Cognitive Therapy for Difficult Problems
Are you done with therapists saying they don’t know how to help you?
Maybe you’ve decided that being sad is just your personality now. Or perhaps you keep showing up to therapy, hoping that this session will actually help, only to leave disappointed. You may blame yourself for not getting better, or even think that you’re too sick, that there is no hope to ever live a normal life again.
Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this in every facet of your life:
- Your relationships are a mess.
- You’re barely holding it together at work.
- You’re overwhelmed by the state of your living space.
Cognitive therapy can help.
It may feel impossible now, but you can feel better. You can learn to stop blaming yourself for having a mental disorder. You can live the life you didn’t think was possible. And I can help you get there.
Cognitive therapy for difficult problems helps you do three things:
- Evaluate what you’ve tried already and what was and wasn’t effective
- Identify and change beliefs that stop you from getting better
- Collaborate to address barriers that prevented success in the past and to try new ways of coping
I’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to cognitive therapy for difficult problems comes from a place of years of successfully treating clients with the most severe mental disorders: With the right tools and support, you can get better.
It’s time to stop wasting your time and get on the path to improving your life.
I can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are cognitive therapy sessions like?
A: A session starts off a check in for your mood and any risk behaviors. Then we’ll review your homework to see what progress you were able to make during the week. After that, we’ll collaborate to explore your symptoms and life problems, examining the evidence for your beliefs, and create experiments to try out new ways of acting. The session ends with an opportunity to provide feedback and homework for you to practice during the week to solidify the gains from therapy.
Q: How long do I need to be in therapy?
A: The amount of time you’ll be in therapy depends on your individual needs. Some clients recover after only a few sessions, whereas others need much longer treatment. My ultimate goal is to make it so you are ready to live life by yourself, so our goal will always be independence from therapy when you are ready.
Q: How do I know if cognitive therapy will work for me?
A: While I can’t make guarantees, I have been treating serious mental illness for over six years, and the vast majority of my clients experience at least partial relief of symptoms, with many recovering entirely. Showing up to sessions, being open about your issues, and providing feedback are the best ways to be successful in therapy.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Reach out for a free consultation or schedule an intake appointment. We’ll start by going over what brings you into therapy, answer any questions you may have, and then set a schedule to meet.
Book a free phone consultation or send me an email, and let’s get you started on the path to recovery.
