Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in 37863
John D Mayberry, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My practice encompasses individual, couples, and family therapy. I use the Family Systems Theory approach emphasizing interpersonal communication, role structure, and Bowenian Theory. Areas of expertise include the following: marital and premarital relationships; adolescent problems; geriatric and grand-parenting issues; and work/career related challenges.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My practice encompasses individual, couples, and family therapy. I use the Family Systems Theory approach emphasizing interpersonal communication, role structure, and Bowenian Theory. Areas of expertise include the following: marital and premarital relationships; adolescent problems; geriatric and grand-parenting issues; and work/career related challenges.
New Horizons Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Are you struggling to live the life you want? Perhaps you are feeling sad, anxious, angry or frustrated with your current situation? If so, let me help! Through our work together, you can begin to lead a happier and healthier life. I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment in which clients feel free to be their authentic selves and where they feel supported and heard. As a retired Army chaplain, I have 20 years of pastoral counseling experience in working with couples, adults, and adolescents.
Are you struggling to live the life you want? Perhaps you are feeling sad, anxious, angry or frustrated with your current situation? If so, let me help! Through our work together, you can begin to lead a happier and healthier life. I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment in which clients feel free to be their authentic selves and where they feel supported and heard. As a retired Army chaplain, I have 20 years of pastoral counseling experience in working with couples, adults, and adolescents.
Kariss B Waite
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Not accepting new clients
I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, which means that in order to change my life, I must first change the way I think about life.
My ideal client is one who is tired of being miserable and desires change. They have a clear vision of how they want their life to be different, and they are ready to do the work to get themselves there. They could struggle with relationships, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, past hurt, trauma, lying, or with just about anything. The most important thing is that they are tired of being where they are in life, and they are ready to make a change. My passion is to come alongside my clients and assist them in reaching their own goals.
I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, which means that in order to change my life, I must first change the way I think about life.
My ideal client is one who is tired of being miserable and desires change. They have a clear vision of how they want their life to be different, and they are ready to do the work to get themselves there. They could struggle with relationships, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, past hurt, trauma, lying, or with just about anything. The most important thing is that they are tired of being where they are in life, and they are ready to make a change. My passion is to come alongside my clients and assist them in reaching their own goals.
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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.