Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in New York

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that aims to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I utilize CBT to help clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By identifying and challenging distorted thinking patterns, clients can develop more adaptive coping strategies and improve their overall well-being. CBT is highly effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and addiction. By teaching client's practical skills to manage their symptoms, CBT empowers them to take control of their lives and make lasting positive changes.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner. I treat clients across the lifespan and a sub-specialization in child and adolescents and addiction medicine. I make the experience a positive, supportive, and at times fun one. I am very clinical but I remove the "clinical feeling" from the experience. I am very client-focused and develop unique treatment plans that actually help them achieve their goals. I treat numerous areas of psychiatry including, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD and Trauma, Family/Couples therapy, sleep and appetite, Schizophrenia, OCD, ODD, personality, and eating disorders and addiction. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and supportive therapy. I learn about each individual client and learn my client's "story" so as to understand where they have been, where they are, and where they need/want to go. I also get to the "why" for each client, which is oftentimes the most important question. I utilize humor and my clients engage particularly well. My clients often say I should do standup psychiatry. My clients oftentimes ask me how I know them so well. I am famous for actively listening. My clients feel they receive my clinical expertise without feeling the clinical aspects of what one may expect in psychiatry. I am highly supportive and provide relevant health education. I utilize a team-based approach. I don't speak at my clients I speak with them. Anxiety in anticipation of the "first meeting" will be replaced by feeling more relaxed, comfortable, in a better mood, and more confident after the meeting than prior to it. They can also expect that their needs will be addressed and feel they have been "heard" by me. I am different than most in this regard as I treat my patients as I would a family member, and they can definitely feel it.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy posits that problems people experience are based on unhelpful ways of thinking and on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior. One way to find relief from day-to-day problems is to learn better ways of coping with these thinking and behavior patterns. There are a number of well-researched strategies that your therapist will use to help you recognize when you fall into old patterns and examine whether those thoughts and behaviors are helpful. This therapy targets problems occurring in the here and now.

I help women and men overcome anxiety, depression, loss, and relational difficulties. I specialize in empowering women by developing their self-worth and confidence through individual therapy, group therapy, and specialized retreats. My approach is an integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities, which means I will explore the way you experienced the world from birth until present in order to identify habits and behaviors that have become roadblocks to living in alignment with the person you want to be. I utilize LifeMaps, a collaborative treatment plan where you can track progress and see your therapy notes. I am a Licensed Psychologist and the CEO of Create Outcomes and have over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. I have also supervised other clinicians for over 10 years. I co-host What It Takes To Heal, a podcast that aims to demystify the therapeutic process and details what successful therapy looks like. I've served as a director in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, non-profit organizations, and in juvenile justice programs. The C.R.E.A.T.E. Outcomes model was informed by this work as a way to provide care that is self aware and aligned with the client's values, while also systematically tracking progress.

CBT is a pragmatic and structured therapy which focuses on your feelings, thoughts and behaviours around your current problems. Your therapist will discuss with you about your situation and work with you to find solutions to your current difficulties by setting step by step goals and developing healthier strategies to navigate your condition. With CBT you will be able to approach your problems in a more manageable and self sufficient way, improving the way you feel.

Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Forensic Specialist | Psychotherapist With over 15 years of clinical psychiatry experience, including a decade in forensic psychiatry, I deliver comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care. Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, I bring expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication management to my practice. Specializations: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medication Management Philosophy: Most psychiatric illnesses are treatable, and high-quality, consistent care can significantly improve symptoms and overall functioning