Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Arcadia, CA

We are passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families improve their quality of life in the face of adversity. In this healing journey, therapy is a collaborative process where you discover your inner strengths that aids in overcoming life's challenges and promote personal growth. It is about helping you make connections, resolve issues at its roots, and heal in a safe nonjudgmental environment. Our expertise includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, trauma, domestic violence, parenting, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality, and more.

I love helping people puzzle out what they need in order to live their best life as their best self. Rising to a challenge has always inspired me to do more and reach even higher. Whether it be the challenges faced in life's transitions, relationships, or childhood experiences, I can guide you and stand by you to rise against it. I hope that people feel they can reach out and up for their inspiration even if they need some support getting there. Working with people in therapy has always been my dream; I would like the opportunity to help you start your path towards your dream.

Stressful life events, endless thoughts in the night, and emotions that seem out of control can be overwhelming and isolating. Exhaustion and mental health stigma can further push quality of life and sense of fulfillment out of reach. As an Asian American psychologist in California, I am passionate about supporting my community through thoughtful counseling that cultivates deeper understanding and healing. I have presented research and workshops on the intersection of mental health and diversity, and have over 8 years of psychotherapy experience focused on building awareness, learning coping skills, and improving quality of life.

I offer a trauma-informed approach where you don't have to process your trauma through talk therapy. Instead, we can collaborate in a very unique way by using an evidenced-based approach that you will like and trust. I also specialize in assisting with anxiety-based symptoms and depression-based symptoms. I assist to reduce fear/phobias, anxiety/worry, panic attacks, and anger. With panic attacks, I psycho-educate my clients about why they occur and how to reduce their presentations. I also work with anger and I psycho-educate my clients on why their anger presents and how to decrease maladaptive behaviors.

I work from an interpersonal frame of reference and use a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral approaches in my work with adult individuals and with couples. I work with clients in identifying and changing patterns in their lives that no longer work for them in an effort to help them achieve greater happiness, peace, and balance in their professional and personal lives. I believe in people's ability to change and take charge of their own lives. I work interactively and supportively with clients to bring out their strengths and activate the healthiest parts of themselves to accomplish their goals.

There are times in our relationships with our children that we love them, but we may not “like” them. My approach to both therapy and assessment is rooted in the belief that what is “right” about your child is stronger than what is “wrong”. By uncovering both your child’s strengths and vulnerabilities, a comprehensive treatment plan can be developed in collaboration with you and your child. My approach draws from the fields of Neuropsychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Positive Psychology.

I hope to lead you to find your own resilience; I hope to lead you to dig within yourself to find success in the face of challenges. I am passionate about equity and the belief that we all deserve to be happy; we all deserve to live without judgment.

I am here to help. I know the challenges of being a 12- to 18-year-old. I have been there. I remember getting so angry at my parents when they would tell me what to do and not listen to anything I told them. I remember being so anxious and awkward when I tried to ask my first crush for their phone number. I remember when my closest aunt committed suicide and trying to reconcile that sadness and grief while going into high school. How did I get through these? I learned how to manage my thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Allow me to assist you in finding potential solutions to obstacles and challenges that you may be facing by guiding you to rediscovering your resiliency. It is my hope to help you bring forth and strengthen your personal capabilities. We will focus on utilizing effective coping strategies to manage challenging emotions, and work on enhancing your personal strengths.

My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family, I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.

Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) is a group practice founded by Dr. Joel L. Becker in 2005, and is one of the largest cognitive -behavior therapy practices in Southern California. We specialize in short-term, problem-focused therapy from a cognitive -behavioral perspective. Our treatments are individualized for a full range of psychological disorders.

Welcome to my practice. I have about 15 years of clinical experience and have been featured on NBC/KCAL/HLN as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive -behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.

Michelle has worked with children, teens, and adults for over 10 years across various cultural backgrounds with a wide range of mental health issues, e.g. depression, anxiety, adjustment, career-related, parenting, and relationships. She provides a fostering environment to allow for growth and reflection. Her therapeutic approach varies depending on the needs of the client. She adopts the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach and Attachment Theory to assist her clients to achieve their potential in personal goals. Michelle is currently a Clinical Supervisor and a Manager for a non-profit organization in Southern California.

If your child, teen is struggling with anxiety, stress, feelings of sadness, or peer problems they are not alone. Sometimes they support to get back on track. I believe in empowering clients with self-knowledge, self-regulation and supportive resources to feel better utilizing CBT , DBT, and an eclectic approach. As a teacher of clinicians, I am up to date on cutting edge treatment and care. I am also an educational advocate if you need help with navigating the educational system. I also do see adults:).

I specialize in helping people who are going through difficult life phases and major transitions that are causing anxiety, depression, general dissatisfaction, or relationship conflict. Are you having difficulty adjusting to the end of a relationship or working through problems in your partnership? Have you suffered a loss from which you are struggling to recover? Feeling anxious about job changes, starting school, or a new role? I am here to help you cope with challenges and facilitate the change you wish to make. I can also help you to increase self-knowledge, improve your overall functioning, and increase life satisfaction.

Hi, my name is Sheila. I offer a nurturing, safe, & accepting environment to help achieve your needs in therapy & aid in reaching your potential for self-growth. I am to help clients become more present in their daily lives, appreciate moment & achieve their life worth living goals in hopes for clients to have glowing expressions of love, confidence & happiness. My therapeutic approach consists of focusing on client-strengths, practicing mindfulness, challenging unhelpful thoughts, & improved behavioral patterns, and utilizing creative activities such as handouts & arts. Worked in psych hospitals, community & yrs in own practice.