newport Beach, CA

CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and actions interact to create stress. In CBT, you learn to identify and modify the negative thoughts that influence your emotions and behaviors and change the behaviors that make problems worse. CBT interventions may include: information on condition; cognitive restructuring; relaxation skills (breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation); assertiveness training; and/or problem-solving skills.

— Mona Stribling, Psychologist in , FL
 

Having years of experience working with at risk teens and providing family, as well as individual, counseling, I have utilized crisis intervention techniques requiring CBT skills. I aim to help clients develop the meaning behind personal experiences for added awareness, adaptability, and growth. Through reframing thoughts, as well as establishing mindful practices and stress reduction techniques, clients may overcome personal, mental hardships with a strategic treatment plan catered to them.

— Ishanie Sanchez, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Staten Island, NY

My training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy is at the heart of much of my therapeutic work. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy principles I aid my clients in overcoming limiting beliefs and in setting realistic goals for their lives. I am also trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

— Cristina Spataro, Counselor
 

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma systems therapy, Solutions-focused therapy, Eclectic therapy, and Person-centered and CCTP to explore healthy coping strategies.

— Kirk Burke-Hamilton, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC

CBT allows you to become of aware of cognitive distortions that make you view situations in an predictable distorted manner. I can help you rid yourself of these reactions.

— Mitchel Eisenstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in East Setauket, NY
 

I am well experienced in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions and substance use disorders, relationship issues, codependency, and many other problematic behaviors. I can support you in better understanding the way you are perceiving yourself and others, and how this perception affects your emotions and thinking. We can discover these patterns together and create new ways of thinking that better support your goals and increase happiness.

— Lauren Hadley, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Campbell, CA

Cognitive behavioral therapy has been scientifically proven to be one of the most effective forms of treatment for depression, anxiety and substance use disorders and since dual diagnosis issues are my specialty, CBT has been my go to therapeutic approach for 26 years. The focus is to work together with patients to break down their thinking patterns that have led to unhealthy behaviors and bringing about change by challenging thought distortions and learning effective coping skills.

— Dawn Ginestra, Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, TX
 

CBT helps find perspective and create new patterns of thinking to heal and cope with different issues. CBT is a gentle challenge of patterns we form based on past trauma, experiences, and challenges, but we can create new ways of thinking by gaining introspection and awareness.

— New Patterns Counseling, PLLC, Licensed Professional Counselor in ROUND ROCK, TX

When we address our thoughts, beliefs and behaviors we begin to change the lens through which we see ourselves and the world around us. I have extensive experience in utilizing CBT to help my clients address and re-train patterns that no longer serve them.

— Victoria Love, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Phoenix, AZ
 

I was extensively trained in CBT in my Ph.D. program. CBT has the general characteristics of being transparent, briefer, focused more on the present than the past and being highly collaborative. I utilize CBT and its several sub-types such as rational-emotive, mindfulness-based cognitive etc. depending on the specific issue. I also completed the Albert Ellis Institute- Primary Certificate Practicum in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

— Daniel McCarthy, Psychologist in Columbia, MD

Although I do not provide therapy, my treatment approach is holistic and based in CBT and psychodynamic therapies.

— Dr. Donald Smith, Psychiatrist in Northampton, MA
 

I have wealth of experience utilizing this modality

— Judith Maduh, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Frisco, TX