Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Teri Arana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy (
CBT
and EMDR), and telepsychiatry appointments.
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Dr. Donna Dannenfelser
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC, MAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Dr. Donna D is the founder of Eudaimonia Psychology, which utilizes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, combining traditional psychology with
CBT
, positive psychology, energy work, and a life coaching component leading to living in a consistent state of well-being. This unique therapy is based on the understanding that if you reframe your thoughts you will change your life. Eudaimonia Psychology is centered on learning how to flourish emotionally, moving away from the pursuit of happiness, which is a broken model as it is conditional. Eudaimonia allows you to stand in a state of well being regardless of what life throws your way.

Bernadet Yaghobian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My practice incorporates various modalities, including
CBT
-
cognitive
behavioral therapy and psychodynamics, to better assist you.
As an individual, you have a great capacity for creativity, decision-making, and imagination. However, past experiences may have caused emotional pain and hindered your ability to connect with others, find peace in everyday life, and move forward. These experiences still affect your present challenges, but you are motivated to address and heal your wounds. By changing the way you view your life's story, you hope to feel safe, heard, and increase your self-esteem and confidence.

Farzaneh Ehsan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have over ten years of clinical work and experience as a licensed psychologist ,registered psychologist, in addition to internship experience in counseling adults and older adults of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have been trained in different Evidenced Based Practices (EBP), such as PST, IPT and
CBT
modalities. I provide neurofeedback therapy services in addition to psychotherapy. Neurofeedback is direct training of brain function, by which the brain learns to function more efficiently.

Misty Farber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am trained and certified in evidence and research based modes of therapy, including: Trauma Focused-
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TF-
CBT
), Seeking Safety and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience. I specializes in trauma treatment. Trauma disrupts so much in our daily lives and can lead to feelings of shame, guilt and anxiety. It negatively impacts our daily lives, relationships and views of the world. However, healing from trauma is possible. I am a results-driven mental health professional that strives for effective and efficient treatment. I am passionate about the work that I do and enjoy helping people to learn to thrive and improve overall wellness.

Joan Boris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
With years of experience, I provide a caring and nonjudgmental environment that allows clients to comfortably work through their goals and problems. Using a
cognitive
behavioral approach, as well as childhood work where appropriate, I guide clients through their process of self-discovery, healing, goal setting, and making changes. I emphasize encouraging each person to build a solid sense of self and a sustaining self-esteem, especially in these complex and difficult times. The goal is to achieve calm in daily life, more fulfilling interpersonal relationships, and greater job satisfaction. If you have any questions I welcome your phone call.

Laura Khouban
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take an integrative approach to therapy which means, I blend elements from different theories such as
cognitive
behavioral therapy, attachment, person-centered, solution focused, narrative, and humanistic.
I am proud of you! It isn’t always easy to take that first step, but you are here and headed in the right direction. Something has brought you here today and it usually means you have undergone some type of change in your life. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life-transitions, relationships, pregnancy, and postpartum, etc.; I am here to help guide, listen, and support you on this journey. The more we learn, grow, and change, the more we can improve ourselves. This is a collaborative process, and the work comes from within you.

Michelle Dabach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Anxiety can be so hard to live with and sometimes a little help is needed. Couple anxiety with perinatal challenges it could be a whole other ballgame. I have extensively worked with anxiety disorders for many years and have found that individual work focusing on the exploration of personal areas for growth brings about a change that you didn't think was possible. I utilize
CBT
and Solution Focused Treatment to assist my clients in reaching their goals efficiently.

Shelle Welty
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I take an integrative approach to all of my work, with training in a number of empirically supported treatments, including
cognitive
-behavioral, somatic and psychodynamic approaches.
Thanks for taking the time to read about my practice. As a therapist for over 20 years, I seek to understand your world as you do and help you in finding relief from the things that are creating distress for you. My education and training have led to a holistic view of therapy, where I value your embodied experience, your ability to plan and act according to your values, and your understanding of yourself in relationship with others. I have a compassionate, strengths-based approach that is very collaborative. I believe that you are the expert on you, while I offer expert training that can help you feel better and reach your goals.

Kathy Buratti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I work with client's using different Modalites: Psychodynamics, Mindfulness Based Therapy &
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
In my practice, I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues: anger, infidelity, marital discord, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, early childhood trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss, acculturation, pre-marital counseling, post traumatic stress and war. I am familiar with the many difficulties people experience during tumultuous and unpredictable times. I assist the client(s) to learn and or recognize their strengths, gain new coping skills and the empowerment necessary to make changes.

Kelsie Testa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am extensively trained in DBT,
CBT
and ACT therapies.
Hi, my name is Kelsie. For many of us, the response to painful thoughts, emotions and life events is to check out, numb, avoid or shut down. To me, therapy work is not about learning to get rid of all the "bad stuff." It’s about learning how to show up and keep going DESPITE the "bad stuff." I combine a warm and accepting style with concrete skills to help you regulate your emotions, tolerate distress, identify values and goals that make life worth living and challenge thought patterns that get in the way. Above all, my approach is collaborative: we will decide together what balance of those tools will work best for you.
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Wendy Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSPH
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you wanting to overcome what is standing in the way of making meaningful changes? I am passionate about helping my clients create a peaceful, more fulfilling life. Therapy can help you develop greater insight into yourself, your relationships, and your own decision-making process. I have down-to-earth approach in a caring, non-judgmental and safe environment. I take a psychodynamic approach and have also been extensively trained in
Cognitive
and Dialectical Behavior Therapies (
CBT
& DBT).

Matthew Chase Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
cognitive
-behavioral therapy, the best approach to get satisfying solutions for most problems in a short amount of time.
Growing up, few were taught how to get out of their head, cope with anxiety, depression, or anger. There was no class on this. We learned from the people around us and TV to avoid things, drink, yell, lie, shut down, isolate, spend money, and worry. So for most people, the method of dealing with their problems don't quite cut it. That's why it's vital to learn skills to have control over emotions so that emotions don't have control over you. My goal is to provide you these skills, insight, hope and a chance to change in meaningful ways.

Steve Brigham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Working with a
cognitive
-behavioral therapist is an excellent way to get satisfying solutions for most problems in a short amount of time. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience, my approach is problem-oriented and interactive, focusing mostly on present concerns. I will want to know some things about your past, but we won't dwell on it as most people want to move forward. My warm, calm style will help you feel relaxed and comfortable. I listen well and actively give feedback, ideas, concrete solutions and practical tools.

Anne Levin Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide play therapy and
CBT
for young children, "talk therapy" (psychodynamic and
CBT
) for teens and adults, and a systems approach for families.
I provide supportive and compassionate therapy to children, teens, adults, and families. Clients come to me for help with ordinary life challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, coparenting, relationship problems, parenting struggles, and more. Each person has unique needs, and we will come up with the best plan for you, your child, or your family.

Mohammed Sufiyan Kagzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience working with teenagers, young adults, and families. Using an integrative therapeutic approach including
CBT
, DBT, trauma-informed, and other modalities, I treat a wide range of mental health issues, including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, and other issues. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe, caring, and accepting environment that encourages healing and growth.

Joanne Freed
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work mainly with women 40 and over, who are experiencing life transitions such as career conflicts, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, and spiritual concerns.
I also work with males, and females under 40.
I am Psychodynamically and Psychoanalytically trained, as well as, experienced and trained in using
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy. I also use a Holistic approach in my work with my clients, which means I include the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions to bring about a deeper and holistic approach to treatment. I have training in many aspects of Spiritual Psychology, and I am trained as an Evidenced Based Practice therapist. I like to work with individuals who are interested in self-reflection and increasing their self-awareness in order to bring about change, balance, and joy in their life's. I use an empathic, supportive, and non-judgemental approach in my work with clients, which creates an environment for growth and symptom relieve. I create a treatment plan unique to the needs and circumstances of each person I see in treatment.

Gregg Ratinoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
For example, I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (
CBT
) and Anger Reduction Therapy (ART).
I recently published my book "Hood Therapist" on Amazon. The book is about my experience as a therapist working with inner city youth and therapy in general. I am an LMFT with 12 years experience working with teenagers & adults in individual therapy and couples therapy. In addition to my private practice experience I am a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor for the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health which has provided me a wealth of clinical experience and training. This experience has allowed me to fine tune my clinical skill set across a large swath of clients from all walks of life.

Sheridan Kesselman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
By combining
cognitive
behavioral therapy with other strategies as needed I have successfully helped countless people break through their barriers and fulfill their destiny.
I understand that you are one of a kind which is why I use a personalized approach to therapy that caters to your specific needs. My goal is to work together to reveal the best you that is already waiting to be discovered. Oftentimes the challenges of today’s world fill us with stress, anxiety and depression. These negative feelings are born from our thoughts and words which is why it is critical to think and speak joy, abundance, love, and success. For over twenty years, I have taught people how to plant these seeds of change.

Shiva Ghardashem
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I incorporate
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to empower you to solve your problems.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious dealing with a challenging situation in your life? Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed in making the right decisions? Do you have marital issues and need someone to coach you to learn how to communicate and resolve your problems? I am here to help you to explore new ways of thinking and moving toward new possibilities. Let's work together in a safe and warm therapeutic environment to make step-by-step changes for a better tomorrow!
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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.