Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Downtown, Washington, DC
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Elsa P Mendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
I have
CBT
(
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy) training and have experience treating depression and other mental illness.
Hello, My name is Elsa Mendez and I am a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in DC. I have worked with different populations in the DC and Maryland areas. I received my bachelor's in psychology from Towson University and my master's in Social Work from Catholic University of America. I have worked and interned at different nonprofits in DC such as Neighbor's Consejo, Latin American Youth Center and St. Ann's Center For Children, Youth, and Families.
Kasaan E Holmes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
My background includes a specialization in
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship where I listen deeply and utilize tools to support you in the process of personal healing and growth. In therapy, you will discover why unwanted feelings or patterns exist, feel empowered, and learn the tools to change them. I will work to help you achieve your goals, whether that includes decreasing anxiety or depression, living a more fulfilling life, or improving interpersonal relationships.
Karin Luk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified
I work with adolescents and adults using a range of therapy skills from play based therapy to
cognitive
restructuring because everyone needs something different! Additionally, I am nationally certified to provide Trauma-Focused
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (TF-
CBT
) to children 12-18.
Welcome to therapy! Whether you’re here for the first time or you’re looking for a check-up you have made the decision to care for yourself. Therapy is about you and the change you want to see for yourself. Life is full of challenges, some we may create for ourselves while others are handed to us. My goal is to help you feel confident in finding your own solutions to problems no matter the source. This is a partnership, so whether you're struggling with past trauma, relationships, or life changes we will work together to identify and explore barriers holding you back and grow your strengths so you can be fully...You.
Lindsay Carroll
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified
I am also certified in the evidenced based treatment Trauma-Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).
Do you ever find yourself asking “is there more?” or question your feelings of fulfillment? I am committed to helping you find the strength and resilience to persevere. It is incredibly courageous to make the decision to explore yourself in the pursuit of understanding your story. In therapy, you will have opportunities to explore what is working and what is not, unveil parts of yourself that may be challenging to sit with, and learn to embrace them in a way that allows you to be your most authentic and best self. As an art therapist, the creative process may provide a way to communicate when word aren't enough.
Sherika Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Born and raised in Fayetteville, NC, Sherika was groomed to love and show compassion to herself and to be able to extend and teach the same to others. Sherika is a proactive, patient, and positive provider, with experience providing therapeutic services to families, children, and expertise in
CBT
, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. Sherika’s therapeutic skillset extends to those who have difficulty with depression, anxiety, bereavement, suicide, and an array of other adjustments life may cause.
Elsa Mendez MSW - Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
With special training in anxiety and trauma, and experience treating depression and other mental illnesses, you can expect me to suggest the tools that can best meet your needs, including task-centered model therapy, solution-focused therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), strength-based therapy, and mindfulness.
Have you, or your teenager, felt overwhelmed by anxiety? Are persistent feelings of sadness interfering with your ability to function at work, in school, or at home? Do you have difficulty getting sleep or do you feel nervous all of the time? Many of us are challenged by emotions that we have difficulty handling. In therapy, you can expect me to bring the best tools to meet your needs, building your coping skills, and improving your ability to manage those difficult emotions. If you experienced trauma in the past, I can help you understand the effects of that trauma on your life and help you function in your everyday life.
Sahaya Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
My approach is Client-centered, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, and
Cognitive
Behavioral.
I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for late teens, adults, couples, and families for them to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.
Melanie Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Techniques that are used include slowing things down (mindfulness) and exploring our relational patterns that express themselves in our thoughts and feelings (
cognitive
behavioral therapy).
So many of us have trouble making decisions or deepening relationships, because we learned to connect with others needs above our own. While this was highly adaptive, and even necessary in the past, it can lead to a sense of disconnection and restlessness. Relationally this may manifest as disappointment or unexpressed conflict, due to an engrained pattern of avoidance. In this state, it is difficult to know what actions to take towards change. Reaching out for help, though imperative, can be just as challenging as continuing in the pain. This is what causes most of my clients to reach out.
Diane Kern
Psychologist
Verified
My approach to therapy involves empowering persons to better understand themselves and acquire the tools to heal and make desired life changes. I utilize a combination of
cognitive
-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic orientations in my practice. Consistent with an emphasis on empowerment is my wholistic focus on total well being. I promote balance across all personal dimensions (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and social).
My life coaching practice draws from a similar wealth of psychological knowledge, however, with more of an educational emphasis. I facilitate the acquisition of problem solving and success orientation skills, aimed at enhancing personal empowerment and life satisfaction.
Danya Weltman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I practice with an integrative approach, drawing on
cognitive
behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness-based therapy.
Do you have unhealthy patterns of thinking and feelings about life, relationships, and yourself? Together, we will examine these patterns and experiment with new ways of processing and acting. My goal is to help increase your insight, enhance your relationships, and build on your strengths, while helping you develop tangible skills and strategies to live your life to its fullest.
Shannon Nicole Guilmette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
I use a bottom-up approach starting with somatic experiencing (how we feel in our bodies) building up to
cognitive
restructuring (reframing maladaptive thoughts).
There are many misconceptions about what it means to be in therapy. Anyone can benefit from therapy, regardless of what walk of life they come from. It does not mean that you are broken, weak or crazy. What it does mean is that you are up for the challenge of confronting harmful beliefs, habits, and communication styles so that you can live a life that is authentically yours. Sitting across from this screen right now takes courage and vulnerability. Our mental health shows itself in all areas of our lives: relationships, perception, management of daily life, sense of self, and our ability connect to our emotions and body.
Branden Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Branden Vazquez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, DC who has over 5 years of experiences that include working with young adults and adults who are feeling emotionally challenged with anxiety, men’s issues, work-life balance, stress management, relationship issues, work-life balance issues, grief, loss, and much more.He received his Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Counseling, DC campus. Branden uses evidence-based therapy modalities such as
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), motivational interviewing, and solutions-focused therapy.
The DC Center for Neurocognitive Excellence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, BCD
Verified
We use the best intervention for you including assessments,
CBT
, mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Neurofeedback to help you.
The Center for Neurocognitive Excellence integrates assessments, counseling, and neurofeedback to best identify the source of your stress and effectively treat it so that we can reduce the intensity, duration, and frequency of your most stressful moments. We are experts at integrating approaches to best suit your needs. Listening and working with you is a huge source of joy!
Compass Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified
Our clinicians have training in Emotionally Focused therapy
CBT
, DBT and TF-
CBT
.
"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving , we get stronger and more resilient" Steve Maraboli. If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. At Compass we understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. Our approach is direct yet very compassionate. Our goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. We would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.
Lottena Wolters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
My approach to counseling blends Wellness and Reality therapy while utilizing significant interventions from
Cognitive
Behavioral and Solution Focused therapies.
Many patients struggle with the fact that they seek therapy. However, I applaud your choice to begin the significant process of self exploration and growth. I believe that in spite of pitfalls and stressors, we are all faced with the opportunity to choose how we live our life. By validating feelings I help my clients fully accept themselves while encouraging and motivating them to do their best. Together we will gain acceptance of the choices that lead you to therapy, then collaboratively develop and implement a plan that will allow you to seek better and more rewarding opportunities.
Michael Garber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
I am trained in a wide range of evidence-based treatment modalities (DBT,
CBT
, and ACT) and my approach is based on a solid foundation of clinical theory.
I stress the importance of a strong, caring therapeutic relationship with my clients. I provide a safe, supportive environment in which clients can discuss their feelings and experiences, both past and present. We engage in a collaborative dialogue that allows for inquiry into why patients feel the way they do and what factors have influenced their development into who they are and how they experience life. In doing so, they are often able to feel better about themselves, their relationships, and their place in the world.
Carla D Washington
Counselor, EdD
Verified
This can range from
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy to a more Eclectic (Combination) Approach.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years working with diverse adolescent and adult clients on an individual, group, and couples basis. I assist clients with developing healthier coping skills for addressing the issues of every day life. Furthermore,as an Existentialist, I feel that it is a human right to work toward developing one's potential and to enjoy one's journey on this planet.
Diane Placide
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
I utilize modalities such as play therapy,
CBT
, and other trauma-informed treatment techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TF-
CBT
).
Happy Healing! I am licensed professional mental health therapist who is committed to empowering individuals to be more proactive about their mental health and helping them achieve mental wellness for positive functioning. I am committed to empowering clients to be proactive about their mental health to achieve overall mental wellness. I strongly believe in assisting clients to build upon personal and psycho-social factors to help increase their chances of future success. I also highly believe in educating clients throughout their therapeutic journey to reduce stigmas and normalize mental health.
Alyssa Louise McCall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified
In the past, I have supported clients through utilizing Problem Solving Therapy, DBT,
CBT
, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma-Informed Care, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Being our best selves is attainable when we allow ourselves to be on a path of peace, fulfillment, and self-awareness. I hold a passion for helping clients do just that. I work with clients through a holistic & individualistic approach to support them in moving closer to their personal & professional goals. I am here to help you on your journey to finding yourself, being in tune with your needs, and overcoming any trauma that may be hindering this. I specialize in supporting clients overcome anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, workplace & relationship challenges, low career self-efficacy, discrimination, and so much more.
Kiona Bean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
With the use of
cognitive
behavioral therapy, some dialectical behavioral therapy interventions, and a holistic approach, clients that I have worked with have reframed their thoughts and feelings.
A great counselor is someone who embodies patience, empathy, emotional regard and respect for others. When working with a therapist, you do not have to face these challenges alone. Coming into my office allows a person to have the support they need to make. Despite age, I enjoy working with clients from different walks of life looking to take control of their lives and focus on the things that make them happy. I focus on building rapport so clients are comfortable coming through the door. I not only want to know how I can help you and the concerns you present, but I am also invested in knowing who YOU are as a person.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
Cognitive-behavioral therapy stresses the role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. It is based on the belief that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. The therapist assists the client in identifying, testing the reality of, and correcting dysfunctional beliefs underlying his or her thinking. The therapist then helps the client modify those thoughts and the behaviors that flow from them. CBT is a structured collaboration between therapist and client and often calls for homework assignments.
If you're looking for CBT therapy in Downtown, Washington or for a Downtown, Washington CBT therapist these professionals provide cognitive behavioral therapy, cbt group therapy, cbt therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy. They include CBT therapists, CBT psychologists, CBT psychotherapists and CBT counselors.
If you're looking for CBT therapy in Downtown, Washington or for a Downtown, Washington CBT therapist these professionals provide cognitive behavioral therapy, cbt group therapy, cbt therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy. They include CBT therapists, CBT psychologists, CBT psychotherapists and CBT counselors.