Photo of Gundu Anupama Reddy, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Gundu Anupama Reddy
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10080  (Online Only)
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist , with a special interest in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance. I have also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy , family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Finding a psychiatrist can be a challenge , and it is important that you are listened to , your thoughts and ideas addressed, and through history and evaluation is utilized to ensure quality care. Whatever your reasons for seeking a psychiatrist ,with dedication and perseverance most people have the potential to feel better and achieve symptom relief. Please view my website and blog at gaba.healthcare
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist , with a special interest in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance. I have also trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy , family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Finding a psychiatrist can be a challenge , and it is important that you are listened to , your thoughts and ideas addressed, and through history and evaluation is utilized to ensure quality care. Whatever your reasons for seeking a psychiatrist ,with dedication and perseverance most people have the potential to feel better and achieve symptom relief. Please view my website and blog at gaba.healthcare
(347) 218-9115 View (347) 218-9115
Photo of Lisa Borg, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Lisa Borg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10162
I have extensive experience in sophisticated psychiatric evaluation and treatment in my private practice and am double board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. I help my patients with problems such as mood disorders, anxiety, eating issues, ADHD and substance abuse. I am a graduate of Barnard Colllege at Columbia University and New York Medical College for my MD degree. I treat patients with state of the art medication and practical, effective psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, motivational therapy and harm reduction approaches as well as abstinence goals.
I have extensive experience in sophisticated psychiatric evaluation and treatment in my private practice and am double board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. I help my patients with problems such as mood disorders, anxiety, eating issues, ADHD and substance abuse. I am a graduate of Barnard Colllege at Columbia University and New York Medical College for my MD degree. I treat patients with state of the art medication and practical, effective psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, motivational therapy and harm reduction approaches as well as abstinence goals.
(917) 521-6356 View (917) 521-6356
Photo of Sara Chun, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Sara Chun
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Hi! My name is Dr. Sara Chun, MD. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who provides medication management. I hope to provide an informative space for patients to consider different treatment options and collaboratively find their personal balance between therapy, skills, and medicine. I also want to understand any questions or apprehensions that folks may have about taking psychiatric medications. While I primarily manage medications, I incorporate cognitive behavioral, dialectic, and psychodynamic therapy approaches into my sessions in hopes of making our meetings more useful and robust.
Hi! My name is Dr. Sara Chun, MD. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who provides medication management. I hope to provide an informative space for patients to consider different treatment options and collaboratively find their personal balance between therapy, skills, and medicine. I also want to understand any questions or apprehensions that folks may have about taking psychiatric medications. While I primarily manage medications, I incorporate cognitive behavioral, dialectic, and psychodynamic therapy approaches into my sessions in hopes of making our meetings more useful and robust.
(914) 344-6519 View (914) 344-6519
Photo of Neil Krishan Aggarwal, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Neil Krishan Aggarwal
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
In my patient-centered approach, you are the expert on your life and I can help find solutions with evidence-based ways: medications, supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, or psychodynamic therapy.
My broad education - medical school at Case, cultural psychiatry at Harvard, residency training at Yale - has helped me understand that people need help throughout life. I treat adults ages 18 and over with a wide range of problems, including anxiety and depression. I can work with you to make sense of tough transitions like grief, relationship issues, balancing family roles, divorce, not meeting expectations at work or school, and medical illnesses. As former advisor to Yale's University Chaplain, I know how people who are suffering search for hope. I teach and supervise psychotherapy at Columbia where I am a full professor.
In my patient-centered approach, you are the expert on your life and I can help find solutions with evidence-based ways: medications, supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, or psychodynamic therapy.
My broad education - medical school at Case, cultural psychiatry at Harvard, residency training at Yale - has helped me understand that people need help throughout life. I treat adults ages 18 and over with a wide range of problems, including anxiety and depression. I can work with you to make sense of tough transitions like grief, relationship issues, balancing family roles, divorce, not meeting expectations at work or school, and medical illnesses. As former advisor to Yale's University Chaplain, I know how people who are suffering search for hope. I teach and supervise psychotherapy at Columbia where I am a full professor.
(917) 746-8687 View (917) 746-8687
Photo of Galina Mindlin, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Galina Mindlin
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
Additionally to the traditional therapies: DBT, CBT and psychodynamic as well as medications management, I use proprietary evidence-based biofeedback, BMT (Brain Music Treatment).
You may fight anxieties, fears, insomnia, depression or experience problems with relationships in every day life. I will work with you on finding the problem solving more effectively with the help of evidence-based 'talk' therapies, modern technologies as biofeedback and medications if required.
Additionally to the traditional therapies: DBT, CBT and psychodynamic as well as medications management, I use proprietary evidence-based biofeedback, BMT (Brain Music Treatment).
You may fight anxieties, fears, insomnia, depression or experience problems with relationships in every day life. I will work with you on finding the problem solving more effectively with the help of evidence-based 'talk' therapies, modern technologies as biofeedback and medications if required.
(646) 515-3834 View (646) 515-3834
Photo of Antoine Adam, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Antoine Adam
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003
My approach involves a judicious mix of cognitive, humanistic and psychoanalytical techniques informed by my experience practicing and supervising at mental health agencies throughout New York City, where I have helped individuals and their families go about learning how to stand on their own two feet and fulfill their potential.
I will try to understand you and we will develop a treatment plan best suited to your needs. My goal is to bring hope to my clients, and help them understand and cope better with the people and life situations associated with the onset of their symptoms. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who specializes in different forms of psychotherapy--cognitive behavioral (CBT), metacognitive (MCT), interpersonal (IPT), psychodynamic, and supportive therapy--in addition to pharmacology to augment psychotherapy only when the need arises. I enjoy a diverse, multicultural client base and speak several languages.
My approach involves a judicious mix of cognitive, humanistic and psychoanalytical techniques informed by my experience practicing and supervising at mental health agencies throughout New York City, where I have helped individuals and their families go about learning how to stand on their own two feet and fulfill their potential.
I will try to understand you and we will develop a treatment plan best suited to your needs. My goal is to bring hope to my clients, and help them understand and cope better with the people and life situations associated with the onset of their symptoms. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who specializes in different forms of psychotherapy--cognitive behavioral (CBT), metacognitive (MCT), interpersonal (IPT), psychodynamic, and supportive therapy--in addition to pharmacology to augment psychotherapy only when the need arises. I enjoy a diverse, multicultural client base and speak several languages.
(917) 746-6006 View (917) 746-6006
Photo of Angel Adolfo Caraballo, MD, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Angel Adolfo Caraballo, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Dr. Caraballo is a double board-certified physician, who specializes in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry. He provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, individual and family psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology in his private practice on the Upper West Side. His interests and expertise include but are not limited to the treatment of adult and child ADHD, parenting, development, psychodynamic psychotherapies (MBT & TFP,) CBT, DBT, mood and anxiety disorders, cross-cultural psychiatry, LGBTQ youth and School issues. Dr. Caraballo believes in working collaboratively with his patients and their families.
Dr. Caraballo is a double board-certified physician, who specializes in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry. He provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, individual and family psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology in his private practice on the Upper West Side. His interests and expertise include but are not limited to the treatment of adult and child ADHD, parenting, development, psychodynamic psychotherapies (MBT & TFP,) CBT, DBT, mood and anxiety disorders, cross-cultural psychiatry, LGBTQ youth and School issues. Dr. Caraballo believes in working collaboratively with his patients and their families.
(917) 746-5150 View (917) 746-5150
Photo of Tomas Felipe Restrepo Palacio, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Tomas Felipe Restrepo Palacio
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007  (Online Only)
I focus on providing medication treatment, but as a team, you and I can consider adding psychotherapeutic tools in the form of supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to complement your pathway to recovery.
Important changes in life, such as getting a new job, ending a relationship, losing a loved one, adjusting to married or single life, or dealing with self esteem issues can cause a great deal of anxiety. I will work with you to find the root of your symptoms, and treat them, aiming to improve your quality of life.
I focus on providing medication treatment, but as a team, you and I can consider adding psychotherapeutic tools in the form of supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to complement your pathway to recovery.
Important changes in life, such as getting a new job, ending a relationship, losing a loved one, adjusting to married or single life, or dealing with self esteem issues can cause a great deal of anxiety. I will work with you to find the root of your symptoms, and treat them, aiming to improve your quality of life.
(646) 542-1015 View (646) 542-1015
Photo of Elie G Aoun, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Elie G Aoun
Psychiatrist, MD, MRO
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10004
Aoun has received advanced training in psychotherapy (psychodynamic therapy - Kohutian self-psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, interpersonal psychotherapy and supportive psychotherapy), psychopharmacology and forensic evaluations.
Elie G. Aoun, MD, MRO, is a Columbia University, quadruple board certified psychiatrist licensed in New York and in California practicing in downtown NYC. Dr. Aoun trained in general psychiatry at Brown University, in addiction psychiatry at UCSF and in forensic psychiatry at the combined Columbia University and Cornell University program. He has additional expertise in neuro-psycho-endocrinology and psychotherapy. Dr. Aoun provides diagnostic evaluations including second opinions, treatment for psychiatric disorders using psychotherapy, medication management , and forensic evaluations for civil and criminal litigation.
Aoun has received advanced training in psychotherapy (psychodynamic therapy - Kohutian self-psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, interpersonal psychotherapy and supportive psychotherapy), psychopharmacology and forensic evaluations.
Elie G. Aoun, MD, MRO, is a Columbia University, quadruple board certified psychiatrist licensed in New York and in California practicing in downtown NYC. Dr. Aoun trained in general psychiatry at Brown University, in addiction psychiatry at UCSF and in forensic psychiatry at the combined Columbia University and Cornell University program. He has additional expertise in neuro-psycho-endocrinology and psychotherapy. Dr. Aoun provides diagnostic evaluations including second opinions, treatment for psychiatric disorders using psychotherapy, medication management , and forensic evaluations for civil and criminal litigation.
(347) 658-5633 View (347) 658-5633
Photo of Genevieve S Yuen, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Genevieve S Yuen
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Welcome to my practice. I specialize in the treatment of problems common in adults and older patients--depression, anxiety, mood/cognitive changes that occur in the setting of medical illness. Many seek help during crises, support during life transitions, or a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. I offer psychotherapy, medication, or both, depending on an individual's needs. During your initial visit, we will discuss what treatment will be most helpful and specific goals. My work with you will be collaborative, interactive, and focused on helping you make real progress in areas that currently trouble you.
Welcome to my practice. I specialize in the treatment of problems common in adults and older patients--depression, anxiety, mood/cognitive changes that occur in the setting of medical illness. Many seek help during crises, support during life transitions, or a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. I offer psychotherapy, medication, or both, depending on an individual's needs. During your initial visit, we will discuss what treatment will be most helpful and specific goals. My work with you will be collaborative, interactive, and focused on helping you make real progress in areas that currently trouble you.
(646) 759-9758 View (646) 759-9758
Photo of Luis H Ripoll, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Luis H Ripoll
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I rely on additional expertise in trauma and dissociation, the neurobiology of personality, childhood development, psychoanalytic technique, and in evidence-based psychotherapies such as mentalization-based therapy, cognitive processing therapy for trauma, and transference-focused psychotherapy.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, affiliated with Icahn School of Medicine and New York Psychoanalytic Institute. I treat people who feel stuck, either because of paralyzing anxiety, depression, or some other inexplicable emotional symptom. Others feel stuck in a particular way of relating to others, a specific view of themselves, compelling or distressing fantasies, or due to past traumatic experiences. I aim to provide individualized treatment to target a variety of difficulties in managing emotions, identity, and interpersonal functioning. When necessary, I also prescribe medication to optimize treatment.
I rely on additional expertise in trauma and dissociation, the neurobiology of personality, childhood development, psychoanalytic technique, and in evidence-based psychotherapies such as mentalization-based therapy, cognitive processing therapy for trauma, and transference-focused psychotherapy.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, affiliated with Icahn School of Medicine and New York Psychoanalytic Institute. I treat people who feel stuck, either because of paralyzing anxiety, depression, or some other inexplicable emotional symptom. Others feel stuck in a particular way of relating to others, a specific view of themselves, compelling or distressing fantasies, or due to past traumatic experiences. I aim to provide individualized treatment to target a variety of difficulties in managing emotions, identity, and interpersonal functioning. When necessary, I also prescribe medication to optimize treatment.
(917) 267-0731 View (917) 267-0731
Photo of Joanna Gangemi, Psychiatric Nurse in New York, NY
Joanna Gangemi
Psychiatric Nurse, RNMA, CNS, PNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
I have many years of experience treating adults, couples and families. Some modalities that I employ are psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive therapy and heart-centered hypnotherapy. I am also a yoga teacher and long-time meditator and can teach those methods. My practice is located in downtown Manhattan as well as in New Paltz, New York.I have experience with most diagnoses having worked in an inner-city out-patient clinic. My ideal clients are motivated to collaborate with me in order to improve the quality of their lives. I treat a cross section of issues.
I have many years of experience treating adults, couples and families. Some modalities that I employ are psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive therapy and heart-centered hypnotherapy. I am also a yoga teacher and long-time meditator and can teach those methods. My practice is located in downtown Manhattan as well as in New Paltz, New York.I have experience with most diagnoses having worked in an inner-city out-patient clinic. My ideal clients are motivated to collaborate with me in order to improve the quality of their lives. I treat a cross section of issues.
(646) 798-7674 View (646) 798-7674
Photo of Gregory Sayer, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Gregory Sayer
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAACAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10021  (Online Only)
Sayer is experienced in cognitive behavioral (CBT), interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT), and parent management training for children with behavioral or anxiety symptoms.
Does not take health insurance- -Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. All appointments are currently virtual. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
Sayer is experienced in cognitive behavioral (CBT), interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT), and parent management training for children with behavioral or anxiety symptoms.
Does not take health insurance- -Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. All appointments are currently virtual. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
(323) 746-1030 View (323) 746-1030
Photo of Jason T. Witmer, MD, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Jason T. Witmer, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10271
I have also trained in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, completing a two-year post-graduate fellowship at the Houston Center for Psychoanalytic Studies.
As a psychiatrist and therapist, I help people dealing with a range of questions, including deciding who and how to love, how to create family and community, finding meaning and success in work, how to cope with loss, issues related to gender, identity, and race, and how to overcome anxiety and depression.
I have also trained in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, completing a two-year post-graduate fellowship at the Houston Center for Psychoanalytic Studies.
As a psychiatrist and therapist, I help people dealing with a range of questions, including deciding who and how to love, how to create family and community, finding meaning and success in work, how to cope with loss, issues related to gender, identity, and race, and how to overcome anxiety and depression.
(919) 823-7068 View (919) 823-7068
Photo of Dr. DeSarbo / ED-180 Treatment Progams, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Dr. DeSarbo / ED-180 Treatment Progams
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Dr. DeSarbo is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of EATING DISORDERS and general psychiatry including mood disorders, anxiety issues, ADHD, OCD, relationship issues. In addition to psychopharmacology, he also practices CBT and existential therapy. He is the Medical Director of ED-180 Eating Disorder Treatment Programs which provides custom intensive treatment programs for patients in the Long Island/NYC area. He is also an author, a lecturer and the founder and host of the annual Long Island Conference on Eating Disorders. He oversees a full staff of therapists and clinicians at his offices.
Dr. DeSarbo is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of EATING DISORDERS and general psychiatry including mood disorders, anxiety issues, ADHD, OCD, relationship issues. In addition to psychopharmacology, he also practices CBT and existential therapy. He is the Medical Director of ED-180 Eating Disorder Treatment Programs which provides custom intensive treatment programs for patients in the Long Island/NYC area. He is also an author, a lecturer and the founder and host of the annual Long Island Conference on Eating Disorders. He oversees a full staff of therapists and clinicians at his offices.
(516) 414-2545 View (516) 414-2545
Photo of Adriel Gerard, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Adriel Gerard
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10005
I bring my sense of humor and upbeat personality to every session, and I am deeply dedicated to working to help you feel better. I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who provides medication management and psychotherapy to adults. We can work together to address your everyday challenges and the issues that cause you stress, fear, and depression. I also provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which works in the "here and now" to address your thought processes and behaviors to help you feel happier. I offer flexible appointment times, including on weekends at my private office in Brooklyn Heights.
I bring my sense of humor and upbeat personality to every session, and I am deeply dedicated to working to help you feel better. I'm a board-certified psychiatrist who provides medication management and psychotherapy to adults. We can work together to address your everyday challenges and the issues that cause you stress, fear, and depression. I also provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which works in the "here and now" to address your thought processes and behaviors to help you feel happier. I offer flexible appointment times, including on weekends at my private office in Brooklyn Heights.
(516) 252-0191 View (516) 252-0191
Photo of Justin Shaw, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York, NY
Justin Shaw
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NPP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I offer inclusive & affirming psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience via our HIPAA compliant Telehealth. I have spent the last 7 years providing care for all mental health and substance use disorders. Utilizing psychotherapy (REBT/CBT/DBT/MI). We aim to improve the wellbeing of our clients by providing the most advanced, compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. We provide a full continuum of psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience! BWC can accommodate a range of treatment options - talk therapy, medication management, or a combination.
I offer inclusive & affirming psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience via our HIPAA compliant Telehealth. I have spent the last 7 years providing care for all mental health and substance use disorders. Utilizing psychotherapy (REBT/CBT/DBT/MI). We aim to improve the wellbeing of our clients by providing the most advanced, compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare. We provide a full continuum of psychiatric & addiction services online, at your convenience! BWC can accommodate a range of treatment options - talk therapy, medication management, or a combination.
(646) 846-7248 View (646) 846-7248
Photo of Shervin Parvizi Ravan, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Shervin Parvizi Ravan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10014  (Online Only)
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist and the Medical Director of Greene Clinic. My treatment model combines evidence based psychotherapies, medications, nutrition and complementary/alternative interventions with the goal of providing comprehensive, well rounded, and individually focused care. Psychotherapy is central to my work and I utilize a variety of modalities including interpersonal psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is collaborative and non-authoritarian. OUT of network for all insurances.
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist and the Medical Director of Greene Clinic. My treatment model combines evidence based psychotherapies, medications, nutrition and complementary/alternative interventions with the goal of providing comprehensive, well rounded, and individually focused care. Psychotherapy is central to my work and I utilize a variety of modalities including interpersonal psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is collaborative and non-authoritarian. OUT of network for all insurances.
(347) 514-9562 View (347) 514-9562
Photo of Alfred Robenzadeh, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Alfred Robenzadeh
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
The practice is geared towards teens and young adults with Anxiety and Depression. My approach is to provide specialized support with cognitive and behavioral therapy along with medication as needed to my patients.
The practice is geared towards teens and young adults with Anxiety and Depression. My approach is to provide specialized support with cognitive and behavioral therapy along with medication as needed to my patients.
(310) 905-5363 View (310) 905-5363
Photo of Agnieszka Cain, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Agnieszka Cain
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Board Certified Psychiatrist accepting new clients. I provide an extensive range of psychiatric services including diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, as well as pharmacologic treatment when needed/appropriate. I work with both adults and older adolescents with multitude of psychiatric issues ranging from depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, sleeping difficulties, attention problems, relationship issues, life transitions among others. I am currently affiliated with NYU Langone and Lenox Hill Hospitals with admission privileges.
Board Certified Psychiatrist accepting new clients. I provide an extensive range of psychiatric services including diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, as well as pharmacologic treatment when needed/appropriate. I work with both adults and older adolescents with multitude of psychiatric issues ranging from depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, sleeping difficulties, attention problems, relationship issues, life transitions among others. I am currently affiliated with NYU Langone and Lenox Hill Hospitals with admission privileges.
(646) 825-6904 View (646) 825-6904
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists

How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.