Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Tempe, AZ
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LaShunda Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I employ distinct client-centered, strengths-focused, evidence-based treatment approaches that include solution-focused,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Brainspotting.
There are times when it becomes difficult to navigate the terrain at various points in life. Whether it has become an internal or external struggle to get through the day or realization that the impact of personal conflicts has challenges to which a solution is not clear. I recognize and honor a commitment to the genesis of the therapeutic journey to self-discovery and healing. My goal is to assist individuals with cultivating a life of abundance on their terms. You are the expert on your life and personal experiences, and I desire to provide support and guidance in a collaborative approach as needed as you embark on this journey.

Isabella Parada
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
She is trained in
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
IsaBella has experience working with teenagers (18+) and adults to address a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, life-transitions, and trauma-related issues. She employs an eclectic approach to therapy, meaning she utilizes a variety of skills and techniques that best suit the needs of each client. IsaBella wholeheartedly believes that the client is the expert on their own life and the master of their own destiny. Therefore, her primary focus is to collaboratively build a strong foundation of trust, acceptance, and mutual respect that honors the client’s story as well as their willingness to change.

Jenny Scheid
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I utilize
cognitive
behavioral modalities (
CBT
, ACT, DBT, ERP) to address fears, build coping skills, replace ineffective behaviors and live according to one's values.
I have been working in the counseling field since 2001, at all levels of care. I take a holistic approach (bio-psycho-social-spiritual) to treating the whole person. I offer Outpatient, IOP, Home and Community Outings. I am licensed in AZ, NM, TX and offer both in-person and virtual sessions. I have a heart for walking alongside others in their healing journey and helping them to live out of their true selves and values. I aim to display Hope, Grace and Truth to clients I work with. I am privileged to be in this role as a counselor and feel honored and humbled in continuing to learn from clients.

Karen Lynn Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified
Verified
The use of
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy techniques and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy can also bring a depth of understanding whether working with couples, families or individuals.
I believe there is hope for anyone who is seeking help both individually and relationally. Sometimes our emotions interfere with us living our best life. It is often necessary to regulate our emotions so that we speak clearly and directly. As a level 3 trained Gottman Couples therapist I believe it is possible to constructively manage conflict so that it will bring greater understanding.

Carolyn Perea
Pre-Licensed Professional, BHPT
Verified
Verified
A therapy session could include trauma processing,
cognitive
restructuring, learning emotional regulation skills, and learning coping skills.
I am a master’s level therapist working in Arizona. I am currently finishing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. I hope to be graduated by fall of 2022. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of emotional disturbances, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I utilize empirically based interventions for treating psychological disorders in individuals, families, and couples. The empirically based interventions that I use are
cognitive
behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, and rational emotive behavioral therapy.

Katie Pankonin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am strengths-based and often utilize a
cognitive
behavioral and mindfulness centered approach.
Reaching out for support can truly be the scariest part, I am so happy you're here. Whether you are feeling constant anxiety or depression, overwhelm from school stress, navigating a life transition or breakup, or looking to heal your relationship with your body, I am here for you. I am a person-focused therapist who simply meets you "where you are." My goal is to create a welcoming, safe, and healing space to help you get back to feeling like your best self. I strive for therapy to feel like a big "exhale" in your week and a place to you can show up exactly as you feel.

Keira Kielmeyer
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm trained in EMDR,
CBT
, DBT, Attachment, Mindfulness, and IFS.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya Angelou. It is my privilege to be a safe place for every part of your story, an advocate for your healing, and a champion of you fully becoming your authentic self. The work done in between the walls of the therapy room can be the most transformative and powerful work of your life. It is messy, challenging, raw, and beautiful. When we find the courage to face our true selves, and to be truly known by others, that is when we stop surviving and start experiencing a full and flourishing life.

Quin Washington
Counselor, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages including young children and adolescents. I strive to integrate holistic care into my practice by using yoga, meditation, and sound healing to help people connect and heal mind, body, and spirit. I have also cared for those with dementia and find enjoyment in helping them find peace toward the end of their lives. My go-to treatment modalities include
CBT
, DBT, Mindfulness and I am certified in herbalism. I like to provide psychoeducation on different topics dealing with anxiety, stress, and how to moderate levels of depression and build self-esteem. I really enjoy brainstorming and/or

Shania Collins
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic style can be described as adventurous, creative, holistic, and tailored to your needs. I am passionate about providing a supportive and genuine space in which you can heal, feel, and thrive. I believe that healing and wellness are journeys that include multiple parts and therefore may require various approaches. I often use
CBT
, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches. I shape my sessions to match your needs to help you experience the journey that you believe is best for you.

Kishan Raja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize Brainspotting,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness techniques.
Are you a college student or a young professional experiencing mental health issues? I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I utilize brainspotting, a therapy that helps clients process deeper feelings and emotions to resolve past issues. I strive to assist my clients in accessing their healing and recovery. I am a therapist with a calm and compassionate approach.
Not accepting new clients

David Geonetta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. I have worked with a variety of clients over the past 11 years in clinical and community healthcare. I believe counseling is a working partnership designed to maximize healthy self-development. My approach is goal-oriented and practical to what my clients bring, using my skills in
CBT
, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Brief Focused Therapy, biographical work and, through Clinical Hypnosis, to help them heal from trauma and realize their full potential. If you're considering talk therapy, I know how important trust is and how much courage is needed in taking that first step.

Kelly Kerrigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting new clients. Evening and weekend appointments available. Kelly specializes in working with adolescents, adults and couples. Her areas of focus include dissociation, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship problems, and conflict resolution. Her unique and individualized approach to therapy draws upon a variety of modalities including EMDR, psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy. She understands each person is as unique as their reasons for seeking support.
Waitlist for new clients

Pamela Green
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Pamela Green is trained in a variety of approaches including
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
),
Cognitive
Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based
Cognitive
Therapy (MBCT), Strength Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
Pamela Green is a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona who works with a variety of individuals, particularly adults. Many of Pamela's clients come in to address challenges in their life including, anxiety, depression, codependency, boundaries, life stressors, recent or past trauma, and grief. Pamela has experience working with mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and adjustment and PTSD disorders. Pamela utilizes a number of approaches to aid clients in making decisions and resolve areas of difficulty in their lives.

Latitia Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use techniques such as mindfulness, grounding, meditation, deep breathing and a variety of additional
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to empower my clients to accomplish their mental wellness goals.
Are you struggling to understand why you feel the way that you do? Do you sometimes feel that you have a dark cloud overhead? Is it difficult to identify life circumstances that are contributing to low mood or easy to identify, however, hard to manage? Do you experience anxiety or panic attacks that interfere with your quality of life? With changes in perspective and
cognitive
restructuring, as well as acceptance, you have the ability to create the happiness and stability that you desire in your life. Happiness and healing are not linear. The exploration of past trauma opens up doors to emotions that are waiting to be resolved

Teri Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy with individuals; specifically Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (DBT) & an overall client-centered approach with collaboration with you to meet your goals.
Hello, I am glad you're here. I work with motivated individuals who have endured childhood or recent trauma who are struggling with recurring emotional pain or reliving the event and who want freedom, healing, and have the desire to feel less sensitive to the thoughts, pain or images. If you are looking for a therapist who values authenticity, creates a safe therapeutic environment and focuses on processing challenges, and skill-building to find healing, we may be a good fit. You may have tried therapy before and you are ready to see some real changes and feel different, please contact me today for a frere consultation.

Warren Bodine
Counselor, MC, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Nothing is more amazing, complex, and sometimes unsettling, than human thought, emotion, and behavior. This interest, coupled with a love of working directly with people in a meaningful and intimate way, is why I am a counselor. I have a BA in psychology from Ottawa University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Phoenix. My training background and approach to therapy is rooted in
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), and in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Tristan Mattwig
Counselor, MC, LAC, BS, BA
Verified
Verified
Through the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, EDMR, Emotion-focused therapy and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy I know I can help you work through your fears and find hope in your future.
I know that you want to feel hopeful about your future, and not haunted by your past. In order to do that, you need to find a way past, through or over your biggest challenges. The problem is you feel hopeless and trapped by what has happened. I believe that your past should not haunt you and hold you back from a great future. I understand your fears and pain which is why I have a the training and tools to help you tackle the ghosts of your past. I have helped many people create road maps through their fears and find hope in their futures.

Pamela Boyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Verified
Verified
I assist my clients in making positive changes in their lives when they are facing challenges. My approach is supportive and encouraging, helping clients reach their goals and potential. I have extensive experience working with clients that have substance abuse problems, anxiety,
cognitive
disorders, and depression.I have also worked with dual-diagnosed clients. I am trained in a variety or treatment modalities. I often draw on a
cognitive
behavioral approach, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness.

Hannah Meesala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a few different types of therapies including
CBT
, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness to help you make changes.
Have you been struggling with difficulty getting out of bed, feelings of sadness, or anxiety? Do you feel like you struggle with communication or anger management? Many individuals experience these difficulties. Imagine if you didn’t have to feel this way. It can be a challenge, but people do find their joy again. They also find ways to build on their communication skills and cope with what is causing their anger.

Leslie M Davidson
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
Verified
I work with clients 18 years of age and older and I pull from a variety of different therapeutic modalities including DBT,
CBT
, EMDR, Solution Focused Brief Therapy as well as Mindfulness and other holistic modalities.
Now accepting new clients! Do you struggle with anxiety and depression and it’s starting to affect your work, friendships and your relationships? Do you have low self-esteem and issues with poor body image? Are you a person that wants more out of life but feels stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Are you a college student who's feeling overwhelmed with school and your social life and need help processing through your emotions?
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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.