Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Rockville, MD
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Yasaman Alavi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I use a wide variety of therapeutic modalities, including Solution Focused Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE, We might face life circumstances that seem impossible to cope with. Trusting that you can bounce back and move on can be quite a challenge during such times, but is for sure possible. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients who have dared to hope, to seek help, and take charge of their life to create a better future. I have worked with individuals of different ages (adolescents, adults and seniors) with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Zelma Sciaudone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I use tools such as mindfulness, play therapy, sand tray, art and expressive therapy,
cognitive
behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, behavior modification, and solution-focused therapy to offer the best possible services for my clients.
I specialize in working with children, and have extensive training in the areas of trauma, integrative therapies, cultural diversity, family systems, and learning challenges faced by students that impact performance and behavior. I offer in-person and virtual child and adolescent therapy, using play and creative techniques so my patients can grow to be their most resilient, adjusted, and healthy selves. I work with children of divorce, and children who are struggling in school either academically or socially. I assist parents develop the tools to best help their children thrive.
Cathleen Horan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced clinician with over twenty five years of experience providing psychotherapy for young adults and adults (18-80) as well as couples and families. I have training in
CBT
, psychodynamic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and utilize an eclectic approach to fit my client's needs. I specialize in treating substance use disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I provide a safe and caring environment to explore and strengthen coping mechanisms.

Megan Wainwright-Domurot
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my page! As a psychotherapist and board-approved supervisor for LGPCs and master's level clinicians, I am grateful for the opportunity to support clients in their healing journey. My approach is rooted in metacognitive perspective, which involves helping clients develop new ways to control their attention and relate to negative thoughts and beliefs. In addition to my metacognitive approach, I am trained in
CBT
and Neurofeedback. I've found these approaches to be particularly effective in treating clients with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, ASD, and ADHD.

Jacob Kahn
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified
Verified
Primary focuses of my treatment include: Child and Family Therapy, Play Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (
CBT
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more insight-based and relational therapy such as through an Intersubjective approach.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. IN-PERSON AVAILABLE. In-home sessions available for children and families 0-8 years old. Just as each individual is unique, I see treatment as unique as well, meaning no single therapy approach can claim to be the solution to every individual that walks through my door. For as unique as you are, together we can make sense of your concerns, work towards your goals, and the quality of life you want and deserve. I have experience working with individuals across ranges of age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, and reasons for treatment.

Move Forward/Yvonna Love, LCSW,C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My treatment methods are eclectic with a heavy focus the Strength’s Perspective and
Cognitive
Behavioral Methodologies.
Our focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s society it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. We focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that helped them achieve satisfaction. When feeling imbalanced or down on oneself it sometimes is difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place, that’s where We come in. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and I have full belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with me I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : ).
Rockville, MD 20852
& Online
Genevieve Diamond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Genevieve is trained in and uses trauma focused therapy,
cognitive
behavioral therapy, and interventions pulled from many other modalities, IE.
Genevieve Diamond, LCSW-C, (she/her) has spent the majority of her life and professional career living in the DMV. Genevieve earned her Master of Social Work degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2005. As a social worker, she has worked with persons of all ages around a variety of issues. While mental health care is Genevieve's strongest professional area, she has also worked in the fields of child welfare, clinical trials, medical social work, and supporting adolescents of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Krystal M. Lewis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I focus on working with children/adults in a safe, therapeutic environment, primarily with a
cognitive
behavioral focus (
CBT
).
Are you or your child feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself avoiding people, places, or activities? Is anxiety, stress, depression, or behavioral issues interfering with you or your family's daily life? Then therapy could be a great help.

Alexia Dorian Luka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCDC
Verified
Verified
My therapy style often includes
CBT
and DBT therapies based on the specific needs of each client.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing for over 25 years, I have extensive experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and other stressors. I have developed special expertise in addressing the turbulence of addiction, trauma recovery and healing. I am a therapist & addiction specialist helping individuals in MD and DC. I provide compassionate counseling with a solution focused and practical approach. Additionally, much of my work with clients includes developing coping strategies to deal with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and separation and divorce.
Not accepting new clients

Elicia McIntyre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, with a passion for empowering women to live their most fulfilling lives. My approach is determined by your needs and pays attention to your strengths, guided by the belief that you already possess the answers to what will work best for you. My job is to come alongside you and facilitate the process. Together we’ll look at the strengths and strategies that have served you, and explore what you might desire to let go of, or add in this current season of life. I provide individual therapy grounded in psychodynamic and
cognitive
-behavioral theories, with a flexible approach to understanding challenges and solutions.
Not accepting new clients

Melinda Walder Schenk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
As a clinical social worker with more than 40 years experience, I provide individual psychotherapy, with an approach that is pragmatic, positive, practical and eclectic, using tools and techniques from
CBT
and DBT Approaches, such as Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and supportive approaches.

Tonya Pleasant
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In working with you, I will use
CBT
to help you understand your mind body connection and how your thoughts shape your behaviors and actions.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. For more than 25 years, I have worked in the counseling and mental health field helping clients from various cultural backgrounds and multicultural interests and mental health concerns. I’m grateful to avail myself to effectively help my clients make positive, targeted, measurable changes in their lives in achieving their identified goals; using a strengths-based therapeutic model of care. My primary therapeutic approaches are Person Centered, Adlerian and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
). Adlerian therapy takes an optimistic view and focuses on your unique strengths, creativity and capabilities.

Authentically U Counseling, LLC - Marilyn Spenadel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, ACS
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
With
cognitive
/somatic techniques challenge mistaken beliefs, feel your feelings, let go, then instill NEW positive beliefs.
WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Holistic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, and burning out. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says!! By using healing techniques, you can let go of feelings and triggers by their roots to become unstuck.

Victoria Wendell
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Victoria practices an integrative approach to therapy that seeks to meet each unique person where they are whilst utilizing a combination of techniques from
cognitive
-behavioral therapy (
CBT
), intersectionality theory, person-centered approaches, and motivational interviewing. Following her undergraduate studies, she served 2 years in the Peace Corps teaching in secondary schools in underserved communities.
Waitlist for new clients

Patrick E Connealy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EDPNA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have had extensive training in Psychodrama, Hypnosis,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Guided Meditation, and Group Therapy.
I've been a therapist for 35 years. I've worked in the public and private sectors with those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Personality Disorders, and those with serious mental illness.

Ellen Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I provide therapy to adults, couples, adolescents, and children, working with issues including relationship difficulties, life changes, trauma, grief, and emotion regulation. During therapy, I aim to meet you where you’re at and create an emotionally safe space where you can fully express yourself and heal, no matter what challenges you’re facing. I integrate techniques from client-centered, psychodynamic,
cognitive
-behavioral, EMDR, EFT, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness- and attachment-based therapies to help clients deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and life events impacting well-being.
Waitlist for new clients

Yaoying Q Aichele
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm passionate about bringing healings, helping people repair damaged/broken relationships and gain a deeper understanding of self, empowering and facilitating growth and health by providing a safe place, using strength & evidence-based personalized interventions such as EFT,
CBT
, DBT, EMDR etc.
Bilingual in English & Mandarin. Sometimes we feel completely stuck, trapped in a dilemma or our emotional cells, imprisoned by our own thoughts, behaviors, fears...But there is a way out as long as you are willing to see it. I enjoy working with individuals and couples on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, emptiness...I have worked with clients from diverse populations, licensed in Maryland and Washington States, and am an EFT trained therapist for couples and an EMDR trained therapist

Tyisha Woodroffe
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I offer
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused therapy.
If you are here, you have taken a first step toward change. I applaud you for seeking guidance as you move toward greater wellness. I work with individuals who are ready to feel differently, live more fully, and enhance their well-being. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back, we will work together in creating the life you seek. I offer a variety of approaches, and often interweave various skills to create a truly unique plan for your needs. I am honored to travel beside you as you wholeheartedly investigate how to live your best life.

Hannah Kim
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hannah Kim, MS, LCPC, NCC at Inspirations Counseling provides individual therapy services to adolescents and adults by offering a safe and encouraging space that supports clients through establishing self-empowerment to overcome their challenges in life. I work with individuals who are ready to invest in their mental health and I make it my goal as a therapist to help each individual make healthy behavioral and
cognitive
changes that increase the quality of life.
Rockville, MD 20850
& Online

Renata C. Fire
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling anxious, sad, and/or like you want to make changes in yourself, your relationships or your life? With over a decade of experience, a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, and deep respect for my clients, I am here to help you start this process. My treatment approach is integrative, which means that I draw from different theories and techniques to provide treatment that is individualized to your particular needs. I emphasize the use of treatments that have been found to be effective in clinical research, such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.