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Kaitlin Mika Masatsugu, LCSW is a counselor in Diamond Bar, CA specializing in counseling and social work. Kaitlin Mika Masatsugu, LCSW is affiliated with St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico).
253 S Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.
CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.
CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.
Mental Health Therapy
Therapy, in a mental health context, includes a broad range of treatments designed to help people feel and function better in their daily lives. It usually involves talking to a professional to gain insight and coping skills for stressful life events. Some of the fields that may be included under mental health therapy are:
The use of mental health therapy is extremely common and can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with life changes, unwanted feelings and behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Those who are feeling stuck with an issue or circumstance may find therapy to be a healing way to be guided past it towards a more positive future.
She has a state license in California.
Licensed In: California
Kaitlin Mika Masatsugu, LCSW is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Kaitlin Mika Masatsugu, LCSW appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Providence, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, First Health PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO and Insurance Plan.
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Ms. Kaitlin Masatsugu is a specialist in social work and counseling in Diamond Bar, CA. Her areas of expertise include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). Ms. Masatsugu can take Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. She is professionally affiliated with St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). Her practice in Diamond Bar, CA is open to new patients as reported by St. Joseph Health.