Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in 28106

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Angela S Redlak-Olcese
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28106
Waitlist for new clients
She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S) by International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), expert in CBT-Enhanced, leading evidenced based treatment for eating disorders, trained by The Centre for Eating Disorder Research (CREDO) at Oxford.
Dr. Redlak-Olcese's therapeutic approach is collaborative, structured, and active and provided in person or tele-health. It goes beyond "talk-therapy." Specific techniques are taught during each session and next steps are identified to practice at home. She is dedicated to integrating evidence based research into clinical practice. She helps you identify current patterns of thinking, feeling, physiological reactions, and behaviors that keep you stuck and develop new ways of coping and responding that work. She provides education/guidance to loved ones. Treatment is self-empowering, time limited, has a beginning, middle, and end.
She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S) by International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), expert in CBT-Enhanced, leading evidenced based treatment for eating disorders, trained by The Centre for Eating Disorder Research (CREDO) at Oxford.
Dr. Redlak-Olcese's therapeutic approach is collaborative, structured, and active and provided in person or tele-health. It goes beyond "talk-therapy." Specific techniques are taught during each session and next steps are identified to practice at home. She is dedicated to integrating evidence based research into clinical practice. She helps you identify current patterns of thinking, feeling, physiological reactions, and behaviors that keep you stuck and develop new ways of coping and responding that work. She provides education/guidance to loved ones. Treatment is self-empowering, time limited, has a beginning, middle, and end.
(704) 271-1148 View (704) 271-1148
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Kimberly Reese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
My training began in the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment model during my practicum experience and continued as a community-based therapist providing crisis in-home services for children and families.
I'm Kimberly and I'm a Black Trauma Therapist, Black Enneagram CliniCoach, and Speaker. As a clinician, I specialize in treating trauma in Black people. I help us understand, heal from, and move through traumatic experiences. As a coach, I teach high-achieving Black women how to navigate their Blackness and their purpose with confidence in white spaces.
My training began in the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment model during my practicum experience and continued as a community-based therapist providing crisis in-home services for children and families.
I'm Kimberly and I'm a Black Trauma Therapist, Black Enneagram CliniCoach, and Speaker. As a clinician, I specialize in treating trauma in Black people. I help us understand, heal from, and move through traumatic experiences. As a coach, I teach high-achieving Black women how to navigate their Blackness and their purpose with confidence in white spaces.
(919) 759-5485 View (919) 759-5485
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Kaitlyn Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
I offer a person-centered approach and incorporate skills of CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, and other modalities.
Often, people experience stress and anxiety if they believe they do not live up to others' expectations of them. It can feel extremely isolating if you think you are outside of the "normal". I believe that "normal" is subjective, and that there is no standard "normal". I enjoy working with clients who are wanting to embrace the parts of themselves that they've been conditioned to keep private. I see strength in vulnerability. I think there is so much to be said for a person who is able to acknowledge the pain that they've been through. Without doing so, it can be difficult to learn, heal, and grow.
I offer a person-centered approach and incorporate skills of CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, and other modalities.
Often, people experience stress and anxiety if they believe they do not live up to others' expectations of them. It can feel extremely isolating if you think you are outside of the "normal". I believe that "normal" is subjective, and that there is no standard "normal". I enjoy working with clients who are wanting to embrace the parts of themselves that they've been conditioned to keep private. I see strength in vulnerability. I think there is so much to be said for a person who is able to acknowledge the pain that they've been through. Without doing so, it can be difficult to learn, heal, and grow.
(980) 635-0180 View (980) 635-0180
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Tori Thomas
Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106  (Online Only)
Some include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered therapies, trauma techniques including inner child work, and Motivational interviewing.
Are you feeling hopeless, unmotivated, lost, and/or confused? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed from life's daily tasks. It's possible that you're exhausted from past trauma, and wearing so many "masks" that require you to be the strong one, the happy one, the overachiever, the one that everyone believes is okay. I'm here to tell you that life doesn't have to be this way. Often times, we've been so accustomed to these feelings, and wearing the above masks, it begins to feel normal. The time is now to live the life you deserve. With useful skills, techniques, and consistency, change can happen. There is hope for you.
Some include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered therapies, trauma techniques including inner child work, and Motivational interviewing.
Are you feeling hopeless, unmotivated, lost, and/or confused? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed from life's daily tasks. It's possible that you're exhausted from past trauma, and wearing so many "masks" that require you to be the strong one, the happy one, the overachiever, the one that everyone believes is okay. I'm here to tell you that life doesn't have to be this way. Often times, we've been so accustomed to these feelings, and wearing the above masks, it begins to feel normal. The time is now to live the life you deserve. With useful skills, techniques, and consistency, change can happen. There is hope for you.
(980) 400-2597 View (980) 400-2597
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Lauren Deasy Blackshaw
MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) that enjoys helping people find meaning in their lives and achieve personal growth. My approach incorporates cognitive behavioral and acceptance commitment techniques and is individualized and tailored to your personal and professional goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) that enjoys helping people find meaning in their lives and achieve personal growth. My approach incorporates cognitive behavioral and acceptance commitment techniques and is individualized and tailored to your personal and professional goals.
(704) 275-2099 View (704) 275-2099
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Tayona Fraylon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28106
I am pleased and privileged to have the opportunity to work with you and provide an atmosphere of safety and trust for you. We are going to find a way to relax and discuss information important to you and ways for meeting your goals and therapeutic needs. If you can agree to make a good faith effort at personal growth and to engage in the counseling process we can build from there.
I am pleased and privileged to have the opportunity to work with you and provide an atmosphere of safety and trust for you. We are going to find a way to relax and discuss information important to you and ways for meeting your goals and therapeutic needs. If you can agree to make a good faith effort at personal growth and to engage in the counseling process we can build from there.
(704) 270-3735 View (704) 270-3735
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Debbie A Breen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Th, M, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28106
Has something occurred recently that pushed you over into unfamiliar territory and is causing anger, anxiety, depression? I have helped hundreds of people, adults, adolescents and children reconcile these issues, identify wants and needs, and achieve resolve for a more satisfying life today, and promising tomorrow, for this generation and the next. I am a parent & child advocate, family & individual therapist, and pastoral confidant. My work with families & individuals, young and old, help them achieve understanding, meaning and direction for the current issue of today, and those that will occur in the future.
Has something occurred recently that pushed you over into unfamiliar territory and is causing anger, anxiety, depression? I have helped hundreds of people, adults, adolescents and children reconcile these issues, identify wants and needs, and achieve resolve for a more satisfying life today, and promising tomorrow, for this generation and the next. I am a parent & child advocate, family & individual therapist, and pastoral confidant. My work with families & individuals, young and old, help them achieve understanding, meaning and direction for the current issue of today, and those that will occur in the future.
(704) 504-7282 View (704) 504-7282
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Dina Gambella
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28106
I believe that you are the expert of your own life & my role as your therapist is to be a fellow companion on your journey towards emotional growth. Your desired outcomes will be achieved by creating long term solutions that uniquely fit your needs within the safety and trust of our therapeutic relationship. By creating a safe and trusting environment, I welcome the opportunity to support your treatment needs.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life & my role as your therapist is to be a fellow companion on your journey towards emotional growth. Your desired outcomes will be achieved by creating long term solutions that uniquely fit your needs within the safety and trust of our therapeutic relationship. By creating a safe and trusting environment, I welcome the opportunity to support your treatment needs.
(919) 800-0768 View (919) 800-0768
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Jim Cress
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
Waitlist for new clients
"We have more help than you have problems." I have been walking with people in their life stories for many years. My office is a shame-free, safe place for my clients to be vulnerable, open, and to take a deeper look at what is hindering them from being the best version of themselves. Counseling is an important investment of a person's time and money. I listen actively and work hard for my clients in their sessions to help them experience the life change and healing they are looking for. Most of my therapy work is done in 3 day Counseling Intensives for individuals and couples. My Intensive fee is $7500 for 3 days.
"We have more help than you have problems." I have been walking with people in their life stories for many years. My office is a shame-free, safe place for my clients to be vulnerable, open, and to take a deeper look at what is hindering them from being the best version of themselves. Counseling is an important investment of a person's time and money. I listen actively and work hard for my clients in their sessions to help them experience the life change and healing they are looking for. Most of my therapy work is done in 3 day Counseling Intensives for individuals and couples. My Intensive fee is $7500 for 3 days.
(704) 707-3959 View (704) 707-3959
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Cynthia Morris
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
Are you ready to care for and be kind to yourself? Do you struggle with behaviors, thoughts, or relationships? Do you feel misunderstood, confused, or angry? Do you feel anxious, stressed, or nervous? Are you sad, impulsive, or withdrawn? Maybe you don't know what you feel. Are you aware of a difference between the inside and the outside? Have you tried everything to change or get "it" to stop with no avail? I specialize in and engage your life stories while working for transformation in your body, mind and soul.
Are you ready to care for and be kind to yourself? Do you struggle with behaviors, thoughts, or relationships? Do you feel misunderstood, confused, or angry? Do you feel anxious, stressed, or nervous? Are you sad, impulsive, or withdrawn? Maybe you don't know what you feel. Are you aware of a difference between the inside and the outside? Have you tried everything to change or get "it" to stop with no avail? I specialize in and engage your life stories while working for transformation in your body, mind and soul.
(704) 706-9939 View (704) 706-9939
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Christina Canuto
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
I believe in the healing power of relationships. Humans are relational creatures with a wired need to feel accepted. Disconnection in relationships can leave a person feeling hopeless. You can expect me to help you through relational healing. Together, we will look at your relationship to self and how this impacts how you navigate relationships with others. As a systems thinker, I often help clients explore ways to strengthen their sense of belongingness through strengthening relationships with others.
I believe in the healing power of relationships. Humans are relational creatures with a wired need to feel accepted. Disconnection in relationships can leave a person feeling hopeless. You can expect me to help you through relational healing. Together, we will look at your relationship to self and how this impacts how you navigate relationships with others. As a systems thinker, I often help clients explore ways to strengthen their sense of belongingness through strengthening relationships with others.
(704) 386-6734 View (704) 386-6734
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Jeremy W. Saunders
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28106  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with clients from many diverse backgrounds. I grew up in a small town where mental health awareness was not always present and children, like myself, who were going through their own unique and individual challenges did not always have support or an outlet for expressing their emotions. I aim to work with clients who are searching for this same type of support environment and positive outcomes through making plans for their growth. This is in connection with using research-based mental/emotional health strategies to achieve goals and create authentic and personal changes in their lives.
I have a passion for working with clients from many diverse backgrounds. I grew up in a small town where mental health awareness was not always present and children, like myself, who were going through their own unique and individual challenges did not always have support or an outlet for expressing their emotions. I aim to work with clients who are searching for this same type of support environment and positive outcomes through making plans for their growth. This is in connection with using research-based mental/emotional health strategies to achieve goals and create authentic and personal changes in their lives.
(704) 946-5439 View (704) 946-5439
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Iris Hudson
Counselor, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
Life challenges can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, and vulnerable. The good news is, you don't have to navigate this journey alone. Welcome to a place where healing, growth, and self-discovery can flourish. Together, we can work to find ways to live a life that is more fulfilling and meaningful by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your unique needs and experiences.
Life challenges can leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, and vulnerable. The good news is, you don't have to navigate this journey alone. Welcome to a place where healing, growth, and self-discovery can flourish. Together, we can work to find ways to live a life that is more fulfilling and meaningful by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your unique needs and experiences.
(704) 269-8628 View (704) 269-8628
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Abbey Vann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28106
Do you ever find yourself saying "It is not supposed to be this way"? At times we have all felt lost in life, or found ourselves in a place we do not wish to be. Whether it be at the hands of trauma, loss of self-esteem, familial discord, or failed relationships, sometimes we all need some guidance getting back to our best version of ourselves.
Do you ever find yourself saying "It is not supposed to be this way"? At times we have all felt lost in life, or found ourselves in a place we do not wish to be. Whether it be at the hands of trauma, loss of self-esteem, familial discord, or failed relationships, sometimes we all need some guidance getting back to our best version of ourselves.
(704) 665-5963 View (704) 665-5963

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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists

How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.