Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in New York

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, and replacing them with healthier ones. It helps clients develop practical skills to manage stress, challenge distorted thinking, and improve emotional regulation. CBT can be highly effective in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, promoting lasting change and enhancing overall well-being.

I am Mary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over two decades of dedicated experience in helping individuals transform their lives. My educational journey began with a BA in psychology from Queens College and continued with a master's degree in social work from New York University. Throughout my career, I have specialized in addressing depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues, and crisis intervention using evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy. As your therapist, my passion lies in guiding you to gain a deeper understanding of your desires and develop the skills necessary to achieve them. Together, we will explore your concerns, identify obstacles, and enhance your self-awareness to unlock your full potential. My approach is centered on encouragement, support, and empowerment, ensuring that you feel capable of making meaningful changes in your life. I am committed to being with you every step of the way as we embark on this journey towards a more fulfilling life. Let's work together to embrace the life you envision. *Treatment philosophy My treatment philosophy centers on compassion and patient empowerment. I believe in collaborating closely with patients to address their unique challenges, ensuring they feel heard and understood. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT to tackle issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Every patient is an individual; I create personalized treatment plans that respect their needs and goals. My focus is on skill-building, helping patients develop coping strategies and improve their overall well-being and working towards their goals. Together, we will navigate emotional hurdles and work towards a fulfilling life where families and individuals thrive. Your journey is important, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. *Practice description At our practice, we provide compassionate therapy tailored to your unique needs. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and emotional struggles. Our dedicated therapist offers evidence-based approaches to enhance your well-being and personal growth. We create personalized treatment plans focused on building coping skills and improving family dynamics. Our welcoming environment encourages open communication and collaboration. Whether you're dealing with stress, conflict, or seeking self-discovery, we're here to support you. Your journey to a fulfilling life starts with us!

I find CBT to be helpful as one tool of many. It's a concrete intervention that teaches us which thoughts trigger overwhelming feelings and then invites us to expand our thought process. Are you considering many different outcomes, or only the worst case scenario? I lean on CBT methods when people seem stuck in unhelpful feedback loops that intensify negative feelings. 

As a clinician, I strive to be intelligent and warm, but also direct. I won't hide behind an anonymous exterior. My sessions are frequently punctuated by wit, insight and spontaneity. I try to be as authentic as possible while prioritizing your well-being and enhancing your capacity to change.

I combine CBT with other modalities in every session. Cognitive challenging and awareness of how to reframe our thinking can be a very helpful tool. Are the thoughts you are having helpful or harmful? How do your thoughts effect your actions?

Hello, thank you for reading my profile. I am a Licensed clinical social worker and grief counselor in the NY area. I offer counseling through a virtual platform or in office. My focus is usually with people who struggle with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, caregiver support and/or general life stressors. I accept different forms of insurance, private pay, or out of network. I look forward to speaking with you.

I've had extensive training in using CBT to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, psychosis, and self-esteem. It has been widely researched and has an impressive evidence base behind it! It's a very skill-based therapy that helps someone develop tools to identify negative and unhelpful thinking patterns, gather evidence to determine if these negative thoughts are true and reliable (which they often feel they are in the moment) or might be filtered through a distorted lens that isn't actually 100% true all of the time. CBT is great for treating the conditions and issues I mentioned above, and I find it's particularly helpful when combined with a more exploratory and insight-oriented approach.

I am a New York City-based licensed clinical social worker who believes that it’s powerful and healing to have a space to be heard and supported while addressing challenges and achieving goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who want to live a happier and more satisfying and productive life. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, trying to understand their career and relationship goals, learning how best to respond to daily stress, anxiety, and challenges, and striving to improve their relationships, mental health, emotions, and self-esteem. Together, we will clarify your goals and develop insight, skills, and self-compassion. I provide my clients with the tools and skills to better understand themselves and feel resilient, grounded, and empowered to make changes. My approach is empathic and exploratory and I draw from a combination of skills- and insight-oriented modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received both my undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and spent several years working in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, where I treated individuals struggling with a range of mental health issues. Prior to that, I worked with individuals with chronic and progressive neurological illnesses at NYU Langone Medical Center. You are worthy of having a safe space to be heard, nourished, and supported. I know it can be intimidating and overwhelming to be vulnerable with a stranger, but I have every confidence that this journey will be beneficial and rewarding. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you and discuss how I can come alongside you as a support and a guide.

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 can be super helpful in recognizing our negative thought processes and working to change them. While I do not use CBT exclusively, it is one method that I include in sessions. 

Do you find yourself struggling to know who you are or what you want out of life? Maybe you are going through a big life transition that has left you feeling frazzled. Becoming an independent adult is difficult. With a specialization in working with college-students and young adults (20 & 30-somethings), I can help you gain more self-awareness and manage the stress that becoming an adult can cause. I focus on using relational psychodynamic psychotherapy to help you gain more self-awareness into who you are and how your relationships have impacted you so that you can become the person you want to be. I also incorporate elements of Cognitive behavioral therapy, problem-solving, and mindfulness. As a millennial I know how difficult it can be to start your life as an adult. There are so many unknowns and it can be difficult to know what path to take. It’s easy to feel stuck. But together we can work on whatever is holding you back so that you can move forward towards the life you want.

I utilize CBT for many of the presenting issues.  Many clients are unaware of their negative self-talk which comes out in depression and/or anxiety.  Reframing the negative self-talk can result in a more positive outlook. 

I offer a unique style—a blend of insight-oriented, practical problem solving and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients achieve their goals.  

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