Use CBT to create and shape who you are and where you want to go in life.
I am glad you are taking the first steps in seeking out therapy.
My name is Bradford Wolf and I am a therapist who is passionate about helping others create the future they want for themselves.
I studied psychology at the University of Maryland and began working with individuals. I then decided to pursue my masters in social work. After extensive training and supervision I obtained my license in social work. Over time, I was able to expand my expertise in private practice and have been doing so for over 15 years.
One of the most critical components of effective therapy is developing a connection with your therapist.
My top priority is making you feel comfortable in sessions and working towards achieving the different goals you have for therapy. My clients are able to share their thoughts and experiences through a non-judgmental and safe environment.
Depression is a common feeling that almost everyone experiences. Sometimes we experience it in small doses and other times it can become a larger issue.
CBT is an evidenced based form of psychotherapy designed to help you identify the connections between your feelings, thought patterns, and behaviors. Once you understand the connections, CBT allows you to change these unhelpful thought patterns.
CBT can help you cope with anxiety, depression, unstable relationships, and the challenges that young adulthood presents:
Having difficulty in a relationship? Feeling life is too overwhelming?
Struggling with work?
These are all challenges that a CBT therapist can help you navigate, change your thought process, and help you become the best version of yourself.
Reach out if you want to learn more and make valuable changes in your life with CBT techniques.
Its a collaboration between you and I where we identify your goals and then work on making progress towards those goals. Throughout your life you have had many experiences that have shaped both who you are as a person and how you handle situations. Sometimes the patterns and thoughts we have developed are great but sometimes they hold us back.
CBT uses consistent evaluation regarding your thoughts: You and I will evaluate your thought process and focus on any negative or unhelpful thoughts and patters. Often, these thoughts are automatic and you may not notice them. Sitting down with a CBT therapist will help you evaluate and notice these unhealthy thought patterns.
Okay, thoughts are identified now what? After we identify these thoughts we then challenge these thoughts. Are they realistic thoughts? Is there evidence to support these thoughts? Do these thoughts ever actually come true? We discover what these thoughts mean and then we can look at if these thoughts are true, helpful, and accurate.
How to handle negative thinking or cognitive distortions? Now that we have identified negative thought patterns and beliefs through evaluation, now we can work on replacing the thoughts. We want to implement a realistic and balanced thought process that are more aligned to support our goals in life. We want helpful and productive thinking not just positive thinking.
In the CBT world we call a negative thought or negative belief a cognitive distortion. A common cognitive distortion that I see in therapy is call “catastrophizing.” Catastrophizing is when you expect a situation to have the worst possible outcome every time.
Image you are invited to go out with friends, co-workers, or on a date but you haven't been going out. You have been staying in because you are saying to yourself “if I go its going to be a complete disaster. I am going to look like an idiot or say something stupid or waste my time and I’d rather just stay in by myself.” This thought process can be like a ball and chain that is keeping you locked in your house. Wouldn’t you like to be free of that weight?
Evaluation: Using CBT we will evaluate this cognitive distortion. Is there evidence that supports your thought that its going to be a complete disaster? Is that always true throughout your life? Have you ever had fun going out with friends or on a date?
A CBT approach would be to ask yourself: Is there another way to look at the idea of going out with others?
You will evaluate “what are the reasons I have this pattern of thinking?” You will identify what are the components that have been supporting this cognitive distortion. Then you will approach the situation with a more balanced perspective. Your thought of “this is going to be a disaster” will change too “I have had a difficult time going out in the past but often I do enjoy a night out with my friends.”
It takes time to change these cognitive distortions but I am here to help you with this journey. You will be able to make positive changes in your life that will help you succeed. If you want my help in making these changes message me or give me a call.
If you are struggling with communication, negative self talk, or just frustration in general, CBT helps you implement a supportive and balance approach to your unique challenges. CBT helps with relationship dynamics and transforms the way you view yourself.
By investing in CBT therapy you will be able to make the long awaited changes you have been hoping for. I work hard to create a safe supportive space where we can talk about what your struggles have been. If you have difficulty asserting yourself, balancing disagreements with a significant other, or just needing a better way to communicate with the ones you love, we can accomplish it together.
You will learn coping skills that help you have improved expectations and realistic outcomes that will develop a more balanced self-perception and in turn healthier relationships with the people you love.
Send me a message or give me a call. We can talk about how therapy will benefit you.
Ready to make a change?
Let's chat and see if it’s good fit. Sessions can be both in person or virtual.
I work with clients on an individual basis to help with depression, anxiety, relationships, men's issues and more.
Using science based techniques I work with clients who are navigating the challenges of young adulthood or adulting.
Each individual therapy session lasts 50 minutes.
I believe in confidentiality, and that you, not your insurance company, should have input in what therapeutic services you should receive. As a result, I do not directly participate with insurance. I am out-of-network with insurance companies.
My fees are $225 for a 50 minute session.
I believe that it is important to get the most out of your insurance plan. Therefore, I will provide you with a receipt at the end of each appointment with which you should file with your insurance company for a reimbursement. The amount of the reimbursement varies with each insurance company. Please contact your insurance company directly prior to beginning therapy to determine the amount of reimbursement you will receive.
Insurance companies may be hard to navigate. Some questions that might help you when talking with your insurance company include: What are my out-of-network mental health insurance benefits? What is the coverage amount per therapy session? What will be my out of pocket cost including copay, co-insurance, and deductible?
All major credit cards. Credit Cards are stored on a secure platform and charged after the appointment.
All forms will be emailed to you to include a service agreement and some questionnaires. You just need to fill them out and click submit.
I believe it is important to give you the choice of how you want your therapy sessions to be conducted. As a result, I offer sessions both in-person and virtual. Whatever you are most comfortable with is how I will meet with you.
1680 East Gude Drive, Suite 311, Rockville, MD 20850
