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At Palo Alto Therapy, we specialize in helping you overcome all types of anxiety problems. We are knowledgeable, warm, and patient, creating tangible results with techniques that are based on evidence & research. Your relief can be achieved without long-term counseling.
Ernest Schmidt, LCSW
Do you struggle from the “common colds” of mental health— depression, anxiety, worry, sadness, or unexplained fatigue? Have you tried traditional counseling or therapy, but did not improve to your satisfaction? If so, consider using cognitive behavioral therapy, a form of therapy that is proven to help these problems quickly and without the side effects of medication.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidenced-based psychotherapy often used to treat depression and anxiety. In brief, CBT is a proven type of talk therapy that focuses on helping you change your behavior and thoughts to positively affect your mental health. CBT is not like the traditional form of psychotherapy, which tends to be free flowing and can lead to endless talking with no action. Instead, CBT is focused, structured, goal oriented, and requires you to put forth effort, all in a supportive environment. This form of therapy uses therapy homework, teaching and practicing of skills, and measuring/monitoring of symptoms.
CBT is considered the treatment of choice for anyone who struggles with anxiety and/or depression, but without the side effects of medications. Anxiety in particular is especially treatable with CBT. Social nervousness, panic attacks, general day-to-day worry, and even obsessive compulsive disorder all respond exceptionally well with this specialized form of therapy.
It works quickly: With its practical emphasis on actions and exercises you can do right now, CBT brings relief much faster than traditional psychotherapy. Without proper therapy, you can struggle for years with no relief.
It is effective: In treating anxiety and depression, CBT is as effective or in many cases more effective than medication, considering therapy’s lower relapse rates and absence of side effects. Once you try it you will likely wish you had known about it sooner.
It offers empathy, support, and empowerment: Very often when you struggle with symptoms of anxiety or depression you are overcome with guilt, shame, and other difficult emotions. You need time with a professional who will listen to you and address your concerns. Experienced and qualified CBT therapists balance their meetings to provide the right amount of personal support, teaching, and implementation of skills. CBT empowers you by teaching skills you can use to support yourself even when relapses occur. You learn that there is a way out and your emotional struggles can be overcome.
You may not realize there are effective methods for depression, anxiety, and worry in addition to or as an alternative to medication. Perhaps you feel hopeless because you’ve been told that your mental health problem is a chronic condition and you’ll just have to manage the symptoms. But relief is possible with the right therapy—CBT. By working with a CBT therapist, you will be paving the way to overcome your emotional struggles, and finding hope. See for yourself by meeting with a qualified cognitive behavioral therapist in your area.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is recognized in the psychological community for its proven effectiveness in treating anxiety. (CBT Works) CBT can substantially reduce your anxiety –
When used with our personable and down-to-earth approach, it can produce amazing rewards that change lives.
All of our therapists are trained in TEAM therapy and CBT. We consider training a life-long pursuit and we continue to grow our skills to provide the best therapy possible for our clients. Call us (650) 461-9026 or Text us (650) 461-9026 today to get started and request a free phone consultation, or book an appointment online – Video Teletherapy available!
At Palo Alto Therapy, we specialize in helping you overcome all types of anxiety problems. We are knowledgeable, warm, and patient, creating tangible results with techniques that are based on evidence & research. Your relief can be achieved without long-term counseling.
Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we provide effective & caring counseling. Our therapists are passionate in delivering high-quality therapy & enhance their skills through the latest trainings.
Our relationship with you is valued & of highest importance. We are compassionate, respectful, & honest. Our professional counseling includes working side by side with you towards YOUR goals.
Our active therapists use tailored homework exercises to help you find relief in a timely manner. By keeping our meetings on track & targeting specific concerns we help you enjoy life again, usually in a matter of months not years.
Appointments after 5pm & Saturdays, friendly administrative staff & two locations: Palo Alto & San Jose. We help children, teens & adults, couples, & families and offer classes & therapy groups. Video therapy available!
I found the homework exercises to be very helpful to me. I’ve been able to use techniques I have learned from those exercises to slow down my thoughts when problems arise and work through whatever the issue may be, OCD or otherwise.
I liked the emphasis on doing concrete things to get results-writing down negative thoughts, trying to say things to counter those thoughts…Thank you for helping me make my life better.
Palo Alto Therapy does not just provide talk therapy, but focuses on teaching skills to maintain therapy. You have a genuine interest in the client’s well-being and you offered a new way of thinking about or means of addressing my issues.
