About Cognitive Psychotherapy New Orleans LA

Cognitive therapy is based on the theory that much of how we feel is determined by what we think. Disorders, such as depression, are believed to be the result of faulty thoughts and beliefs. By correcting these inaccurate beliefs, the person’s perception of events and emotional state improve.
Kathryn A. Kirkhart
(504) 581-3933
1539 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, LA
Services
Individual Psychotherapy, Adjustment Disorder (e.g., bereavement, acad, job, mar, or fam prob), Psychoeducational Evaluation, Anxiety Disorder (e.g., generalized anxiety, phobia, panic or obsessive-compulsive disorder), Mood Disorder (e.g., depression, manic-depressive disorder)
Ages Served
Children (3-12 yrs.)
Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Kent State University
Credentialed Since: 1984-03-23

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Carlos V. Kronberger
(504) 361-3511
3520 General DeGaulle Drive
New Orleans, LA
Services
Individual Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment, Forensic Evaluation (e.g., mental competency evaluation), Couples Psychotherapy, Stress Management or Pain Management
Ages Served
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
Languages Spoken
German,Spanish
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Teachers College, Columbia University
Credentialed Since: 1991-02-08

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Randolph T. Harper
(504) 895-6068
1305 Antonine St
New Orleans, LA
Services
Psychoanalysis, Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Psychotherapy
Ages Served
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Children (3-12 yrs.)
Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
Older adults (65 yrs. or older)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Ohio St U
Credentialed Since: 1975-02-24

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Don H. Fontenelle
(504) 834-6411
517 N Causeway Blvd
Metairie, LA
Services
Individual Psychotherapy, Disorder Diagnosed in Infancy-Adolescence (e.g., ADHD, LD, MR, or Pervasive Devel Disorder), Psychological Assessment
Ages Served
Children (3-12 yrs.)
Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
Infants (0-2 yrs.)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Oklahoma State University
Credentialed Since: 1989-07-24

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Leslie C. Higgins
(504) 885-1442
5500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA
Services
Individual Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment, Disorder Diagnosed in Infancy-Adolescence (e.g., ADHD, LD, MR, or Pervasive Devel Disorder), Mood Disorder (e.g., depression, manic-depressive disorder), Anxiety Disorder (e.g., generalized anxiety, phobia, panic or obsessive-compulsive disorder)
Ages Served
Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
Children (3-12 yrs.)
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Florida Institute of Technology
Credentialed Since: 1987-06-02

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Chin-Chin Ho
(504) 525-5070
1820 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA
Services
Disorder Diagnosed in Infancy-Adolescence (e.g., ADHD, LD, MR, or Pervasive Devel Disorder), Individual Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Anxiety Disorder (e.g., generalized anxiety, phobia, panic or obsessive-compulsive disorder), Adjustment Disorder (e.g., bereavement, acad, job, mar, or fam prob)
Ages Served
Children (3-12 yrs.)
Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
Languages Spoken
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Ohio St U
Credentialed Since: 1979-06-15

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John T. Fanning
(504) 897-8054
Touro Rehab Ctr
New Orleans, LA
Services
Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment, Clinical Neuropsychological Intervention, Psychological Assessment, Individual Psychotherapy, Behavioral Health Intervention involving Medical Conditions/Disorder
Ages Served
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Older adults (65 yrs. or older)
Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: U Memphis
Credentialed Since: 1985-04-11

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Morris E. Burka
(504) 842-4025
Ochsnner Clinic Dept of Psych.
New Orleans, LA
Services
Family Psychotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Psychotherapy
Ages Served
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Older adults (65 yrs. or older)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Alliant International University - San Francisco Bay
Credentialed Since: 1987-08-14

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Susan R. Andrews
(504) 831-0109
2626 N. Arnoult Road, Suite 220
Metairie, LA
Services
Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment, Disorder Diagnosed in Infancy-Adolescence (e.g., ADHD, LD, MR, or Pervasive Devel Disorder), Behavioral Health Intervention involving Medical Conditions/Disorder, Individual Psychotherapy, Disability Determination or Worker Compensation Evaluation
Ages Served
Children (3-12 yrs.)
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Infants (0-2 yrs.)
Older adults (65 yrs. or older)
Languages Spoken
French
Education Info
Doctoral Program: Tulane University
Credentialed Since: 1986-02-21

Data Provided by:
Janet R. Matthews
(504) 469-8665
5 Platt St
Kenner, LA
Services
Psychological Assessment, Individual Psychotherapy, Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment, Adjustment Disorder (e.g., bereavement, acad, job, mar, or fam prob)
Ages Served
Adults (18-64 yrs.)
Older adults (65 yrs. or older)
Education Info
Doctoral Program: University of Mississippi
Credentialed Since: 1978-03-21

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About Cognitive Psychotherapy

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By Michael Herkov, Ph.D

Cognitive therapy is based on the theory that much of how we feel is determined by what we think. Disorders, such as depression , are believed to be the result of faulty thoughts and beliefs. By correcting these inaccurate beliefs, the person’s perception of events and emotional state improve.

Research on depression has shown that people with depression often have inaccurate beliefs about themselves, their situation and the world. A list of common cognitive errors and real life examples is listed below:

  • Personalization — relating negative events to oneself when there is no basis.

    Example — When walking down the hallway at work, John says hello to the company CEO. The CEO does not respond and keeps walking. John interprets this as the CEO’s lack of respect for him. He gets demoralized and feels rejected. However, the CEO’s behavior may have nothing to do with John. He may have been preoccupied about an upcoming meeting, or had a fight with his wife that morning. If John considered that the CEO’s behavior may not be related to him personally, he is likely to avoid this negative mood.

  • Dichotomous Thinking — seeing things as black and white, all or none. This is usually detected when a person can generate only two choices in a situation.

    Example — Mary is having a problem at work with one of her supervisors who she believes is treating her badly. She convinces herself that she has only two options: tell her boss off or quit. She is unable to consider a host of other possibilities such as talking to her boss in a constructive way, seeking guidance from a higher supervisor, contacting employee relations, etc.

  • Selective Abstraction — focusing only on certain aspects of a situation, usually the most negative.

    Example — During a staff meeting at work, Susan presents a proposal for solving a problem. Her solution is listened to with great interest and many of her ideas are applauded. However, at one point her supervisor points out that her budget for the project appears to be grossly inadequate. Susan ignores the positive feedback she has received and focuses on this one comment. She interprets it as a lack of support from her boss and a humiliation in front of the group.

  • Magnification-Minimization — distorting the importance of particular events.

    Example — Robert is a college student who wants to go to medical school. He knows t...

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