Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Carrollwood, FL

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Laura DelleDonne
Counselor, LMHC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Carrollwood, FL 33618
I utilize accelerated healing techniques and traditional cognitive or "talk" therapy.
I specialize in: Anxiety/Panic/Fear/Phobias, PTSD, Abuse, Anger, and Frozen Grief . Also, I am a Master Certified Practitioner of Rapid Resolution Therapy, Trauma Resolution, and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy. These therapies effectively clear the negative physical and emotional symptoms accompanying trauma, abuse or grief, gently and peacefully.
I utilize accelerated healing techniques and traditional cognitive or "talk" therapy.
I specialize in: Anxiety/Panic/Fear/Phobias, PTSD, Abuse, Anger, and Frozen Grief . Also, I am a Master Certified Practitioner of Rapid Resolution Therapy, Trauma Resolution, and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy. These therapies effectively clear the negative physical and emotional symptoms accompanying trauma, abuse or grief, gently and peacefully.
(813) 489-6659 View (813) 489-6659
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Karen Schwartz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS, CRC, CCM, CVE
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have utilized various techniques such as CBT, DBT, Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
Do you feel heard? Are you looking for someone to talk to in a safe environment? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in FL, MD & NY, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor for LMFT and LMHC interns. I have been providing counseling services since 2011. I have worked with clients with mood disorders, trauma, substance use, career difficulties, family and marriage, etc. I believe in creating a safe spaces for my clients and creating individualized treatment plans. I believe in promoting change through personal growth and building a foundation of inner strength and building upon current skills and strength.
I have utilized various techniques such as CBT, DBT, Trauma Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
Do you feel heard? Are you looking for someone to talk to in a safe environment? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in FL, MD & NY, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor for LMFT and LMHC interns. I have been providing counseling services since 2011. I have worked with clients with mood disorders, trauma, substance use, career difficulties, family and marriage, etc. I believe in creating a safe spaces for my clients and creating individualized treatment plans. I believe in promoting change through personal growth and building a foundation of inner strength and building upon current skills and strength.
(727) 788-3154 View (727) 788-3154
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Mia Perez
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use a CBT-based protocol that can help you overcome these obstacles.
Do you feel like you have no control over your life? Like you are never able to relax even when there is nothing to do? Do you feel like you are so caught up in anxiety and stress that you are not able to enjoy the present moment? Or perhaps you are missing out on experiences because of physical or mental health?
I use a CBT-based protocol that can help you overcome these obstacles.
Do you feel like you have no control over your life? Like you are never able to relax even when there is nothing to do? Do you feel like you are so caught up in anxiety and stress that you are not able to enjoy the present moment? Or perhaps you are missing out on experiences because of physical or mental health?
(352) 604-4089 View (352) 604-4089
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Sharon Maisonet
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is integrative as I utilize CBT, DBT, along with other evidence-based interventions focusing on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, parenting stress, relational and adjustment issues.
Do you feel that your child or teen has been struggling to express or manage difficult emotions? Or worrying more than usual with school issues or friendships? Do you find yourself distancing from others, unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication, and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
My approach is integrative as I utilize CBT, DBT, along with other evidence-based interventions focusing on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, parenting stress, relational and adjustment issues.
Do you feel that your child or teen has been struggling to express or manage difficult emotions? Or worrying more than usual with school issues or friendships? Do you find yourself distancing from others, unable to concentrate and keep up with life's demands? If so, there is help. As a therapist, my goal is to walk with my clients on their journey towards healing through compassion, communication, and growth. My aim is to create a space of understanding, awareness, and change by establishing a trusting and caring relationship with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, to support them in reaching their goals.
(813) 491-9264 View (813) 491-9264
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Janissa Robinson
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a therapist for Gen-Z and millennial women, I use CBT and Christian counseling to help with generational cycles, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
The challenge to share your true feelings has become a silent battle as you hide behind an image you've meticulously constructed. You have caught yourself comparing your internal struggles to others' seemingly perfect external appearances. Finding yourself feeling disheartened, pouring time and effort into various aspects of your life, yet constantly feeling a sense of inadequacy. A realization that you may be slipping into familiar patterns of isolation, doubts, and fears.
As a therapist for Gen-Z and millennial women, I use CBT and Christian counseling to help with generational cycles, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
The challenge to share your true feelings has become a silent battle as you hide behind an image you've meticulously constructed. You have caught yourself comparing your internal struggles to others' seemingly perfect external appearances. Finding yourself feeling disheartened, pouring time and effort into various aspects of your life, yet constantly feeling a sense of inadequacy. A realization that you may be slipping into familiar patterns of isolation, doubts, and fears.
(813) 590-5014 View (813) 590-5014
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Katie Barfield-Craig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I often use a cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) approach in my practice.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in treating the whole person. With advanced training and experience in trauma, resiliency, and grief/loss, I have a depth of knowledge in walking people through some of their greatest challenges in life. I've also spent four years working with children and teens with emotional, mental, or behavioral disorders in the educational setting, giving me a greater understanding of the challenges facing children today. I offer sessions online through Grow Therapy or in-person at Growing Minds Psychology, LLC.
I often use a cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) approach in my practice.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in treating the whole person. With advanced training and experience in trauma, resiliency, and grief/loss, I have a depth of knowledge in walking people through some of their greatest challenges in life. I've also spent four years working with children and teens with emotional, mental, or behavioral disorders in the educational setting, giving me a greater understanding of the challenges facing children today. I offer sessions online through Grow Therapy or in-person at Growing Minds Psychology, LLC.
(813) 692-1261 View (813) 692-1261
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Stephanie Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m a CBT Certified Beck Clinician and EMDR trained; two well-researched modalities with proven results.
Whether you’re dealing with work stress and need tools to cope better, or want to delve deeper into what contributed to you food and body image issues, I work to find a balance in therapy that’s right for you. Areas of speciality include anxiety issues, OCD, depression, work stress, and eating and body issues. I provide services in Florida and California.
I’m a CBT Certified Beck Clinician and EMDR trained; two well-researched modalities with proven results.
Whether you’re dealing with work stress and need tools to cope better, or want to delve deeper into what contributed to you food and body image issues, I work to find a balance in therapy that’s right for you. Areas of speciality include anxiety issues, OCD, depression, work stress, and eating and body issues. I provide services in Florida and California.
(813) 686-6420 View (813) 686-6420
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Sherry L Fidel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I provide an integrated approach to therapy utilizing treatment modalities such as CBT, Family/Couples, and Solution focus therapy.
Are you ready to work past the limits you've set in your mind? Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and take steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported in sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
I provide an integrated approach to therapy utilizing treatment modalities such as CBT, Family/Couples, and Solution focus therapy.
Are you ready to work past the limits you've set in your mind? Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and take steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported in sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
(214) 624-6064 View (214) 624-6064
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Andrea C Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCAPT
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution- Focused Therapy in my practice.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional based in the Tampa, Florida area. Over the years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling, is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution- Focused Therapy in my practice.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional based in the Tampa, Florida area. Over the years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling, is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles.
(813) 592-7709 View (813) 592-7709
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Shannon Schell
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Are you overwhelmed by racing thoughts that keep you up at night and worrying that doesn't seem to end? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed and feeling "not yourself"? Are you having difficulties connecting with loved ones? If so, you are not alone. I help many people with these issues. Through telling me your inner struggles and emotional pain, I will help you clear up your mind so that you can focus more on productivity and obtaining the personal growth you are striving for. Together, we can overcome obstacles, gain insight, and learn how to build and keep healthy relationships.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Are you overwhelmed by racing thoughts that keep you up at night and worrying that doesn't seem to end? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed and feeling "not yourself"? Are you having difficulties connecting with loved ones? If so, you are not alone. I help many people with these issues. Through telling me your inner struggles and emotional pain, I will help you clear up your mind so that you can focus more on productivity and obtaining the personal growth you are striving for. Together, we can overcome obstacles, gain insight, and learn how to build and keep healthy relationships.
(813) 544-3968 View (813) 544-3968
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Jessica Klein
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I love working with kids, teens, couples and adults and use CBT, ACT, REBT, Mindfulness and many other evidence-based approaches.
Let's Get Unstuck. I believe you have the innate ability to become the best version of yourself. I'm here to guide you towards developing the skills you need to get there. I'm passionate about seeing my clients thrive and have been mental health advocate throughout my life.
I love working with kids, teens, couples and adults and use CBT, ACT, REBT, Mindfulness and many other evidence-based approaches.
Let's Get Unstuck. I believe you have the innate ability to become the best version of yourself. I'm here to guide you towards developing the skills you need to get there. I'm passionate about seeing my clients thrive and have been mental health advocate throughout my life.
(813) 592-1345 View (813) 592-1345
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Seasons Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our clinicians have diverse expertise in many psychotherapy interventions, including: EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Seasons Psychotherapy Assoc is a unique community of 30+ heart-centered mental health professionals with a common goal of helping you transform your life. We work with people from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of emotional or mental health struggles. Life is challenging, and each and every one of us struggle in some way at some point. We cannot heal and improve that which we ignore. Getting help and support is a strength. Some of our particular areas of expertise include grief & loss, anxiety, LGBTQ+, first responder issues, mental health and addiction, trauma, relationship counseling, parenting struggles, and teen issues.
Our clinicians have diverse expertise in many psychotherapy interventions, including: EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Seasons Psychotherapy Assoc is a unique community of 30+ heart-centered mental health professionals with a common goal of helping you transform your life. We work with people from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of emotional or mental health struggles. Life is challenging, and each and every one of us struggle in some way at some point. We cannot heal and improve that which we ignore. Getting help and support is a strength. Some of our particular areas of expertise include grief & loss, anxiety, LGBTQ+, first responder issues, mental health and addiction, trauma, relationship counseling, parenting struggles, and teen issues.
(954) 342-0982 View (954) 342-0982
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Susan Morhard Posada
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I practice integrative psychology, combining mindfulness, solution-focused, systemic, and cognitive therapies for mind-body strength, healing and relational growth.
Are you struggling with relationship issues at home or in the workplace; having difficulty with parenting, post-divorce issues, anger, stress management, anxiety, depression or alcoholism? Is your teen having self-esteem issues, peer problems or recently become more difficult to get along with? Do you have unresolved trauma that is effecting your? I provide counseling services to adults, teens, couples (gay and straight), and families. "Investing in yourself and your relationships is investing in your future." When you are your best, you provide your best for other's.
I practice integrative psychology, combining mindfulness, solution-focused, systemic, and cognitive therapies for mind-body strength, healing and relational growth.
Are you struggling with relationship issues at home or in the workplace; having difficulty with parenting, post-divorce issues, anger, stress management, anxiety, depression or alcoholism? Is your teen having self-esteem issues, peer problems or recently become more difficult to get along with? Do you have unresolved trauma that is effecting your? I provide counseling services to adults, teens, couples (gay and straight), and families. "Investing in yourself and your relationships is investing in your future." When you are your best, you provide your best for other's.
(813) 438-4692 View (813) 438-4692
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Angel Lynn DeVoe
Counselor, MS, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Counseling is your opportunity to gain emotional and cognitive strength, get back in touch with what's good in life, and be at your best for yourself, your loved ones and friends.
Accepting new clients! My practice provides a safe, comfortable, supportive space to work through the challenges that motivated you to seek help. With care, compassion, and a commitment to excellence I tailor counseling interventions to the unique needs of each client.
Counseling is your opportunity to gain emotional and cognitive strength, get back in touch with what's good in life, and be at your best for yourself, your loved ones and friends.
Accepting new clients! My practice provides a safe, comfortable, supportive space to work through the challenges that motivated you to seek help. With care, compassion, and a commitment to excellence I tailor counseling interventions to the unique needs of each client.
(727) 855-8091 View (727) 855-8091
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Bilingual Counseling of Florida, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, PsyD
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Bilingual Counseling of Florida, LLC es una clínica privada de terapias psicológicas estilo boutique “Boutique-Style Private Practice”. Proveemos servicios a niños, adolescentes y adultos. Las modalidades de servicios que ofrecemos son; terapia individual, terapia de pareja y familia y evaluaciones psicológicas, psicométricas y psicoeducativas, telehealth y meditación. Ofrecemos atención individualizada de alta calidad por profesionales calificados. Protegemos la confidencialidad y la privacidad de nuestros clientes. Nos aseguramos que nuestros clientes y familias se sientan escuchados y confiados. Precios accesibles
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Bilingual Counseling of Florida, LLC es una clínica privada de terapias psicológicas estilo boutique “Boutique-Style Private Practice”. Proveemos servicios a niños, adolescentes y adultos. Las modalidades de servicios que ofrecemos son; terapia individual, terapia de pareja y familia y evaluaciones psicológicas, psicométricas y psicoeducativas, telehealth y meditación. Ofrecemos atención individualizada de alta calidad por profesionales calificados. Protegemos la confidencialidad y la privacidad de nuestros clientes. Nos aseguramos que nuestros clientes y familias se sientan escuchados y confiados. Precios accesibles
(813) 774-4271 View (813) 774-4271
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Yma Campozano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment during my sessions.
Hi, I’m Yma A. Campozano (she/her/ella), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to empowering individuals. Are you facing unique challenges? Whether you’re dealing with acceptance, minority stress, neurodivergence, societal stigma, discrimination, or lack of family support, you deserve a safe space to express yourself and navigate your journey with confidence. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self, develop resilience, and find the empowerment you seek.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment during my sessions.
Hi, I’m Yma A. Campozano (she/her/ella), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to empowering individuals. Are you facing unique challenges? Whether you’re dealing with acceptance, minority stress, neurodivergence, societal stigma, discrimination, or lack of family support, you deserve a safe space to express yourself and navigate your journey with confidence. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self, develop resilience, and find the empowerment you seek.
(727) 761-0443 View (727) 761-0443
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Cameron Burris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I blend somatic therapy, cognitive and narrative therapy, and attachment-based work to help you regulate your nervous system, reframe limiting beliefs, and rewrite unhelpful patterns.
You’ve spent so much of your life holding space for others—showing up, pushing through, doing what’s expected. But where do you go when you need space to exhale? My practice is a sanctuary for high-achieving, heart-centered individuals who are tired of performing strength and ready to cultivate something deeper: true balance, ease, and self-trust. Together, we’ll explore the patterns keeping you stuck and build a foundation for a life that feels just as good as it looks on paper.
I blend somatic therapy, cognitive and narrative therapy, and attachment-based work to help you regulate your nervous system, reframe limiting beliefs, and rewrite unhelpful patterns.
You’ve spent so much of your life holding space for others—showing up, pushing through, doing what’s expected. But where do you go when you need space to exhale? My practice is a sanctuary for high-achieving, heart-centered individuals who are tired of performing strength and ready to cultivate something deeper: true balance, ease, and self-trust. Together, we’ll explore the patterns keeping you stuck and build a foundation for a life that feels just as good as it looks on paper.
(727) 758-4966 View (727) 758-4966
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Nicholas Kolos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I I use an integrative approach that blends different kinds of therapies through the filter of cognitive behavioral theory.
I empower my clients by helping them navigate challenges that they are facing in both their personal and intrapersonal lives. I teach coping mechanisms specifically tailored to help my clients learn how to handle further challenges once treatment is completed. I help couples learn how to effectively communicate better and break cycles of dysfunction.
I I use an integrative approach that blends different kinds of therapies through the filter of cognitive behavioral theory.
I empower my clients by helping them navigate challenges that they are facing in both their personal and intrapersonal lives. I teach coping mechanisms specifically tailored to help my clients learn how to handle further challenges once treatment is completed. I help couples learn how to effectively communicate better and break cycles of dysfunction.
(813) 945-6719 View (813) 945-6719
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Mary Joye, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
There are many ways to positively process issues with traditional cognitive behavioral therapy.
There is hope and help if you feel stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, have relationship issues or have experienced a traumatic life changing event. You may feel all you need is brief life coaching for enhanced decision making. I assist you to listen to yourself and your desires in a nonjudgmental environment so you can live your best life moving forward. As a solution-focused therapist, I help with how you currently feel, but more importantly, how you want to feel and how you can get there.
There are many ways to positively process issues with traditional cognitive behavioral therapy.
There is hope and help if you feel stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, have relationship issues or have experienced a traumatic life changing event. You may feel all you need is brief life coaching for enhanced decision making. I assist you to listen to yourself and your desires in a nonjudgmental environment so you can live your best life moving forward. As a solution-focused therapist, I help with how you currently feel, but more importantly, how you want to feel and how you can get there.
(813) 696-3518 View (813) 696-3518
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Rohrer Psychology
MSEd, PD
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) to help children and adolescents manage anxiety, stress, and behavior challenges.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent facing emotional, academic, or social challenges, such as anxiety, learning difficulties, or behavioral issues. They need emotional support, coping strategies, social skills development, and academic assistance. Their goal is to feel confident, manage emotions, improve relationships, and succeed in school. Parents want their child to thrive in a supportive environment, building resilience and self-esteem. My role is to support this process, offering support to both the child and the family to ensure long-term success and emotional well-being.
I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) to help children and adolescents manage anxiety, stress, and behavior challenges.
My ideal client is a child or adolescent facing emotional, academic, or social challenges, such as anxiety, learning difficulties, or behavioral issues. They need emotional support, coping strategies, social skills development, and academic assistance. Their goal is to feel confident, manage emotions, improve relationships, and succeed in school. Parents want their child to thrive in a supportive environment, building resilience and self-esteem. My role is to support this process, offering support to both the child and the family to ensure long-term success and emotional well-being.
(813) 820-4098 View (813) 820-4098
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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.