Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Washington, DC
Currently accepting new clients
I am licensed in DC, MD, VA, PA, MA, and SC and have experience working with adults, young adults, and adolescents. My counseling approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centered as I am passionate about meeting each client where they are and then collectively work to establish goals to achieve personal healing and growth. I also have experience working with women's health issues, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I offer support to adults as they navigate familial changes and life transitions.
Currently accepting new clients
I am licensed in DC, MD, VA, PA, MA, and SC and have experience working with adults, young adults, and adolescents. My counseling approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centered as I am passionate about meeting each client where they are and then collectively work to establish goals to achieve personal healing and growth. I also have experience working with women's health issues, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I offer support to adults as they navigate familial changes and life transitions.
You've achieved external success, hitting all your milestones, ahead of schedule and with distinction, but internally you’re exhausted, on edge, or stuck in patterns you can’t think your way out of. Many of my clients are professionals in demanding roles in public service, law, healthcare, military, and executive leadership who are deeply capable and quietly overwhelmed.
I provide body-based, deeply attuned, trauma-informed therapy for people who have tried talk therapy and need something that works at a deeper level, beyond rationalizations.
You've achieved external success, hitting all your milestones, ahead of schedule and with distinction, but internally you’re exhausted, on edge, or stuck in patterns you can’t think your way out of. Many of my clients are professionals in demanding roles in public service, law, healthcare, military, and executive leadership who are deeply capable and quietly overwhelmed.
I provide body-based, deeply attuned, trauma-informed therapy for people who have tried talk therapy and need something that works at a deeper level, beyond rationalizations.
I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help meet their therapeutic goals. As a person of color with significant experience working with diverse populations, I am sensitive to individual differences and needs. I am also passionate about providing holistic care and seek to instill a sense of overall well-being with my clients.
I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help meet their therapeutic goals. As a person of color with significant experience working with diverse populations, I am sensitive to individual differences and needs. I am also passionate about providing holistic care and seek to instill a sense of overall well-being with my clients.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia. I have extensive experience working with all ages. My background includes work in both community mental health and university settings, where I have supported individuals across diverse age groups, backgrounds, and worldviews.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia. I have extensive experience working with all ages. My background includes work in both community mental health and university settings, where I have supported individuals across diverse age groups, backgrounds, and worldviews.
Hi, my name is Susanna Luu, PhD. I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in a holistic approach to treating mental health concerns through a cognitive behavioral therapy lens. I am currently licensed in Iowa. My communication style in down to earth and genuine. I will not mask my unique "real" qualities and try to bring in humor as much as I can. This is model an example of healthy communication. Further, I am always client-centered. Although I love to see clients have growth, I will always ask if clients are ready to explore the next steps of processing and meet them where they are at.
Hi, my name is Susanna Luu, PhD. I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in a holistic approach to treating mental health concerns through a cognitive behavioral therapy lens. I am currently licensed in Iowa. My communication style in down to earth and genuine. I will not mask my unique "real" qualities and try to bring in humor as much as I can. This is model an example of healthy communication. Further, I am always client-centered. Although I love to see clients have growth, I will always ask if clients are ready to explore the next steps of processing and meet them where they are at.
Welcome to my practice. I help people make meaningful changes in their lives, with a warm and empathic style, using evidence-based treatments that work. My clients gain a more compassionate and realistic understanding of themselves as well as solid skills and strategies for improving their moods, their functioning, their relationships, and their sense of purpose. I work collaboratively with clients to set goals for their therapy, and I view myself as their partner. I strive to create a non-judgmental, caring and connected therapeutic relationship, where we can work with good humor and deep respect for your values and goals.
Welcome to my practice. I help people make meaningful changes in their lives, with a warm and empathic style, using evidence-based treatments that work. My clients gain a more compassionate and realistic understanding of themselves as well as solid skills and strategies for improving their moods, their functioning, their relationships, and their sense of purpose. I work collaboratively with clients to set goals for their therapy, and I view myself as their partner. I strive to create a non-judgmental, caring and connected therapeutic relationship, where we can work with good humor and deep respect for your values and goals.
I find that people are often ambivalent about starting therapy for a variety of reasons. I applaud you for taking this first step. It is hard to walk into an office and talk with a stranger who is a therapist. I am here to walk with you on your journey in learning more about yourself and coming up with solutions to the issues that you're facing at this time. My specialties include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma. I have mild cerebral palsy and have an understanding of what it is like to be in the able-bodied world.
I find that people are often ambivalent about starting therapy for a variety of reasons. I applaud you for taking this first step. It is hard to walk into an office and talk with a stranger who is a therapist. I am here to walk with you on your journey in learning more about yourself and coming up with solutions to the issues that you're facing at this time. My specialties include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma. I have mild cerebral palsy and have an understanding of what it is like to be in the able-bodied world.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working alongside individuals with a range of mental health concerns. I have extensive training and specialization in the areas of anxiety and mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and severe and persistent mental illness (SMI). I am a Cognitive Behavioral psychologist who values eclecticism and integrating different therapeutic approaches to best meet each individual’s current perceived needs and goals. I approach therapy from a person-centered, strength-based, and collaborative perspective.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working alongside individuals with a range of mental health concerns. I have extensive training and specialization in the areas of anxiety and mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and severe and persistent mental illness (SMI). I am a Cognitive Behavioral psychologist who values eclecticism and integrating different therapeutic approaches to best meet each individual’s current perceived needs and goals. I approach therapy from a person-centered, strength-based, and collaborative perspective.
I work with young professionals to help them through difficult times, such as transitioning to a new place, new job, or new relationships. I assist my clients understand their emotions and thoughts and work to bring deeper understanding of their sense of self. By utilizing mindfulness interventions, along with cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients develop coping skills, boundaries, and techniques to help them feel grounded in the present time and reduce anxiety and negative thoughts.
I work with young professionals to help them through difficult times, such as transitioning to a new place, new job, or new relationships. I assist my clients understand their emotions and thoughts and work to bring deeper understanding of their sense of self. By utilizing mindfulness interventions, along with cognitive behavioral therapy, I help my clients develop coping skills, boundaries, and techniques to help them feel grounded in the present time and reduce anxiety and negative thoughts.
You deserve a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow. You may be tired of feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself. These are experiences from childhood that may be repeating themselves in your daily life. Together, we will explore your attachment needs that developed from your earliest relationships and examine the behaviors and patterns that are keeping you and your current relationships stuck. I support individuals and couples to improve their ability to connect with themselves and others and to navigate conflict more effectively.
You deserve a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow. You may be tired of feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself. These are experiences from childhood that may be repeating themselves in your daily life. Together, we will explore your attachment needs that developed from your earliest relationships and examine the behaviors and patterns that are keeping you and your current relationships stuck. I support individuals and couples to improve their ability to connect with themselves and others and to navigate conflict more effectively.
Current Telehealth Openings: Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied with life? Are you trying to adjust to a change (e.g., break up, job change, grief)? Are you haunted by trauma or experiencing PTSD symptoms? Any of these can make daily life incredibly challenging and emotionally painful or lead to numbness. Perhaps you’ve tried different strategies on your own but still don’t feel better. I can help you work through your situation so that you feel less overwhelmed, more at peace and in control, and better able to focus on the best path forward for you. We can work together to help you feel better.
Current Telehealth Openings: Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied with life? Are you trying to adjust to a change (e.g., break up, job change, grief)? Are you haunted by trauma or experiencing PTSD symptoms? Any of these can make daily life incredibly challenging and emotionally painful or lead to numbness. Perhaps you’ve tried different strategies on your own but still don’t feel better. I can help you work through your situation so that you feel less overwhelmed, more at peace and in control, and better able to focus on the best path forward for you. We can work together to help you feel better.
Constancy Therapy Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, C-DBT
Online Only
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style - Maya Angelou Hello my name is Constance,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ therapist (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C) in the states of Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Florida. I have 12 years of experience employed in behavioral health facilities, outpatient therapy clinics, correctional centers, veteran affairs, and also providing medical social work/ therapy to oncology, emergent, and crisis patients in the hospital settings.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style - Maya Angelou Hello my name is Constance,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ therapist (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C) in the states of Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Florida. I have 12 years of experience employed in behavioral health facilities, outpatient therapy clinics, correctional centers, veteran affairs, and also providing medical social work/ therapy to oncology, emergent, and crisis patients in the hospital settings.
As a therapist, I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to talk about your unique journey towards greater wellbeing. I approach therapy with a belief that many of our areas of struggle often have roots in our natural adaptations to difficult circumstances. By being curious about the connections between current difficulties and past experiences, we can increase awareness and reflection, which can lead to important shifts in how we function in our lives.
As a therapist, I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to talk about your unique journey towards greater wellbeing. I approach therapy with a belief that many of our areas of struggle often have roots in our natural adaptations to difficult circumstances. By being curious about the connections between current difficulties and past experiences, we can increase awareness and reflection, which can lead to important shifts in how we function in our lives.
I am employed by CentrePointe Counseling, a Christian agency that specializes in offering Christ-centered professional counseling and consultation services with the aim of facilitating transformation for individuals, couples, and families.
I am employed by CentrePointe Counseling, a Christian agency that specializes in offering Christ-centered professional counseling and consultation services with the aim of facilitating transformation for individuals, couples, and families.
2026 is here - the start of a new year can be a good time to address patterns that are not working for you anymore! As a therapist I provide support as you navigate stress, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, pain, academic or work transitions, relationship challenges, or past trauma. While these experiences may seem overwhelming, there are ways to relate to these them and to make sure they you still move forward with the things that are most meaningful to you.
I also offer mental health evaluations in English, French and Spanish for immigration legal cases.
2026 is here - the start of a new year can be a good time to address patterns that are not working for you anymore! As a therapist I provide support as you navigate stress, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, pain, academic or work transitions, relationship challenges, or past trauma. While these experiences may seem overwhelming, there are ways to relate to these them and to make sure they you still move forward with the things that are most meaningful to you.
I also offer mental health evaluations in English, French and Spanish for immigration legal cases.
Everyday life can feel like a constant balancing act—managing deadlines, caring for others, and trying to keep up with expectations. In the quiet moments, you might notice anxiety, disconnection, or the sense that you're stuck in survival mode, unsure how to slow down or start caring for yourself. You may be longing to feel more grounded, whole, and at peace but unsure where or how to begin. I offer a therapy space that is warm, collaborative, and focused on meaningful change. As a clinical psychologist, I use strategies grounded in research and tailor them to fit your real life, your values, your goals, and your cultural context.
Everyday life can feel like a constant balancing act—managing deadlines, caring for others, and trying to keep up with expectations. In the quiet moments, you might notice anxiety, disconnection, or the sense that you're stuck in survival mode, unsure how to slow down or start caring for yourself. You may be longing to feel more grounded, whole, and at peace but unsure where or how to begin. I offer a therapy space that is warm, collaborative, and focused on meaningful change. As a clinical psychologist, I use strategies grounded in research and tailor them to fit your real life, your values, your goals, and your cultural context.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, biploar disorder, or have experienced trauma? Have you self-medicated in an attempt to manage your emotions? You can expect supportive, practical help in overcoming trauma, the treatment of mood disorders, and recovery from substance abuse and behavioral addictions. Therapy will be tailored to your needs, using the tools that work best for you, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Restructuring (a core technique from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and learning stress reduction skills. In therapy, you can build lasting alternatives to unhealthy family dynamics.
As a lesbian, gray-asexual, neurodivergent, transgender woman-identified psychologist, I am deeply passionate about helping clients understand how the unique intersection of their identities, cultural backgrounds, and social context can inform experiences of trauma, sources of strength and community, and shape other life challenges. I most enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ young adults, particularly transgender women/transfemme folx, asexual individuals, and college students, in areas that include identity development and exploration, trauma processing, outpatient disordered eating, and interpersonal distress.
As a lesbian, gray-asexual, neurodivergent, transgender woman-identified psychologist, I am deeply passionate about helping clients understand how the unique intersection of their identities, cultural backgrounds, and social context can inform experiences of trauma, sources of strength and community, and shape other life challenges. I most enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ young adults, particularly transgender women/transfemme folx, asexual individuals, and college students, in areas that include identity development and exploration, trauma processing, outpatient disordered eating, and interpersonal distress.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed by your past, or uncertain about your future? Are you ready to step into a new chapter, willing to let go of what’s no longer working, and open to embracing the possibilities that life holds. If you’re looking for a therapeutic partnership that empowers you to turn the page and find joy again, you are at the right profile.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed by your past, or uncertain about your future? Are you ready to step into a new chapter, willing to let go of what’s no longer working, and open to embracing the possibilities that life holds. If you’re looking for a therapeutic partnership that empowers you to turn the page and find joy again, you are at the right profile.
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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.