Worry and self-doubt ruining your life? It’s time to change the narrative
Do you believe yourself when your mind says things like ‘This isn’t going to go well’ or ‘Things don’t work out for me?’ Trying to control those thoughts feels like an uphill battle without the right tools. When confidence is low and motivation is hard to find, achieving happiness feels like climbing Everest.
There’s a much better way to live. CBT can help you feel more confident about your life.
It’s time to discover the real YOU, the confident you. Not the unmotivated one, not the one that lives in self-doubt, not the one that expects the worst outcomes. I’m here to guide you to a different self-view. It’s not about sugarcoating things, but showing you why you have every reason to feel genuinely confident in yourself.
Take Charge of Your Life With CBT
Learn to create different outcomes in your life through:
I’m Denis Barron, your cognitive behavioral therapist in San Francisco, CA
You’re not alone in your struggle. I’ve seen how patterns of self-defeating beliefs about oneself have zapped client’s energy levels and can lead to unnecessary patterns of proving one’s self “right.” I’ve also seen how cognitive based therapy techniques completely transform those expectations from negative to positive.
My role as a CBT psychologist is to help you break the cycle of self-defeat that makes you feel like:
Who says life has to be a constant challenge?
When you have the right tools, you can thrive in life no matter what challenges you face. CBT’s active, goal-focused approach empowers you to be a successful manager of your emotions. You get to make choices based on what’s best for the real you, not your limited self.
A cognitive behavioral therapist in California can help you:
Life gets to be how YOU want it to be.
Seeking help isn’t easy. But it’s easier when you know what help is going to do for you. Therapy can help you feel:
Identify
Replace
Transform
Upskill
Turn down the volume on your racing thoughts
Take the next step on the path out of depression
Adapt to change with confidence and skill
Feel better about your life
1 Schedule a consultation
2 Begin Therapy
3 Ongoing Support
4 Ending
We are ready to end once you feel “condent enough” in practicing methods outside of session to reach your goals. You’ve seen measurable progress toward your goals, and things are looking better.
Most people have heard of CBT, but aren’t quite sure how it works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical and efficient approach to therapy. That means it gives you tools and skills for challenging the negativity in your life, such as recurring and confusing emotions or thought patterns that make you feel bad about yourself. It combines well-researched psychological skills with compassionate support from your CBT therapist to empower and uplift you.
CBT works with goals because it’s a solution focused therapy. That means we try to apply the tools and skills we learn in therapy to the outside world. It’s all about realistic, actionable steps toward the life you actually want to live.
So, I ask for about 20 minutes everyday outside of sessions to dedicate to your wellness and happiness. If this seems like too much for your own happiness, then this may not be a good fit.
Therapy happens during the hour, change happens during the rest of the week. I want your change to be quick and efficient, so we must augment the therapy with improvement outside of the office. Not to worry, I’m here to support and guide you with this the whole way.
Absolutely. CBT is one of the most effective tools for dealing with all kinds of anxiety disorders, from panic attacks to social anxiety to obsessive compulsive disorder. CBT is focused on targeting the underlying beliefs that fuel panic and anxiety, and provides coping strategies to lessen their impact and choose a different response. It’s a thought-focused therapy that teaches us emotional regulation without avoidance – a skill we can use in real time when we’re struggling with anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are both effective treatment modalities for a range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and symptoms of bipolar disorder. The modalities share similarities but have distinct differences.
CBT is an individual therapy that targets thoughts and beliefs. Your CBT therapist – a mental health professional with a specialization in cognitive behavior therapy – teaches you practical tools to overcome the challenges of your mental health concerns and offer a personalized treatment plan.
DBT draws from CBT’s approach, but focuses more on clients struggling with overwhelming emotions, self-harming tendencies, personality disorders, and distress tolerance. DBT helps clients navigate complex emotional landscapes in a safe therapeutic space.
Both CBT and DBT focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship, essential for client progress.
It’s of utmost importance to feel as though you are truly heard and understood before any tools or techniques can be effective.
I welcome folks from all different backgrounds and walks of life and have unconditional positive regard for all clients.
Let’s proceed at a pace you are comfortable with and is effective, while knowing that therapy should not be forever. My hope is for you to learn life long tools that you can apply to whatever challenges life should throw at you.
I draw from theories and techniques that have been studied and demonstrated to be effective in reducing emotional difficulties.
I work to be sure you understand exactly what we are doing in our work together and why, so you can replicate these results on your own. I am but a temporary person on your journey.
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