Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA
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Thea Privette
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Using an Integrative, Humanistic approach, and Energy Psychology along with Trauma Focused
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, I support clients overcome limited beliefs, increase their confidence, gain insights into their relationship patterns and use somatic and embodiment processes to work through difficult emotions.
My clients want to find their authentic joy and decolonize their minds. My integrative approach combines Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, tapping), Energy Psychology, and Trauma Focused
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (TF-
CBT
). My work focuses on increasing client's emotional intelligence, building meaningful relationships skills, and challenging their negative self-talk. My clients often report decrease of symptoms including, lower anxiety, lower depressive symptoms, increased self-confidence, and improved self-esteem. When we are overwhelmed and isolated, life can feel unmanageable. Together, in connection we can find healing.

Dr. Loi Medvin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I provide a safe, compassionate therapy space and utilize an integrated approach, grounded in my over 17 years of clinical practice with a focus on brain (postdoc in neuropsychology), body (somatic practices) including Brainspotting, energy psychology (EFT and Matrix Reimprinting) and
cognitive
(
CBT
) practices.
We all need help sometimes - and I believe it's a sign of strength to reach out for support when you need it. If you are feeling anxious or angry, have difficulty navigating relationships, are feeling unhappy in work, or want help integrating a transformational experience, and appreciate a therapist who is authentic and collaborative, then you've come to the right place. With me you'll learn practical strategies to manage your emotions, change your patterns and increase your overall functioning, leaving you feeling empowered.
Waitlist for new clients

Kersti M Lofgren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
"Teens are tough!" The challenges of adolescence and young adulthood can be difficult and disruptive to a family. In today's fast paced society there are times when we need extra help navigating the ups and downs. Let me help. I have over 15 years of experience working with families, adolescents and individuals using a range of treatment modalities including;
cognitive
behavioral therapy, family systems, and positive psychology.

Heidi Diebel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I integrate mindfulness principles with the more traditional approaches, such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Narrative, Emotionally Focused and Psychodynamic Theories.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with life, incongruent with who you are and who you want to be, have doubts about your ability to change that which you want to change, transition from a known place to the unknown…. Sometimes you just need someone to talk with and sort out your thoughts and feelings. Someone to help you better understand what motivates or hinders you. Someone who will teach you new skills to manage the feelings that seem unmanageable, or behavior that no longer serves you.

Sandra Ellen Seligson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with the following methods:
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Individual and couples psychotherapy to resolve current and long standing issues that compromise personal happiness and success.

Patrea Ann Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I utilize a person-centered,
cognitive
-behavioral and family systems approach.
Each of us is unique. We all come from different backgrounds and cultures. People suffer in different ways and pain can manifest itself through our mental health in various forms such as depression, anxiety, and a myriad of physical and health problems. My goal is to help you make positive changes in your life in order to become the person you aspire to be. I believe no matter how challenging the process, we need to be content and be our authentic selves. In order to do this, we need to explore our struggles and gain insight and make positive change in our lives.

Shaghayegh 'Shauna' Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with clients through
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Attachment focused approach.
I believe that therapy can offer insight, understanding and actionable steps by using self-awareness, acceptance and tools to better our lives. I often work with pre-teens, teens, young adults, families and individuals in creating a safe space to explore challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, career/identity issues, life adjustments, relational challenges and parenting struggles.
Waitlist for new clients

Cindy McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My training includes the most current and effective, evidence-based modalities, including:
cognitive
-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and EMDR .
Congratulations on taking this step, especially at this difficult, pandemic time. We can speak via phone, zoom, or FaceTime. In nearly 40 years of treatment, I have assisted many clients on the spectrum which ranges from: curiosity about past lives, managing minor life changes or ADHD assessments, to more complex issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Unexpected life events, difficult phase-of-life issues, loss, and trauma are often painful and intense. I can help you to explore and to understand the thoughts and feelings which underlie your current concerns, whether they are new or have existed since childhood.

Suzanne M Yeomans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I draw from attachment theory; polyvagal theory; EMDR; Internal Family Systems (parts work);
Cognitive
Behavioral Theory; Solutions Focus and Mindfulness to support growth towards balance and healing.
Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you (as a result of what happens to you). -Dr. Gabor Mate.

Suzanne S. Eaves
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Some approaches may be familiar, like
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
Welcome! If you are perusing this website, it is likely you are seeking meaningful change in your life. Perhaps you struggle with moods, relationship troubles, or traumas that negatively impact your life. As a psychologist, I have worked 16+ years serving many diverse clients, helping them to resolve problems, restore balance in their lives, feel whole again, and express themselves genuinely and skillfully in the world. My therapeutic approach is integrative in that I select from many treatment modalities to bring about positive change.

Marlene Wendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello there! I am Marlene Wendel, a telehealth-based LCSW working out of Santa Rosa, California. I'm here to help you heal through your challenges with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and PTSD. Over these past 7 years of my career, I have been focusing more and more on helping my clients shed burdens from the past and gain a sense of mastery in their lives. I use modern and effective approaches like EMDR, IFS, ACT,
CBT
, mindfulness, and somatic therapies which, in combination, really get at the source of our stuck-ness to find that there's a healthy, centered sense of self inside us that can meet the challenges of life.
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Jeanine Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I utilize an eclectic combination of modalities-
Cognitive
Theories, Humanistic/Existential, Post Modern, etc.
Are you looking for more authenticity in your life? Trying to be more mindful when red flags of comparison or anxiety begin to move in? Or do you feel you are not in a great place in terms of your head or heart but know that you do not want to continue down that rabbit hole? Then, the only point of my counseling is to ask, "how can I help you?"

Garet Waterhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Sex Therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and couples/relationship communication building.
Greetings! My practice has limited capacity, and is only able to accept new sex therapy and/or sexuality and relationship focused referrals as scheduling allows. I am no longer able to accept new insurance clients. I am licensed in California and Nevada, and offer video appointments as well as in person appointments for those in Sonoma County.
Waitlist for new clients

Maggie Caffery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer dream work, sand play, mindfulness-based
CBT
, Trauma Informed Treatment, an attachment based point of view, EMDR, creative imagination combined with intent, as well as somatic experiencing.
When I work with the pain of depression, anxiety, fear, isolation or trauma, often my clients' inclinations are to resist it, to stuff it, to pretend it's not happening or to judge themselves for these seemingly intrusive feelings. What if these emotions are surfacing because your mind and body wisdom are giving you the signal, through these experiences that your attentiveness and compassion are being requested? I believe that emotions arise to move through and to assist us in growth and well-being. They contain important messages of wholeness. It is a privilege to witness your unique expression as an individual.
Waitlist for new clients

Maryellen Curran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I can help you build self-compassion through mindfulness and
cognitive
-behavioral skills and practices, so you can recognize your own thinking and emotional patterns.
Are you curious about your own moods and patterns? Have you always wanted to understand yourself better? Do you feel that you could feel so much happier if you had new or better coping skills? My approach to psychotherapy is to use my years of experience working with people who are open, eager to learn and who are craving a life that is more fulfilling with less worry, self-disparagement and suffering. I have a practical, down to earth style that will let you feel safe and open to growth and change.
Not accepting new clients

Tara D'Orazio Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My work is also informed by
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
I am providing virtual therapy for clients seeking Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. As a therapist who specializes in the treatment of traumatic stress, sexual trauma, and anxiety disorders, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, heal from past trauma, and develop the tools and skills they need to manage their symptoms and live more fulfilling lives. IFS and EMDR are both evidence-based treatments that have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of trauma and anxiety.

Michael Kelley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Having been in practice for 30 years and married for 46 years. I believe that I have with wisdom, training and experience to effectively to a wide range of difficulties that people encounter during the lives. I work with marital difficulties, OCD, anxiety and depressive disorders using a range of therapeutic interventions but
CBT
is often the treatment of choice. I believe that change is difficult, uncomfortable and takes time, but lasting change is possible. Encouraging people through these difficult changes is an important part of the process. My special area of interest is parenting and child related issues.

Amy Theodore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I base this work on the principles of
Cognitive
Behavior therapy, attachment theory, Solution Focused therapy, DBT, Transpersonal therapy, mindfulness, art therapy and play.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist currently serving clients through teletherapy. I work with children, teens, and adults. I am well experienced as a child therapist, and can provide parenting support. I treat issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, grief, divorce, blended families, self-esteem issues, ADHD, anger management, and behavioral issues. I have vast experience working in the public schools as a school counselor. I also have training in non-western holistic healing practices. My unique training and life experience can provide insight to assist you with life's challenges.

Kirsty Cordell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, APCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My training and experience is primarily rooted in somatic experiencing, depth psychology,
CBT
, IFS and trauma-informed care and my approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative.
Therapy can sometimes be a confusing and arduous process, but the potential benefits can be lasting and profound. I work with individuals of all ages, races, genders, and relationship configurations to meet the goals that inspired the journey to begin therapy. Common issues I support clients with include navigating stressful life transitions, processing difficult emotions, healing from painful past experiences, shedding feelings of inadequacy, exploring personal identity, illuminating unhealthy cycles, and cultivating a deeper sense of meaning in their lives.

Marie O'Meara Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also utilize
cognitive
therapy, mindfulness based techniques, family systems theory, and focus on being self compassionate with yourself.
If you are on this page, you are struggling with some kind of emotional issue such as stress, anxiety, or depression. I am here to help. I am particularly dedicated to helping people experiencing depression and trauma. I enjoy helping women strengthen their self esteem and assertiveness skills. Over the years clients have told me that they appreciate my relaxed style, and that I am easy to talk to. I also think that there is room for humor, as well as tears in therapy.
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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.