Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Beachwood, OH
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Heather Baker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
I utilize a variety of evidence based interventions and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing,
CBT
, and DBT as well as incorporate mindfulness practices.
We all go through difficult life experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed with behavioral responses that are no longer serving us well. Finding meaning in difficult emotions and life events can be very helpful in moving forward. I feel passionate about providing a nonjudgemental space for clients to engage in self exploration while focusing on healing. I work with individuals, children, and families, bringing warmth and understanding to the relationships and life problems that surround us.

Vanessa Dvorin-Fremont / IISEE, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
Master’s level, LISW - Supervisor, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in addition to a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University. Mrs. Fremont’s experience has led to clinical specialties which include
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Systems Approach which are known to be best practices in treating anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, adjustment disorders, personality disorders and relationship and marital problems. Mrs. Fremont is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.

The Anxiety Treatment Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For over 20 years, the Anxiety Treatment Center has specialized in
state-of-the-art treatment for people of all ages with anxiety disorders
and stress-related problems. Phobias, worry, panic attacks, hoarding,
obsessions, and compulsions have been shown by extensive research
to be effectively treated by
Cognitive
-Behavioral therapy.
The Director, Barbara Fleming, Ph.D., is a Diplomate and Founding
Fellow of the Academy of
Cognitive
Therapy and trained with Aaron T.
Beck, M.D., the originator of
Cognitive
Therapy. She co-authored the
books "Clinical Applications of
Cognitive
Therapy" and "
Cognitive
Therapy of Personality Disorders."

John W. Angelotta, Ph.D., LPCC-S
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, MAC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am a proponent of medication assisted therapy, namely, buprenorphine, naloxone in combination with
cognitive
psychotherapy for the treatment of Opioid Substance Use Disorder.
I am an experienced clinician with expertise in helping adolescents, young adults, and families. I work best with clients who appreciate adept clinical insight in managing the complexity of known problems, poorly understood problems, and developmental challenges. I will help you clarify issues, focus on relevant factors that facilitate good choices and enhance your emotional well-being. I am committed to providing skillful diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution of a plan that improves your functioning. By 'improved functioning', evidence of significant reduction in frequency and intensity of the problems you sought help for, a durable solution, and a brighter future.

Selina Lynne Mathur
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an EMDR trauma trained therapist that works with clients from this approach in addition to incorporating
CBT
and DBT strategies.
Are you or your child struggling with worries or fears at school or home? Do people around you tell you that you appear sad, hopeless or defeated? Maybe you feel angry or irritable, struggling to get through each day. If you identify with any of these feelings you are not alone! I have over 15 years experience working in with children in the schools as both a teacher and a school counselor. In addition, I have worked several years as a clinical counselor in private practice where I have assisted children and adolescents with developing coping skills to handle various mental health issues such as Anxiety, Depression and ADHD.

Gabriela Sehinkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
I use evidence-based interventions (Internal Family Systems, EFT,
CBT
for depression/anxiety, trauma-informed), as well as a multicultural lens.
The space of therapy is a place for you to connect with your truest Self: curious, compassionate, present, creative, calm, persistent. We all love, parent, and experience emotions differently. We exist at the intersection of many layers that make us unique as individuals: gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation. I enjoy working within this diversity to explore parts of you that are struggling and guide you to find creative solutions. Over 25 years of experience in community and private practice settings, in the US and in Latin America, helped me cultivate a multicultural perspective.

Kaleigh Turick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
We focus on
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) as well as being trauma-informed, employing mindfulness-based approaches, and evidence-based treatments.
Catharsis Counseling CLE wants to help you create balance, peace, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships in your life. While this process can be challenging, filled with doubt and uncertainty, it can also be an opportunity for growth. You can change the way you handle life's challenges and improve the relationships that matter most to you. We are here to help! We enjoy challenging current ways of thinking to move you forward, towards your goals. Let us support you in taking those first steps toward wellness and the best version of you.

Jonathan D Gordon
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified
Verified
Orientation is
cognitive
-behavioral.
I am a licensed Psychologist (OH, NJ, NY) with over 35 years clinical experience. I am also a licensed/admitted attorney in OH, NJ and in NY. I have a special interest in forensic child custody and parenting time/best interests of the child evaluations. I also perform forensic evaluations and treatment related to Worker's Compensation claims in Ohio.

Roger Neal Hess
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a Clinical Psychologist, my specialties are anxiety and anti-anxiety training , depression and anti-depression training, OCD, relationship training and coaching for individuals.
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) is my main method and is a very learner friendly set of skills. Whatever method used, healing old wounds releases new energy for learning the skills needed to overcome old habits that interfere with the best we can be. Building and learning mindfulness skills and a new awareness is a part of
CBT
.

Natalie Jernigan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, ATR
Verified
Verified
I am intensly trained in RO-DBT, TEAM-
CBT
,
CBT
for psychosis, anxiety and trauma informed approaches include ACT, IFS, EX/RP.
If you have felt overwhelmed with intense emotions, hopeless, numb, had struggles connecting with others or acted in ways that are inconsistent with your values, we can work on recovering the parts of your life that bring you a sense of fulfilment and emotional freedom. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, trauma. I am committed to form collaborative relationships, providing concrete skills, and working on rebuilding a life worth living and sharing.

Jasmine Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
My hope for therapy is to be a place for you to be your authentic self free of worry about judgment. I believe that clients know the most about themselves and their situations, and should be the leaders of their treatment. Our work together will be collaborative so we can discover ways to help you thrive. Each person has their own set of needs for therapy. I provide individualized care for each of my clients, implementing what they value and how they learn into their healing. I am a trauma-informed therapist, primarily using
cognitive
, supportive, and attachment-based therapies to guide my practice.

Benjamin L Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Working in both Clinical and Forensic psychology, I deliver targeted Behavioral,
Cognitive
Behavioral (
CBT
), and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapies to diverse client populations, tailored to the specific needs of each individual. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression), Behavioral Disorders (Oppositionality, Anger), Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial), and Sexual Dysfunction. In addition, I treat violent and non-violent criminal offenders, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence, and various other forensic populations.

Christina Woodard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use a holistic approach when working with clients by using humanistic, person centered, and
cognitive
behavior therapy.
My ideal client knows what they want and is ready and determined to get it. The client works hard and wants to better their self mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. The client wants to make a change, and is tired of doing life dealing with the same struggles. They want better for their family and self by willingly doing the work to become whole and healthy. I love working collaboratively with individuals to help find solutions that will increase their life fulfillment. I provide a safe, judgement free zone that allows clients to be themselves and feel free to express their innermost feelings.

Eric Dowery Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize
CBT
along with other techniques to identify negative thoughts, work to reframe them in order to change emotions and alter behaviors.
Are you eager for positive change in your life? Are you ready to be intentional about making change happen? You may feel tired of dealing with the same struggles and negative patterns and want better for yourself. Oftentimes, exploring your past is the key to unlocking your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and even how you interact with others in the world. My ideal client is willing to learn and try new things in order to promote positive changes in their life. I love working collaboratively with individuals to help find solutions that will increase their life fulfillment.

Amini B Dais
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-T
Verified
Verified
I use solution-focused therapy,
Cognitive
behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.
My ideal client is someone who wants to overcome their situation and live their best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences, gain strength to overcome them and their lives to be full of joy and happiness.

Laura Palisin
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Laura Palisin received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Dayton and her master's degree in community counseling from Kent State University. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient, inpatient and school settings. She has advanced training in trauma focused therapy including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused
cognitive
behavioral therapy (TF-
CBT
).

Judy Levendula
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
With over 30 years experience working with adults, I maintain an ongoing commitment to this work with the goal of helping you improve your quality of life, including managing internal unrest. My master's degree is from Case Western Reserve University and I have a B.A. degree from Boston University in Philosophy. My approach is compassionate and accepting and I draw from various modalities including psychodynamic, trauma informed care, and
cognitive
and behavioral elements.

Debra Vitale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A Certified Telemental Health provider, informed by evidenced based practices such a
Cognitive
Behavioral therapy (
CBT
) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as well as using psychoeducation and goal setting, I will work alongside you to promote long-term symptom reduction and balance in your social (work, school, family) and emotional functioning.
I am both inspired by and respectful of the time, courage and commitment it takes for you to engage in a therapeutic relationship, especially via telehealth. Utilizing a strength’s-based approach, I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care. Working from a place of compassion, flexibility and sensitivity, I also recognize and incorporate in treatment the importance of different life factors (e.g., family, cultural and environment) that heavily influence us socially and emotionally and our abilities to cope with challenges.

Anthony W McWilliams
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified
Verified
I plan to use evidence-based therapy modalities such as
cognitive
behavioral therapy to focus on changing thought patterns.
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adult men and women. Each person carries a ton of pressure from internal and external forces. Why go down that road alone? I am here to be a helper in your journey. The goal is to help you be the person you want to be. My primary focus is mood disorders, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Overall, we shall look to assist you in becoming emotionally and mentally sound.

Cassandra Shepherd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Cassandra’s evidence-based approaches to care include
CBT
, solution-focused, and person-centered modalities.
Accepting Telehealth and In-Person: As a Licensed Professional Counselor working in the field since 2012. She has experience working with at risk youth, preteens, teens, young adults, and adults within community, outpatient, and substance abuse treatment centers. Cassandra’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harming, substance issues, wellness, spirituality, self-esteem/self worth, managing day to day life stressors. She enjoys working with single parents, children of substance abuse, teenagers, young adults, care givers, women’s issues, persons of color, survivors of trauma, and childhood abuse.
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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.