Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Oakland, CA
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC-II). I got sober 21 years ago and have been in the profession of mental health and substance abuse for the past 19 years. My background includes experience in both outpatient and residential treatment settings. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping others overcome challenges they face. Congratulations on taking such a big step towards healing and changing the trajectory of your life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC-II). I got sober 21 years ago and have been in the profession of mental health and substance abuse for the past 19 years. My background includes experience in both outpatient and residential treatment settings. I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping others overcome challenges they face. Congratulations on taking such a big step towards healing and changing the trajectory of your life.
My practice focuses on fostering mental strength and resilience through evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
My name is Dawnisha, and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their emotional well-being. I provide a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can take place.
My practice focuses on fostering mental strength and resilience through evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
My name is Dawnisha, and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their emotional well-being. I provide a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can take place.
Cognitive-behavioral interventions and a deep commitment to healthy change will reveal your strengths.
Hello! Welcome to my personal profile. I am Steve Foster, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist The majority of my experience has been in working with couples, married and otherwise, to improve communication in their relationships. "Taking the war out of words",and learning to take one another's perspective increase the likelihood of success in intimate relationships. I've also worked with those coping with substance dependency. I am a strong believer in the value of family, and in the power of living a clean and sober, recovery-centered life. Please feel free to call me to discuss your concerns.
Cognitive-behavioral interventions and a deep commitment to healthy change will reveal your strengths.
Hello! Welcome to my personal profile. I am Steve Foster, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist The majority of my experience has been in working with couples, married and otherwise, to improve communication in their relationships. "Taking the war out of words",and learning to take one another's perspective increase the likelihood of success in intimate relationships. I've also worked with those coping with substance dependency. I am a strong believer in the value of family, and in the power of living a clean and sober, recovery-centered life. Please feel free to call me to discuss your concerns.
Hey there, I am Radiant! Are you struggling in relationship? Are you facing a new transition in life that feels difficult or overwhelming? Despite your efforts, do you find yourself questioning, "why is this happening to me"? There are times in life when we could all use a little support. Whether you are new to therapy, or returning to develop new coping skills, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey to healing and wellness.
Hey there, I am Radiant! Are you struggling in relationship? Are you facing a new transition in life that feels difficult or overwhelming? Despite your efforts, do you find yourself questioning, "why is this happening to me"? There are times in life when we could all use a little support. Whether you are new to therapy, or returning to develop new coping skills, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey to healing and wellness.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, and identity issues. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and strengths-based. I use a mix of modalities to tailor therapy to best meet your needs. I provide help with relieving immediate symptoms and also help you to explore how past experiences influence your present-day thoughts and behaviors, and affect how you relate to others. I aim to help you change unhelpful patterns and develop new ways of interacting in the present.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, and identity issues. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and strengths-based. I use a mix of modalities to tailor therapy to best meet your needs. I provide help with relieving immediate symptoms and also help you to explore how past experiences influence your present-day thoughts and behaviors, and affect how you relate to others. I aim to help you change unhelpful patterns and develop new ways of interacting in the present.
I work with adults, teens, and couples. I believe that we all have the capacity to feel more alive and achieve our creative potentials. An important part of fostering healing and growth is building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship, so I place a focus on this as a foundation for our work together. From there, I will support you in working toward goals that we co-create, and can help you to feel a greater sense of purpose, connection, and freedom in your life.
I work with adults, teens, and couples. I believe that we all have the capacity to feel more alive and achieve our creative potentials. An important part of fostering healing and growth is building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship, so I place a focus on this as a foundation for our work together. From there, I will support you in working toward goals that we co-create, and can help you to feel a greater sense of purpose, connection, and freedom in your life.
We use interpersonal, CBT, psychodynamic, & Gottman techniques.
Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates is a holistic and psychotherapy practice. You will find our practice to be a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our staff is well trained and effective proven strategies. We incorporate a multi ethnic as well as mind, body, and spiritual perspectives in addressing your concerns. We are committed to supporting you to recognize your dreams and living your life to the fullest. If you're feeling stuck or trapped in any way, we have expertise in assessing and helping you to identify what's contributing to you being stuck and offering coping strategies to help you becoming free.
We use interpersonal, CBT, psychodynamic, & Gottman techniques.
Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates is a holistic and psychotherapy practice. You will find our practice to be a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our staff is well trained and effective proven strategies. We incorporate a multi ethnic as well as mind, body, and spiritual perspectives in addressing your concerns. We are committed to supporting you to recognize your dreams and living your life to the fullest. If you're feeling stuck or trapped in any way, we have expertise in assessing and helping you to identify what's contributing to you being stuck and offering coping strategies to help you becoming free.
I provide a safe place to address what's not working for you in your life. We will explore your life journey while bringing issues to light, encourage better life choices to be made in the present. I've worked with a spectrum of issues that leads someone to seek psychotherapy. We will recognize how you came to behaviors that may impact your ability to function and discover what will work better for you to live more comfortably. By creating a healing relationship within therapy we can work together to shed light on issues, developing your motivation to make adjustments.
I provide a safe place to address what's not working for you in your life. We will explore your life journey while bringing issues to light, encourage better life choices to be made in the present. I've worked with a spectrum of issues that leads someone to seek psychotherapy. We will recognize how you came to behaviors that may impact your ability to function and discover what will work better for you to live more comfortably. By creating a healing relationship within therapy we can work together to shed light on issues, developing your motivation to make adjustments.
My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming. When you experience frequent worry, rumination, or feel on edge most of the time, avoidance can seem like the easiest way to cope. While it may help in the short term, it can also close you off from what is important and make your life feel smaller. In therapy, we focus on helping you respond differently to anxiety so you can move toward what matters most. I work with clients experiencing anxiety in everyday life (related to relationships, work stress, or life transitions) as well as anxiety stemming from specific concerns such as panic attacks, OCD, or phobias like driving and flying.
My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming. When you experience frequent worry, rumination, or feel on edge most of the time, avoidance can seem like the easiest way to cope. While it may help in the short term, it can also close you off from what is important and make your life feel smaller. In therapy, we focus on helping you respond differently to anxiety so you can move toward what matters most. I work with clients experiencing anxiety in everyday life (related to relationships, work stress, or life transitions) as well as anxiety stemming from specific concerns such as panic attacks, OCD, or phobias like driving and flying.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy in the East Bay and via Telehealth. I've been in practice for 7 years. I have experience working with children, families, and adults. I am passionate about empowering people by helping them reclaim their peace, joy, and power. I tend to use a holistic approach to healing that addresses the whole person's mind, body, heart, and spirit.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy in the East Bay and via Telehealth. I've been in practice for 7 years. I have experience working with children, families, and adults. I am passionate about empowering people by helping them reclaim their peace, joy, and power. I tend to use a holistic approach to healing that addresses the whole person's mind, body, heart, and spirit.
My treatment approaches include evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral ( CBT) and mindfulness strategies in the context of a relational psychodynamic orientation.
Are you looking to transform your life? Are you tired of being caught in self-destructive patterns? Are you hoping for real change? If so, I am interested in collaborating with you to create the life you want. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals quickly and fully. In my practice, I see people accomplish profound change on a daily basis. My style is straightforward coupled with compassion. In individual or couples therapy, I work diligently to help you overcome barriers to contentment in intimacy, relationships, work and family life.
My treatment approaches include evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral ( CBT) and mindfulness strategies in the context of a relational psychodynamic orientation.
Are you looking to transform your life? Are you tired of being caught in self-destructive patterns? Are you hoping for real change? If so, I am interested in collaborating with you to create the life you want. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals quickly and fully. In my practice, I see people accomplish profound change on a daily basis. My style is straightforward coupled with compassion. In individual or couples therapy, I work diligently to help you overcome barriers to contentment in intimacy, relationships, work and family life.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
From person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques these methods help my clients gain effective coping and / or communication skills resulting in stress alleviation.
I have 15+ years of experience working with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, both directly and indirectly. My specialty is those going through a loss, suffered emotional trauma, or are victims of violence. Unaddressed individual trauma can often lead to anxiety, depression and difficulties in developing / maintaining loving relationships. Couples can struggle with unhealthy patterns of communication and need alternative tools to better understand each other. With a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach I support clients facing issues such as anxiety, grief, life changes and relationship challenges.
From person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques these methods help my clients gain effective coping and / or communication skills resulting in stress alleviation.
I have 15+ years of experience working with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, both directly and indirectly. My specialty is those going through a loss, suffered emotional trauma, or are victims of violence. Unaddressed individual trauma can often lead to anxiety, depression and difficulties in developing / maintaining loving relationships. Couples can struggle with unhealthy patterns of communication and need alternative tools to better understand each other. With a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach I support clients facing issues such as anxiety, grief, life changes and relationship challenges.
Hi there. I’m a licensed therapist with experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. My background in community mental health informs my therapeutic style; I take an approach rooted in harm reduction and advocacy. I enjoy working with folks navigating emerging adulthood, exploring identity, and navigating life transitions such as career changes. I also enjoy exploring how the past impacts attachment style and relational patterns, and how understanding and naming these aspects of ourselves can support our journey toward healing. My goal is for you to feel safe, seen, and validated.
Hi there. I’m a licensed therapist with experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. My background in community mental health informs my therapeutic style; I take an approach rooted in harm reduction and advocacy. I enjoy working with folks navigating emerging adulthood, exploring identity, and navigating life transitions such as career changes. I also enjoy exploring how the past impacts attachment style and relational patterns, and how understanding and naming these aspects of ourselves can support our journey toward healing. My goal is for you to feel safe, seen, and validated.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, a challenging relationship that is affecting your day to day life? Do you feel exhausted just getting through the day and feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Life can be hard! However, I'm here to tell you things can get better!
Hello! I am Samantha Hampton-Scott, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Bay Area. I provide trauma-informed and client-center therapy services to teens, adults, and families. I offer a warm, welcoming, and safe space that is judgement free and you be your authentic self.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, a challenging relationship that is affecting your day to day life? Do you feel exhausted just getting through the day and feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Life can be hard! However, I'm here to tell you things can get better!
Hello! I am Samantha Hampton-Scott, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Bay Area. I provide trauma-informed and client-center therapy services to teens, adults, and families. I offer a warm, welcoming, and safe space that is judgement free and you be your authentic self.
Want to see results in your psychotherapy? My twenty years in the field have informed my safe, supportive, solutions focused style using empirically proven techniques. I collaborate best with motivated Clients who are working through the following challenges: depression, anxiety, addiction, traumas, communication/relationship and workplace issues. I have an office in Oakland and San Francisco, and take most insurance and self pay Clients. Please call for a free telephonic consultation.
Want to see results in your psychotherapy? My twenty years in the field have informed my safe, supportive, solutions focused style using empirically proven techniques. I collaborate best with motivated Clients who are working through the following challenges: depression, anxiety, addiction, traumas, communication/relationship and workplace issues. I have an office in Oakland and San Francisco, and take most insurance and self pay Clients. Please call for a free telephonic consultation.
Through my use of CBT, I work with my clients to unpack challenging thoughts, and feelings, and identify patterns that may be contributing to distress.
hi there! I'm Jillian Settle, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California. My primary goal with new clients is to create a safe and supportive environment to process challenging feelings and thoughts and explore issues related to life transitions, anxiety, past trauma, relationship difficulties, and more. These are challenging times and many of us need support. I work from a person-centered lens, which means that I believe you have the capacity and self-knowledge for personal growth. I will start getting to know you using curiosity, empathy, and warmth to ensure you feel seen and heard. T
Through my use of CBT, I work with my clients to unpack challenging thoughts, and feelings, and identify patterns that may be contributing to distress.
hi there! I'm Jillian Settle, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California. My primary goal with new clients is to create a safe and supportive environment to process challenging feelings and thoughts and explore issues related to life transitions, anxiety, past trauma, relationship difficulties, and more. These are challenging times and many of us need support. I work from a person-centered lens, which means that I believe you have the capacity and self-knowledge for personal growth. I will start getting to know you using curiosity, empathy, and warmth to ensure you feel seen and heard. T
Licensed Therapist & Founder Revive Health Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Oakland, CA 94611
You have built a successful life, but inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, and quietly empty. Your marriage feels strained or distant, parenting feels heavy with guilt and pressure, or you are navigating divorce and questioning everything you thought was stable. You function well on the outside while feeling anxious, lonely, or spiritually disconnected on the inside. You want peace, clarity, and deeper connection. You want to stop white-knuckling through life and begin living with intention, meaning, and emotional honesty.
You have built a successful life, but inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, and quietly empty. Your marriage feels strained or distant, parenting feels heavy with guilt and pressure, or you are navigating divorce and questioning everything you thought was stable. You function well on the outside while feeling anxious, lonely, or spiritually disconnected on the inside. You want peace, clarity, and deeper connection. You want to stop white-knuckling through life and begin living with intention, meaning, and emotional honesty.
Have you noticed lately that you’ve been triggered more easily? Maybe you’ve been easily agitated (fight), experiencing heightened anxiety (flight), or have been mentally “shutting down” (freeze) more than usual. You could be experiencing trauma responses due to unprocessed distressing events from your past.
As a Christian there is nothing more frustrating than struggling with your mental health and feeling like there is not a resource available that integrates both professional mental health services and your Christian faith. Let me debunk a common myth: Struggling with your mental health does not mean you are lacking in faith.
Have you noticed lately that you’ve been triggered more easily? Maybe you’ve been easily agitated (fight), experiencing heightened anxiety (flight), or have been mentally “shutting down” (freeze) more than usual. You could be experiencing trauma responses due to unprocessed distressing events from your past.
As a Christian there is nothing more frustrating than struggling with your mental health and feeling like there is not a resource available that integrates both professional mental health services and your Christian faith. Let me debunk a common myth: Struggling with your mental health does not mean you are lacking in faith.
I have been providing individual therapy services specific to the LGBTQ+ community since December 2020. I am a person-centered, relational therapist who is warm. I honor my clients as the experts of their lives and enjoy forming a collaboration with the people I work with. I enjoy elements of psychoanalysis, especially if the outcome is greater acceptance and care for self. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can help rewrite stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves, as well as how we show up in relationships.
I have been providing individual therapy services specific to the LGBTQ+ community since December 2020. I am a person-centered, relational therapist who is warm. I honor my clients as the experts of their lives and enjoy forming a collaboration with the people I work with. I enjoy elements of psychoanalysis, especially if the outcome is greater acceptance and care for self. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can help rewrite stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves, as well as how we show up in relationships.
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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.


