Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Catonsville, MD
I support people navigating life and career transitions, burnout, workplace stress, and questions of identity and purpose. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of their next step. Together, we explore how your personal experiences and larger systems shape your story. Through a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed approach, I help you reconnect with your values, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and intention. I work under the direct supervision of Oprah Keyes Patterson at Authentic Resilience Counseling & Consulting (ARCC), a concierge full-service mental health and wellbeing practice.
I support people navigating life and career transitions, burnout, workplace stress, and questions of identity and purpose. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of their next step. Together, we explore how your personal experiences and larger systems shape your story. Through a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed approach, I help you reconnect with your values, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and intention. I work under the direct supervision of Oprah Keyes Patterson at Authentic Resilience Counseling & Consulting (ARCC), a concierge full-service mental health and wellbeing practice.
Do you love playing Dungeons & Dragons, or do you have a rich inner world that feels too complex for everyday conversation? I work best with imaginative, creative, and quirky people who might also identify as gender-queer or LGBTQ+. If you are ready to delve into what’s truly shaping your experience, you’ve come to the right place. Perhaps you're grappling with the persistent hum of anxiety, the lingering shadows of past trauma, or a deep desire to define who you truly are. Many of my clients find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of college, early careers, or navigating complex family dynamics and relationship challenges.
Do you love playing Dungeons & Dragons, or do you have a rich inner world that feels too complex for everyday conversation? I work best with imaginative, creative, and quirky people who might also identify as gender-queer or LGBTQ+. If you are ready to delve into what’s truly shaping your experience, you’ve come to the right place. Perhaps you're grappling with the persistent hum of anxiety, the lingering shadows of past trauma, or a deep desire to define who you truly are. Many of my clients find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of college, early careers, or navigating complex family dynamics and relationship challenges.
Accepting New Clients! At Twin Roots Therapy Collective, our mission is to offer healing spaces where authenticity is welcomed, culture is celebrated, and mental health care is prioritized. We are grounded in the belief that healing takes root in connection with ourselves, with each other, and with our cultural identities.
We aim to provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed mental health care rooted in equity, compassion, and community. As a women-of-color-owned practice, we are dedicated to promoting resilience and emotional well-being for those that we serve.
Accepting New Clients! At Twin Roots Therapy Collective, our mission is to offer healing spaces where authenticity is welcomed, culture is celebrated, and mental health care is prioritized. We are grounded in the belief that healing takes root in connection with ourselves, with each other, and with our cultural identities.
We aim to provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed mental health care rooted in equity, compassion, and community. As a women-of-color-owned practice, we are dedicated to promoting resilience and emotional well-being for those that we serve.
Do you feel depression or anxiety are keeping you stuck and in a rut? Are you going through a life transition that is wearing you out and don't know where to turn? If so, you've come to the right place! Peaceful Path Therapy LLC is a private counseling practice serving Maryland residents, providing comfortable, personalized therapy. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself you can be while working through your personal challenges.
Do you feel depression or anxiety are keeping you stuck and in a rut? Are you going through a life transition that is wearing you out and don't know where to turn? If so, you've come to the right place! Peaceful Path Therapy LLC is a private counseling practice serving Maryland residents, providing comfortable, personalized therapy. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself you can be while working through your personal challenges.
Have you ever asked "How did my life become this?" It’s easy to get trapped in an old script: a story filled with limiting beliefs and unmet potential that no longer serves your highest good. But your past is not your anchor; it’s just the prologue. New chapters are waiting to be written. Together, we will stop over-analyzing the old pages and start crafting a bold new narrative; one large enough to contain your brilliant strengths, your unique challenges, and your biggest hopes. You are the architect of what comes next. Let’s stop reciting the old story and start writing a life that finally feels like your own.
Have you ever asked "How did my life become this?" It’s easy to get trapped in an old script: a story filled with limiting beliefs and unmet potential that no longer serves your highest good. But your past is not your anchor; it’s just the prologue. New chapters are waiting to be written. Together, we will stop over-analyzing the old pages and start crafting a bold new narrative; one large enough to contain your brilliant strengths, your unique challenges, and your biggest hopes. You are the architect of what comes next. Let’s stop reciting the old story and start writing a life that finally feels like your own.
I have over 30 years of professional experience in guiding children, teens, adults (individual/couples), and families through the process of change which includes helping you to understand perceptions and identify your inner strengths in order to support the emotional healing of past and present traumas. My work also involves teaching skills that will assist you with improving communication, building positive relationships, conflict resolution, and setting achievable goals.
I have over 30 years of professional experience in guiding children, teens, adults (individual/couples), and families through the process of change which includes helping you to understand perceptions and identify your inner strengths in order to support the emotional healing of past and present traumas. My work also involves teaching skills that will assist you with improving communication, building positive relationships, conflict resolution, and setting achievable goals.
Do you or a loved one find yourself experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, or other issues? It can be beneficial to reach out to someone who can help you work through these difficulties and put you back on the path to discovering your ideal self.
Do you or a loved one find yourself experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, or other issues? It can be beneficial to reach out to someone who can help you work through these difficulties and put you back on the path to discovering your ideal self.
Is the daily whirlwind of life throwing you for a loop? Perhaps with ADHD adding an extra layer of intensity to the chaos? You're certainly not alone in this. Balancing the incredible journey of adulting, especially while navigating ADHD, significant life transitions, and the vital task of caring for your own mental well-being, is a monumental effort. If the weight of anxiety or depression is pressing down, or if you're trying to find your footing amidst the powerful surge of emotions, please know I truly get it. I am also passionate about supporting church hurt, ministry burnout, teachers and medical professionals.
Is the daily whirlwind of life throwing you for a loop? Perhaps with ADHD adding an extra layer of intensity to the chaos? You're certainly not alone in this. Balancing the incredible journey of adulting, especially while navigating ADHD, significant life transitions, and the vital task of caring for your own mental well-being, is a monumental effort. If the weight of anxiety or depression is pressing down, or if you're trying to find your footing amidst the powerful surge of emotions, please know I truly get it. I am also passionate about supporting church hurt, ministry burnout, teachers and medical professionals.
Managing a medical condition or physical disability often means carrying a weight the world simply doesn’t see. The bone deep exhaustion, the sting of being misunderstood, and the relentless grind of balancing survival with daily life can feel like a theft of your true self. I’ve been there; I understand these hurdles personally. In our sessions, we won’t just "manage" symptoms, we will honor the fierce complexity of your journey. Together, we’ll reclaim your identity from your diagnosis and adapt to life's shifts without losing your soul. You are far more than a medical chart; you are a person worthy of a grounded, powerful life.
Managing a medical condition or physical disability often means carrying a weight the world simply doesn’t see. The bone deep exhaustion, the sting of being misunderstood, and the relentless grind of balancing survival with daily life can feel like a theft of your true self. I’ve been there; I understand these hurdles personally. In our sessions, we won’t just "manage" symptoms, we will honor the fierce complexity of your journey. Together, we’ll reclaim your identity from your diagnosis and adapt to life's shifts without losing your soul. You are far more than a medical chart; you are a person worthy of a grounded, powerful life.
When the "mental load" of doing it all or ADHD feels like it's crushing your spirit, you don't just need a therapist; you need a partner who truly understands the unique way your brain works. I build a practice rooted in deep validation, neuro-affirming care, and zero empty "quick fixes." We won’t ignore your reality; we will honor it. Together, we’ll dive beneath the surface to explore your emotional responses and build a customized, creative plan to help you reclaim your agency, conquer burnout, and navigate the world completely on your own terms. Your resilience starts with being truly seen. Let’s unlock the life you want today!
When the "mental load" of doing it all or ADHD feels like it's crushing your spirit, you don't just need a therapist; you need a partner who truly understands the unique way your brain works. I build a practice rooted in deep validation, neuro-affirming care, and zero empty "quick fixes." We won’t ignore your reality; we will honor it. Together, we’ll dive beneath the surface to explore your emotional responses and build a customized, creative plan to help you reclaim your agency, conquer burnout, and navigate the world completely on your own terms. Your resilience starts with being truly seen. Let’s unlock the life you want today!
We all go through difficult times when we need support. If you are 18 or older, struggling with anxiety, relationships, life transitions, or trauma, I am ready to support you in making changes. My goal is to create a safe non-judgmental space for you to examine your situations, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Together we can map out exactly where you are, chart a course to a more flexible and functional destination, and create a personalized toolbox of skills which will empower you to thrive.
We all go through difficult times when we need support. If you are 18 or older, struggling with anxiety, relationships, life transitions, or trauma, I am ready to support you in making changes. My goal is to create a safe non-judgmental space for you to examine your situations, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Together we can map out exactly where you are, chart a course to a more flexible and functional destination, and create a personalized toolbox of skills which will empower you to thrive.
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For over two decades, I've worked with people through their most challenging moments and their most transformative growth. I am an LCSW with over 20 years of experience and provide teletherapy in Arizona and Maryland.
If you're here, you might be carrying something heavy: the weight of constant decision-making, the isolation that can come with leadership, unresolved grief, trauma, or experiences that show up in unexpected ways, or simply the exhaustion of holding it all together. I am here to help you navigate those challenging times, find ways to cope, manage life, and experience moments of joy, starting where you are.
For over two decades, I've worked with people through their most challenging moments and their most transformative growth. I am an LCSW with over 20 years of experience and provide teletherapy in Arizona and Maryland.
If you're here, you might be carrying something heavy: the weight of constant decision-making, the isolation that can come with leadership, unresolved grief, trauma, or experiences that show up in unexpected ways, or simply the exhaustion of holding it all together. I am here to help you navigate those challenging times, find ways to cope, manage life, and experience moments of joy, starting where you are.
As a Black millennial woman therapist, I am committed to providing a safe and healing space for individuals seeking support. My primary goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, and valued throughout your therapeutic journey. In my practice, I work with individuals across various developmental stages, helping them navigate various challenges. From anxiety and depression to the pressures of imposter syndrome, relationship struggles, and communication issues. I offer a compassionate and empowering approach tailored to your unique needs.
As a Black millennial woman therapist, I am committed to providing a safe and healing space for individuals seeking support. My primary goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, and valued throughout your therapeutic journey. In my practice, I work with individuals across various developmental stages, helping them navigate various challenges. From anxiety and depression to the pressures of imposter syndrome, relationship struggles, and communication issues. I offer a compassionate and empowering approach tailored to your unique needs.
I specialize in helping those who struggle with problematic drinking and substance use issues. I also have extensive experience aiding those who are suffering due to their loved one’s struggle with addiction. This space also includes depression, anxiety, and meaning-of-life issues. I also have a coaching background in NCAA athletics and played professional and Division 1 lacrosse.
I specialize in helping those who struggle with problematic drinking and substance use issues. I also have extensive experience aiding those who are suffering due to their loved one’s struggle with addiction. This space also includes depression, anxiety, and meaning-of-life issues. I also have a coaching background in NCAA athletics and played professional and Division 1 lacrosse.
Hello, I’m Lisa, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) with 20+ years of experience working with adults and adolescents in hospitals, schools, correctional settings, outpatient programs, and private practice. If you’re here, you may not be sure therapy will help—or maybe it hasn’t felt like the right fit before. That’s okay. Many people I work with come in feeling uncertain, guarded, or skeptical as they face trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, relationship stress, and other difficult-to-talk-about concerns.
Hello, I’m Lisa, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) with 20+ years of experience working with adults and adolescents in hospitals, schools, correctional settings, outpatient programs, and private practice. If you’re here, you may not be sure therapy will help—or maybe it hasn’t felt like the right fit before. That’s okay. Many people I work with come in feeling uncertain, guarded, or skeptical as they face trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, relationship stress, and other difficult-to-talk-about concerns.
As a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in: Providing neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation to individuals with acquired brain injuries such as stroke, TBI, and concussions; Assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in adults 18+ for work/school accommodations; Capacity evaluations for guardianship, advanced directives, and financial/medical POA.
As a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, I specialize in: Providing neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation to individuals with acquired brain injuries such as stroke, TBI, and concussions; Assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in adults 18+ for work/school accommodations; Capacity evaluations for guardianship, advanced directives, and financial/medical POA.
I work with children and families on their path toward healing and with adults whose inner child is continuing or just beginning this journey. I consider the client to be an expert in their own experiences and feel that therapy works best when the client feels a sense of empowerment and agency within the therapeutic process. I often incorporate play, art, music and movement in my work with clients and enjoy finding creative, individualized and collaborative approaches to sustain clients’ growth and wellness.
I work with children and families on their path toward healing and with adults whose inner child is continuing or just beginning this journey. I consider the client to be an expert in their own experiences and feel that therapy works best when the client feels a sense of empowerment and agency within the therapeutic process. I often incorporate play, art, music and movement in my work with clients and enjoy finding creative, individualized and collaborative approaches to sustain clients’ growth and wellness.
My passion is helping you find peace with your past and present so that you can live the future you want to live. I believe good therapy starts with a trusting and collaborative relationship. My approach in therapy is supportive, down-to-earth, and evidence-based. If you choose to work with me, your treatment will be based on your goals. My goal as a therapist is to help you address the underlying issues that are bringing you into therapy.
My passion is helping you find peace with your past and present so that you can live the future you want to live. I believe good therapy starts with a trusting and collaborative relationship. My approach in therapy is supportive, down-to-earth, and evidence-based. If you choose to work with me, your treatment will be based on your goals. My goal as a therapist is to help you address the underlying issues that are bringing you into therapy.
We use evidence-based approaches to teach skills and empower clients to build a life worth living. Our clients are looking for help with many different challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, substance use, life transitions, and relationships. We work collaboratively with our clients to identify their therapy goals and develop a plan to meet those goals.
We use evidence-based approaches to teach skills and empower clients to build a life worth living. Our clients are looking for help with many different challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, substance use, life transitions, and relationships. We work collaboratively with our clients to identify their therapy goals and develop a plan to meet those goals.
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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.


