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Everyone can use guidance from time to time. As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I look forward to working with peopl...
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Everyone can use guidance from time to time. As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I look forward to working with people to overcome challenges, navigate issues, and engage in self-exploration.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. I specialize in depression, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, mood and personality disorders, and trauma. I work with adolescents, adults, and professionals, offering steady, practical support that helps you feel understood and move forward.
I earned a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Health Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspectives.
I believe therapy should be a clear path toward change. Together we’ll navigate challenges, clarify goals, and build skills so you can live the life you want. If you’re ready to tap your inner strength and create lasting progress, I’d be honored to work with you.
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In my work with children, teens, and adults, I focus on providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere to allow each individual the spa...
In my work with children, teens, and adults, I focus on providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere to allow each individual the space to work towards healing and growth.
Marie Moriarty-Puggi is Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and has 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about serving children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in their journey toward healing and reaching their personal goals. Marie specializes in all areas of trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, grief, and more. She also treats LGBTQ concerns, auto-immune deficiency disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, depression, and the impact of substance abuse in family units.
Marie completed her Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA with an emphasis in Trauma. Marie believes each person is unique and no one style "fits all". Marie uses a variety of therapeutic modalities including (but not limited to) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy (ABT), behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and grief/bereavement therapy.
Marie is empathetic to one's needs, bringing a sense of compassion, safety, and support to cope with the many struggles one faces across all settings. If you are ready to begin your journey towards healing, she is prepared to help you navigate. Schedule an appointment with Marie today.
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My approach to helping clients using CBT is to focus on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts.
I teach clients the following tools in CBT:
As a clinician, I would be evaluating clients' symptoms, measuring the occurrence of specific target behaviors, and assessing progress toward specific goals.
In between sessions, one might supplement CBT with self-monitoring will help clients develop an insight into their difficulties. You can also schedule activities that bring you enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment, recognize how your actions influence your thoughts and emotions, make the best use of your time, break down difficult tasks into more manageable or smaller ones, and face your fears gradually so they diminish.
One can prepare for their CBT session by doing the following: Make a list of goals and review them with your therapist, prepare yourself to be open and honest with your therapist, keep track of your progress in a journal/notebook, and ask your therapist questions and help create your goals.
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 Philadelphia, PA 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.
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