Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in La Canada, CA

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Gary Vidor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
I have been a psychologist more than 25 years. This has given me an opportunity to develop a style that optimizes my skills and experience; to give you what you want or need to achieve personal satisfaction. My methodology is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanistic psychotherapy. It is important to me to understand your concerns without preconceived notions. Some tools I find helpful in this regard are knowledge, experience, intuition, patience, and caring.
I have been a psychologist more than 25 years. This has given me an opportunity to develop a style that optimizes my skills and experience; to give you what you want or need to achieve personal satisfaction. My methodology is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanistic psychotherapy. It is important to me to understand your concerns without preconceived notions. Some tools I find helpful in this regard are knowledge, experience, intuition, patience, and caring.
(818) 465-5603 View (818) 465-5603
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Janelle Froehlich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
For the teen, it is a season of firsts and they are managing more complex challenges; they have new cognitive capabilities, for the first time seeing their experience extend into the future; they can be reactive/impulsive (their brains are still being built!); they are just beginning to establish coping skills; and they believe "no one else understands.
Our team at Teen Translation, Inc., is expert on adolescent development, using treatment modalities that align with the teen’s developmental tasks. We love to “get preventative” by 1) joining with the adolescent to create a healthy identity and narrative, 2) connecting the teen to the family, drawing upon their greatest resource - you!, and 3) empowering the family to put the bumpers around adolescent exploration, while creating space for the teen to fall down, get back up, and discover their own capability and resiliency. There are a few factors, which I call the “fab five,” that contribute to adolescent behavior:
For the teen, it is a season of firsts and they are managing more complex challenges; they have new cognitive capabilities, for the first time seeing their experience extend into the future; they can be reactive/impulsive (their brains are still being built!); they are just beginning to establish coping skills; and they believe "no one else understands.
Our team at Teen Translation, Inc., is expert on adolescent development, using treatment modalities that align with the teen’s developmental tasks. We love to “get preventative” by 1) joining with the adolescent to create a healthy identity and narrative, 2) connecting the teen to the family, drawing upon their greatest resource - you!, and 3) empowering the family to put the bumpers around adolescent exploration, while creating space for the teen to fall down, get back up, and discover their own capability and resiliency. There are a few factors, which I call the “fab five,” that contribute to adolescent behavior:
(626) 594-9344 View (626) 594-9344
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Vanessa Greco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
My goal is to help adults, teens, families and couples to find inner happiness. I provide psychotherapy using cognitive behavioral skills to provide my clients with the right tools for change. I specialize in anxiety disorders, menopause issues, teen challenges, grief and loss. Life balance is what is the most important goal for me to help my clients achieve. My therapeutic philosophy centers on empowering clients to unlock their true potential through exploring and working through how life has shaped you. Let's heal old wounds and find healthy change.
My goal is to help adults, teens, families and couples to find inner happiness. I provide psychotherapy using cognitive behavioral skills to provide my clients with the right tools for change. I specialize in anxiety disorders, menopause issues, teen challenges, grief and loss. Life balance is what is the most important goal for me to help my clients achieve. My therapeutic philosophy centers on empowering clients to unlock their true potential through exploring and working through how life has shaped you. Let's heal old wounds and find healthy change.
(951) 566-4587 View (951) 566-4587
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Leda Siskind
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
I tend to work from a Cognitive/ Behavioral viewpoint, focusing on the here and now and how concrete efforts will affect change.
Don't you sometimes wish you knew what "normal" adolescent behavior is and what is not? How to talk to your teen about drugs, sex, and your own issues in parenting? Worried about your adolescent and think he or she could benefit from professional help? I have worked with teens since 1992. If you are concerned about what's really going on inside your teenager's head, perhaps I can help. You can contact me (and learn more about me) at: Leda@teentherapylosangeles.com
I tend to work from a Cognitive/ Behavioral viewpoint, focusing on the here and now and how concrete efforts will affect change.
Don't you sometimes wish you knew what "normal" adolescent behavior is and what is not? How to talk to your teen about drugs, sex, and your own issues in parenting? Worried about your adolescent and think he or she could benefit from professional help? I have worked with teens since 1992. If you are concerned about what's really going on inside your teenager's head, perhaps I can help. You can contact me (and learn more about me) at: Leda@teentherapylosangeles.com
(323) 739-7952 View (323) 739-7952
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Hillary Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
By integrating different modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neuro Emotional Technique, Somatic exercises for trauma release and inner child healing, together, we can embark on a profound exploration aimed at fostering resilience, restoring balance, and uncovering the innate wisdom needed for lasting personal transformation.
Hi there, I'm Hillary! Welcome to a transformative journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals through a holistic approach that honors mind, body, and spirit. My therapeutic philosophy centers on empowering clients to unlock their true potential through exploring and working through how your personal life experiences have shaped you. We can find and navigate where old wounds can be healed in order for changes to be made.
By integrating different modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neuro Emotional Technique, Somatic exercises for trauma release and inner child healing, together, we can embark on a profound exploration aimed at fostering resilience, restoring balance, and uncovering the innate wisdom needed for lasting personal transformation.
Hi there, I'm Hillary! Welcome to a transformative journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals through a holistic approach that honors mind, body, and spirit. My therapeutic philosophy centers on empowering clients to unlock their true potential through exploring and working through how your personal life experiences have shaped you. We can find and navigate where old wounds can be healed in order for changes to be made.
(818) 488-6057 View (818) 488-6057
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Kimberlie Ellen Zakarian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
Having lived through a difficult life myself, I know the power of psychotherapy integrated with spirituality to bring permanent change to people's lives. I incorporate Attachment Theory (why we are the way we are); with Narrative Therapy (making meaning of and rewriting your life story); integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalytical Therapy to make meaning of and bring change to our patterns of thinking and behaving." Kimberlie has post graduate training at Harvard University and Duke University in ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Having lived through a difficult life myself, I know the power of psychotherapy integrated with spirituality to bring permanent change to people's lives. I incorporate Attachment Theory (why we are the way we are); with Narrative Therapy (making meaning of and rewriting your life story); integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychoanalytical Therapy to make meaning of and bring change to our patterns of thinking and behaving." Kimberlie has post graduate training at Harvard University and Duke University in ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(626) 385-7945 View (626) 385-7945
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Lauren Stevenson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
I provide psychological testing and CBT therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
Making the decision to seek help is such a pivotal moment in a person’s life. As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I strive to offer the most current, effective, and comprehensive assessment and treatment possible. My goal is to create a space of empathy and safety with both therapy and psychological testing for a range of disorders and problems, including learning disability and ADHD evaluations. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and regularly treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, and more. Most importantly, I tailor the assessment and/or treatment specifically for you!
I provide psychological testing and CBT therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
Making the decision to seek help is such a pivotal moment in a person’s life. As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I strive to offer the most current, effective, and comprehensive assessment and treatment possible. My goal is to create a space of empathy and safety with both therapy and psychological testing for a range of disorders and problems, including learning disability and ADHD evaluations. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and regularly treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, and more. Most importantly, I tailor the assessment and/or treatment specifically for you!
(626) 587-4451 View (626) 587-4451
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Holly A. Freeling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
It’s natural to feel anxious or isolated during unsure times, and I am working hard to meet to meet the needs of my clients through remote telehealth sessions. I am accepting new clients, so please reach out. My video or call sessions are personal and easy to access. Therapy is both an art and a science, and I am well versed in both. I am also kind, empathetic and fun! I am skilled at several therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR (a unique method of healing trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, etc.), Art Therapy, Action-Oriented Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and more.
It’s natural to feel anxious or isolated during unsure times, and I am working hard to meet to meet the needs of my clients through remote telehealth sessions. I am accepting new clients, so please reach out. My video or call sessions are personal and easy to access. Therapy is both an art and a science, and I am well versed in both. I am also kind, empathetic and fun! I am skilled at several therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR (a unique method of healing trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, etc.), Art Therapy, Action-Oriented Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and more.
(626) 376-3098 View (626) 376-3098
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Britney Holthouser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
I pull from a variety of approaches, including Existential and CBT to tailor plans to each individual.
Your wait is over! I will call you back same day to help you find the right fit. Animating Principle and my second location, Animating Principle's Workshop, are leading the way in modernized therapy and coaching with individualized services. No long waits or impersonal service. I am accessible, and offer a one-of-a-kind experience in a uniquely-designed space. Therapy and coaching approaches are completely tailored to each individual. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults on a variety of mental health and personal growth topics in Montrose. For more information, visit www.animating-principle.com.
I pull from a variety of approaches, including Existential and CBT to tailor plans to each individual.
Your wait is over! I will call you back same day to help you find the right fit. Animating Principle and my second location, Animating Principle's Workshop, are leading the way in modernized therapy and coaching with individualized services. No long waits or impersonal service. I am accessible, and offer a one-of-a-kind experience in a uniquely-designed space. Therapy and coaching approaches are completely tailored to each individual. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults on a variety of mental health and personal growth topics in Montrose. For more information, visit www.animating-principle.com.
(818) 593-0651 View (818) 593-0651
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Sydney Burkhardt
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
I often incorporate, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Welcome! Reaching out for support is one of the bravest step we can make. My clinical practice is devoted to working with teens, women, and parents. I specialize in work with individuals with past trauma experience, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD and ASD, women's health concerns, parenting challenges, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral challenges. While therapy is unique to each individual, it often includes increasing emotional awareness, processing unresolved trauma, healing attachment wounds, challenging unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and strengthening relationship bonds in order to heal and flourish.
I often incorporate, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Welcome! Reaching out for support is one of the bravest step we can make. My clinical practice is devoted to working with teens, women, and parents. I specialize in work with individuals with past trauma experience, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD and ASD, women's health concerns, parenting challenges, self-harming behaviors, and behavioral challenges. While therapy is unique to each individual, it often includes increasing emotional awareness, processing unresolved trauma, healing attachment wounds, challenging unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and strengthening relationship bonds in order to heal and flourish.
(323) 970-3913 View (323) 970-3913
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Abigail F. Schoenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
Her treatment is always individualized; while operating from a primarily psychodynamic framework, she also enjoys using EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and play therapy when indicated.
Abby is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting her clients on their journeys toward growth and healing. She enjoys creating collaborative therapeutic relationships with each of her clients, acknowledging that they are the experts on their own experiences. She cultivates an environment of safety and open communication, in order for clients to feel comfortable and empowered in their treatment. She prioritizes principles of antiracism and equitability in her practice.
Her treatment is always individualized; while operating from a primarily psychodynamic framework, she also enjoys using EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and play therapy when indicated.
Abby is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting her clients on their journeys toward growth and healing. She enjoys creating collaborative therapeutic relationships with each of her clients, acknowledging that they are the experts on their own experiences. She cultivates an environment of safety and open communication, in order for clients to feel comfortable and empowered in their treatment. She prioritizes principles of antiracism and equitability in her practice.
(747) 205-1126 View (747) 205-1126
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Andre van Rooyen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
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.
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.
(626) 317-8778 View (626) 317-8778
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Linda Callahan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91012  (Online Only)
To name a few IFS, EMDR, CBT, and Brain Spotting I work with all types of trauma.
I know how hard it is to ask for help! It can seem insurmountable just to reach out to a therapist. I want to help you feel better and create goals with you to help manage your life and relationships. Therapy is hard work and understanding is an important key to a therapeutic relationship. Please remember there are no magic wands that can make things go away, but with work and help you can manage your life and increase your self-esteem to create a healthy environment in which to live your best life.
To name a few IFS, EMDR, CBT, and Brain Spotting I work with all types of trauma.
I know how hard it is to ask for help! It can seem insurmountable just to reach out to a therapist. I want to help you feel better and create goals with you to help manage your life and relationships. Therapy is hard work and understanding is an important key to a therapeutic relationship. Please remember there are no magic wands that can make things go away, but with work and help you can manage your life and increase your self-esteem to create a healthy environment in which to live your best life.
(626) 876-2344 View (626) 876-2344
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Shauna McManus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
Waitlist for new clients
My work is my passion and I consider it a privilege to provide mental health support to my clients. Through my experiences working at UCLA, Caltech, Fuller and Pepperdine universities, I have gained a rich understanding of emerging adulthood and life transitions. I offer individual and group therapy (telehealth/in-person) through my private practice in Pasadena, CA.
My work is my passion and I consider it a privilege to provide mental health support to my clients. Through my experiences working at UCLA, Caltech, Fuller and Pepperdine universities, I have gained a rich understanding of emerging adulthood and life transitions. I offer individual and group therapy (telehealth/in-person) through my private practice in Pasadena, CA.
(424) 260-6411 View (424) 260-6411
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Michelle Bodwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011  (Online Only)
Loss, grief, loneliness, betrayal, despair, these experiences punctuate and define our lives.Yet all the while we’re longing for wholeness, connectedness, and authenticity in ourselves and relationships. Usually our coping strategies, often developed in our childhood, eventually stop working for us and the pain ensues. We can’t seem to find relief from the problems and find ourselves falling further into cycles of numbing or masking our pain. But I’m here to say there is hope, real change is possible! Our deepest hurts happen in relationships, but so can our deepest healing. If you want to dig deep, I'm ready to partner with you!
Loss, grief, loneliness, betrayal, despair, these experiences punctuate and define our lives.Yet all the while we’re longing for wholeness, connectedness, and authenticity in ourselves and relationships. Usually our coping strategies, often developed in our childhood, eventually stop working for us and the pain ensues. We can’t seem to find relief from the problems and find ourselves falling further into cycles of numbing or masking our pain. But I’m here to say there is hope, real change is possible! Our deepest hurts happen in relationships, but so can our deepest healing. If you want to dig deep, I'm ready to partner with you!
(626) 385-8974 View (626) 385-8974
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David Lorentzen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
I am an experienced psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults, children, teens, and families. With adults, I help with life transitions, improve relationships with loved ones, overcome worries, sadness, and destructive habits, and build confidence. I am up-to-date with the research in treating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, and adult ADD. With children, I help with ADHD, behavior problems, self-esteem issues, coping with major life transitions, and fighting within the family. If your child acts-out, seems distractible, or needs someone to talk to during difficult times, I can help.
I am an experienced psychologist specializing in the treatment of adults, children, teens, and families. With adults, I help with life transitions, improve relationships with loved ones, overcome worries, sadness, and destructive habits, and build confidence. I am up-to-date with the research in treating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, and adult ADD. With children, I help with ADHD, behavior problems, self-esteem issues, coping with major life transitions, and fighting within the family. If your child acts-out, seems distractible, or needs someone to talk to during difficult times, I can help.
(818) 523-4628 View (818) 523-4628
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Lynn Kerlin Paul
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
Are you confused about why you do what you do? Are you ready to make lasting change? This small group practice works on a sliding scale. We specialize in treating depression, eating disorders, weight management, body image, health concerns, sexual identity, relational conflict, grief, sprirituality, and identity formation. Additional therapeutic interests include: childhood abuse recovery, domestic violence recovery, divorce recovery, parenting, and adjustment to disabilities. We provide outpatient psychotherapy for both men and women, both gay and straight. Family and couple therapy are also available. Treatment approaches vary to fit with the presenting concerns.
Are you confused about why you do what you do? Are you ready to make lasting change? This small group practice works on a sliding scale. We specialize in treating depression, eating disorders, weight management, body image, health concerns, sexual identity, relational conflict, grief, sprirituality, and identity formation. Additional therapeutic interests include: childhood abuse recovery, domestic violence recovery, divorce recovery, parenting, and adjustment to disabilities. We provide outpatient psychotherapy for both men and women, both gay and straight. Family and couple therapy are also available. Treatment approaches vary to fit with the presenting concerns.
(626) 789-5948 View (626) 789-5948
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Joanne Diaz-Koegl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA,LMFT
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
My specialties are relationship issues and loss and grief. I have been in practice for over 18 years. I mainly see clients virtually and find it has been just as powerful and proactive as in person. Many clients like the convenience of being able to be in three different locations. In couples therapy, I will help you and your partner identify the conflict issues within your relationship. Couples therapy involves learning how to communicate more effectively, and how to listen more closely. In couples therapy I am proactive and direct helping the couple gain awareness of their "disconnect" by pointing out observed behaviors.
My specialties are relationship issues and loss and grief. I have been in practice for over 18 years. I mainly see clients virtually and find it has been just as powerful and proactive as in person. Many clients like the convenience of being able to be in three different locations. In couples therapy, I will help you and your partner identify the conflict issues within your relationship. Couples therapy involves learning how to communicate more effectively, and how to listen more closely. In couples therapy I am proactive and direct helping the couple gain awareness of their "disconnect" by pointing out observed behaviors.
(323) 366-3559 View (323) 366-3559
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Victoria Gutierrez-Kovner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Canada, CA 91011
Do you want to make changes in your life? Do you want to make healthy choices that will enable you to reach your full potential? Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship - a second chance at discovering our capacity to grow, to love, to reflect and to change how we react to the world around us. Through the connection of the therapeutic relationship, one is able to transform patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Today you are one step closer to creating positive changes in your life. It would be an honor and a privilege to join you on this journey!
Do you want to make changes in your life? Do you want to make healthy choices that will enable you to reach your full potential? Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship - a second chance at discovering our capacity to grow, to love, to reflect and to change how we react to the world around us. Through the connection of the therapeutic relationship, one is able to transform patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Today you are one step closer to creating positive changes in your life. It would be an honor and a privilege to join you on this journey!
(626) 658-3372 View (626) 658-3372
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Ted Cosse
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
La Canada, CA 91011
I specialize in working with individual adults who, despite success they may be experiencing in many aspects of their lives, are feeling depressed and/or anxious, and who may have reached a point where their life lacks a sense of purpose and meaning. Ideally, clients I work with are willing to explore their past for the purpose of identifying patterns in the way they have behaved and felt, and for the purpose of understanding how these patterns may have developed. Then, I will help you identify specific changes you may want to consider to help you move forward.
I specialize in working with individual adults who, despite success they may be experiencing in many aspects of their lives, are feeling depressed and/or anxious, and who may have reached a point where their life lacks a sense of purpose and meaning. Ideally, clients I work with are willing to explore their past for the purpose of identifying patterns in the way they have behaved and felt, and for the purpose of understanding how these patterns may have developed. Then, I will help you identify specific changes you may want to consider to help you move forward.
(626) 467-3001 View (626) 467-3001
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.