Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Beachwood, OH
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Joel R Gecht
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating stress, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and motivation issues. I work with individuals and couples using
cognitive
behavioral approaches. I am a Diplomate in Testing & Assessment and deeply value offering a thorough review of the presenting issues in order to enhance treatment. I've also had a great deal of experience in providing coaching, counseling and assessment services to medical, legal and financial professionals; management level and executive leaders; and professional athletes.
Denise Eslinger
Counselor, LPCC-S, NCSP, BCPC, CMFSW-D, LSW
Verified
Verified
Counseling methods directly oriented towards Life Coaching, Spirituality,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Career assessment & Group Counseling.
Denise has been a consultant, school psychologist, and clinical counselor for over 30 years working as a licensed and board certified clinical counselor, school psychologist and psychotherapist. She has seen hundreds of children and young adults ages 4 to 22 and older, and specializes in testing and identifying people at-risk for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other disorders that result from profound social, emotional, behavioral, academic and learning problems. Denise offers career assessments for young adults ages 16 to 25, who are lost and seeking direction based upon their strengths and abilities. Offices in Beachwood, and Fairlawn Ohio

Dr. Ashley Braun-Gabelman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
At Cleveland Center for
Cognitive
Therapy, we help clients cope with difficult thoughts and feelings so they can live the life they really want to live.

Bhavana Katragadda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, YTT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer preventative care strategies, general psychoeducation as well as
CBT
and DBT to aid with imbalances such as depression, anxiety, life transitions etc.
If you seek to heal from the inside out from depression, anxiety, confusion, chronic somatic pain, PTSD etc. using wholistic care strategies, it would be an honor to serve you in this therapeutic relationship. Mind-body alignment along with psychotherapy gives a wholistic range of tools to heal and strengthen one's mental health. I support your goals and your opinions and put respect for your life journey at the root of therapy to facilitate healing. If you are struggling to adjust culturally, find your voice, family issues, or struggling with your mental health I would love to serve you in gaining balance.

Mark Lovinger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As an Assistant Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, I have extensive training and teaching experience in Psychodynamic,
Cognitive
Behavioral, and strategic family therapy modalities.
In my 30 years of experience as a child and adult clinical psychologist, I have developed a diverse set of assessment and therapeutic skills, allowing me to provide optimal care to children, adults and families. I am a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and my specialties include helping families going through the difficulties of divorce, parent coordination, preserving a cooperative and collaborative environment to keep the children's best interests a priority, and conducting court-ordered custody evaluations. Attorneys and courts frequently request these services in order to help resolve child custody and parenting disputes.

Katie Galland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDC-III, AT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
cognitive
behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and art as therapy to help you through your journey to find what you are looking for in your life.
It takes courage and bravery to ask for help, and I want to commend you for reaching out and seeking guidance and direction. It is not an easy thing to do, and I would like to help you on your journey to find your true inner self who wants to be heard. My priority is to ensure you that you are apart of the process, working at a pace you feel comfortable with, and building coping skills and knowledgeable tools along the way.

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.

Lindsay Feingold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I draw from a variety of methodologies, rooted in psychodynamic, relational,
cognitive
behavioral and attachment theories and tailor my approach according to your specific needs.
A therapeutic relationship based on safety and trust is essential in affecting change. I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker with twenty five years of experience practicing psychotherapy with adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, grief and loss, and help to address life challenges, transitions, feelings of isolation and fear about the future. Additionally, I work with parents to assist and guide in the ever-challenging work of raising a teenager.

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.

Lindsey Slivka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
Lindsey Slivka is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been practicing since 2012. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and the University of Akron with a Masters degree in Social Work. Lindsey believes in a client centered approach to care. She integrates
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and other therapies to meet each patient's individual needs/goals. Lindsey has special interests in treating Postpartum issues and Trauma.

Jessie Pollak
Licensed Professional Counselor, CT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I received my Master’s degree from John Carroll University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May of 2022. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology, with a minor in Theatre, at the Ohio State University. My focus is on psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their families with an emphasis on depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, suicidality, and ADHD. I use an eclectic approach, incorporating
CBT
, DBT, and expressive therapies, including art/drama.
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Kyle Gray
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified
Verified
Hi! Thank you for taking the first step and searching for help. I am here to help you take the second step. My goal is to provide a no-judgment zone where you can feel safe to express your feelings. I strive to offer a person-centered approach as well as
CBT
to challenge your thoughts as well as offer another perspective.

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.

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.

Alyssa M Mitchell
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who obtained my Master's of Arts in Counseling from John Carroll University in 2002. I have practiced in agency,forensic and private practice settings in Cleveland over the course of the past ten years. I offer therapy sessions for adolescents, adults, couples and families using
Cognitive
Behavioral Techniques to help clients make desired and meaningful changes in their lives by helping them identify and reach their therapeutic goals.

Melissa Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LICDC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
She utilizes trauma-informed care with each of her clients and prioritizes individualized treatment, drawing from evidence-based practices such as
CBT
, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR.
Melissa Miller is a Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. She earned her Master's degree in social work from The Ohio State University and her Bachelor's degree in social work from Cleveland State University. Her experience primarily lies in providing individual, group, and couples therapy in both community mental health and forensic social work as well as private practice. Melissa has served a wide variety of client populations, including adults who have experienced incarceration, substance use, and religious trauma.

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.

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.

Julie Abrams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Julie Abrams, LPC Char Steerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio who started practicing in 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University. Julie believes in a client-centered approach that includes
cognitive
behavioral therapy interventions for children, from adolescents to young adults. In her spare time, Julie enjoys running, exercising, and outdoor activities.

Tiffany Candyce Rush-Wilson
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PCC-S, BC-TMH, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all face obstacles and may need support, guidance and/ or empathy. I provide such support in the traditional office setting or via secure video sessions. Using best practices rooted in diagnostics and assessment my clinical work incorporates
cognitive
behavioral and post-modern (gender and multicultural) therapies. I work with clients from all backgrounds affected by mood and anxiety concerns, eating problems, sports-related concerns, gender issues, acculturative stress, and work-life balance. Meeting client goals, improving functioning, and collaboration with clients about progress are all at the core of my practice.
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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.