CBT Therapy for When Your Thoughts Keep Getting in the Way
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia for adults experiencing anxiety, overthinking, self-criticism, and unhelpful thought patterns. Evidence-based CBT treatment helps reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build practical coping skills. Virtual therapy is available across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Maine.
CBT Therapy Snapshot
- Who we support: adults struggling with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and self-criticism
- Common concerns: generalized anxiety, stress, depression, intrusive thoughts, burnout
- Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy integrated with trauma-informed care
- Focus: identifying thought patterns, building coping tools, behavioral change
- Session format: structured, goal-oriented weekly therapy
- Locations: Bala Cynwyd & Philadelphia, plus virtual sessions in PA, FL, and ME
You don’t need to “think more positively.” You need tools that actually work.
CBT therapy at Guiding Kindness Therapy offers structured, supportive care for adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-criticism, or unhelpful thinking patterns. We work with anxiety, stress, depression, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Many people come to CBT therapy feeling frustrated by their own thinking. You may be logical, capable, and self-aware—yet still find yourself overthinking, catastrophizing, or stuck in patterns that feel automatic.
CBT understands that these patterns are learned—and that means they can be changed. CBT is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and actions are connected, offering practical tools to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.
How does CBT help with anxiety?
CBT helps individuals recognize cognitive distortions, challenge catastrophic thinking, and build healthier coping strategies. Over time, this reduces anxiety intensity and improves emotional regulation.
At Guiding Kindness Therapy, we understand that CBT therapy isn’t about forcing positivity or ignoring what you feel.
It’s about identifying unhelpful thought patterns, understanding how they impact your emotions and behavior, and learning practical strategies to respond differently—so your thoughts stop running the show.
Signs It Might Be Time to Reach Out
When Survival Becomes Your Baseline
Unhelpful thought patterns can quietly shape how you relate to yourself, others, and the world. Over time, they can limit your ability to rest, trust your decisions, feel confident, or stay present.
CBT therapy creates space to slow mental spirals, build awareness, and develop practical tools to respond differently to thoughts that keep you stuck.
Common Reasons Women Seek CBT Therapy With Us
You may find yourself here if you’re experiencing:
Chronic anxiety or feeling constantly on edge
Persistent overthinking or mental spirals
Difficulty trusting your thoughts or decisions
Strong reactions that feel “out of proportion”
Trouble setting boundaries or saying no
A persistent pattern of negative self-talk or self-criticism
Feeling stuck in unhelpful thinking patterns despite insight
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed by everyday stressors
Meet Our Team
Eva Light, LCSW
I get it – I'm not a flawless professional with a handbook. My style as a therapist includes radical acceptance, cutting through the bullshit, and encouraging you to be your most authentic self.
Kirstie Juenger, LPC
Your unique journey deserves sincere support. In our sessions, expect a mix of humor, patience, and genuine understanding for open and honest discussions.
Faith Higgins, LAPC, ATR-P
I’ll always show up as a human first -- for you to feel comfortable being you, I need to be authentically me, too. Our sessions will navigate your big life changes and transitions.
Katherine Hayden, LSW
We are on the journey of healing together. In our sessions expect laughter, healing, and togetherness. If you want someone to challenge you, tell you how to adjust and pivot, I’m your person!
You Don’t Have to Keep Surviving Unhelpful Thought Patterns
There often comes a moment when pushing through just isn’t sustainable anymore. When the coping strategies that once worked start costing too much.
Choosing therapy is not giving up—it’s choosing yourself. It’s deciding that your inner world deserves as much care as everyone else’s.
Trauma, family, & couples therapists
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Virtual & In-Person
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Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, Florida, and Maine
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Trauma, family, & couples therapists 💬 Virtual & In-Person 🌿 Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, Florida, and Maine 💚
How CBT Therapy at Guiding Kindness Works
Working with Guiding Kindness Therapy means your pace is respected.
Our therapists use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches that are collaborative, structured, and supportive—focused on understanding thought patterns and building practical tools, not forcing change before clarity and support exist.
What to Expect
Step 1: Free Consultation
We explore what’s bringing you in and whether we’re the right fit.
Step 2: Intake & Assessment
We gently map your history, strengths, and goals—at your pace.
Step 3: Ongoing Therapy
Sessions focus on insight, emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and real-world change. Many clients begin noticing shifts within the first few months.
You Asked,
We Answered
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Yes. We offer in-person therapy for women in Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia, PA.
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Absolutely. We provide virtual therapy across Pennsylvania, Florida, Maine, and Delaware.
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That depends on your goals. Some women work with us short-term, others longer-term for deeper trauma work.
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That’s okay. We’ll guide you through every step—no pressure, no expectations.
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During the first session, we work on exploring why you are coming to therapy and identifying your needs. We will make sure all your paperwork is filled out correctly.
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CBT is effective for anxiety and depression
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapiesCBT is widely recognized as evidence-based
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
