Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Guilford, CT

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Lana (Katz) Starr
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC
Our ability to live a more satisfying life is predicated on our capacity for self-awareness and subsequently self-management. By examining our patterned behavior and underlying thinking we have an opportunity to understand the dynamics of our distress. This understanding, derived from insight-oriented therapy, coupled with cognitive behavioral based techniques, can help us transition to living a better life. I help facilitate the process of introspection and awareness with the goal to build and foster skills to better manage emotional and psychological reactions.
(203) 457-3824
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Guilford, CT 06437
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May Bloomer Hoyt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work from a strengths-based perspective and utilize evidence-based therapies including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe space in which you may gain insight into yourself or move through a difficult situation in your life. I view the therapeutic relationship as teamwork where you are the expert on yourself and I facilitate the healing process, your growth, and the achievement of your goals for change.
(203) 689-0612
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Leesa Sklover
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA-MT, C-IAYT, CRC
Verified
Verified
Integrative wellness, mindfulness, coaching, music/sound, yoga therapy, voice, CBT , Tinnitus support, creativity enhancement, work-school stress, heart centered- spiritual, cognitive , behavioral , Pre-post natal Moms, Office and Online, I am a bridge between many therapy models, with a lifetime of experience.
In private practice for 25 years, counseling children, adults, families, couples as group, workshop leader, psychotherapist, professor college/graduate programs, HR consultant, corporate businesses, Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), hospitals, entertainment industry, with first responders and their families. People who seek counseling are often in a transitional stage of life. People experience self doubt, anxiety and loneliness. In our therapy, I listen with compassion, sharing my vast experience and truth. I offer creative therapeutic tools, a sense of meaning making. In relationship with me, you feel deeply understood and cared for.
(203) 872-9525
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Jennifer Padovani Ott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based CBT , and trauma focused therapies.
Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Grief are all normal parts of life, but sometimes they can become so overwhelming that we need some support to get back on sturdy ground. We all have strengths and coping skills that sometimes get buried beneath managing our day to day responsibilities and stressors. I am here to help you tap into those strengths and skills and help you find some new ways to manage stress, difficult emotions, and being human in a challenging world.
(475) 252-8634
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Nancy B. Ashcroft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am an LCSW and Integrative therapist with expertise in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorder and co-morbidities. My approach facilitates person-centered strengths based therapy in order to help clients accomplish their goals. A variety of therapy modalities are utilized to help with this process including DBT, CBT strategies. Currently accepting telehealth clients.
(475) 215-2528
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Jennifer R. Wood
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, and thanks for visiting my profile! I use a cognitive behavioral therapy called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which includes mindfulness techniques and defining your values. Research shows that ACT is effective for a wide range of client issues. I treat anxiety (including OCD and panic disorder), depression, adjustment issues, difficulty with life transitions, marital issues, career/academic stress, and relationship problems. I also really enjoy assisting with parenting issues, women's issues, and postpartum adjustment. I have a background in child clinical psychology so feel well equipped to help with parenting.
(203) 590-4832
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Jocelyn Ness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have training and certification in EMDR, CBT , DBT, IFS, sand therapy, and Mindfulness meditation.
I work with pre-teens and adolescents in preventing diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral health disorders . I work directly with adolescents and pre- teens to help them with various struggles of life and learn how to develop better coping skills to understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive long term changes in their lives. I use multiple modalities approaches to address and target presenting issues.
(475) 253-5054
Guilford, CT 06437
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Guilford Psychological Services
Psychologist, MS, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
These techniques include cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, and emotionally focused therapies, as well as dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more.
Guilford Psychological Services serves clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood. We have therapists with expertise in child and adolescent anxiety (social, generalized, etc), OCD, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, as well as general discontent, loneliness, stress, and more. We offer relationship support & couples therapy for individuals in distressed relationships of all kinds-- couples, siblings, coworkers, etc. Therapy works well when clients feel understood, and it is absolutely powerful when specialized, empirically effective techniques are added to the mix!
(860) 866-4594
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Carlos E Riollano Bayouth
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
Feeling emotionally exhausted? Tried talking to friends and family and still feel unable to be understood? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Sometimes people just need an outlet to vent out things. Necesitas hablar con alguien que hable tu idioma y entienda tu cultura? I provide individual interventions integrating various approaches such as: Psychodynamic, CBT , DBT, Mindfulness, Interpersonal brief interventions, Guided Imagery, and problem solving strategies among others.
(860) 615-7712
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Michelle M Reynolds
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I incorporate a variety of scientifically validated strategies, including cognitive -behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy to work with you and achieve personalized, strength-based goals.
At some point in our lives, we all feel overwhelmed, overburdened, and sometimes even stuck. It can seem like stress is preventing us from living the life we want, and our thoughts, feelings, or habits are holding us back. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting difficulties, relationship conflicts, work-home balance, or health issues, I can help you find your way through a difficult period. You can live more fully by gaining new perspective, clarifying your values, effectively managing stress, and taking action toward your goals. I help people build better and richer lives.
(475) 252-8490
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Connie Marie Nickou
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have training and expertise in the following evidence-based approaches which include: Behavior Therapy, Cognitive -Behavior Therapy ( CBT ), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.
Everyone needs support at times. Change can be hard, but with knowledge and understanding, your can transform your life. In a safe and compassionate space, I work with children, adolescents, adults, parents, & families in identifying challenges, finding effective ways of coping, & moving toward reaching specific goals. Learning to love yourself & practicing these skills will lead to a more meaningful life & more fulfilling relationships. Partnering with you on your unique journey, I will support you in reaching your fullest potential & realizing your dreams. Change is possible even if you don't believe it at first. Reach out today.
(203) 717-4241
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Susan Burgess
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Seeking support can be a difficult decision and process! I am a compassionate and responsive counselor who listens, but also provides clients with effective tools and strategies to manage life’s difficult situations. I see each client as unique and having different needs, therefore my work is mostly grounded in a person centered approach. By also incorporating cognitive behavioral and solution focused approaches, I help clients meet their personal goals.
(203) 601-7297
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Chelsea Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My practice is focused on creating meaningful lives through positive change and growth, I practice client centered therapy using approaches that meet the unique needs of the individual. I have over 14 years of experience in a number of settings including private practice, clinical supervision, teaching at ECSU, schools and towns. During difficult times, we can feel stuck and limited in our options and feel overwhelmed, I use evidence based best practices and therapeutic methods such as solution focused techniques, mindfulness, CBT , DBT, tapping and many more to assure clients have a wraparound approach that is individualized.
(475) 265-5774
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Charlotte Snetro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am the owner and founder of Synergy Wellness, LLC. I have extensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT ), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also have a special interest in working with couples and have training in Gottman's Couples Therapy. My practice is firmly rooted in a strengths based and collaborative approach, fulfilling the idea that "it's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you".- Dr. Bruce Perry
(203) 717-4832
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Lisa Silberstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice. I use a combination of cognitive -behavioral therapy and insight-oriented psychodynamic approaches, in order to facilitate both understanding and resolution of challenges and difficulties. I strive to create a reflective, interactive, collaborative therapeutic relationship. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, adolescent and adult development, and work-life balance.
(203) 349-9644 x4
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Susan Weinstein Dobuler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, L, C, S, W
Verified
Verified
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy to individual adults and adolescents, parents and couples with the use of (but not limited to) cognitive /behavior therapy as needed .
Currently my work is focussed on helping clients use the unique opportunity of psychotherapy to explore and understand feelings, thoughts and behaviors that contribute to some difficulties they might be having. Goals can be to learn about oneself, and find self acceptance, provide emotional relief, make and sustain satisfying relationships and make good choices going forward. Choosing to begin psychotherapy is an important decision and it is essential to find a good match between client and therapist so I encourage people to make an initial appointment to see whether we should take this journey together.
(203) 689-0761
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Mark J Ostrowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
We'll use proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to break the connection between harmful thoughts and negative emotions.
How will you know when your life has improved? What will be the signs? How will you be different? Can you envision that difference? With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I will use these questions to begin the process of helping you to find new possibilities for fulfillment and relief from emotional pain. I have extensive experience helping adults and adolescents with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, addictions, interpersonal relationship problems, and life transitions. After identifying therapy goals, we'll outline a plan to help you work through your barriers to change.
(203) 721-6608
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Michael Barrios
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My approach includes insight-oriented and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Living one's life with courage, insight and vitality is not always easy. Relationships can be difficult, disappointing or elusive. Families and careers can be demanding and exhausting. Transitions arrive and losses mount up. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt and low motivation may arise amidst the stress.
(860) 650-1937 x3
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Benjamin L. Thompson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC-1
Verified
Verified
My clinical specialty addresses addictive and co-occurring disorders through an integration of cognitive -behavioral, mindfulness-based, meaning-centered, and twelve-step approaches to treatment.
I have experience working with and treating all types of addiction, including both substance and behavioral addictions. I also have considerable experience with and understanding of mental illnesses, including especially depressive, anxiety, and bipolar disorders. I tend to have the most success treating those for whom other approaches have not been effective. My approach is best fitted for those who feel utterly broken and desperate for change.
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Amy E. Goldfarb
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My work is grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive -behavioral, and relational approaches.
(PLEASE NOTE: My practice is currently full). You're struggling; you aren't feeling like yourself. You'd like to understand your own feelings or those of someone you love. Maybe you feel bogged down; you can't make decisions. Or you're hurting; you've suffered a loss and you don't know how to move forward. Perhaps you'd like to feel more genuine, comfortable, and happy in your close relationships. Or you're always worried; you can't fall asleep because your mind won't stop. You need tools and strategies. I am a seasoned, Yale-trained psychoIogist and I offer compassionate, responsive, effective therapy for people like you.
(203) 763-4987
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Guilford, CT 06437
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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.