Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Sykesville, MD
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship challenges, internal conflict, and difficulties with motivation or change. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I recognize how past experiences can shape current emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns.
I specialize in trauma healing and am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you are respected as the expert of your own experiences. My goal is to support you in developing the skills and accessing the resources you need to create lasting change and improve your overall quality of life.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship challenges, internal conflict, and difficulties with motivation or change. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I recognize how past experiences can shape current emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns.
I specialize in trauma healing and am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you are respected as the expert of your own experiences. My goal is to support you in developing the skills and accessing the resources you need to create lasting change and improve your overall quality of life.
Madison Elie-Thompson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you the one everyone counts on, but feel like you are running on empty? You keep going, stay calm in chaos, and carry more than most people know. If you are a first responder, veteran, healthcare worker, or high-stress professional, you have likely learned to put your own needs last. Underneath the strength, you may feel anxious, numb, disconnected, or burned out. Therapy gives you space to slow down, process what you have been carrying, and start healing in a way that works for you.
Are you the one everyone counts on, but feel like you are running on empty? You keep going, stay calm in chaos, and carry more than most people know. If you are a first responder, veteran, healthcare worker, or high-stress professional, you have likely learned to put your own needs last. Underneath the strength, you may feel anxious, numb, disconnected, or burned out. Therapy gives you space to slow down, process what you have been carrying, and start healing in a way that works for you.
You’re stressed, you’re down on life, and you want help, but that first step is so hard. I get it, and I’ve been there. What do I see when clients reach out? Immense personal strength and hope for a better future. My goal is to help you get to that place - to live the life you wish to live, to untangle from what is holding you back, and discover what deeply matters to you. Whether you are dealing with relationship struggles, life transitions, long-standing trauma, anxiety, or depression, I am committed to walking this journey with you and finding what truly works to get you to that hopeful future you are looking for.
You’re stressed, you’re down on life, and you want help, but that first step is so hard. I get it, and I’ve been there. What do I see when clients reach out? Immense personal strength and hope for a better future. My goal is to help you get to that place - to live the life you wish to live, to untangle from what is holding you back, and discover what deeply matters to you. Whether you are dealing with relationship struggles, life transitions, long-standing trauma, anxiety, or depression, I am committed to walking this journey with you and finding what truly works to get you to that hopeful future you are looking for.
Imagine waking up ready to take on the world — you can!
At Adams Counseling, our clinicians combine compassion with expertise to help you navigate life’s challenges and find balance. With backgrounds in education, crisis support, advocacy, and specialized EMDR training, we provide the support you need to heal and thrive. We believe that the right therapeutic fit matters.
In addition to our diverse group of therapists, I am a Maryland Board-Approved Supervisor, offering supervision for LGPCs and interns. My focus is on fostering professional growth, confidence, and strong clinical skills in the next generation of counselors.
Imagine waking up ready to take on the world — you can!
At Adams Counseling, our clinicians combine compassion with expertise to help you navigate life’s challenges and find balance. With backgrounds in education, crisis support, advocacy, and specialized EMDR training, we provide the support you need to heal and thrive. We believe that the right therapeutic fit matters.
In addition to our diverse group of therapists, I am a Maryland Board-Approved Supervisor, offering supervision for LGPCs and interns. My focus is on fostering professional growth, confidence, and strong clinical skills in the next generation of counselors.
Accepting New Clients! Hello! Glad you made it to my profile. Are you dealing with anxiety and stressors that you can't quite get a hold of? Feeling strains in your relationships, but not exactly sure how to improve them? Overwhelmed and need someone to listen? Many of us experience difficult things in life and eventually reach a point where we are ready to make sense of them and heal. There are many barriers, both past and present, that get in the way of us healing, growing and seeing the positive aspects of our lives. Therapy is a great first step in helping yourself feel better and become more capable of living the life you want.
Accepting New Clients! Hello! Glad you made it to my profile. Are you dealing with anxiety and stressors that you can't quite get a hold of? Feeling strains in your relationships, but not exactly sure how to improve them? Overwhelmed and need someone to listen? Many of us experience difficult things in life and eventually reach a point where we are ready to make sense of them and heal. There are many barriers, both past and present, that get in the way of us healing, growing and seeing the positive aspects of our lives. Therapy is a great first step in helping yourself feel better and become more capable of living the life you want.
Whether you’re a child grappling with intense emotions, a teenager feeling overwhelmed, or an adult navigating grief, relationship stress, ADHD, or a persistent feeling of unease, you don’t have to figure this out alone. I work with children aged 6 and above, teenagers, and adults who are ready to process their experiences and find a sense of stability in their lives. I approach sessions with a direct and empowering style, while also incorporating warmth and humor when necessary. I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself.
Whether you’re a child grappling with intense emotions, a teenager feeling overwhelmed, or an adult navigating grief, relationship stress, ADHD, or a persistent feeling of unease, you don’t have to figure this out alone. I work with children aged 6 and above, teenagers, and adults who are ready to process their experiences and find a sense of stability in their lives. I approach sessions with a direct and empowering style, while also incorporating warmth and humor when necessary. I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself.
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Many people feel so alone with their problems. Central to my approach to counseling is my belief that the relationship between the client and the counselor is critical to effective counseling. Only when a client feels that they are fully heard, understood, accepted and valued without judgment, does change occur. These key factors are manifest through active listening, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the development of a therapeutic alliance. That alliance is built around an agreement on the client’s goals. These goals must always be the client’s goals, no one else's. No problem is "too hard" and no revelation "too dark".
Many people feel so alone with their problems. Central to my approach to counseling is my belief that the relationship between the client and the counselor is critical to effective counseling. Only when a client feels that they are fully heard, understood, accepted and valued without judgment, does change occur. These key factors are manifest through active listening, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the development of a therapeutic alliance. That alliance is built around an agreement on the client’s goals. These goals must always be the client’s goals, no one else's. No problem is "too hard" and no revelation "too dark".
At Restoring Hope Wellness, we specialize in helping people who have experienced trauma and symptoms related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and other mental health challenges, move towards the path of true healing. Many clients come to the practice because they are looking for support in processing difficult and painful experiences or managing mental health conditions or symptoms that are interfering with daily functioning. At Restoring Hope Wellness, we use a holistic approach that includes a variety of evidence-based treatments, along with somatic tools, to assist clients in their healing.
At Restoring Hope Wellness, we specialize in helping people who have experienced trauma and symptoms related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and other mental health challenges, move towards the path of true healing. Many clients come to the practice because they are looking for support in processing difficult and painful experiences or managing mental health conditions or symptoms that are interfering with daily functioning. At Restoring Hope Wellness, we use a holistic approach that includes a variety of evidence-based treatments, along with somatic tools, to assist clients in their healing.
Rehabilitative Coaching and Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Online Only
Life can become overwhelming when stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, occupational stressors, or major life transitions begin to interfere with your ability to function and enjoy life. Seeking support is a sign of strength, and therapy can provide a safe space to develop new skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, occupational stress, military and veteran-related concerns, and life stressors.
Life can become overwhelming when stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, occupational stressors, or major life transitions begin to interfere with your ability to function and enjoy life. Seeking support is a sign of strength, and therapy can provide a safe space to develop new skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, occupational stress, military and veteran-related concerns, and life stressors.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing. People deserve the right to heal from their past & present experiences, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you on that journey. I strive to create an open, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel safe and empowered, even when we face the uncomfortable parts together, which is often where healing begins.
I specialize in trauma treatment and have provided trauma-informed care to children and adults navigating both current & past traumas. With your lived experience & my clinical training, we’ll work collaboratively to move toward healing and resilience.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing. People deserve the right to heal from their past & present experiences, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you on that journey. I strive to create an open, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel safe and empowered, even when we face the uncomfortable parts together, which is often where healing begins.
I specialize in trauma treatment and have provided trauma-informed care to children and adults navigating both current & past traumas. With your lived experience & my clinical training, we’ll work collaboratively to move toward healing and resilience.
As my practice’s name implies, we can all feel broken at times. And to compound matters, we might face discrimination through no fault of our own—on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender, finances, age, health or ability status, or neurocognitive differences. In my years of practice with the chronically ill and under-housed, I’ve seen and addressed the fallout from stigma and institutional barriers all day every day. So that’s the bad news, which you probably already know.
As my practice’s name implies, we can all feel broken at times. And to compound matters, we might face discrimination through no fault of our own—on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender, finances, age, health or ability status, or neurocognitive differences. In my years of practice with the chronically ill and under-housed, I’ve seen and addressed the fallout from stigma and institutional barriers all day every day. So that’s the bad news, which you probably already know.
Life can be really hard sometimes, but I believe that connection can help anyone get where they want to be. Are you feeling stuck by a trauma? Let’s process why, so we can move you forward. Overwhelmed with pregnancy or motherhood? Let’s work to move through the storm. Anxious? Let’s find the culprit and create tools that will lead to peace. Prioritizing yourself is hard, especially when so often we are used to taking care of others. I see you and I understand; together we can find ways to nurture yourself, find grace, self-compassion and figure out how to live the life you want.
Life can be really hard sometimes, but I believe that connection can help anyone get where they want to be. Are you feeling stuck by a trauma? Let’s process why, so we can move you forward. Overwhelmed with pregnancy or motherhood? Let’s work to move through the storm. Anxious? Let’s find the culprit and create tools that will lead to peace. Prioritizing yourself is hard, especially when so often we are used to taking care of others. I see you and I understand; together we can find ways to nurture yourself, find grace, self-compassion and figure out how to live the life you want.
David Casson, CIT, provides a supportive and empathic environment that is centered on a foundation of trust and open communication. He views himself as a partner and collaborator in each client’s story, healing journey, and path forward, helping them achieve their goals and facilitating lasting improvement and recovery. His holistic approach is designed to recognize, understand, and incorporate each client’s salient identities and characteristics, empowering client autonomy in counseling. David has relevant experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and severe behavioral challenges.
David Casson, CIT, provides a supportive and empathic environment that is centered on a foundation of trust and open communication. He views himself as a partner and collaborator in each client’s story, healing journey, and path forward, helping them achieve their goals and facilitating lasting improvement and recovery. His holistic approach is designed to recognize, understand, and incorporate each client’s salient identities and characteristics, empowering client autonomy in counseling. David has relevant experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and severe behavioral challenges.
Accepting new clients. I believe therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community. Immediate openings for couples/polycules.
Accepting new clients. I believe therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community. Immediate openings for couples/polycules.
Ashley Rodriguez, LCSW, is a highly experienced and dedicated mental health professional with an impressive background in forensic psychology and social work. With over two decades of expertise, Ashley has worked in various outpatient and inpatient settings, making her well-versed in treating a wide range of mental health issues. Her commitment to continuous improvement is evident in her journey toward fluency in Spanish, which enhances her ability to serve a diverse clientele.
Ashley Rodriguez, LCSW, is a highly experienced and dedicated mental health professional with an impressive background in forensic psychology and social work. With over two decades of expertise, Ashley has worked in various outpatient and inpatient settings, making her well-versed in treating a wide range of mental health issues. Her commitment to continuous improvement is evident in her journey toward fluency in Spanish, which enhances her ability to serve a diverse clientele.
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, neurodivergent-affirming and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
As a clinician/therapist, my practice includes working with children and families, teens and adults. I specialize in all childhood/adolescent emotional, mental health, and behavioral needs (Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, DMDD). Adult therapeutic services include specialization with anxiety, mindfulness, depression, medical health diagnosis and acceptance, adult ADHD. Working with children in a private, clinical setting affords me the opportunity to learn about the child, the family structure and dynamic, and support the emotional, behavioral and social needs. I strongly believe in parent training to support the child's needs.
As a clinician/therapist, my practice includes working with children and families, teens and adults. I specialize in all childhood/adolescent emotional, mental health, and behavioral needs (Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, DMDD). Adult therapeutic services include specialization with anxiety, mindfulness, depression, medical health diagnosis and acceptance, adult ADHD. Working with children in a private, clinical setting affords me the opportunity to learn about the child, the family structure and dynamic, and support the emotional, behavioral and social needs. I strongly believe in parent training to support the child's needs.
My ideal client is a young adult navigating anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions, often first-generation or from a multicultural background. They're carrying the weight of family expectations, identity questions, and systemic pressures, often without much support. They want to feel understood without over-explaining their background. Their goals go beyond symptom relief, they want clarity, self-compassion, and the tools to move through life with more confidence. They're ready to do the work, and I'm ready to show up for them.
My ideal client is a young adult navigating anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions, often first-generation or from a multicultural background. They're carrying the weight of family expectations, identity questions, and systemic pressures, often without much support. They want to feel understood without over-explaining their background. Their goals go beyond symptom relief, they want clarity, self-compassion, and the tools to move through life with more confidence. They're ready to do the work, and I'm ready to show up for them.
I offer mental health assessments (for diagnostic clarification) and AuDHD testing as a supportive way to help individuals gain clarity, understanding, and confidence as they navigate their life's journey. My assessment process is collaborative and compassionate, honoring each person’s unique story, strengths, and cultural context. By gently making sense of patterns and experiences and providing clear, personalized recommendations, assessment can open the door to insight and self-understanding. The primary goal is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and better equipped to take meaningful next steps toward growth and well-being.
I offer mental health assessments (for diagnostic clarification) and AuDHD testing as a supportive way to help individuals gain clarity, understanding, and confidence as they navigate their life's journey. My assessment process is collaborative and compassionate, honoring each person’s unique story, strengths, and cultural context. By gently making sense of patterns and experiences and providing clear, personalized recommendations, assessment can open the door to insight and self-understanding. The primary goal is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and better equipped to take meaningful next steps toward growth and well-being.
At Rooted Growth Wellness, LLC, I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship wounds, childhood neglect, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from carrying emotional pain alone. With over 5 years of experience and specialized training in EMDR and CCTP, I provide a safe, compassionate, and trauma-focused space where healing can happen at a manageable pace. Together, we work toward emotional regulation, self-understanding, healthier relationships, and lasting personal growth.
At Rooted Growth Wellness, LLC, I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship wounds, childhood neglect, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from carrying emotional pain alone. With over 5 years of experience and specialized training in EMDR and CCTP, I provide a safe, compassionate, and trauma-focused space where healing can happen at a manageable pace. Together, we work toward emotional regulation, self-understanding, healthier relationships, and lasting personal growth.
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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.