Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in 13760

My expertise in working with teens, young adults, and groups. At the core of my practice lies a commitment to creating a comforting and safe environment, catering especially to those grappling with anxiety, depression, various life stages, self-growth, and those seeking faith-based counseling.

Throughout my career as a social worker, I have treated individuals with a wide variety of problems and diagnoses. The majority of my experience has been working in a mental health clinic setting, providing both individual and group therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and have been particularly drawn toward the treatment of trauma related disorders such as PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Sarah strives to develop natural and genuine therapeutic relationships. She has a variety of experiences working with mental health among all age groups, ​particularly college students and young adults. She aims to respect the goals of her clients and work alongside them to come to a place of restoration and peace.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with eight years of experience in providing individual, couples/family, and group counseling. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and utilize interventions tailored to their needs. I utilize CBT, elements of IFS, mindfulness, psychodynamic, compassion focused, strengths based, solution focused interventions and others. If you’re curious about how therapy can help you achieve your goals, I would love to help you start the journey!

In my years of experience, I have worked the most with individuals experiencing issues with anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. I have found the most success with meeting clients where they are at, building a strong therapeutic rapport, and using an eclectic style of treatment techniques (tailored to each individual’s needs). This collective approach will allow individuals to gain the most from their therapy involvement. I will provide the framework for the client to develop their strategy in order to work toward achieving their psychological, emotional, and social well being.

Emotions can be difficult to regulate and counseling can help. I offer DBT skills training as part of my work because I have seen it positively impact countless people. Learning and practicing skills related to: Mindfulness, Distress tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Emotional Regulation can change your life.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience. I currently work primarily with children, adolescents and their families. I help clients (of all ages) experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, OCD, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, anger and aggression, early intervention needs, Developmental Disabilities, behavioral difficulties Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, and parents in need of recommendations, practice working with new skills that can be utilized within the home and overall support.

I offer Compassion Focused Therapy, utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-based Approach, Validation techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

An Ideal client is one who is willing to work actively with me to solve their issues. We work together to develop a treatment plan and reach their goals. I especially enjoy working with anxious and phobic clients and see them face, confront and feel the freedom that comes from being phobic-free and more relaxed. I have a passion for working with victims of narcissists (bullies) who learn how to stand up to these people and no longer feel like a victim.

With over 28 yrs. of experience with my Masters in Social Work, I have helped people through difficult times and life transitions. This includes but is not limited too, making a decision about ending a relationship, death of a loved on, changing jobs, struggles with peer relationships and moving. Additionally, anxiety, panic and stress are frequent reasons someone may be seen. I also treat trauma and use a trauma informed approach throughout treatment. It is important for me to have clients feel heard and see there is a path forward. Often goals include building new coping skills and new patterns of positive choices.

I am looking for a client who, like myself, is willing to learn and grow. Our lives are ever changing and having someone to help guide you through those slings and arrows of life is who I hope to be. I specialize in EMDR, play/movement based therapy with CBT principles, and parent/child relationships.

Accepting new patients! As a mental health counselor, I work with individuals, couples & families. Difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, anger management, or interpersonal challenges? While working together we can use techniques to help achieve a greater insight and work through these challenges. My experience includes working with a variety of techniques that include, cognitive behavioral, exposure response prevention, and mindfulness based orientation; this helps to promote self-awareness and adaptive coping skills. I am currently being trained in virtual reality therapy.

Life can feel deeply overwhelming and struggles at times seem insurmountable. Grief, depression, anxiety, outside expectations, and other mental health challenges can make it difficult to identify and experience life's joys. I seek to serve people who have been marginalized/othered or felt uncomfortable with traditional therapy: People who identify as LGBTQIA, BIPOC, polyamorous individuals/families, people living with physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, and those living with chronic and severe mental illness.

I’m Lesley Lopez (She/Her) - a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for building genuine, meaningful relationships with my clients. I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as multicultural issues, trauma history, relationship issues, undergraduate and graduate school issues and career counseling. Working for 5 years at BU,I have helped students address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-care, academic and athletic performance, ADHD, issues with identity and more. I have also worked to support transgender students with both their identity journey and gender-affirmation steps.

I have been a Mental Health Counselor since 2009. I have been a therapist exclusively for young women since I began my career. I offer my counseling services specifically for young women (roughly ages 17-45). I enjoy helping women to understand and learn how to treat their anxiety, depression, ADHD, improve self esteem, build their skills for healthy relationships and I provide divorce support. My priority is to make you feel comfortable so you are able to talk about any issues that you need to work through. My style of counseling is relaxed, which I believe is key to helping you to be able to access and express difficult emotions.

I have had the honor of walking along side clients on their healing journeys for almost 20 years. In that time, I’ve become well versed in a variety of therapeutic modalities that when used from a strength-based, heart-centered, person-focused way, can lead to tremendous healing. I believe it is also important to understand that one size does not fit all. I utilize alternative and integrated modalities that include healing meditation, Reiki, aromatherapy, Emotion Code, and other intuitive methods to strengthen your sense of self and offer opportunities for improved insight and growth.

Throughout my career I have worked with a wide range of people with varying presenting issues. Many of my clients need help addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition issues and relationship issues. I find it has worked best to connect with client's by building a relationship which allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your needs.

I promote a welcoming and healing environment. The space between me & you is free from judgment and directed by what you think & feel is the best route for your own healing & evolution.

I thrive on coming alongside hurting parents, disconnected couples and underachieving kids by proactively supporting each individual through the natural hardships of life, such as divorce, communication, addictions and trauma issues. I specialize in working with families, from children and marriages to infertility and divorce.