Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Petaluma, CA
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Sandy Peace
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
If you are ready for change in your life therapy is a great catalyst! I am an integrative therapist utilizing a variety of modalities tailored to individuals', partners', and groups' needs: mindfulness, somatic,
CBT
, DBT, EMDR, brief psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and relational. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns such as: identity development, life transitions, relationship enhancement, empowered communication, family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, addiction, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, polyamory/open relationships.
Not accepting new clients

Alexis Crissey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive training & experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a form of therapy that combines
cognitive
-behavioral therapy with Eastern meditation practices, & aims to help clients better manage emotions & develop more productive ways of thinking & relating to others.
With a collaborative, creative and strengths-focused approach, I provide counseling to adults, teens, couples & families. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, impulsive behaviors, grief & loss, ADHD, and issues related to life transitions. I integrate strategies from short-term, practical therapy approaches with in-depth, relational approaches to form a flexible treatment tailored to the strengths, needs and goals of each client. My approach to therapy aims to not only reduce symptoms and problematic behaviors, but also aims for improvement within clients insight, self-esteem, relationships, and overall quality of life.

Magnolia Westerschulte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My frameworks include: mindfulness, somatics,
CBT
, ecopsychology, EMDR, and attachment-based focus.
There comes a time when we want to make a positive change in our lives - and sometimes we need support from someone outside ourselves. I honor your courage in the uncertainty of change, and am here to support you. Together we can navigate your core beliefs and patterns, shift that which no longer serves you, and uncover your innate capacity for healing. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, fear, loneliness, loss, transition, doubt, relationship challenges, I provide an empowering compassionate space for you to gain insight and work through these difficult challenges.

Bert Epstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Feel better now! As a Diplomate and Founding Fellow in the Academy of
Cognitive
Therapy, I would like to assist you in feeling better fast using this research-based, evidence-based approach.
I also am a member of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive
Therapy (ABCT), the American Psychological Association (APA) and the California Psychological Association (CPA). Given my interest in helping you in the best possible ways, I continually attend conferences and workshops, in addition to reading journal articles and books on the latest issues in the field.

Malia Hanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We have all, at one point or another, found ourselves in a place of feeling confused, angry, depressed, worried, betrayed, or abandoned and need a place to feel safe, supported, and accepted. I am dedicated to providing this space for you and assisting you in navigating life's troubled waters. Together we can heal the parts that may feel "broken" and "lost." I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced in
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills.

Danielle Shereen Javadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My goal as your therapist is to help guide you in discovering the tools you have within to grow and overcome challenges and experience a healthier, happier more sustainable quality of life. With a focus on anxiety (social, separation, general), depression, life transitions, stress management, social skills, parenting and relationship concerns; I use
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy combined with Client Centered Therapy to help children, teens, and adults face their challenges head on. Each person’s journey is unique to them and it is important to learn what it takes to Trust the Process....

Taggart Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our evidence-based methods include
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Mindfulness-based
CBT
, and the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
You’re considered to be quite successful in many areas of your life. Even though you know this is true, you don’t feel like you’re doing well at the moment. You’re smart, capable, and usually able to solve your problems, but trying to “fix” your emotional struggles just hasn’t worked. The demands of your work and personal life feel like they're just too much for you to handle right now. Your relationship with your partner might be a struggle. You may feel burned out.

Sierra Dator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With nearly 20 years of experience, I specialize in using
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) to help people learn ways to work with their emotions and mindset to move to an improved emotional state.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD and/or life changes? Is your child or teen having a tough time and need support to get back on track? Are parenting challenges rising to the forefront? If so, you or your family members don't have to go it alone. I can help you or your family member learn tools to reduce anxiety/OCD, decrease depression, improve your mindset, and increase your ability to cope with the changes in your world. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone outside of your family and friends to get support from, and a trained licensed therapist is the way to go.

Maya Lujan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
While I typically approach therapy from a
Cognitive
-Behavioral lens, I believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy.
Do you struggle with figuring out how to stay true to yourself while navigating life's demands? Do these stressors sometimes impact your relationships, your educational/occupational goals, or your overall well-being? I hear you. Navigating through this world can be challenging and overwhelming! With empathy, genuineness, and lack of judgement, I aim to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions. You are the expert in your experience, and I am here to help support you in living a fulfilling and authentic life. Through collaboration and the therapeutic relationship, we can work together to meet your goals.

Nina Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to best fit the unique needs of my clients; including play, sand tray and art therapy in addition to
cognitive
and behavioral approaches.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and families in a variety of settings. I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy and have extensive experience working with children and families impacted by trauma. I love using patience, humor and compassion to authentically connect with children and adolescents, especially those who are more reluctant to engage in therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Amber Bruno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Several modalities including
CBT
, DBT, Mindfulness, and others are integrated into treatment depending on the client need.
In need of a safe place to process a new or ongoing challenge? I am here to support you.
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Grace Wakim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I utilize a variety of perspectives and interventions to best support clients’ goals, including psychodynamic,
cognitive
-behavioral and mindfulness skills.
I work with adults from a wide variety of backgrounds who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma, loss, work stress, caregiver stress and difficult life transitions. I provide specialized support for clients with alcohol and substance addictions from both an abstinence-based and harm-reduction view. I also specialize in working with family members who may be struggling with patterns of codependency and managing the effects of living in households where addiction was or is present.
Not accepting new clients

Carol Oppenheimer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide an integrative and responsive approach to your needs, grounded in insight-oriented,
cognitive
behavioral, and trauma informed therapies.
Is your teen anxious, withdrawn, or engaging in behaviors that concern you? Is your child experiencing difficulty in school, with friendships, or managing their emotions? Young people often express their needs and emotions differently than adults, and it can be difficult for parents to understand or know what to do. In my practice, I help young people process what they are experiencing, and help parents understand and feel confident supporting their child's growth and development. In addition, I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.

Sierra Poppe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy to learn the connection between how we think, behave and feel.
I work with clients ages 13 and above, individuals, families and couples. Primarily, I work with clients experiencing issues with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity development, parenting issues, parent/child relationships, alcohol/drug abuse by teens and adults, recovery and rehab issues and reestablishment in the family, codependence (and family members affected by ones substance use), bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues, supporting medication management, as well as many other concerns.

Roberta Vinck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I use talk therapy,
cognitive
behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, ALPHA-STIM, hypnosis, & Eye movement Desensitization & Reprocessing for trauma, and PTSD.
Are you anxious/depressed, overthinking, and not sleeping well? I was waking up at 3 a.m. and not being able to go back to sleep until I discovered ALPHA-STIM, It uses safe and effective Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation to dramatically reduce anxiety, insomnia and depression. One of my clients was able to cut back on medication. If you would like to use ALPHA-STIM along with therapy, give me a call. You can try it and see for yourself how effective it is. You can also look it up on the internet for further information and clarification.

Kaitlin Soule
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As the founder of Petaluma
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, and a mom to three who gets "the struggle is real" I'd love to do the work of healing, change and growth with you.
I'm a Therapist, Mom, Author, and Mental Health Media Contributor who is highly specialized in treating Anxiety Disorders and Maternal Mental Health. I specialize in working with women, parents, and couples who want to get back into the driver’s seat of their life and find more freedom and joy through healing, growth and change work. I use the lens of
CBT
, ACT, and Fairplay (a new method for modern families) and pride myself in bringing a fresh, modern approach to therapy. My clients are typically adults who are wanting to do the work of overcoming anxiety, or learn to cope better with the load of parenthood and work/life "balance."

Sonja Wanhala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize mindfulness-based practices as well as
cognitive
behavioral and developmental approaches.
I work with both children and adults and provide each client with the individualized support they need. I have specialized training in OCD and Brainspotting and work with those inflicted by anxiety, depression and life transitions. I also offer parenting support and educational consultation around the IEP process.

Manpreet Newsom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I utilize techniques like
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Existential Theory, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy.
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Manpreet (pronounced "Mun-preet") and I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and parenting coaching. I work with adults and teenagers from all walks of life. If you are someone who is struggling and feeling stuck, I can help. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you on the different challenges that you are facing and focus on making you feel seen and heard in a safe space. Therapy can be uncomfortable but together we can discover new tools that can help transform your life into one that is meaningful and aligns with your hopes and values.

Jennifer Morehouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have 20 years experience working with children, adolescents & families in a variety of settings. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD & parenting issues. I engage with clients through play & art therapy as well as
cognitive
& behavioral approaches while providing a safe environment to talk. I also help clients learn appropriate coping skills and communication strategies. I believe compassion, understanding & humor are key to working with youth & families. I am trained in Trauma Focused Treatment & work collaboratively with children, adolescents & their families. Please check out my website & blog at www.jennifermorehousemft.com. I blog about parenting tips and will post articles I find helpful.

Gretchen Kishbaugh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My approach is influenced by a number of schools of thought: humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian,
cognitive
-behavioral, family systems, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness, somatic awareness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
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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.