Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Downtown, Houston, TX

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Melissa Sutherland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002
For more than two decades, I've served as a counselor in various roles, as clinical director of psychiatric facilities, college counselor, private practitioner & clinical supervisor for counseling interns. I hold a master's degree in education with a specialization in guidance & counseling, as well as a Ph.D. in psychology. My counseling experience encompasses a wide array of areas such as women's issues, aging, depression, anxiety, self-esteem & domestic violence. I work with individuals from teenagers to adults of all ages. I believe that goals are deeply personal, and my aim is to assist individuals to reach their goals.
For more than two decades, I've served as a counselor in various roles, as clinical director of psychiatric facilities, college counselor, private practitioner & clinical supervisor for counseling interns. I hold a master's degree in education with a specialization in guidance & counseling, as well as a Ph.D. in psychology. My counseling experience encompasses a wide array of areas such as women's issues, aging, depression, anxiety, self-esteem & domestic violence. I work with individuals from teenagers to adults of all ages. I believe that goals are deeply personal, and my aim is to assist individuals to reach their goals.
(346) 521-4376 View (346) 521-4376
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Michael C. Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Empowering Your Journey to Mental Well-Being: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over ten years of experience assisting individuals and couples in navigating difficult times. I believe in the power of personal autonomy and self-determination, and my mission is to assist you in attaining optimal mental health, emotional well-being, and personal empowerment. I create a safe space in therapy for you to freely explore your thoughts and feelings, discover your strengths, and overcome any obstacles in your path.
Empowering Your Journey to Mental Well-Being: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over ten years of experience assisting individuals and couples in navigating difficult times. I believe in the power of personal autonomy and self-determination, and my mission is to assist you in attaining optimal mental health, emotional well-being, and personal empowerment. I create a safe space in therapy for you to freely explore your thoughts and feelings, discover your strengths, and overcome any obstacles in your path.
(512) 200-2256 View (512) 200-2256
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Dr. Cheryl Paulhus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Cheryl Paulhus. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief and loss, life transitions and pain management. I work with each client to experience lasting and meaningful healing in different ways, not a one-size-fits-all approach. I have a compassionate and approachable demeanor and collaborate with each client to assist them in identifying the areas they need to focus on in their own way, in their own time.
My name is Dr. Cheryl Paulhus. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief and loss, life transitions and pain management. I work with each client to experience lasting and meaningful healing in different ways, not a one-size-fits-all approach. I have a compassionate and approachable demeanor and collaborate with each client to assist them in identifying the areas they need to focus on in their own way, in their own time.
(832) 402-8995 View (832) 402-8995
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Dr. Huda Shaikh
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, BCN
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
I have worked with a diverse set of populations providing trauma therapy and neurofeedback therapy. Throughout my career, I have built trauma-focused programs at different mental health organizations. With a passion for working with combat veterans, I have also been a contracted Neurofeedback clinician with the Lone Survivor Foundation to serve those that served our nation. I led a trauma team in the Santa Fe District to implement systems and provide trauma-wellness counseling services to students and staff in the district in response to the May 18th mass violence tragedy at Santa Fe High School.
I have worked with a diverse set of populations providing trauma therapy and neurofeedback therapy. Throughout my career, I have built trauma-focused programs at different mental health organizations. With a passion for working with combat veterans, I have also been a contracted Neurofeedback clinician with the Lone Survivor Foundation to serve those that served our nation. I led a trauma team in the Santa Fe District to implement systems and provide trauma-wellness counseling services to students and staff in the district in response to the May 18th mass violence tragedy at Santa Fe High School.
(832) 346-9820 View (832) 346-9820
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Revitalized Resilience
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Struggling with past traumas? We'll tackle them together. Anxious or feeling down? Let's find strategies that work for you. Feeling stuck? I'm here to help you find your path forward. My name is Jazmine Maddox, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S) with a decade of experience in the mental health field. My focus is on providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with anxiety, coping issues, depression, grief, trauma, and PTSD.
Struggling with past traumas? We'll tackle them together. Anxious or feeling down? Let's find strategies that work for you. Feeling stuck? I'm here to help you find your path forward. My name is Jazmine Maddox, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S) with a decade of experience in the mental health field. My focus is on providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with anxiety, coping issues, depression, grief, trauma, and PTSD.
(346) 209-0362 View (346) 209-0362
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Scott Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, PCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77005  (Online Only)
Sex addiction doesn't have to continue ruining your life. Life may feel hopeless, and your anxiety may be higher than you've ever felt before. Yet, it doesn't have to stay this way. My clients all have two things in common: 1) They want to be here for themselves, even when others are making them, and 2) They work to achieve their goals. They come to me usually in a state of panic or depression, or some even come in when their world is chaotic and out of control. When you're ready to tackle your issues, give me a call.
Sex addiction doesn't have to continue ruining your life. Life may feel hopeless, and your anxiety may be higher than you've ever felt before. Yet, it doesn't have to stay this way. My clients all have two things in common: 1) They want to be here for themselves, even when others are making them, and 2) They work to achieve their goals. They come to me usually in a state of panic or depression, or some even come in when their world is chaotic and out of control. When you're ready to tackle your issues, give me a call.
(409) 752-6241 View (409) 752-6241
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Malihe Salari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Mali. Do you feel you cannot continue your life as it is? Maybe change is necessary because you have hit rock bottom? Or are you simply seeking someone to help you navigate and discuss your thoughts and emotions?
Hi, I'm Mali. Do you feel you cannot continue your life as it is? Maybe change is necessary because you have hit rock bottom? Or are you simply seeking someone to help you navigate and discuss your thoughts and emotions?
(713) 936-5994 View (713) 936-5994
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Authur Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
My passion is for working with individuals from diverse age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, and sexes and getting to know their stories. Your Story Matters, just as I learned mine did. I know something about failure and suffering. I also know something about what it takes to be with what hurts in a way that leads to an unwinding of stuck, repeating, and critical patterns in our lives. It is only by learning to keep company with what hurts in just the way it needs, that we find our way home to our unique gifts and express them with the fullness of our being.
My passion is for working with individuals from diverse age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, and sexes and getting to know their stories. Your Story Matters, just as I learned mine did. I know something about failure and suffering. I also know something about what it takes to be with what hurts in a way that leads to an unwinding of stuck, repeating, and critical patterns in our lives. It is only by learning to keep company with what hurts in just the way it needs, that we find our way home to our unique gifts and express them with the fullness of our being.
(832) 669-5552 View (832) 669-5552
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Jessica Jackson
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
My approach is designed to be inclusive and accessible, ensuring that you feel seen and heard. I utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach to guide you on the path to becoming your best self. This involves checking in with yourself and exploring emotions in a safe and supportive environment. I take a collaborative approach, recognizing that while I may be the mental health expert, you are the expert on yourself. Together, we'll work towards identifying patterns, learning coping skills, and achieving your optimal well-being.
My approach is designed to be inclusive and accessible, ensuring that you feel seen and heard. I utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach to guide you on the path to becoming your best self. This involves checking in with yourself and exploring emotions in a safe and supportive environment. I take a collaborative approach, recognizing that while I may be the mental health expert, you are the expert on yourself. Together, we'll work towards identifying patterns, learning coping skills, and achieving your optimal well-being.
(346) 275-5324 View (346) 275-5324
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Michele Zamora
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77006
People tell me that they like my gentle nature and my positive outlook. I believe in helping change start from the first session. I keep my practice from being too busy so that it is easy to get an appointment and I can be focused on my clients and their needs.
People tell me that they like my gentle nature and my positive outlook. I believe in helping change start from the first session. I keep my practice from being too busy so that it is easy to get an appointment and I can be focused on my clients and their needs.
(832) 536-1322 View (832) 536-1322
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Peter G. Pardo Jr.
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Hello, I am a clinical mental health counseling graduate student intern. Considering therapy is a huge step. It is an investment in your mental and physical wellbeing, in yourself, and in your future. Therapy provides us with the means to meet our needs and achieve our goals in life. It is also a journey. Through the counseling process, and by working together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will allow for a journey that you don’t have to take alone.
Hello, I am a clinical mental health counseling graduate student intern. Considering therapy is a huge step. It is an investment in your mental and physical wellbeing, in yourself, and in your future. Therapy provides us with the means to meet our needs and achieve our goals in life. It is also a journey. Through the counseling process, and by working together we will build a therapeutic relationship that will allow for a journey that you don’t have to take alone.
(281) 205-5349 View (281) 205-5349
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James Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
If you can change the way you think you can change the way you feel. I want to assist you in feeling better again by talking through a difficult time in your life. I’ve been trained in various types of therapy so I use different approaches to assist you in improving your life. I hope that by allowing me to join in your journey, we can meet your vision of a new and improved you or relationship.
If you can change the way you think you can change the way you feel. I want to assist you in feeling better again by talking through a difficult time in your life. I’ve been trained in various types of therapy so I use different approaches to assist you in improving your life. I hope that by allowing me to join in your journey, we can meet your vision of a new and improved you or relationship.
(832) 770-7547 View (832) 770-7547
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Varissa Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Your well-being is my ultimate concern.
Your well-being is my ultimate concern.
(713) 352-7738 View (713) 352-7738
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Ashwin Gautam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
I am a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical psychologist committed to providing evidence-based treatment to clients with emotional and physical health-related problems. By fostering a safe and empathetic therapeutic environment, I strive to empower my clients to navigate life's challenges and promote their overall well-being. With several years of experience in the field, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to support individuals in their journey towards understanding, embracing, and finding meaning in their hardships.
I am a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical psychologist committed to providing evidence-based treatment to clients with emotional and physical health-related problems. By fostering a safe and empathetic therapeutic environment, I strive to empower my clients to navigate life's challenges and promote their overall well-being. With several years of experience in the field, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to support individuals in their journey towards understanding, embracing, and finding meaning in their hardships.
(832) 934-9845 View (832) 934-9845
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you grow in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, family, and group sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you grow in the community.
(713) 820-6598 View (713) 820-6598
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Eykiena Crowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Does anxiety leave you exhausted, consumed by worries about your relationships, your future or how others perceive you? Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but I'm here to offer you the support and guidance you need. I'm Eykiena "Keena" Crowley, and my mission is to help you reclaim your life from debilitating anxiety and self-doubt. I understand what it's like to feel stuck, frustrated, confused, rejected and alone. You deserve to work with someone you feel genuinely connected to and confident can truly make a difference in your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Does anxiety leave you exhausted, consumed by worries about your relationships, your future or how others perceive you? Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but I'm here to offer you the support and guidance you need. I'm Eykiena "Keena" Crowley, and my mission is to help you reclaim your life from debilitating anxiety and self-doubt. I understand what it's like to feel stuck, frustrated, confused, rejected and alone. You deserve to work with someone you feel genuinely connected to and confident can truly make a difference in your life.
(832) 895-7458 View (832) 895-7458
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Elizabeth Thottukandathil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7+ years experience on inpatient psychiatry and in outpatient MH within hospital setting. Over the years, I've served countless individuals struggling with varying mental health symptoms. Each and every one of us has struggled through pain, trials, and tribulations and yet we are not always taught how to process and work through these experiences. Therapy allows you the space to learn these fundamental tools to help navigate the ups and downs in ways conducive to building a healthy, quality life. Take the leap of faith to jumpstart that future and remember therapy does not have to last forever.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7+ years experience on inpatient psychiatry and in outpatient MH within hospital setting. Over the years, I've served countless individuals struggling with varying mental health symptoms. Each and every one of us has struggled through pain, trials, and tribulations and yet we are not always taught how to process and work through these experiences. Therapy allows you the space to learn these fundamental tools to help navigate the ups and downs in ways conducive to building a healthy, quality life. Take the leap of faith to jumpstart that future and remember therapy does not have to last forever.
(346) 483-2469 View (346) 483-2469
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Caitlin Ayres
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients who live in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Texas. I graduated with Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2014, and have 10 years of experience working with people from all walks of life. Most commonly, I have worked with clients struggling with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, and adjustments to life changes.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients who live in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Texas. I graduated with Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2014, and have 10 years of experience working with people from all walks of life. Most commonly, I have worked with clients struggling with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, and adjustments to life changes.
(832) 210-1259 View (832) 210-1259
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Marisha Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
You know, life is hard and we don't always get rainbows and unicorns. All of us go through times of disappointment, rejection, sorrow, and loss. We may experience times when we wonder if things will ever get better. I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years and have worked with people from all walks of life, struggling with issues, such as stress related to life transitions, mood disorders, trauma, and relational issues. It has been a privilege to see many individuals grow and change as they face their obstacles, wounds, feelings, and trauma to move toward a new path of healing and life satisfaction.
You know, life is hard and we don't always get rainbows and unicorns. All of us go through times of disappointment, rejection, sorrow, and loss. We may experience times when we wonder if things will ever get better. I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 20 years and have worked with people from all walks of life, struggling with issues, such as stress related to life transitions, mood disorders, trauma, and relational issues. It has been a privilege to see many individuals grow and change as they face their obstacles, wounds, feelings, and trauma to move toward a new path of healing and life satisfaction.
(713) 497-1372 View (713) 497-1372
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Linda Reichert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Houston, TX 77002  (Online Only)
I am licensed in Texas with over 28 years of professional work experience, primarily for the military, and now with vets, most especially in helping clients with stress and anxiety & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I've worked for each of the branches of the military over the years and I also have many years of experience working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. All of my experience, for the most part, is with adults.
I am licensed in Texas with over 28 years of professional work experience, primarily for the military, and now with vets, most especially in helping clients with stress and anxiety & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I've worked for each of the branches of the military over the years and I also have many years of experience working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. All of my experience, for the most part, is with adults.
(832) 402-6428 View (832) 402-6428

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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.