Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Pasadena, CA

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Lauren Stevenson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I provide psychological testing and CBT therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
Making the decision to seek help is such a pivotal moment in a person’s life. As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I strive to offer the most current, effective, and comprehensive assessment and treatment possible. My goal is to create a space of empathy and safety with both therapy and psychological testing for a range of disorders and problems, including learning disability and ADHD evaluations. I also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and regularly treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, and more. Most importantly, I tailor the assessment and/or treatment specifically for you!
(626) 587-4451
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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A Marie Mastrup
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I find that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Trauma-Focused CBT as well as Short-term, Solution Focused Therapy are efficient in the goal-setting process for most clients.
After 15 years working with community-based, non-profit agencies in multiple roles as well as about 20 years working with vulnerable youth, I am happily dedicated to private practice care. My practice is centered around whole-person treatment. Together, we will explore root causes to your symptoms, the narrative of your family system, process old trauma and develop healthy coping skills to manage your symptoms. Trauma, OCD, Generalized Anxiety and Codependency Treatment, are my primary specialties, and I look forward to learning about and helping you identify your unique goals for therapy.
(323) 576-4671
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Sonia Nikore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Together, with compassion & mindfulness, we'll help you gain insight & develop emotional/ relational skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Cognitive Behavior Therapy ( CBT ), so you can move forward.
Maybe you are coping with a stressful pregnancy? Or grappling with the loss of one? Are you postpartum, feeling unsure, worried, irritable, sad, unable to sleep even when the baby sleeps? Or perhaps, you are further along the parenting continuum, supporting your child through the various developmental stages - toddlerhood, adolescence and beyond. Is that meltdown normal? How do I help my daughter with difficult friendships? Is my teen's behavior typical? How do I tackle their constant internet use? Or maybe you simply want to empower yourself or your child with healthy emotional tools now to prevent potential issues later.
(626) 566-7190
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Pasadena, CA 91107
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Kathleen Ingman
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I am a board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults for a broad array of issues, with special expertise in anxiety, mood disorders, and pediatric psychology (children/adolescents living with medical illness). I use evidence-based interventions, drawing strongly from cognitive behavioral, trauma informed, and dyadic (parent-child) relational approaches to develop individualized, effective treatment plans. Treatment goals are identified in collaboration with clients, and I strive to meet these goals in a short-term, efficient manner.
(626) 246-6547
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Steven H Graubard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I also use cognitive approaches, as needed, such as CBT .
We all want to become, be, and remain adults able to enjoy times of great happiness and grow from times of stress, difficulty, and sadness. This is not an easy process and requires learning from feeling, thinking about, and experiencing the ups and downs of our lives, understanding what our experiences mean, where they come from, and what we can do to make changes in our lives. In this process we know that we can experience anxiety, depression, stress, tension, and many other things that require professional help in order to maintain our footing and keep moving forward in our lives.
(626) 314-6219
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Kimberley Blaine
Marriage & Family Therapist, Online, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When working w/families of high-need kids, I utilize cognitive behavioral and mindfulness practices.
The beauty of today is that you can change anything that no longer serves you well. Is it time for you or your family to architect a new and healthy way of living? I'll help you overcome obstacles and make changes or shifts that foster optimal mental health and happiness. One of my specialties is comprehensive treatment w/families raising high-need kids (ADHD, OCD, ASD, DMDD, NVLD, LD's) who struggle with dysregulation & emotion control. I assist parents in supporting the emotional development of their child before severe intervention is needed. I case manage neuropsychological assessments, IEP's, OT, ABAs and needed supports.
(626) 314-6518
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Casey Spicer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I care about what’s important to you and will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that combines your strengths and preferences with evidence-based practices including DBT, CBT , MBSR and ACT.
I love working with individuals of all ages who are open-minded, willing and interested in cultivating a meaningful life. I recognize how challenging it can be to remain willing and curious when the world and life as we've known it continues to rapidly change. One of my primary goals is to support clients to feel more moments of contentment and safety so that they are able to imagine the possibilities in front of and ahead of them. It IS possible to feel better and suffer less; and for life to look and feel different than it does right now.
(626) 699-0588
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Melissa Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
She utilizes a holistic and mindfulness approach while integrating different therapeutic modalities including CBT , Psychodynamic, Family Systems, The Gottman Method, and Somatic Therapy.
Melissa strongly believes in a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to patient care. She is dedicated to creating a safe and judgment-free environment, as well as helping individuals find peace and heal their inner child and past traumas. She is available for couples, family, and individual therapy.
(626) 602-3016
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Jennifer Shim Lovers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My training includes attachment work, parent coaching/training, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples therapy, and trauma focused models.
I believe that our lives are built on relationships. Be it between parent and child, partner and partner, supervisor and employee, or peer and peer, relationships can be healing and rewarding, but they can also be painful and difficult. We all know the stress and heartache that can come from a relationship in distress and we all know that desperate, painful feeling of wanting relief. Helping people find their way through these difficulties and back to each other is one of the most rewarding and exciting things I do. I specialize in helping families connect and thrive.
(626) 498-2190
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Pasadena, CA 91107
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Courtney R Lee
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in integrative therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. I use an individualized approach, employing humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and somatic methods, including EMDR and Hakomi. All modalities I use are evidence-based and grounded in compassion and mindfulness. My primary goal in treatment is to build a strong therapeutic alliance and collaborate with you to help you find relief from suffering and greater fulfillment in your life and relationships.
(323) 849-2567
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Jessica Borushok
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT -I, mindfulness, and exposure work to meet your goals.
Anxiety, panic, and burnout can make you feel as if you're out of control. Your mind and body don't cooperate and work like it should. These experiences grow over time until you feel not like yourself anymore with no clear way out. Whether it's racing thoughts, nonstop worry, physical symptoms like heart racing, shortness of breath or stomach issues, I can help. I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, burnout, ADHD and chronic health conditions (insomnia, chronic pain, binge eating). My approach is evidence based, short-term therapy from a compassionate and authentic stance.
(626) 317-9748
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Ashley Mink
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also draw from sensorimotor, mindfulness-based CBT , D.
You deserve to feel seen, heard and supported! We are all in a collective period of transition, and change naturally brings up feelings of anxiety and fear that can seem overwhelming and unmanageable. But you do not have to face these feelings alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; I provide a safe space to feel, process, and integrate these changes into your life. I believe that the body should always be apart of talk therapy, and I use a variety of Mindfulness practices to help my clients become embodied before exploring the root of their problems.
(424) 321-6436
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Joy B Davis
Psychologist, MS, PhD
Verified
Verified
As needed, I am solution-oriented, incorporating tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) and Mindfulness techniques into our work.
Successful psychotherapy is part science, part art. My goal is to help you to thrive and flourish. With an emphasis on your strengths, we work together to identify blockages and move you toward optimal health. We explore the patterns and behaviors which prevent you from reaching your goals. An ideal psychotherapy candidate loves to learn. You understand that the results of psychotherapy are a function of the constructive work that you put into your own process of self-exploration. Benefits from our work may include: healthier relationships, improved self-image, increased productivity and a better understanding of yourself.
(323) 991-7539
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Nicole Woolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs and may include body/mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
(626) 314-7858
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Elena Frances Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy using a humanistic, solution-focused and empathic approach.
Today's world demands so much of us. The pressures to be everything, do everything, for everyone can cause stress, anxiety, and depression. We are human. And even the best of humans need support from time to time to bounce back from the challenges of life and live powerfully. It is time that you had a consistent partnership that focuses on your healing, growth, and emotional resilience.
(626) 790-7115
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Pasadena, CA 91104
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Jody Joshua Adewale
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
I am not currently accepting new patients and all sessions are done over telehealth). As an African America, former USC football running back, and current clinical psychologist, Dr. Adewale is open to treating adults and adolescents, with behavior, emotional, psychological and family struggles. He uses various treatment methods and works to maximize individuals potential and improve their mental health. These methods include CBT , DBT, Family Therapy, addiction counseling, and couples counseling.
(909) 547-3466
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Pasadena, CA 91106
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Ken Gardner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment! Trauma Reduction Treatment! PTSD Treatment! No charge first consult, to determine treatment needs. $200/hour and $100/hour fee for limited income. $50/hour for unemployed & students. Reduced fees are a community service! Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD Trauma Reduction, and Panic Disorder treatment with Hypnotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are specialties. Treatment Planning is Solution Focused and Time Limited. My practice utilizes only the most extensively tested (evidence-based) treatment interventions including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Hypnotherapy.
(435) 418-2143
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Pasadena, CA 91103
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Emily McGrath
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist from UCLA providing a wide range of therapeutic services for adults in Pasadena, La Canada Flintridge, Altadena, South Pasadena and San Marino. My secure video online therapy services are available for California residents. My treatment strategies are grounded in the principles of cognitive -behavioral therapy and are focused on helping people succeed at school, work, and home to achieve their short and long-term goals. My focus is primarily on helping people build the lives they desire in the present and future, rather than focusing too heavily on the past.
(626) 921-5676
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Pasadena, CA 91105
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Marketa Velehradska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults and teens. I have an extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy but utilize an eclectic treatment approach that includes behavioral, mindfulness and interpersonal therapy. I specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as trauma and PTSD. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their current challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I am committed to helping each individual achieve their goals. Please call or email me with additional questions or to set up an appointment.
(323) 863-5596
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Shauna McManus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My work is my passion and I consider it a privilege to provide mental health support to my clients. I have been trained at UCLA, Fuller and Pepperdine using CBT , psychodynamic and family systems frameworks. In addition to my clinical position working with enrolled students at the Caltech Wellness Center, I also offer individual therapy at my private practice office in Pasadena, CA.
(424) 260-6411
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Pasadena, CA 91105
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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.