8 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2025IN MY OPINIONBeverly Wertheimer, PsyD, DMin, is a child and adolescent psychotherapist at Daybreak Health specializing in cognitive and meaning-centered therapies, an adjunct professor of psychology at Pepperdine University, and a certified life coach and CEO at BeWorthy.com. She is a published print columnist and was previously a TV anchor and reporter at ABC and NBC affiliates, CNN Turner Entertainment, and Entertainment Tonight.Through this article, Beverly Wertheimer explores key insights and experiences from a professional at Daybreak Health, highlighting the impact of technological advancements on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the strategies used to enhance accessibility, retention, and effectiveness in mental health care for young people.PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY AND KEY EXPERIENCES As a mother of four, I deeply cherish young people and am committed to providing them with every opportunity to thrive through the challenges of adolescence. We all know that the mental health struggles of this age group have intensified in recent years, so the importance of treating many clients quickly and effectively with online services cannot be overstated. With its well-designed model that delivers quality, affordable, culturally competent, and youth-empowering care, Daybreak Health was an easy choice for me! Daybreak Health also has a well-deserved reputation for being a cool, supportive, friendly place to work, with exceptional supervision, training, and learning opportunities. Therapists who work here don't want to leave ­ and that's good for our clients too. It's a gift to do work that brings families closer together and helps young people feel good about themselves. My clinical career also By Beverly Wertheimer, Psychotherapist-Adolescent and Family Mental Health, Clinical Advisory Board Member, Daybreak HealthADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH: INSIGHTS AND STRATEGIES IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPYBeverly Wertheimer
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