Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in San Mateo County, CA

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Nina Bratcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94403
Are you in the midst of uncertainty and finding yourself feeling on edge, anxious and overwhelmed? Are you in a transitional phase of life and feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you feel haunted by ruminating thoughts that you just can't seem to set aside? Are you feeling confused about why you can't seem to leave the past in the past and move forward? Rest assured, you are not alone. There are underlying reasons for your experience. Together we can explore what is happening for you. I will help you shed light on what your emotions are communicating to you and identify tools for navigating life with more ease.
Are you in the midst of uncertainty and finding yourself feeling on edge, anxious and overwhelmed? Are you in a transitional phase of life and feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you feel haunted by ruminating thoughts that you just can't seem to set aside? Are you feeling confused about why you can't seem to leave the past in the past and move forward? Rest assured, you are not alone. There are underlying reasons for your experience. Together we can explore what is happening for you. I will help you shed light on what your emotions are communicating to you and identify tools for navigating life with more ease.
(415) 966-2625 View (415) 966-2625
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Emily Livermore
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94061
It is crucial to find a therapist that is a good fit, therefore, I like to take the first few sessions to get to know each other and decide if we want to work together. My expertise is working with people who have PTSD, Complex Trauma, and/or Borderline Personality Disorder. I use acceptance and exposure based principles to help you get in touch with your emotions, in the service of living a life that is aligned with your values. I will help you face your fears by taking action steps towards what is most important to you, reducing the hold that trauma has on your life.
It is crucial to find a therapist that is a good fit, therefore, I like to take the first few sessions to get to know each other and decide if we want to work together. My expertise is working with people who have PTSD, Complex Trauma, and/or Borderline Personality Disorder. I use acceptance and exposure based principles to help you get in touch with your emotions, in the service of living a life that is aligned with your values. I will help you face your fears by taking action steps towards what is most important to you, reducing the hold that trauma has on your life.
(650) 963-7958 View (650) 963-7958
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Cynthia Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Bruno, CA 94066
My name is Cynthia Carter and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Victorville California working with clients throughout San Bernardino County. I work with small children, adolescents, families, and couples. I specialize in anxiety, stress management, anger management, and trauma-based disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist my clients with making progress toward their goals.
My name is Cynthia Carter and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Victorville California working with clients throughout San Bernardino County. I work with small children, adolescents, families, and couples. I specialize in anxiety, stress management, anger management, and trauma-based disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist my clients with making progress toward their goals.
(650) 297-8233 View (650) 297-8233
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Kelley Busjaeger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Carlos, CA 94070
There are times in life when we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, alone, or in need of support. Therapy can provide a safe space to process these experiences and learn skills and strategies to facilitate healing and growth. As a clinical psychologist, I provide care to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, health concerns, life transitions, and relationship issues. My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and strength-based, with a warm and compassionate style. Through our work together, I help clients gain insight into their experiences and learn skills and strategies to build a meaningful life.
There are times in life when we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, alone, or in need of support. Therapy can provide a safe space to process these experiences and learn skills and strategies to facilitate healing and growth. As a clinical psychologist, I provide care to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, health concerns, life transitions, and relationship issues. My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and strength-based, with a warm and compassionate style. Through our work together, I help clients gain insight into their experiences and learn skills and strategies to build a meaningful life.
(650) 955-1481 View (650) 955-1481
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Coreen Lucero-Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401  (Online Only)
With over 15 years of extensive experience and training, I consider myself an eclectic, utilizing the modality most appropriate to effect change. I believe in clients' self-determination, strengths and innate capacity to work toward and develop coping skills to live a valued life.
With over 15 years of extensive experience and training, I consider myself an eclectic, utilizing the modality most appropriate to effect change. I believe in clients' self-determination, strengths and innate capacity to work toward and develop coping skills to live a valued life.
(415) 689-7278 View (415) 689-7278
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Michelle Settergren
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacifica, CA 94044
Hi there! My name is Michelle Settergren and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Huntington Beach, providing teletherapy services across California. I've worked in various healing capacities for over 12 years and believe we all have the potential to be self-healers. I'm gender and LGBTQIA+ affirming, and I specialize in working with adults who've suffered from trauma/PTSD, first responder/military trauma, anxiety/social anxiety/agoraphobia, depression, personality disorders, panic disorders, communication issues, addiction, and identity confusion.
Hi there! My name is Michelle Settergren and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Huntington Beach, providing teletherapy services across California. I've worked in various healing capacities for over 12 years and believe we all have the potential to be self-healers. I'm gender and LGBTQIA+ affirming, and I specialize in working with adults who've suffered from trauma/PTSD, first responder/military trauma, anxiety/social anxiety/agoraphobia, depression, personality disorders, panic disorders, communication issues, addiction, and identity confusion.
(650) 643-5945 View (650) 643-5945
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Maya Rufino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063  (Online Only)
I believe therapy should be more than just talk. We all get stuck sometimes, and we all know how rough it is! Just because you're stuck in your head or stuck in the past or stuck in a job/relationship/-insert shitty quagmire here- , doesn't mean you have to be stuck talking about it forever in therapy. I help stuck people get moving.
I believe therapy should be more than just talk. We all get stuck sometimes, and we all know how rough it is! Just because you're stuck in your head or stuck in the past or stuck in a job/relationship/-insert shitty quagmire here- , doesn't mean you have to be stuck talking about it forever in therapy. I help stuck people get moving.
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Erika Garcia Rangel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94063
Finding a therapist you trust is a challenge and scheduling your first session takes courage. You’ve taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. I’m offering you a safe, nurturing and accepting place to freely express your feelings, thoughts and experiences. My vocation is to guide and support individuals like yourself to better understand themselves at a deeper level through the transformative power of compassion and empathy. With commitment to therapy, we will explore your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, addressing behavioral and emotional issues that are potentially holding you back.
Finding a therapist you trust is a challenge and scheduling your first session takes courage. You’ve taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. I’m offering you a safe, nurturing and accepting place to freely express your feelings, thoughts and experiences. My vocation is to guide and support individuals like yourself to better understand themselves at a deeper level through the transformative power of compassion and empathy. With commitment to therapy, we will explore your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, addressing behavioral and emotional issues that are potentially holding you back.
(650) 360-9342 View (650) 360-9342
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Lorraine Wong
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Hello. I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety-related issues. I serve many executives in Silicon Valley experiencing work related stress. I am warm and collaborative, yet directive when appropriate. I care deeply for my clients and am with them every step of the way through their therapy process. Individual and Cultural Identity will also be integral to our work. Your unique identity and social environments shape who you are and I will want to learn all about you. Treatment will be tailored to your specific needs!
Hello. I am a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety-related issues. I serve many executives in Silicon Valley experiencing work related stress. I am warm and collaborative, yet directive when appropriate. I care deeply for my clients and am with them every step of the way through their therapy process. Individual and Cultural Identity will also be integral to our work. Your unique identity and social environments shape who you are and I will want to learn all about you. Treatment will be tailored to your specific needs!
(650) 241-2257 View (650) 241-2257
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Deborah Nazarian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Hi - I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults. My goal is to provide treatment that is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based. I strive to help you identify the obstacles that are getting in the way of living the kind of life you want to live while also working collaboratively with you to help you move towards what matters in your life. I provide in person sessions in my office in downtown San Mateo as well as video sessions.
Hi - I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults. My goal is to provide treatment that is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based. I strive to help you identify the obstacles that are getting in the way of living the kind of life you want to live while also working collaboratively with you to help you move towards what matters in your life. I provide in person sessions in my office in downtown San Mateo as well as video sessions.
(650) 610-1986 View (650) 610-1986
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Miranda Pinckert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Everyone needs help sometimes. In therapy, we join together to achieve your goals. Many of my clients are working on issues with anxiety and depression brought on by life transitions and past traumas. Together we examine patterns of thinking and behaviors that are no longer serving you. New coping skills help clients tolerate their feelings and improve their interpersonal communication.
Everyone needs help sometimes. In therapy, we join together to achieve your goals. Many of my clients are working on issues with anxiety and depression brought on by life transitions and past traumas. Together we examine patterns of thinking and behaviors that are no longer serving you. New coping skills help clients tolerate their feelings and improve their interpersonal communication.
(650) 460-1387 View (650) 460-1387
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Lisa Falls
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hi, my name is Lisa Falls. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Board-Certified Art Therapist. I have Advanced Certification in EFT, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques. I have training in ThetaHeling and am a Neurofeedback Practitioner. I am passionate about working with my clients to heal and live happy, productive, and successful lives. I work with Adults, Families, Couples, and Teenagers. I am comfortable treating grief, loss, and trauma issues. Also, Anxiety and depression, Alcohol abuse, and OCD. I also treat clients with a Dual Diagnosis.
Hi, my name is Lisa Falls. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Board-Certified Art Therapist. I have Advanced Certification in EFT, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques. I have training in ThetaHeling and am a Neurofeedback Practitioner. I am passionate about working with my clients to heal and live happy, productive, and successful lives. I work with Adults, Families, Couples, and Teenagers. I am comfortable treating grief, loss, and trauma issues. Also, Anxiety and depression, Alcohol abuse, and OCD. I also treat clients with a Dual Diagnosis.
(650) 955-6189 View (650) 955-6189
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Beyond Measure: A Wellness Collaborative
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063  (Online Only)
We are a team of clinicians dedicated to providing inclusive and stigma-free care to our clients. Whether you are new to psychotherapy or have worked with therapists in the past, we look forward to exploring how we can help you achieve your therapeutic goals. We strive to apply the highest quality evidence-based treatments in a flexible manner, tailoring our services to each individual's unique identity and lived experience. We are pleased to offer psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
We are a team of clinicians dedicated to providing inclusive and stigma-free care to our clients. Whether you are new to psychotherapy or have worked with therapists in the past, we look forward to exploring how we can help you achieve your therapeutic goals. We strive to apply the highest quality evidence-based treatments in a flexible manner, tailoring our services to each individual's unique identity and lived experience. We are pleased to offer psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
(650) 879-8712 View (650) 879-8712
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Elizabeth Wing-Man Choi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
I believe our emotional and physical health are inseparable. In psychotherapy, we will explore how your brain, emotions, body, and spirituality work together in creating moment-by-moment experiences within you. My background in neuropsychology and psychotherapy will guide our work in an integrated and holistic framework. As a registered psychologist (PSY 33916) specializing in neuropsychology, I offer neuropsychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and cognitive remediation for adults (age 18-64), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Currently, I provide teletherapy services only, to residents of California.
I believe our emotional and physical health are inseparable. In psychotherapy, we will explore how your brain, emotions, body, and spirituality work together in creating moment-by-moment experiences within you. My background in neuropsychology and psychotherapy will guide our work in an integrated and holistic framework. As a registered psychologist (PSY 33916) specializing in neuropsychology, I offer neuropsychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and cognitive remediation for adults (age 18-64), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Currently, I provide teletherapy services only, to residents of California.
(415) 943-1077 View (415) 943-1077
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Kandalena Ary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, EdDCP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94061
Working in partnership to provide individual, family, couples, and co-parenting services to support working towards therapeutic goals. While supporting through partnership in the journey of discovery, exploration of possible changes, and goal setting; it is the individual client who is the navigator with the assistance of the clinician through the process of counseling, coaching and encouragement from the therapist. Clients are accepted for who they are and there is no judgment on situation.
Working in partnership to provide individual, family, couples, and co-parenting services to support working towards therapeutic goals. While supporting through partnership in the journey of discovery, exploration of possible changes, and goal setting; it is the individual client who is the navigator with the assistance of the clinician through the process of counseling, coaching and encouragement from the therapist. Clients are accepted for who they are and there is no judgment on situation.
(650) 260-8683 View (650) 260-8683
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Sutha Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
Hi there. In therapy with me, you can expect to slow down, express your whole self, feel understood, and collaboratively work through feelings of worry, stuck or on-edge, loneliness, sadness, fear or shame. Your therapy goals are central to how I tailor treatment. My expertise are working with adults focusing on generalized/social anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, and who want to strengthen an authentic relationship with self. I also specialize in processing trauma, specifically for sexual assault survivors, adults with history of childhood abuse, and traumatic grief.
Hi there. In therapy with me, you can expect to slow down, express your whole self, feel understood, and collaboratively work through feelings of worry, stuck or on-edge, loneliness, sadness, fear or shame. Your therapy goals are central to how I tailor treatment. My expertise are working with adults focusing on generalized/social anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, and who want to strengthen an authentic relationship with self. I also specialize in processing trauma, specifically for sexual assault survivors, adults with history of childhood abuse, and traumatic grief.
(650) 749-7397 View (650) 749-7397
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Jaclyn Pasch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Millbrae, CA 94030  (Online Only)
Since 2004, I have provided individual, family and couples therapy to clients that are impacted by stressors that can trigger mental health symptoms. I am competent in treating a variety of diagnoses and work collaboratively with clients and their families. I work to establish the therapeutic alliance necessary to support clients in meeting their goals within their own cultural and environmental context.
Since 2004, I have provided individual, family and couples therapy to clients that are impacted by stressors that can trigger mental health symptoms. I am competent in treating a variety of diagnoses and work collaboratively with clients and their families. I work to establish the therapeutic alliance necessary to support clients in meeting their goals within their own cultural and environmental context.
(650) 910-3065 View (650) 910-3065
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Leticia Facundo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
We are meant to heal, not suffer daily alone. My goal is to empower and support you in your life. Together we will explore and come up with an individualized plan that works best for you. I believe in being honest and straightforward about the steps required for your personal growth. My ultimate objective is to enable individuals to regain control of their lives and ultimately achieve genuine happiness.
We are meant to heal, not suffer daily alone. My goal is to empower and support you in your life. Together we will explore and come up with an individualized plan that works best for you. I believe in being honest and straightforward about the steps required for your personal growth. My ultimate objective is to enable individuals to regain control of their lives and ultimately achieve genuine happiness.
(650) 882-6723 View (650) 882-6723
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Adrienne Cane-Ilang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402  (Online Only)
I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals who are seeking healing and change. Anxiety, panic, depression, conflict, stress, impact of trauma, OCD, and communication challenges are all areas where I can be most effective working with my patients.
I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals who are seeking healing and change. Anxiety, panic, depression, conflict, stress, impact of trauma, OCD, and communication challenges are all areas where I can be most effective working with my patients.
(650) 720-4326 View (650) 720-4326
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Heather Rink-Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401  (Online Only)
My theoretical orientation can be described as eclectic, using techniques from various models of therapy as deemed appropriate with the current treatment and client. I utilize most from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I assist clients in exploring and expressing thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors in an attempt to identify maladaptive patterns contributing to distress.
My theoretical orientation can be described as eclectic, using techniques from various models of therapy as deemed appropriate with the current treatment and client. I utilize most from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I assist clients in exploring and expressing thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors in an attempt to identify maladaptive patterns contributing to distress.
(408) 645-7351 View (408) 645-7351

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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.