Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Washington, DC
Rachel Bradley Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20008
I often practice using a combination of expressive therapies, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness approaches to foster emotional regulation, improved mood, functioning and social connectedness.
Upon entering each new developmental phase of our lives, there is often a momentary pause, an unsettling of the ship as we adjust to new demands, challenges and desires (and this is true no matter our age). Perhaps the Terrible Twos, Tween or Teen years have hit? Could it be that your child is struggling at school and you'd like to support him or her to feel better and have more success? Maybe you are an adult who is feeling overwhelmed by stress and the demands of life. These moments are great opportunities for growth and I believe I can help.
I often practice using a combination of expressive therapies, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness approaches to foster emotional regulation, improved mood, functioning and social connectedness.
Upon entering each new developmental phase of our lives, there is often a momentary pause, an unsettling of the ship as we adjust to new demands, challenges and desires (and this is true no matter our age). Perhaps the Terrible Twos, Tween or Teen years have hit? Could it be that your child is struggling at school and you'd like to support him or her to feel better and have more success? Maybe you are an adult who is feeling overwhelmed by stress and the demands of life. These moments are great opportunities for growth and I believe I can help.
Life can be difficult, and together we can manage challenges in healthy and productive ways with cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and other approaches!.
Are you currently living with stress, depression, or anxiety? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from living the life you want to be living? Whether you are setting off on a new path in life, dealing with past trauma, facing relationship issues, or want to improve your overall mental state, my goal is to help you become the version of yourself that you want to be. I believe that mindfulness, self-reflection, and psychoeducation are essential components in improving our relationships with ourselves and those around us.
Life can be difficult, and together we can manage challenges in healthy and productive ways with cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and other approaches!.
Are you currently living with stress, depression, or anxiety? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from living the life you want to be living? Whether you are setting off on a new path in life, dealing with past trauma, facing relationship issues, or want to improve your overall mental state, my goal is to help you become the version of yourself that you want to be. I believe that mindfulness, self-reflection, and psychoeducation are essential components in improving our relationships with ourselves and those around us.
My approach is eclectic—though grounded psychodynamic (aka “Talk”) therapy, I blend several modalities into my work, including mindfulness, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment theory.
I work with ages 10+ who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma, CPTSD/PTSD, and grief. I believe what we resist persists, so challenges are best overcome when faced directly with courage and compassion. True healing and change can take time and effort, and I believe deeply in the power of therapy to create a dynamic for growth and change—helping individuals create the selves and lives they hope to live.
My approach is eclectic—though grounded psychodynamic (aka “Talk”) therapy, I blend several modalities into my work, including mindfulness, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment theory.
I work with ages 10+ who are experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma, CPTSD/PTSD, and grief. I believe what we resist persists, so challenges are best overcome when faced directly with courage and compassion. True healing and change can take time and effort, and I believe deeply in the power of therapy to create a dynamic for growth and change—helping individuals create the selves and lives they hope to live.
Barbara L E Cristy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20007 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate various therapeutic approaches using the most current research including, traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), other experiential therapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT).
I believe the most important thing about therapy is empowering you so that you can make conscious choices about your life. My style is active and involved. Working collaboratively, I can help you define your goals and see what is causing your pain, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems in relationships. As a child, you learned ways of coping with your environment that were safe for you at the time. Those coping behaviors became habitual but, as an adult, no longer work for you and interfere with your happiness and your ability to function at your highest level.
I integrate various therapeutic approaches using the most current research including, traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), other experiential therapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT).
I believe the most important thing about therapy is empowering you so that you can make conscious choices about your life. My style is active and involved. Working collaboratively, I can help you define your goals and see what is causing your pain, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems in relationships. As a child, you learned ways of coping with your environment that were safe for you at the time. Those coping behaviors became habitual but, as an adult, no longer work for you and interfere with your happiness and your ability to function at your highest level.
I have extensive experience in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF- CBT).
I have two passions as a therapist: individual therapy with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD and phobias, and parent coaching (including SPACE and PCIT interventions) for the parents of young children through teens. If you are a teen or adult looking to overcome your anxiety, perfectionism, or OCD, or a parent who is looking to build or strengthen the happy, connected family life you’ve always wanted, I can partner with you to help.
I have extensive experience in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF- CBT).
I have two passions as a therapist: individual therapy with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD and phobias, and parent coaching (including SPACE and PCIT interventions) for the parents of young children through teens. If you are a teen or adult looking to overcome your anxiety, perfectionism, or OCD, or a parent who is looking to build or strengthen the happy, connected family life you’ve always wanted, I can partner with you to help.
Jessica Turpin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20011 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in several evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including ACT, DBT, CBT, Grief and Trauma Interventions, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are here. Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant worry and feeling stuck in repetitive thinking or behavioral patterns? As a therapist specializing in Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I am here to support you in learning to detach from those patterns to be able to move towards a free and values-driven life. I also have experience working with a wide range of other challenges and will work with you to meet you where you are at. Together, we will find a therapeutic approach that will work best for you.
I am trained in several evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including ACT, DBT, CBT, Grief and Trauma Interventions, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are here. Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant worry and feeling stuck in repetitive thinking or behavioral patterns? As a therapist specializing in Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I am here to support you in learning to detach from those patterns to be able to move towards a free and values-driven life. I also have experience working with a wide range of other challenges and will work with you to meet you where you are at. Together, we will find a therapeutic approach that will work best for you.
Using a number of modalities including cognitive therapy, mindfulness techniques, short-term psychodynamic treatment, and the recent findings in neuroscience, I tailor the treatment for each client.
With over 20 years of experience, I provide psychotherapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, and interpersonal issues. I am on faculty at The Catholic University of America and the New Washington School of Psychiatry where I continuously both learn and teach the latest findings in effective therapy.
Using a number of modalities including cognitive therapy, mindfulness techniques, short-term psychodynamic treatment, and the recent findings in neuroscience, I tailor the treatment for each client.
With over 20 years of experience, I provide psychotherapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, and interpersonal issues. I am on faculty at The Catholic University of America and the New Washington School of Psychiatry where I continuously both learn and teach the latest findings in effective therapy.
Melanie Kolkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001 (Online Only)
Therapies Employed: Attachment-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gender Affirming Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Therapy.
Mental health is the core of wellness. If that isn’t cultivated, everything else in life becomes ten times harder. I have been a therapist since 2018 and have broad experience in many areas. I possess excellent communication and rapport-building skills, as well as a strong background in trauma-informed clinical care, research, and advocacy. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is the connection I make with clients and the trust they put in me. It is an experience I am both deeply humbled by and truly grateful for.
Therapies Employed: Attachment-Based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gender Affirming Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Therapy.
Mental health is the core of wellness. If that isn’t cultivated, everything else in life becomes ten times harder. I have been a therapist since 2018 and have broad experience in many areas. I possess excellent communication and rapport-building skills, as well as a strong background in trauma-informed clinical care, research, and advocacy. The most rewarding thing about being a therapist is the connection I make with clients and the trust they put in me. It is an experience I am both deeply humbled by and truly grateful for.
I use a variety of interventions, from psychodynamic to humanistic to cognitive behavioral therapy, to help reduce self-defeating behaviors, while developing new ways to perceive life events, interact in the world and have healthier relationships.
At times, we struggle through life’s challenges, perhaps feeling stuck or unsure of the path forward. Maybe you’re going through a stressful transition, burdened by emotional pain, or just have an inkling that life isn’t going “right.” Psychotherapy can help you navigate life’s difficulties and cope more effectively. My focus is to understand your concerns, help you consider underlying causes, work on making better choices and increase your sense of control over unwanted behaviors and thoughts. Regardless of the intensity, severity, and frequency of your concerns, nothing is too small or too big to benefit from psychotherapy.
I use a variety of interventions, from psychodynamic to humanistic to cognitive behavioral therapy, to help reduce self-defeating behaviors, while developing new ways to perceive life events, interact in the world and have healthier relationships.
At times, we struggle through life’s challenges, perhaps feeling stuck or unsure of the path forward. Maybe you’re going through a stressful transition, burdened by emotional pain, or just have an inkling that life isn’t going “right.” Psychotherapy can help you navigate life’s difficulties and cope more effectively. My focus is to understand your concerns, help you consider underlying causes, work on making better choices and increase your sense of control over unwanted behaviors and thoughts. Regardless of the intensity, severity, and frequency of your concerns, nothing is too small or too big to benefit from psychotherapy.
Patricia Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
I have 30 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. In addition to my many years of experience, I have advanced training in mindbody medicine, brainspotting, EFT couples therapy, and CBT-I for insomnia to name some of my areas of training and expertise. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. The goal is to gain insight about past experiences and relationships that influence your current choices and the problems you face. Together, we will use this insight to help you develop more satisfying responses to life's challenges.
I have 30 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. In addition to my many years of experience, I have advanced training in mindbody medicine, brainspotting, EFT couples therapy, and CBT-I for insomnia to name some of my areas of training and expertise. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. The goal is to gain insight about past experiences and relationships that influence your current choices and the problems you face. Together, we will use this insight to help you develop more satisfying responses to life's challenges.
I utilize integrative and creative therapeutic techniques, such as, mindfulness, body movement and yoga, deep breathing, expressive arts, cognitive behavioral, emotion and attachment focused, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and family systems.
Cheers to you for starting this powerful therapeutic journey to enhance your overall wellness! I am an enthusiastic, holistic and innovative mental health therapist that is committed to guiding you to gain clarity, transform, and live your best authentic life. I am excited to share my passion, commitment, and leadership expertise in serving individuals across the lifespan navigate chronic mental health and co-occurring illnesses, complex trauma, grief and loss, crime victim issues,
I utilize integrative and creative therapeutic techniques, such as, mindfulness, body movement and yoga, deep breathing, expressive arts, cognitive behavioral, emotion and attachment focused, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and family systems.
Cheers to you for starting this powerful therapeutic journey to enhance your overall wellness! I am an enthusiastic, holistic and innovative mental health therapist that is committed to guiding you to gain clarity, transform, and live your best authentic life. I am excited to share my passion, commitment, and leadership expertise in serving individuals across the lifespan navigate chronic mental health and co-occurring illnesses, complex trauma, grief and loss, crime victim issues,
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Lipman uses cognitive behavioral & dynamic approaches to bring about genuine understanding & real change; he has taught and lectured on his work nationally & internationally.
With 25 years experience, Dr. Lipman is a national leader specializing in marriage, individual, & couples therapy. As professor at Georgetown, in positions at Yale Psychiatric Institute andHospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Lipman led National Panels initiated at the White House, was named Expert Task Force member to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and serves as Expert On-Air consultant for CNN, BBC, MSNBC, & many more. Specialties: Marriage and Couples Therapy, Communication Issues, Stress, Depression, Anxiety. Also treats attorneys with work relationship issues, and was awarded the J.D. from Georgetown Law
Lipman uses cognitive behavioral & dynamic approaches to bring about genuine understanding & real change; he has taught and lectured on his work nationally & internationally.
With 25 years experience, Dr. Lipman is a national leader specializing in marriage, individual, & couples therapy. As professor at Georgetown, in positions at Yale Psychiatric Institute andHospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Lipman led National Panels initiated at the White House, was named Expert Task Force member to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and serves as Expert On-Air consultant for CNN, BBC, MSNBC, & many more. Specialties: Marriage and Couples Therapy, Communication Issues, Stress, Depression, Anxiety. Also treats attorneys with work relationship issues, and was awarded the J.D. from Georgetown Law
My primary methods of treatment are: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and brief and solution-focused therapy.
I am an empathic and experienced Cognitive-Behavioral ( CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist. I also teach at Georgetown Hospital and the George Washington University, as well as serve on the OCD Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Board. My treatment aims are as follows: 1) provide direct symptom relief, 2) engage clients in treatment in a way that interests them, 3) appeal to strengths, 4) encourage overall treatment compliance, and 5) explain the clinical process in easy to understand language. Empowerment occurs with the recognition that mental health symptoms have predictable patterns. Symptoms are relieved through changing these patterns. Interactive readings and assignments are encouraged.
My primary methods of treatment are: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and brief and solution-focused therapy.
I am an empathic and experienced Cognitive-Behavioral ( CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapist. I also teach at Georgetown Hospital and the George Washington University, as well as serve on the OCD Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Board. My treatment aims are as follows: 1) provide direct symptom relief, 2) engage clients in treatment in a way that interests them, 3) appeal to strengths, 4) encourage overall treatment compliance, and 5) explain the clinical process in easy to understand language. Empowerment occurs with the recognition that mental health symptoms have predictable patterns. Symptoms are relieved through changing these patterns. Interactive readings and assignments are encouraged.
Zamantha Gobourne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20007
This may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based practice techniques or self-help applications and tools.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who is known for having a sincere, relaxed, and comfortable approach towards counseling. Serving a wide range of clients in a variety of treatment settings, I provide individual, family, and group counseling to both adolescent and adult populations. My practice focus includes a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment disorders such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family conflict, and general phase of life changes.
This may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based practice techniques or self-help applications and tools.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who is known for having a sincere, relaxed, and comfortable approach towards counseling. Serving a wide range of clients in a variety of treatment settings, I provide individual, family, and group counseling to both adolescent and adult populations. My practice focus includes a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment disorders such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family conflict, and general phase of life changes.
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Psychologist, PsyD, DBSM
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
As the Sleep Psychologist for a nationally recognized sleep disorders center and teaching hospital, I lead our organization in both offering CBT-I and training other healthcare providers in it.
Has sleeping turned into a struggle? Are you tossing and turning at night or having trouble falling or staying asleep? Are you a night owl who finds it hard to get to bed on time? Maybe your sleep issues are starting to affect your health, mood, or how you function during the day. Perhaps you hoped your sleep problems would go away this summer. Hi, I'm Dr. Mark Rosenblum, a Sleep Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia ( CBT-I), the gold standard for treating insomnia. If you'd like to know more about CBT-I and how I can help you sleep better, feel free to reach out to me.
As the Sleep Psychologist for a nationally recognized sleep disorders center and teaching hospital, I lead our organization in both offering CBT-I and training other healthcare providers in it.
Has sleeping turned into a struggle? Are you tossing and turning at night or having trouble falling or staying asleep? Are you a night owl who finds it hard to get to bed on time? Maybe your sleep issues are starting to affect your health, mood, or how you function during the day. Perhaps you hoped your sleep problems would go away this summer. Hi, I'm Dr. Mark Rosenblum, a Sleep Psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia ( CBT-I), the gold standard for treating insomnia. If you'd like to know more about CBT-I and how I can help you sleep better, feel free to reach out to me.
To aid with this process, I use somatically-informed interventions (eg relational, sensorimotor, emotion-focused, mindfulness- & acceptance-based, dialectical- & cognitive-behavioral) geared toward your unique concerns and needs.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
To aid with this process, I use somatically-informed interventions (eg relational, sensorimotor, emotion-focused, mindfulness- & acceptance-based, dialectical- & cognitive-behavioral) geared toward your unique concerns and needs.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
I incorporate psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic orientations into an integrative approach tailored to meet your individual needs.
When clients first reach out to me, they often feel depressed, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed but are unsure about what steps to take to feel better. Clients also reach out because they want to further their understanding of their emotional experience or need help navigating challenging situations or relationships. And then there are others who feel stuck and seek to change patterns in their lives.
I incorporate psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic orientations into an integrative approach tailored to meet your individual needs.
When clients first reach out to me, they often feel depressed, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed but are unsure about what steps to take to feel better. Clients also reach out because they want to further their understanding of their emotional experience or need help navigating challenging situations or relationships. And then there are others who feel stuck and seek to change patterns in their lives.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006 (Online Only)
My approach is Client-centered, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral.
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
My approach is Client-centered, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral.
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20015
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting PCIT referrals! Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. She is passionate about using evidence based treatments because these treatments work and instill hope that people can get better! She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT) and is trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas provides Exposure and Response Prevention and Habit Reversal Training for OCD & Tic Disorders. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas currently has openings for PCIT, for children age 2-7 years with behavioral concerns.
Accepting PCIT referrals! Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. She is passionate about using evidence based treatments because these treatments work and instill hope that people can get better! She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT) and is trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas provides Exposure and Response Prevention and Habit Reversal Training for OCD & Tic Disorders. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas currently has openings for PCIT, for children age 2-7 years with behavioral concerns.
No one is immune to the trial and tribulations of life, but it takes a higher level of self-awareness to seek professional help. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that enables you to work towards solutions, develop coping skills, and better understand the issues that interfere with your sense of well-being and daily living. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and teenagers going through various challenges, including life transitions/changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship struggles, identity, and other age-related issues. I use a blend of cognitive behavioral the
No one is immune to the trial and tribulations of life, but it takes a higher level of self-awareness to seek professional help. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that enables you to work towards solutions, develop coping skills, and better understand the issues that interfere with your sense of well-being and daily living. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, families, and teenagers going through various challenges, including life transitions/changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship struggles, identity, and other age-related issues. I use a blend of cognitive behavioral the
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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.