About Us

Who We Are

Alliance CBT is a boutique behavioral health practice located in downtown Chicago. Providers at Alliance CBT are doctoral-level psychologists with a specialization in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Learn more about our providers.

 
 

what is cbt?

As our name suggests, therapy at Alliance CBT is influenced by principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT encompasses a variety of interventions that focus on the interrelationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This can involve identifying and challenging negative and unhealthy thought patterns, developing healthy coping skills, replacing undesirable habits with preferred behaviors, and reducing physiological reactivity. Treatment is collaborative, goal-oriented, and active, involving the practice of skills learned between sessions.

Therapists at Alliance CBT have specialized training in the following areas:

  • Cognitive Therapy

  • Behavior Therapy

  • Behavioral Activation

  • Exposure Therapy

  • Mindfulness Training

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy

who we serve

Alliance CBT serves adult clients through outpatient individual and couples psychotherapy. We specialize in the treatment of the following concerns:

  • Anxiety disorders, such as: generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, panic attacks, and health anxiety

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorders

  • Post-traumatic stress

  • Depressive disorders, such as: depression, loneliness, and bereavement

  • Stress management

  • Insomnia/sleep disturbance

  • Adjustment to life transitions, including occupational/academic changes, divorce, changes in health condition/medical status, and moving/relocation

  • Relationship issues, interpersonal effectiveness (e.g., assertiveness, overcoming shyness, communication effectiveness), and marital/couples therapy

  • Coping with chronic health conditions and adjustment to medical diagnoses

  • Women's health, especially as related to fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum issues

stress management and wellness

Therapy can also be a useful tool for clients who want to maintain their wellbeing, maximize effectiveness toward goals, and moderate their stress levels. Additionally, therapists at Alliance CBT can help clients reconnect with their values to find more meaning and fulfillment in their daily lives.