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How does Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) work?

Maya Gengarelli RibotM

Maya Gengarelli Ribot

Psychotherapist
Online & In-Person
I help anxious high achievers build awareness of their overactive nervous systems in order to calm the overwhelm and smother the burn out. Together, we will practice body-based strategies to calm the fight/flight responses, process & unpack the stories from your past using your body as a guide and develop a long-lasting plan for you to become self-sufficient in your own healing. I’m here to listen, validate, and facilitate. With somatic-based therapy, you will learn what it means to drop into your body, get curious about sensations, and embody the tools that finally keep burnout and overwhelm at bay. You are more than just tired. You’re burnt to a crisp - overwhelmed by the daily slog of work, family, and relationships. What used to fill your cup and bring you joy are now things that just drain your battery. Thinking about that never ending to-do list has left you overwhelmed and feeling defeated. But it’s more than just a mindset for you right now. You feel it in your body. The racing heartbeat, sweaty palms, the ache in the pit of your stomach. You’re having so many overwhelming sensations and feelings, you feel out of control. You know all the things that should make it better, but you feel immobilized; unable to shift into action. Or maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before, only to find that now that the story has been processed, you still don’t feel different. If you are ready to take control of your body & your life, contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to discover how therapy with a plan and the right therapist can make the difference in how to feel right now and beyond.
Amanda ThomasA

Amanda Thomas

Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Online & In-Person
I am so thankful you have decided to take the first step in improving your emotional health. Allow me to tell you a little bit about me. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with a passion to help my clients improve their emotional well-being. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in 2014 and received my master degree in 2017 from Capella University in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Clinical Counseling. When counseling, I look at whole person not just the current situation. I take time to get to know you and understand your situation and/or concerns. I treat all my clients with the upmost respect and compassion. I use motivational skills to help my patients see their strengths and help them create achievable goals. I believe in breaking the big goal into smaller goals that lead to meeting that larger goal. I believe this creates positive reinforcement for my clients and improves there emotional health, during what could be difficult time in their life. I look forward to helping you improve your mental health, one-step at a time. I have 4 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, bi-polar, addictions and co-occurring. I am a Certified Master Level Addiction Professional with the state of Florida.  SPECIALTIES:  Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Self esteem Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief,  Coping with life changes ,  Mood Disorders , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , and Co-Occurring disorders. Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy Years of Experience: 4
Jessica AltschulerJ

Jessica Altschuler

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Online Therapy
Welcome! As a holistically focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I aim to work alongside my clients in building their confidence and empowering them to take an active role in improving their relationships and overall wellbeing. I work with a range of adults who are experiencing challenges ranging from relationship challenges, to low self-esteem, to coping with stress, or symptoms of anxiety and depression. As a clinician who identifies as a woman of color, I work to understand my clients through a culturally competent lens, considering how race, culture, identity, biology and family have shaped their unique experiences and lives. Utilizing approaches such as CBT, EFT, and Mindfulness as well as integrating physical and nutritional components, I foster an environment that treats the whole person and emphasizes the inextricable link between our social, physical and mental health. It is my goal to work deeply with clients to identify and implement integrative and actionable lifestyle choices that will improve overall well-being as well as the ability to create and sustain healthy relationships with others. I believe that success is not only treating the symptoms, but moving beyond that to create a sustainable lifestyle that addresses the root causes of mental health issues and allows individuals to flourish and thrive. I encourage my clients to live with intention, curiosity, playfulness, and connectedness and support individuals in becoming their most healthy, empowered and abundant selves.