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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding and improving your thoughts, patterns of thinking, and behaviors. CBT is often focused on specific problems you are experiencing and practical solutions to those problems. It is a great tool for when you are feeling overwhelmed or trapped in a negative cycle.

Cognitive behavioral therapists conduct CBT in an office setting (in-person or online) through one-on-one conversations. This type of therapy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, from depression and eating disorders to addictions and relationship issues, and is particularly great for developing new skills and perspectives.

Whether you are located in downtown San Diego, Black Mountain Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, La Jolla, or even Miramar Ranch North, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

There are many benefits that come along with CBT, and they include:

  • Improved coping skills
  • Enhanced communication skills
  • Healthier thought processes
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Emotional support
  • Improved overall functioning

If you’re curious about CBT or other types of therapy and want to know which is right for your needs, read this article: What type of therapy is best for me?

CBT May Be the Answer

There are several types of therapy, but not every type of therapy will be best for you. CBT therapy may be a good fit for you if you suffer from conditions like:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-esteem
  • Eating Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Substance use

CBT is not a good fit if you have trouble with rational or logical thinking, such as if you have a brain injury or severe learning or intellectual disorders. It is also not a great fit for people who don’t want to fully participate in therapy, as it requires active involvement with your therapist.

If you are interested in cognitive behavioral therapy, Mental Health Match can help you find a quality CBT therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Jennifer Scott
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Address and heal the toxic impacts of trauma and difficult past events. Work through difficult feelings. Build your capacity to manage stress and anxiety. Connect to your innate wisdom, untapped courage, and essential goodness.


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Address and heal the toxic impacts of trauma and difficult past events. Work through difficult feelings. Build your capacity to manage stress and anxiety. Connect to your innate wisdom, untapped courage, and essential goodness.

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I utilize an integrative framework, incorporating elements of psychodynamic, attachment, CBT, ACT, and somatic modalities. I frequently use EMDR and Brainspotting for their highly impactful, potent efficiency.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Issues
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Julie Afighom
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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.


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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.

Something to know about my approach is:

My clients enjoy my directive approach as I pull from a variety of theories (CBT, Humanistic/Empathy, Empowerment, Collaborative) and use a wide range of proven methods to establish the best combination of therapeutic tools to help my clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavior Change
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Life Adjustment
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Resilience
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  • Trauma
  • Vulnerability
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Dr. Christiana Silva
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Work on overcoming challenges and identify patterns that do not serve you. We will process the difficult experiences or trauma you may have had and learn strategies to cope with and overcome the uncomfortable feelings that may still linger.


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Work on overcoming challenges and identify patterns that do not serve you. We will process the difficult experiences or trauma you may have had and learn strategies to cope with and overcome the uncomfortable feelings that may still linger.

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I use a strengths based approach with the knowledge that each client has the inherent ability to work through challenges with a little support. I see the client-therapist relationship as a collaboration and meet each individual where they are at.

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  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Child Abuse
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Identify what needs to change or what is not working and together come up with solutions that are reasonable and attainable.


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Identify what needs to change or what is not working and together come up with solutions that are reasonable and attainable.

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I think it is very important to create a safe and secure space for you to open up and begin to do the work.

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  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
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Sylvia Mejia
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Work through stressors, trauma, life changes, or anything else that may be affecting your current emotional well-being.


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Work through stressors, trauma, life changes, or anything else that may be affecting your current emotional well-being.

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The therapeutic relationship is extremely important to me. I hope to create an atmosphere where you feel comfortable expressing and exploring difficult feelings and emotions. I utilize different modalities based on what works best for you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Life Transitions
  • New Parent
  • Relationship Conflict
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  • Values
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