Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Fayetteville, AR

Hailey Wyre
Counselor, LAC
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am passionate about helping individuals with mental health disorders such as bipolar, schizophrenia, and psychosis. I also derive great meaning from walking alongside people navigating grief of all sorts and substance use and/or addictions.
I am passionate about helping individuals with mental health disorders such as bipolar, schizophrenia, and psychosis. I also derive great meaning from walking alongside people navigating grief of all sorts and substance use and/or addictions.
(479) 469-1905 View (479) 469-1905
Aneeqa Ishtiaq
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
7 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
My approach is integrative — I draw on mindfulness-based therapy, IFS/parts work, couples approaches, CBT, and depth psychology.
Are you struggling with executive functioning? There are things you want to do, goals and aspirations you want to align your life with, relationships you want to be more mindful about but are finding that actually doing it is harder than it seems? Using mindfulness, depth psychology, and executive functioning coaching, I help individuals and couples move towards greater life satisfaction and alignment by understanding themselves and others, and acquiring and practicing executive skills.
My approach is integrative — I draw on mindfulness-based therapy, IFS/parts work, couples approaches, CBT, and depth psychology.
Are you struggling with executive functioning? There are things you want to do, goals and aspirations you want to align your life with, relationships you want to be more mindful about but are finding that actually doing it is harder than it seems? Using mindfulness, depth psychology, and executive functioning coaching, I help individuals and couples move towards greater life satisfaction and alignment by understanding themselves and others, and acquiring and practicing executive skills.
(479) 668-2970 View (479) 668-2970
Cynthia Sewell
Counselor, MS, LPC
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am passionate about helping others with the challenges that life brings. Sometimes these challenges can be overwhelming or seem never ending. Do you often feel like your going at it alone, living day to day, just surviving enough to get by? You don’t have to do it alone, come learn to enjoy your life again and overcome life’s challenges. People often get stuck in this mindset and struggle to get out. Let me help give you the tools you need and work together to get you out of the darkness and enjoying your life again. What if you woke up in the morning feeling like you could conquer your world instead of dreading it?
I am passionate about helping others with the challenges that life brings. Sometimes these challenges can be overwhelming or seem never ending. Do you often feel like your going at it alone, living day to day, just surviving enough to get by? You don’t have to do it alone, come learn to enjoy your life again and overcome life’s challenges. People often get stuck in this mindset and struggle to get out. Let me help give you the tools you need and work together to get you out of the darkness and enjoying your life again. What if you woke up in the morning feeling like you could conquer your world instead of dreading it?
(479) 269-3649 View (479) 269-3649
Katie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS, DWTF
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to navigate the difficulties we all face throughout life! I provide individual and family therapy for eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, and relational issues. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through the International Association of Eating DisorderProfessionals (IAEDP). As a Trained Daring Way Facilitator, I often apply Dr. Brene Brown’s research in therapeutic work around shame, vulnerability, and worthiness. I hold memberships in the Academy of Eating Disorders, IADEP, and NASW.
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to navigate the difficulties we all face throughout life! I provide individual and family therapy for eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, and relational issues. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through the International Association of Eating DisorderProfessionals (IAEDP). As a Trained Daring Way Facilitator, I often apply Dr. Brene Brown’s research in therapeutic work around shame, vulnerability, and worthiness. I hold memberships in the Academy of Eating Disorders, IADEP, and NASW.
(479) 888-4827 View (479) 888-4827
Kathleen Housley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADAC, MAC
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I work with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, substance abuse, grief, and divorce. I work clients of all ages.
I work with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, substance abuse, grief, and divorce. I work clients of all ages.
(479) 202-0749 View (479) 202-0749
Amy E Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I specialize in providing services to children, adolescents, and their families for a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, anger, depression, anxiety, adjustment/life-transition, grief/loss, trauma, inattention, impulse control, parent-child relational issues, peer relationship issues, and other issues interfering with functioning at home, at school, and in the community. I strive to provide a warm, safe, comfortable environment where the child, their family, and counselor can work together to achieve goals and improve overall quality of life.
I specialize in providing services to children, adolescents, and their families for a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, anger, depression, anxiety, adjustment/life-transition, grief/loss, trauma, inattention, impulse control, parent-child relational issues, peer relationship issues, and other issues interfering with functioning at home, at school, and in the community. I strive to provide a warm, safe, comfortable environment where the child, their family, and counselor can work together to achieve goals and improve overall quality of life.
(479) 255-2368 View (479) 255-2368
Carly Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I use ACT, CBT, and ERP to support clients in a direct, compassionate space for growth and self-understanding.
My ideal clients are people who often feel they don’t quite fit the mold, including those who are neurodivergent, creative, or navigating identity and life transitions. I work with individuals managing Autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and burnout, offering a space where you can feel understood and supported. Whether you are a high achiever feeling overwhelmed or reconnecting with your sense of self, I am here to help. I use honest conversation and real connection, with warmth, humor, and direct feedback, to help you better understand yourself, honor your boundaries, and build a fulfilling life that feels truly aligned.
I use ACT, CBT, and ERP to support clients in a direct, compassionate space for growth and self-understanding.
My ideal clients are people who often feel they don’t quite fit the mold, including those who are neurodivergent, creative, or navigating identity and life transitions. I work with individuals managing Autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and burnout, offering a space where you can feel understood and supported. Whether you are a high achiever feeling overwhelmed or reconnecting with your sense of self, I am here to help. I use honest conversation and real connection, with warmth, humor, and direct feedback, to help you better understand yourself, honor your boundaries, and build a fulfilling life that feels truly aligned.
(479) 345-5493 View (479) 345-5493
Nicole Hudson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72704
I will always strive to meet clients where they are at in their goals and support them throughout the journey. By building trust and rapport with a client, I am able to assist clients in the treatment process and empower them in making decisions regarding healthy living, relationships, and daily functioning.
I will always strive to meet clients where they are at in their goals and support them throughout the journey. By building trust and rapport with a client, I am able to assist clients in the treatment process and empower them in making decisions regarding healthy living, relationships, and daily functioning.
(479) 977-7140 View (479) 977-7140
Beck Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Beck has worked with individuals of all ages—pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She brings particular expertise from her three years in hospice care, where she supported individuals and families through anticipatory grief and the challenges that come with illness and loss. These experiences have strengthened her deep respect for the resilience people carry, even in their hardest moments. Beck is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who takes an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy that honors each person’s unique story.
Beck has worked with individuals of all ages—pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She brings particular expertise from her three years in hospice care, where she supported individuals and families through anticipatory grief and the challenges that come with illness and loss. These experiences have strengthened her deep respect for the resilience people carry, even in their hardest moments. Beck is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who takes an integrative, client-centered approach to therapy that honors each person’s unique story.
(479) 370-1541 View (479) 370-1541
Carla Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I provide a straight forward approach to help you resolve the issues you are facing today. Life is short and I feel it is important to make changes quickly and effectively so you can move forward with a more healthy approach to face whatever life has in store for you. I believe in a strengths-based approach to help you find solutions that will work for you. This is a collaborative effort -- together we will develop a plan and put that plan into action to reach your goals as quickly as possible.
I provide a straight forward approach to help you resolve the issues you are facing today. Life is short and I feel it is important to make changes quickly and effectively so you can move forward with a more healthy approach to face whatever life has in store for you. I believe in a strengths-based approach to help you find solutions that will work for you. This is a collaborative effort -- together we will develop a plan and put that plan into action to reach your goals as quickly as possible.
(479) 202-8211 View (479) 202-8211
Bruce R Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I am a well experienced therapist and enjoy working with adults on a wide variety of concerns. I work with adults over the age of 21 who seek their niche personally and their comfort zone in relationships.
I am a well experienced therapist and enjoy working with adults on a wide variety of concerns. I work with adults over the age of 21 who seek their niche personally and their comfort zone in relationships.
(479) 715-0472 View (479) 715-0472
Grace Bloodworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
You don’t have to have all the answers to begin- just being curious about wanting support is enough. My role is to partner with you, not judge you, and to help you better understand yourself with compassion. Whether you’re seeking support for your child, navigating your own challenges as a teen or adult, or working through family concerns, therapy can be a space for greater understanding, growth, and connection.
You don’t have to have all the answers to begin- just being curious about wanting support is enough. My role is to partner with you, not judge you, and to help you better understand yourself with compassion. Whether you’re seeking support for your child, navigating your own challenges as a teen or adult, or working through family concerns, therapy can be a space for greater understanding, growth, and connection.
(479) 552-7353 x105 View (479) 552-7353 x105
Brook Beach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAMFT
Fayetteville, AR 72704
Does your family have a lot of complex variables? Are you experiencing trouble managing issues around identity? Have traumatic experiences caused disconnect in your relationships with yourself or others? i believe each person and family has a unique set of needs for emotional health and connection. Emotional wellness is not a “one size fits all”. I can assess your emotional health needs in context of your identity and life experiences and create a plan unique to you and/or your family for connection and peace of mind. I do this all in a safe and accepting place where each part of you is celebrated.
Does your family have a lot of complex variables? Are you experiencing trouble managing issues around identity? Have traumatic experiences caused disconnect in your relationships with yourself or others? i believe each person and family has a unique set of needs for emotional health and connection. Emotional wellness is not a “one size fits all”. I can assess your emotional health needs in context of your identity and life experiences and create a plan unique to you and/or your family for connection and peace of mind. I do this all in a safe and accepting place where each part of you is celebrated.
(479) 552-5835 View (479) 552-5835
Heather L. Shy
Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Since 2012, Heather has been helping individuals and their families overcome a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, life adjustment, and anger, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques.
Heather is passionate about working with and supporting women to increase resilience and self-care skills so you can be the women and mothers you wish to be, despite the various stresses and challenges that being a woman/mother brings. Please visit my blog at nwaresilientmama.blogspot.com for more information. Website to come soon!
Since 2012, Heather has been helping individuals and their families overcome a variety of behavioral and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, life adjustment, and anger, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques.
Heather is passionate about working with and supporting women to increase resilience and self-care skills so you can be the women and mothers you wish to be, despite the various stresses and challenges that being a woman/mother brings. Please visit my blog at nwaresilientmama.blogspot.com for more information. Website to come soon!
(479) 317-8119 View (479) 317-8119
Chantal Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADAC, CEDS
5 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with over 20 years experience. I've worked with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder empowering them to manage boundaries, tolerate distress, & cope with overwhelming emotions. I've helped people recover from long term eating disorders, healing their relationship with food & their bodies. I've trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Together we'll identify your goals for therapy, barriers, and equip you to build the life you want. Life is too short to feel at war with yourself!
I am a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with over 20 years experience. I've worked with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder empowering them to manage boundaries, tolerate distress, & cope with overwhelming emotions. I've helped people recover from long term eating disorders, healing their relationship with food & their bodies. I've trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Together we'll identify your goals for therapy, barriers, and equip you to build the life you want. Life is too short to feel at war with yourself!
(479) 226-8324 View (479) 226-8324
Misha Nicole Helm
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72702
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy, always tailoring my approach to fit you rather than the other way around.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately, you don't have to sort it out alone. I help people work through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, autism, and the big life adjustments that knock us off balance, including postpartum anxiety and depression. My style is warm, honest, and down to earth. I take the time to be a real person with you, so you can feel free to be the real, raw version of yourself. Every session, my goal is that you leave feeling truly heard, a little more hopeful, and with a clearer sense of where to go next.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy, always tailoring my approach to fit you rather than the other way around.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately, you don't have to sort it out alone. I help people work through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, autism, and the big life adjustments that knock us off balance, including postpartum anxiety and depression. My style is warm, honest, and down to earth. I take the time to be a real person with you, so you can feel free to be the real, raw version of yourself. Every session, my goal is that you leave feeling truly heard, a little more hopeful, and with a clearer sense of where to go next.
(479) 879-6414 View (479) 879-6414
Laura Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! My name is Laura Carpenter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. My specialties include working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My goal for our time together is to provide a warm, safe environment for you to find relief and healing.
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! My name is Laura Carpenter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. My specialties include working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My goal for our time together is to provide a warm, safe environment for you to find relief and healing.
(479) 269-4373 View (479) 269-4373
John Shuler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I work from a strengths based and systems based perspective, using solution focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to assist you in breaking negative patterns, repairing relationships and achieving life balance.
Therapy is tailored towards you, the client, to reach your personal goals. Treatment can be brief counseling or longer term therapy. The focus is to assist you in feeling better through identifying your strengths and developing strategies that work best for you.
I work from a strengths based and systems based perspective, using solution focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to assist you in breaking negative patterns, repairing relationships and achieving life balance.
Therapy is tailored towards you, the client, to reach your personal goals. Treatment can be brief counseling or longer term therapy. The focus is to assist you in feeling better through identifying your strengths and developing strategies that work best for you.
(479) 668-3683 View (479) 668-3683
Amanda Hardy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Feeling stuck in old patterns, or like there is something wrong with you? Feeling like you’ve lost touch with your authentic self? Does your anxiety or depression keep you from being fully present with the things and people you love? Are you questioning your current belief systems, and not sure how to break free? You are not alone! Together we can navigate through the confusion and uncertainty to find more clarity and calm. Alfie the therapy dog can also provide some fun and comfort in sessions, or hang out in his "spot" if you would rather not have the distraction.
Feeling stuck in old patterns, or like there is something wrong with you? Feeling like you’ve lost touch with your authentic self? Does your anxiety or depression keep you from being fully present with the things and people you love? Are you questioning your current belief systems, and not sure how to break free? You are not alone! Together we can navigate through the confusion and uncertainty to find more clarity and calm. Alfie the therapy dog can also provide some fun and comfort in sessions, or hang out in his "spot" if you would rather not have the distraction.
(479) 391-2326 View (479) 391-2326
Michael Schwarz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72701
I have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of challenges. I encourage clients to seek out and consider what brings meaning and significance to them in their lives, and encourage use of this to build confidence in their ability to overcome difficulties and live in a more optimal way. I encourage self-compassion and the use of mindful living to work in consistent pursuit of enhancing wellness.
I have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of challenges. I encourage clients to seek out and consider what brings meaning and significance to them in their lives, and encourage use of this to build confidence in their ability to overcome difficulties and live in a more optimal way. I encourage self-compassion and the use of mindful living to work in consistent pursuit of enhancing wellness.
(479) 777-9710 View (479) 777-9710

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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.