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Patrick "Pat" Hogan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has 13 years of experience in the mental health field...
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Patrick "Pat" Hogan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Pat works with life transitions, adjustment challenges, end-of-life/grief, dementia and aging, and men’s issues. He has a master's degree in Pastoral Counseling. Pat has decades of experience in spiritual practice, a touchstone for supporting clients in their own lives.
Growth, change, and renewal are central to Pat’s counseling philosophy. He finds that many people are searching for meaning and connection. Pat believes, as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin wrote, that "We are not human beings on a spiritual journey, we are spiritual beings on a human journey,” meaning that each of us has inherent value and worth regardless of our circumstances and that each of us has the capacity for abundance and joy in life.
Pat works with each person’s strengths to focus on practical solutions and effective coping strategies. He recognizes that within each of us is a source of healing, creativity, resilience, and vitality. Pat is known for his caring and involved presence and is ready to assist you in your growth. Whatever you do, remember to keep investing in yourself, in your life, not because everything will go as planned but because your abilities, strengths, and self-confidence will create a more positive and healthful you!
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My approach involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts, cognitive reframing, and behavioral activation.
I use and teach the following techniques, among others:
A client's progress can be tracked by noting the decreased frequency of negative thoughts, improvement in mood and self-esteem, and scores on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD7), or Beck Depression Inventory.
Clients can practice the following activities to supplement their therapy:
Clients can identify goals for therapy, areas of their life they want to improve, and problematic behaviors.
At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.
Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).
The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in Bethesda, MD is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.
It’s okay if you don’t quite know how to control your thoughts. There are experts called cognitive behavioral therapists who can guide you on this life-changing journey. They will help you notice when your negative thinking is taking over, teach you about the roots of these negative thoughts (cognitive distortions), and replace them with positive thoughts that serve you.
If you are in Montgomery County, you can find the cognitive behavioral therapy you’re looking for at Thriveworks Bethesda, MD. We have cognitive behavioral therapists who are experts on negative versus positive thinking patterns, and they can equip you with life-changing skills and tools that help you control your own thoughts. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, reach out to Thriveworks Bethesda, MD. Call (240) 513-3093 to schedule your appointment.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that focuses on helping someone change their thinking and behavioral patterns that directly cause or affect a problem they are experiencing. These problems can include:
As we mentioned above, cognitive behavioral therapy can help people address a myriad of mental health issues, as this form of therapy is rooted in the idea that negative thinking is at the very root of our issues. These issues are not about the events themselves. Your Thriveworks Bethesda, MD cognitive behavioral therapist will teach you about the cognitive distortions we engage in, including:
These are just a few of many cognitive distortions that we are all guilty of engaging in. Once you understand these, you can then learn to identify them on a regular basis and assume a more accurate stance on any given situation.
If you want to experience the benefits of working with a cognitive behavioral therapist for yourself, and you are in the Montgomery area, reach out to Thriveworks Bethesda, MD. We can set you up with a cognitive behavioral therapist right away—seriously, we have same-week appointments available. We can also offer you flexible evening and weekend sessions. We get that the normal daytime appointments don’t always work out!
If you’re ready to schedule cognitive behavioral therapy and get to work with a skilled, caring professional, give Thriveworks Bethesda, MD a call right now at (240) 513-3093 to schedule your appointment.
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