Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Salinas, CA
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Tania Duenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I use different therapeutic modalities such as
cognitive
behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy depending on your individual needs.
I look forward to helping you manage anxiety and depression, set boundaries, reduce stress, and learn how to protect your mental health so you can focus on what truly matters to you. Prioritizing your mental health is the first step toward your healing journey, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you.
Connections Family and Behavioral Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Connections Family and Behavioral Services focuses on play, mentoring, role-playing, behavioral and
cognitive
behavioral methods designed to improve the lives of individuals, children and families; to bring peace to the home and greater ease to life.
Does the world seem chaotic and to not make sense? Does it seem like you should be able to do more, but just can’t? Does it seem like there are rules to life everyone else knows? Does it seem like when things go wrong, it’s your fault, but you don’t know why? Are you exhausted from ‘playing the role' of yourself in your life, trying to ‘do it right'? All families want peace, all individuals want greater ease and understanding in their lives. With over 25 years of providing services to exceptional individuals, I know the importance of having the right support for the need at hand.
Not accepting new clients
Celia Trujillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a certified
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapist and also have training in other modalities (including DBT) that can help you find new ways to cope with even the toughest hurdles in life.
Are you feeling more anxious or depressed lately? Are the current events in your life making it difficult to navigate life? Or are you just feeling like you need to process trauma from your past? If this is the case for you, it might be time to consider therapy. Healing and recovery can sometimes be challenging and can feel impossible, but with the right therapist, recovery and healing is possible. Give yourself the opportunity to reflect, challenge yourself, and heal whatever may be standing in your way of reaching your goals.
Not accepting new clients
Erika J Olivarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We will develop strategies to address your needs by using a strength-based and
cognitive
behavioral approach.
Life is very challenging and finding the right therapist should be easy. If you're interested in finding a balance in mind, body & wellness, Walk and Talk therapy is the approach you've been searching for. We will have our therapy sessions outdoors while addressing life's demands and gain insight on these struggles. Walking during our session will give you an opportunity to see new perspectives on any family, relationship or other personal goals you've been trying to obtain. Our goal using walk and talk therapy is to move forward from any obstacles affecting your life and help you regain focus & create change!
Waitlist for new clients
Vanessa Barbosa
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified
Verified
I use a
Cognitive
-Behavioral approach with an understanding of how past events shape our perception of the present and future.
I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of California and have over 12 years of clinical practice and 8 years of forensic experience assessing and treating a variety of Mental Health symptoms and disorders in both English and Spanish of culturally diverse individuals and families. Before starting my private practice, I worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health and substance abuse clinics, client homes, At-Risk Youth and schools. I conduct assessments for immigration purposes and am also a licensed Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) disability claims.
Sandra Marie Nesheim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with
cognitive
behavioral therapy and dialectal behavioral therapy, but I incorporate ideas and activities from other therapies as well.
Change is a given part of life. One's response to change can mean the difference of having a good day or a bad one, a fulfilling life or feeling stuck in a situation. One's response to change depends on one's thoughts and feelings about the change. Changing one's thoughts about a situation can be challenging. It occurs little by little. It takes a lot patience and practice to make changes. My clients may have depression, anxiety, attention problems, other behavioral or emotional problems or traumatic experiences to change.
Emon Lagevardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 103059
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
cognitive
behavioral therapy, and I have used this to help people with all types of issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, self-esteem, relationship issues and more.
I believe that true peace comes from within. While our problems may be external, they are often solved internally by working on ourselves. This can sometimes be difficult as life throws challenges our way one after another and we start to feel overwhelmed. You might not know where to start or how to begin, but you have the thought inside you that says, "Something needs to change." As your therapist, I am here to help you work towards the change that you desire so that you can live a happier and more peaceful life. You have what it takes, and I will help you see the strength inside of you.
LH Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified
Verified
I utilize
cognitive
-behavioral therapy (
CBT
), client-centered therapy, trauma-informed therapy and mindfulness therapy.
My name is Leidy Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked with children and families for the past 9 years. My focus is to ensure that everyone lives a healthy and balanced life, prioritizing their mental health as a means to happiness. This may require processing any underlying trauma that is influencing negative daily behaviors. Everyone deserves happiness so it is important to overcome the underlying stressors that can prevent achieving and reaching a healthy state of mind. Whether it is depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, or inability to accomplish daily tasks. I am here to help.
Lianne Avila
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I use evidence based practices such as
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
).
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? It may not be easy to find someone you trust. I have created a safe and empathetic environment where you can learn some new coping strategies, and how to let go of unhealthy relationship patterns. One of the reasons it may be hard to let go is because of past trauma. Research has found the longer trauma, depression and anxiety go untreated the worse it will get. I practice from the heart and with empathy. You can learn to put yourself first. I don't mean this in a selfish way. You can create balance in your life, have fun and have healthy relationships. You can also learn healthy self-care.
Jacqueline Niedzwiecki
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, empathetic, and goal-focused with touches of
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Solutions Focused.
Hello! My name is Jacqueline Niedzwiecki and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I currently live in Tennessee, but do most of my work via telehealth with California residents (where I use to live!). My specialties and interests are supporting and empowering mothers having difficulty with pre- and postpartum, parenting transitions, new baby care, parenting challenges with toddlers/teens, or adapting to a child's new diagnosis. I also have a lot of experience with trauma-informed care, anxiety, and depression within the adult population.
Jorge Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with a wide range of people using psychoanalytic constructs as well as easy-to-follow
cognitive
behavioral techniques.
My name is Jorge J. Alvarez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. I enjoy working with a wide range of people who are interested in improving their lives through in-depth exploration of emotions and behaviors which impact personal, social, occupational, and family relationships. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also enjoy helping individuals meet goals through increased focus, motivation, and empowerment.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
During our time together I will utilize a client-centered Humanistic approach while incorporating techniques from
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
Hello, My name is Gwen Mwanza McAuliffe I obtained my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Rivier University and previously worked in a private practice in New Hampshire. I am Licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 124152). I enjoy helping clients navigate stressful periods in their lives, and specializes in helping clients cope with the anxiety and trauma that can result from these transitions.I view the therapist-client relationship as essential for a client's progress, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where healing can occur.
Diana Elwyn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have spent the past 25 years of my career learning about and treating men, women and adolescents with disordered eating. Research shows that early and aggressive treatment of eating disorders provides the best chance for a full recovery. I am therefore very passionate about early intervention. I have done extensive training in evidence based therapies, such as Family Based "Maudsley" Therapy , Therapeutic Meal Support Groups, Enhanced
CBT
, DBT, and Intuitive Eating/Health at Every Size. I am a member of CAMFT, APTED, and IAEDP and am committed to ongoing training, completing twice the required licensing CEU's annually.
Andrew Butler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specialty is
cognitive
therapy, a common-sense approach which research has shown to be one of the most powerful treatments available for defeating anxiety and depression.
Do you battle with feeling anxious, panicky, sad, trapped, or helpless? Is it hard to enjoy things that you used to do? Anxiety and depression can affect every aspect of your life - your relationships and family life, your work or schooling, even your self-care and physical well-being. Since 1990 I have helped hundreds of people find greater understanding of their frightening or demoralizing feelings and learn the skills they need to become confident, engaged, and even passionate about life. There are things in life you can't control...anxiety and depression are not among them.
Waitlist for new clients
Awareness Counseling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MS
Verified
Verified
Along with my training in EMDR and hypnotherapy, I use
CBT
and DBT.
I possess over twenty years experience in the field of psychotherapy. I provide several interventions that are research evidence based. By offering only one tool to help a client in a challenging situation, or suffering from mental health symptoms, could fall short in the quality of care intended . "If all you had was a hammer, then everything might look like a nail." Clients desire to be heard, seen, and find improvement in their functioning, and/or resolving conflictual situations. I am EMDRIA Certified, and a Consultant in EMDR, and Nationally certified in clinical hypnotherapy. Which are two of many approaches I can offer
Hugo Sibrian
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Specialties:
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Psychoanalysis, Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
As a therapist, Hugo works with his clients to identify their desires and empower them to make changes in their lives. He understands that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, and he uses an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to create an environment where his clients feel supported in their counseling journey.
Patricia Siladi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Patricia Siladi and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions utilizing
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to help my clients feel better and move toward healing. I find that my approach to therapy is best suited for adults who may be experiencing difficulty adjusting to stressful life transitions which sometimes manifest as feelings of anxiousness and depression.
Beatriz Velasquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
My name is Beatriz Velasquez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I’m a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist with many years of experience working with different populations and ethnic groups. I focus on young adults, children, and families concerning issues of transitions, depression, anxiety, with a specialization in trauma and perinatal mental health. I use a strength-based and trauma-informed approach that uses mindfulness, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques, and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
).
Andrew Caldwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Drew Caldwell and I have a clinical background in treating high acuity mental health disorders that include anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance, mood, and personality disorders. I have extensive experience working in foster care agencies and community outpatient clinics. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a humanistic perspective utilizing
cognitive
and dialectical behavior modalities with an emphasis on mindfulness-based stress reduction and holistic nutrition. I am eager to work with clients who are self-aware and are in need of a therapeutic connection.
Katrina Divine
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My training includes
CBT
(from the Beck Institute) and Social-Emotional Learning.
If life is like a stormy ocean, and the client is the swimmer, therapy is like swim lessons. I believe that treatment success comes out of the therapeutic relationship. I can guarantee that while I might not have the answers to the issues you are facing, I do promise to be an ally for you and help you navigate the murky waters together. My ideal client is ready to be heard and validated.
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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.