Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Poway, CA
Hi, I'm Juliet Christensen, a Marriage & Family Therapist and Emergency Medical Technician. I use an integrated and skills-based approach to therapy, blending CBT, Solution-Focused, Strategic, and Narrative Therapy. My areas of focus include relationships, parenting, individuals, LGBTQ+ concerns, and navigating divorce or co-parenting challenges. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship challenges, parenting struggles, divorce or co-parenting dynamics, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Hi, I'm Juliet Christensen, a Marriage & Family Therapist and Emergency Medical Technician. I use an integrated and skills-based approach to therapy, blending CBT, Solution-Focused, Strategic, and Narrative Therapy. My areas of focus include relationships, parenting, individuals, LGBTQ+ concerns, and navigating divorce or co-parenting challenges. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship challenges, parenting struggles, divorce or co-parenting dynamics, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
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I specialize in helping people navigate the phase after medical treatment or recovery ends but life still doesn't feel right. As a licensed psychotherapist, brain tumor survivor, and breast cancer survivor, I understand the challenges that can remain long after others expect you to be "back to normal." Together, we'll address the emotional, cognitive, and nervous system impacts of illness, injury, and major life transitions. Healing isn't about returning to who you were—it's about creating a life that feels whole again!
Great to meet you!
I specialize in helping people navigate the phase after medical treatment or recovery ends but life still doesn't feel right. As a licensed psychotherapist, brain tumor survivor, and breast cancer survivor, I understand the challenges that can remain long after others expect you to be "back to normal." Together, we'll address the emotional, cognitive, and nervous system impacts of illness, injury, and major life transitions. Healing isn't about returning to who you were—it's about creating a life that feels whole again!
The right therapeutic relationship supports you beyond your mental health concerns into understanding yourself and living a life of purpose. While my clientele varies greatly, I help folks who are looking for personal evolution through self understanding. Whether you are seeking therapy due to ongoing symptoms, life transition, loss, or epiphany —together we can intuit what you are needing at this juncture in life. I work well with highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or those experiencing anxiety, depression, complex trauma or attachment and relationship concerns.
The right therapeutic relationship supports you beyond your mental health concerns into understanding yourself and living a life of purpose. While my clientele varies greatly, I help folks who are looking for personal evolution through self understanding. Whether you are seeking therapy due to ongoing symptoms, life transition, loss, or epiphany —together we can intuit what you are needing at this juncture in life. I work well with highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or those experiencing anxiety, depression, complex trauma or attachment and relationship concerns.
Welcome — my name is Darlene Meza (they/them), and I am a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, teens, and families through healing and growth. My first goal in working together is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable being fully yourself. Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m honored to join you on that journey.
I have experience supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.
Welcome — my name is Darlene Meza (they/them), and I am a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, teens, and families through healing and growth. My first goal in working together is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable being fully yourself. Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m honored to join you on that journey.
I have experience supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.
We are experienced, empathic San Diego therapists providing evidenced-based counseling to Children, Teens and Adults in San Diego and throughout California to help you Improve, Grow, and Heal.
We provide In Person sessions throughout San Diego County in Mission Valley, El Cajon, Scripps Ranch, University City, and Escondido for your convenience. Our appointments range from weekdays to evenings and weekends, and can be in English, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, Mandarin, Polish and French.
We are experienced, empathic San Diego therapists providing evidenced-based counseling to Children, Teens and Adults in San Diego and throughout California to help you Improve, Grow, and Heal.
We provide In Person sessions throughout San Diego County in Mission Valley, El Cajon, Scripps Ranch, University City, and Escondido for your convenience. Our appointments range from weekdays to evenings and weekends, and can be in English, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, Mandarin, Polish and French.
Live Well Family Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, MA, PhD
Serves Area
Live Well Family Counseling Services, Inc. is a behavioral health facility that offers a wide range of therapeutic services both in person and via telehealth. Our experienced therapists are passionate about helping individuals, families and couples work through some of the tough patches that life may bring. Sometimes life can feel, challenging, overwhelming and even down right impossible. In your toughest moments our team is available to partner with you during your journey
Live Well Family Counseling Services, Inc. is a behavioral health facility that offers a wide range of therapeutic services both in person and via telehealth. Our experienced therapists are passionate about helping individuals, families and couples work through some of the tough patches that life may bring. Sometimes life can feel, challenging, overwhelming and even down right impossible. In your toughest moments our team is available to partner with you during your journey
Are you stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or painful relationship patterns that just won't change no matter how hard you try? I am a bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish) therapist with 25 + years of experience in mental health including agency work, community mental health, hospital outpatient and private practice. I bring a depth of clinical knowledge that will be tailored to your needs.
Are you stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or painful relationship patterns that just won't change no matter how hard you try? I am a bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish) therapist with 25 + years of experience in mental health including agency work, community mental health, hospital outpatient and private practice. I bring a depth of clinical knowledge that will be tailored to your needs.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
I provide talking therapy for folks with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and other presenting problems. I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist, trained in psychotherapy with adults, families, and children. I have great experience working with adjustment problems for civilians and military personnel. The foundation of my training comes from Analytic thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.
I'm also trained in behavioral approaches, like Cognitive Behavioral & Processing Therapies, allowing for outcome-based goals.
I provide talking therapy for folks with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and other presenting problems. I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist, trained in psychotherapy with adults, families, and children. I have great experience working with adjustment problems for civilians and military personnel. The foundation of my training comes from Analytic thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.
I'm also trained in behavioral approaches, like Cognitive Behavioral & Processing Therapies, allowing for outcome-based goals.
I have been helping others improve their mental and emotional well-being for over 25 years. I enjoy working with all ages (infancy through adulthood and old age). I am equipped to handle severe mental illness and crises as well as difficult life transitions and stressful times. As a former Navy Psychologist I work exceptionally well in areas related to military service and traumatic stress and substance use disorders. I work in a collaborative way to find the most effective treatment for you. By the end of your first session, we have identified the problems to work on and a plan to help.
I have been helping others improve their mental and emotional well-being for over 25 years. I enjoy working with all ages (infancy through adulthood and old age). I am equipped to handle severe mental illness and crises as well as difficult life transitions and stressful times. As a former Navy Psychologist I work exceptionally well in areas related to military service and traumatic stress and substance use disorders. I work in a collaborative way to find the most effective treatment for you. By the end of your first session, we have identified the problems to work on and a plan to help.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed for over 25 years and enjoy working with teens, children, individual adults, and families. I take a supportive, matter-of-fact approach to guide clients along a healthier path toward a more peace-filled life. I use an eclectic approach to treatment that includes mindfulness, psychoeducation, and CBT. I am trained as a cognitive behavioral therapist.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed for over 25 years and enjoy working with teens, children, individual adults, and families. I take a supportive, matter-of-fact approach to guide clients along a healthier path toward a more peace-filled life. I use an eclectic approach to treatment that includes mindfulness, psychoeducation, and CBT. I am trained as a cognitive behavioral therapist.
Hi, I'm a Clinical Counselor specializing in couples, individuals, and families. I help clients navigate difficult relationships, emotions, and life concerns by providing evidence-based therapy focused on providing a safe space for growth and facing the hard stuff. I am compassionate and here to support and walk alongside you as you grow and become empowered through boundary setting, building healthy communication skills, and truly getting to the core of your identity.
Hi, I'm a Clinical Counselor specializing in couples, individuals, and families. I help clients navigate difficult relationships, emotions, and life concerns by providing evidence-based therapy focused on providing a safe space for growth and facing the hard stuff. I am compassionate and here to support and walk alongside you as you grow and become empowered through boundary setting, building healthy communication skills, and truly getting to the core of your identity.
Dr. Chris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, C-DBT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hello, and firstly, kudos to you for taking the first steps (or more if returning to therapy) on reaching out for support! Whether it is part of your self-journey, or to connect with your family, partner, or spouse, it takes courage, vulnerability, and commitment to ask for help. This is especially true within the chaos of our lives and the social pressures to put on the multiple hats (Parent, Partner, Child, etc.) that we wear. Therapy for me is about caring for the human facing me, and offering the space where we can collaborate together to find your lost stories, while respecting each persons authentic experience of life.
Hello, and firstly, kudos to you for taking the first steps (or more if returning to therapy) on reaching out for support! Whether it is part of your self-journey, or to connect with your family, partner, or spouse, it takes courage, vulnerability, and commitment to ask for help. This is especially true within the chaos of our lives and the social pressures to put on the multiple hats (Parent, Partner, Child, etc.) that we wear. Therapy for me is about caring for the human facing me, and offering the space where we can collaborate together to find your lost stories, while respecting each persons authentic experience of life.
Are you struggling with negative self-talk and self-doubt? Do you feel as if nothing you have tried (and tried, and tried) has helped? Are you motivated and curious about what is getting in the way of getting what you want out of life? Then, welcome! I am so glad you are here. At New Pathways Psychotherapy I aim to help people not only feel better, but also to improve their relationships, understand themselves better, and get what they want out of life.
Are you struggling with negative self-talk and self-doubt? Do you feel as if nothing you have tried (and tried, and tried) has helped? Are you motivated and curious about what is getting in the way of getting what you want out of life? Then, welcome! I am so glad you are here. At New Pathways Psychotherapy I aim to help people not only feel better, but also to improve their relationships, understand themselves better, and get what they want out of life.
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Hi. Sometimes our past, & present can hurt, can cause pain and suffering that prevents us from living the present and future lives that we want and deserve. Please allow me to assist you in taking a load off of your back that you’re carrying in this ongoing journey we call life. This life can be hard to live in & challenging, let me help you develop the armor, & equip the best weapons, to fight this fight. We will work together so that anxiety, anger, depression, or any other negative emotional state, will not get in the way of you achieving your goals & living a values driven life worth living that is full of meaning & purpose.
Hi. Sometimes our past, & present can hurt, can cause pain and suffering that prevents us from living the present and future lives that we want and deserve. Please allow me to assist you in taking a load off of your back that you’re carrying in this ongoing journey we call life. This life can be hard to live in & challenging, let me help you develop the armor, & equip the best weapons, to fight this fight. We will work together so that anxiety, anger, depression, or any other negative emotional state, will not get in the way of you achieving your goals & living a values driven life worth living that is full of meaning & purpose.
Choosing to begin therapy takes courage, especially when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by past experiences. Taking the first step can bring relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of direction. As we become more aware of emotional and behavioral patterns, we can begin making changes to help us live a more fulfilled and rewarding life. It’s never too late to grow or change, and I am honored to support individuals through life transitions, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and the search for meaning and balance.
Choosing to begin therapy takes courage, especially when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by past experiences. Taking the first step can bring relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of direction. As we become more aware of emotional and behavioral patterns, we can begin making changes to help us live a more fulfilled and rewarding life. It’s never too late to grow or change, and I am honored to support individuals through life transitions, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and the search for meaning and balance.
My therapy style is centered on meeting clients where they are and supporting them as they navigate their current challenges. I use a holistic mind-body connection within a person-centered framework. I also take a direct approach, gently confronting unhealthy patterns to help clients understand the roles they have played in their own lives. This process empowers clients to recognize their ability to change and fosters personal growth and healing. I firmly belief that everyone is capable of change when ready and I am honored to be part of the process.
My therapy style is centered on meeting clients where they are and supporting them as they navigate their current challenges. I use a holistic mind-body connection within a person-centered framework. I also take a direct approach, gently confronting unhealthy patterns to help clients understand the roles they have played in their own lives. This process empowers clients to recognize their ability to change and fosters personal growth and healing. I firmly belief that everyone is capable of change when ready and I am honored to be part of the process.
Maybe you've spent years pushing through, masking, and wondering why everything feels harder for you than it seems to for everyone else. You might have recently received an ADHD diagnosis and you're still making sense of what that means. You're not broken and you're not lazy. Your brain works differently, and for too long no one gave you the right support or the permission to stop being so hard on yourself. That changes here. Working with me feels warm, steady, and collaborative. Sessions are a place to slow down, feel safe, and make sense of what you’ve been carrying while identifying what you want to do next.
Maybe you've spent years pushing through, masking, and wondering why everything feels harder for you than it seems to for everyone else. You might have recently received an ADHD diagnosis and you're still making sense of what that means. You're not broken and you're not lazy. Your brain works differently, and for too long no one gave you the right support or the permission to stop being so hard on yourself. That changes here. Working with me feels warm, steady, and collaborative. Sessions are a place to slow down, feel safe, and make sense of what you’ve been carrying while identifying what you want to do next.
I am a licensed Psychologist with a decade of training and experience supporting individuals coping with a variety of challenges, including alcohol and drug addiction, depression, anxiety and chronic stress, Bipolar Disorder, life transitions, relationship problems, self-injury, and suicidal thinking. My approach to individual therapy is collaborative — I aim to work together to build upon your strengths and identify opportunities and a pathway toward change. My style is warm and friendly, and my ultimate goal is to create a safe space for you to explore and challenge yourself in the pursuit of personal growth.
I am a licensed Psychologist with a decade of training and experience supporting individuals coping with a variety of challenges, including alcohol and drug addiction, depression, anxiety and chronic stress, Bipolar Disorder, life transitions, relationship problems, self-injury, and suicidal thinking. My approach to individual therapy is collaborative — I aim to work together to build upon your strengths and identify opportunities and a pathway toward change. My style is warm and friendly, and my ultimate goal is to create a safe space for you to explore and challenge yourself in the pursuit of personal growth.
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Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists
How does cognitive processing therapy work?
A CPT therapist helps a client evaluate their thoughts about the trauma they experienced, focusing on maladaptive or self-blaming thoughts that can exacerbate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The therapist will work with a client to help them learn to challenge such thoughts and consider different perspectives. The therapist is also likely to ask a client to work on these techniques at home between meetings, such as writing an account of their trauma that can be read aloud during a future session.
What is cognitive processing therapy for PTSD?
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy primarily used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to treat individuals who experienced abuse or violence, who survived natural disasters, who were first responders to such incidents, or who otherwise experienced trauma.
How long does cognitive processing therapy last?
CPT is a short-term therapy. Whether conducted one-on-one or in a group, a complete set of CPT sessions typically includes 12 weekly sessions, along with tasks for clients to complete at home, although this can vary depending on a client’s needs or a therapist’s particular treatment plan. Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes.
How effective is cognitive processing therapy?
A large body of research supports the use of CPT to treat people experiencing PTSD, finding it to be effective among different age groups, either in one-on-one therapy sessions or in a group therapy environment. Research suggests that although the initial sessions may be difficult, clients tend to begin to feel positive progress after the first few sessions, and that the benefits tend to last well after the therapy ends.