Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in San Diego
CBT IN SAN DIEGO
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – practical, evidence-based support for lasting change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that helps you explore how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors are all connected. In CBT, the goal is to identify the unhelpful thinking patterns and habits that are keeping you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or anxious and gradually replace them with healthier alternatives.
Rather than endlessly focussing on the past, the main focus of CBT is to look at what is happening in your life right now and then give you practical, research-backed tools that you can use both in and outside of your therapy sessions. Over time, this can help to greatly reduce your anxiety, improve your mood and make daily challenges that currently feel daunting feel much more manageable.
THE BENEFITS OF CBT
Why choose Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety?
Gain clarity around unhelpful thought patterns and how they impact your emotions and behavior
Learn practical tools to interrupt & prevent anxiety, overthinking and self-critical mental loops before they begin.
Build stronger coping skills that help you calmly & consciously respond to everyday stressors, rather than react in old ways.
Create long-lasting changes in your mental health by mastering skills you can use long after therapy ends.
What you can expect from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in San Diego
HOW THIS WORKS
To begin with, we’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, explore your current challenges and set goals for what you’d like to change. Together, we’ll identify which thoughts, feelings and behaviors are most important to focus on so you have a clear picture of what to expect moving forward.
In sessions, we’ll explore how your thoughts, emotions and actions are connected. You’ll begin to notice patterns that may be unhelpful and we’ll start practicing new ways of thinking and responding that support your goals. You’ll also learn practical tools and coping strategies to use outside of sessions. Between sessions, you may complete exercises or reflections to help apply what you’re learning in real-life situations.
Most people begin to see meaningful change within 5-20 sessions, depending on your needs. We’ll consistently track your progress and adjust your plan as needed, ensuring that therapy is tailored to you and doesn’t keep you in treatment longer than necessary.
Everything you need to know about starting therapy with me
FEES & FAQs
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Take your first step towards healing
Finding a therapist that really gets you can be tricky - I know! You never know if you’ll actually click with someone until you can speak to them. To help make that process easier for you, I offer a free 15-min online consultation so you can meet me, ask questions and decide for yourself if the vibe is right.