Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Blaine, MN
I am a Licensed Psychologist and hold a masters and doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. My experience is diverse and includes psychotherapy and psychological assessment with adults, adolescents and couples.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and hold a masters and doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. My experience is diverse and includes psychotherapy and psychological assessment with adults, adolescents and couples.
When I'm not using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I often employ Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy, all within the context of a person-centered approach.
I am happy to serve any client at or above the age of 10. While I primarily work with kids, adolescents, and young adults, I am happy to serve any population seeking to fulfill their mental health needs!
When I'm not using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I often employ Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy, all within the context of a person-centered approach.
I am happy to serve any client at or above the age of 10. While I primarily work with kids, adolescents, and young adults, I am happy to serve any population seeking to fulfill their mental health needs!
I use a variety of different modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered, Family Systems/ Relational therapy, Solution-Focused, Attachment-Based, ADHD focused approaches.
As a Neuro-Divergent therapist, my goal is by building trust and providing guidance and empathy, we will work together to conquer, defeat, and understand the challenges that are preventing your ability to live the life you deserve. I hold over 10 years of experience helping individuals manage their ADHD symptoms, anxiety, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, depression, processing their trauma, and co-dependency. Professionally and personally I know the challenges and beauty associated with hearing "Focus more" and "Just work harder". WE'LL focus more and work harder together to overcome your biggest challenges.
I use a variety of different modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered, Family Systems/ Relational therapy, Solution-Focused, Attachment-Based, ADHD focused approaches.
As a Neuro-Divergent therapist, my goal is by building trust and providing guidance and empathy, we will work together to conquer, defeat, and understand the challenges that are preventing your ability to live the life you deserve. I hold over 10 years of experience helping individuals manage their ADHD symptoms, anxiety, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, depression, processing their trauma, and co-dependency. Professionally and personally I know the challenges and beauty associated with hearing "Focus more" and "Just work harder". WE'LL focus more and work harder together to overcome your biggest challenges.
For adolescents and adults, I lean into ( CBT), helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected—and how small can lead to lasting changes
I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. My approach is direct, compassionate, and grounded in meeting you where you are.
For adolescents and adults, I lean into ( CBT), helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected—and how small can lead to lasting changes
I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. My approach is direct, compassionate, and grounded in meeting you where you are.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Person-Centered therapy within my practice while pulling skills from other orientations.
Accepting new clients! I use an integrative approach to provide a safe and welcoming space for people to talk through challenges, accomplishments, and daily life. I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults going through life transition periods. I have experience in providing individual therapy for people working through anxiety, depression, emotion identification/regulation, and eating/body image issues.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Person-Centered therapy within my practice while pulling skills from other orientations.
Accepting new clients! I use an integrative approach to provide a safe and welcoming space for people to talk through challenges, accomplishments, and daily life. I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults going through life transition periods. I have experience in providing individual therapy for people working through anxiety, depression, emotion identification/regulation, and eating/body image issues.
I utilize a combination of CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed techniques including IFS parts work and polyvagal-targeted interventions.
I lead a team of experienced DBT therapists who are eager to support you in your healing journey. Both my team and I have immediate daytime and evening availability for those clients interested in DBT!
As a therapist, my primary goal is to meet you where you are and guide you on your path to growth and healing. If you're feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, or hopeless—you're not alone, I can help you navigate these challenges! Together, we will delve into the genuine elements that define you and pinpoint the areas where you can grow, ultimately improving your quality of life. Let’s embark on this healing journey together!
I utilize a combination of CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed techniques including IFS parts work and polyvagal-targeted interventions.
I lead a team of experienced DBT therapists who are eager to support you in your healing journey. Both my team and I have immediate daytime and evening availability for those clients interested in DBT!
As a therapist, my primary goal is to meet you where you are and guide you on your path to growth and healing. If you're feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, or hopeless—you're not alone, I can help you navigate these challenges! Together, we will delve into the genuine elements that define you and pinpoint the areas where you can grow, ultimately improving your quality of life. Let’s embark on this healing journey together!
Overwhelmed? Feeling distressed with worry, fear, sadness, despair, or a combination of difficult feelings? Relationship challenges? Parenting challenges? Terry is a family therapist who believes most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curveball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques. My desire and privilege is to come alongside you in your journey forward.
Overwhelmed? Feeling distressed with worry, fear, sadness, despair, or a combination of difficult feelings? Relationship challenges? Parenting challenges? Terry is a family therapist who believes most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curveball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques. My desire and privilege is to come alongside you in your journey forward.
As a therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals feel heard and understood. I recognize that each person's journey is unique, so I meet my clients where they are and respect their pace of progress. I believe in the power of building trust and connection over time, understanding that it takes patience and commitment.
I empower my clients to advocate for themselves and set boundaries in their relationships. I encourage them to explore patterns of behavior they want to change and support them in their journey of self-discovery.
As a therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals feel heard and understood. I recognize that each person's journey is unique, so I meet my clients where they are and respect their pace of progress. I believe in the power of building trust and connection over time, understanding that it takes patience and commitment.
I empower my clients to advocate for themselves and set boundaries in their relationships. I encourage them to explore patterns of behavior they want to change and support them in their journey of self-discovery.
Feel like your mind’s a browser with 50 tabs open? Let’s close a few together. Life has so many ups, downs, and in between and I love to help people find their strength and courage to find their happiness in this life. As a therapist, I help clients tackle anxiety by getting to the bottom of those racing thoughts—so they don’t start their own Olympic sport. I offer an open heart and an open mind. I want to teach people they already have the skills they need to get what they want; it's about applying it and understanding how it can show up for them.
Feel like your mind’s a browser with 50 tabs open? Let’s close a few together. Life has so many ups, downs, and in between and I love to help people find their strength and courage to find their happiness in this life. As a therapist, I help clients tackle anxiety by getting to the bottom of those racing thoughts—so they don’t start their own Olympic sport. I offer an open heart and an open mind. I want to teach people they already have the skills they need to get what they want; it's about applying it and understanding how it can show up for them.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in making long-term behavior changes that will help improve their mental health.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD and you aren't quite sure how to improve things? Do you tend to emotionally eat to deal with life challenges and that impacts your mental health? Are you wanting a more holistic approach rather than just focusing on medication or talk therapy? I assist clients in identifying behavior changes ranging from improving nutrition to reduce symptoms to learning how to manage trauma triggers.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in making long-term behavior changes that will help improve their mental health.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD and you aren't quite sure how to improve things? Do you tend to emotionally eat to deal with life challenges and that impacts your mental health? Are you wanting a more holistic approach rather than just focusing on medication or talk therapy? I assist clients in identifying behavior changes ranging from improving nutrition to reduce symptoms to learning how to manage trauma triggers.
You may sense that something in your past or present is keeping you from showing up as your truest self. You’re ready to explore those patterns, take ownership where you can, and open yourself to the support, healing, and growth that come with meaningful change.
You may sense that something in your past or present is keeping you from showing up as your truest self. You’re ready to explore those patterns, take ownership where you can, and open yourself to the support, healing, and growth that come with meaningful change.
I primarily work from a cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) approach with a solution focused mindset.
I always knew I wanted to help people and make a difference in the world. That is my hope in being able to help you! Many of my clients have difficulties with their mood (depressed or anxious) or are struggling in their relationships or within different parts of their lives, like at home or work.
If that is you, I can help!
In regard to my work with clients, I place a strong emphasis in meeting you where you are at and collaboratively and holistically developing a comprehensive treatment plan with you.
I primarily work from a cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) approach with a solution focused mindset.
I always knew I wanted to help people and make a difference in the world. That is my hope in being able to help you! Many of my clients have difficulties with their mood (depressed or anxious) or are struggling in their relationships or within different parts of their lives, like at home or work.
If that is you, I can help!
In regard to my work with clients, I place a strong emphasis in meeting you where you are at and collaboratively and holistically developing a comprehensive treatment plan with you.
We also provide psychological testing and evaluation for Adults who suspect possible Autism, ADHD rule-out evaluations for individuals age 8+, Personality testing, Cognitive and Memory testing, Behavior/Mood, Trauma, and other comprehensive mental health testing evaluations (ages 8+ for testing, except for only Adults for Autism).
In addition to being in network for most major insurance companies and being licensed in Minnesota, I am also a PSYPACT provider. This means I can provide telehealth across state lines to participating PSYPACT states. If your state is blue on the map on the PSYPACT website map, then I can work with you over telehealth.
We also provide psychological testing and evaluation for Adults who suspect possible Autism, ADHD rule-out evaluations for individuals age 8+, Personality testing, Cognitive and Memory testing, Behavior/Mood, Trauma, and other comprehensive mental health testing evaluations (ages 8+ for testing, except for only Adults for Autism).
In addition to being in network for most major insurance companies and being licensed in Minnesota, I am also a PSYPACT provider. This means I can provide telehealth across state lines to participating PSYPACT states. If your state is blue on the map on the PSYPACT website map, then I can work with you over telehealth.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
My professional experiences have taught me that my passion is working with children and families. I have a wealth of knowledge in infant and child mental health. Also, I work with children who have trauma histories and the families that care for them. I have experience assisting with adoption issues, family work, anxiety, depression, PTSD, coping with life change, and child and adolescent mental health issues. Working collaboratively with parents is also an essential part of my therapy practice.
My ideal client may be struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, or a deep sense of disconnection from themselves and others. They are ready to take steps towards healing and seek a supportive, nonjudgmental space where they can process emotions, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
This client values a therapist who offers both encouragement and practical tools to facilitate growth. They may be curious about developing somatic awareness and other coping strategies. Incorporating their Christian faith could be added into the process as well if requested.
My ideal client may be struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, or a deep sense of disconnection from themselves and others. They are ready to take steps towards healing and seek a supportive, nonjudgmental space where they can process emotions, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
This client values a therapist who offers both encouragement and practical tools to facilitate growth. They may be curious about developing somatic awareness and other coping strategies. Incorporating their Christian faith could be added into the process as well if requested.
I also use aspects from ACT, CBT, and DBT in my practice to help address your needs.
After 6pm availability! My goal is to provide an environment where you feel safe, calm, and free from judgment. My treatment focused approach allows for a straight forward, yet casual style of therapy to help you reach your goals quickly. I am experienced in treating issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. My population focuses on teens, families, and adults. I have specialized training for occupations such as EMT/ LEO/ firefighter/nurses. I also have experience working with military and their families, as having been a military spouse myself, I can understand the deep nuances that run through this group.
I also use aspects from ACT, CBT, and DBT in my practice to help address your needs.
After 6pm availability! My goal is to provide an environment where you feel safe, calm, and free from judgment. My treatment focused approach allows for a straight forward, yet casual style of therapy to help you reach your goals quickly. I am experienced in treating issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. My population focuses on teens, families, and adults. I have specialized training for occupations such as EMT/ LEO/ firefighter/nurses. I also have experience working with military and their families, as having been a military spouse myself, I can understand the deep nuances that run through this group.
Kat Ludwig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
7 Endorsed
Blaine, MN 55434
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of therapists who say that they do relationship therapy only to have you practice basic communication skills? Are you tired of the lack of progress and want to get unstuck once and for all? I specialize in making sure that time does continue to pass by while you are feeling weighed down in the status quo. I'm straightforward and honest. My clients describe me as annoyingly neutral when they try to get me to take sides against their partners. They also describe me as willing to ask the hard questions and willing to keep people accountable. I love helping people navigate every stage of coupling or uncoupling.
Are you tired of therapists who say that they do relationship therapy only to have you practice basic communication skills? Are you tired of the lack of progress and want to get unstuck once and for all? I specialize in making sure that time does continue to pass by while you are feeling weighed down in the status quo. I'm straightforward and honest. My clients describe me as annoyingly neutral when they try to get me to take sides against their partners. They also describe me as willing to ask the hard questions and willing to keep people accountable. I love helping people navigate every stage of coupling or uncoupling.
With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, grief, chemical use, and the deep wounds caused by gaslighting and emotional abuse. Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside clients as they work to reclaim their sense of self, heal past pain, and build healthier, more empowered lives.
My approach is supportive, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I believe that therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space where people feel truly seen and heard. Whether someone is facing a difficult life transition, struggling with addiction, o
With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, grief, chemical use, and the deep wounds caused by gaslighting and emotional abuse. Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside clients as they work to reclaim their sense of self, heal past pain, and build healthier, more empowered lives.
My approach is supportive, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I believe that therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space where people feel truly seen and heard. Whether someone is facing a difficult life transition, struggling with addiction, o
Is life overwhelming right now? Are you looking for support in overcoming difficult life situations, managing low self-esteem, or navigating the challenging terrain of anxiety or depression? Is your child struggling with emotional regulation or life changes? Do you find yourself hiding infidelity, seeking out anonymous partners, compulsively using pornography or struggling being open and honest in your relationships? I am a skilled and compassionate therapist; I am committed to offering a non-judgmental, safe, supportive and collaborative therapy environment.
Is life overwhelming right now? Are you looking for support in overcoming difficult life situations, managing low self-esteem, or navigating the challenging terrain of anxiety or depression? Is your child struggling with emotional regulation or life changes? Do you find yourself hiding infidelity, seeking out anonymous partners, compulsively using pornography or struggling being open and honest in your relationships? I am a skilled and compassionate therapist; I am committed to offering a non-judgmental, safe, supportive and collaborative therapy environment.
Weight loss and body weight management are the primary subjects of my video-based counseling, where attention is focused on the psychological factors (e.g., stress, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, work and family pressures, etc.) that contribute to, or interfere with, your success. After 35 years of providing general psychotherapy, my practice has now shifted to a subject I am passionate about: assisting and guiding those who wish to lose weight, and have found previous efforts to do so, unsuccessful. Our counseling will be covered by your insurance plan, because we will be working on issues related to your mental health.
Weight loss and body weight management are the primary subjects of my video-based counseling, where attention is focused on the psychological factors (e.g., stress, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, work and family pressures, etc.) that contribute to, or interfere with, your success. After 35 years of providing general psychotherapy, my practice has now shifted to a subject I am passionate about: assisting and guiding those who wish to lose weight, and have found previous efforts to do so, unsuccessful. Our counseling will be covered by your insurance plan, because we will be working on issues related to your mental health.
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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.