Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

I utilize both CBT and DBT to address many of the challenges many people struggle with. Both therapies are helpful in coping with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is based on the understanding that our emotional experiences are directly related to our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors – and therefore, it is possible to change our emotional experiences by examining and altering our thoughts and behaviors.

Our thoughts are powerful. Recognizing the impact they can have on us and beginning to challenge those negative thought patterns can do wonders. I appreciate CBT because it brings mindfulness to negative thought patterns that may be happening everyday of our lives.

In our CBT work together, we'll explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interconnect. I'll guide you in identifying thought patterns that may be holding you back and help you develop more balanced perspectives. Through practical exercises and real-world applications, you'll learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts, manage difficult emotions, and create lasting positive changes. This evidence-based approach empowers you with concrete tools you can use throughout your life.

This modality has a strong success rate in helping individuals better understand how their thinking impacts how they behave. And vice versa! Many times this is coming from a negative point of view: shame, worthless, hopeless, etc. CBT works to change that thinking/viewpoint and our actions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy has been scientifically proven to be one of the most effective forms of treatment for depression, anxiety and substance use disorders and since dual diagnosis issues are my specialty, CBT has been my go to therapeutic approach for 26 years. The focus is to work together with patients to break down their thinking patterns that have led to unhealthy behaviors and bringing about change by challenging thought distortions and learning effective coping skills.

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention.

I have practiced CBT since 2016, helping clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. I focus on teaching practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster emotional resilience. My approach emphasizes collaboration and empowering clients to take active steps toward their goals and well-being.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a fantastic tool to help understand the system of your mind. It helps describe how your thoughts impact your emotions, which influences your behaviors, leading to back to affecting your thoughts. Once you understand this cycle, you can use it to your advantage, giving you back your sense of control. I enjoy using CBT as a tool in my practice, and have many coping skills and examples to help apply it to your unique situation.

I use CBT primarily with individuals. We all have automatic thoughts which are negative. These thoughts typically trigger a negative thought pattern that can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self esteem, etc. CBT helps you identify those thoughts and teaches you various ways to counter them.

CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be a very helpful tool in treating mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . CBT can also be an effective tool to help anyone learn how to better manage stressful life situations.

Automatic negative thoughts can be impacting the way you feel and act. Identifying these thoughts and identifying more helpful thoughts can help you feel happier and have a more positive outlook on life.

As a specialist, I have extensive training and expertise in CBT techniques, enabling you to tailor interventions to meet your unique needs. My skill in identifying maladaptive thought patterns and guiding clients through proven strategies ensures effective and lasting change. I empower my clients to develop practical tools for managing challenges, fostering self-awareness, and building resilience, making them highly effective in delivering results-driven therapy.