Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
You deserve to feel safe and heard.
I offer a warm environment to support you as you reflect on wounds from the past, cultivate coping strategies, and gain insight to create movement toward healing. Using a talk-therapy, person-centered approach and incorporating tools such as EMDR and parts work, I support clients in gently exploring the past to build a better understanding of their inner world and create safety and resilience. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and have worked alongside folks experiencing anxiety, depression, domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and other overwhelming life events.
You deserve to feel safe and heard.
I offer a warm environment to support you as you reflect on wounds from the past, cultivate coping strategies, and gain insight to create movement toward healing. Using a talk-therapy, person-centered approach and incorporating tools such as EMDR and parts work, I support clients in gently exploring the past to build a better understanding of their inner world and create safety and resilience. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and have worked alongside folks experiencing anxiety, depression, domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and other overwhelming life events.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, stress, or trauma? You don’t have to face this alone. I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can begin to feel grounded and more in control.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, stress, or trauma? You don’t have to face this alone. I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can begin to feel grounded and more in control.
Struggling with stress, sadness, or hopelessness, even grief? Feeling like your best isn't good enough, tired and beat down? You are not alone. I am here to help. My therapeutic approach is focused on stress management, working through grief, depression, and anxiety with the use of interventions and techniques that help you to gain a new perspective on life.
Struggling with stress, sadness, or hopelessness, even grief? Feeling like your best isn't good enough, tired and beat down? You are not alone. I am here to help. My therapeutic approach is focused on stress management, working through grief, depression, and anxiety with the use of interventions and techniques that help you to gain a new perspective on life.
As an OCD, Trauma, and Anxiety specialist, I am here to tell you that you do not have to continue to suffer from the pervasive and agonizing obsessive thoughts associated with OCD, nor do you need to continue to carry the trauma of the past with you. The thoughts, emotions, and self concepts continue to follow, despite the fact that time passes, and despite how much you KNOW that the obsessive thoughts are unnecessary, you seem to not be able to break free from them. If it seems as though no matter what you KNOW about life, there is a struggle to feel differently, I want you to know that this can change.
As an OCD, Trauma, and Anxiety specialist, I am here to tell you that you do not have to continue to suffer from the pervasive and agonizing obsessive thoughts associated with OCD, nor do you need to continue to carry the trauma of the past with you. The thoughts, emotions, and self concepts continue to follow, despite the fact that time passes, and despite how much you KNOW that the obsessive thoughts are unnecessary, you seem to not be able to break free from them. If it seems as though no matter what you KNOW about life, there is a struggle to feel differently, I want you to know that this can change.
My name is Lawrence Hudson-Lewis, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri and collaborating with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma utilizing cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients enhance emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and develop a life worth living.
My name is Lawrence Hudson-Lewis, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri and collaborating with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma utilizing cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients enhance emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and develop a life worth living.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions? Maybe a recent life change has created some new problems for you, or brought up old stuff. Or perhaps, you're doing okay in your day-to-day life, but have been wondering if therapy could help you do some deeper work. In any case, I'm here to help. I support folks in learning more effective ways to work through their emotional struggles, and create a life of meaning, pleasure, and authenticity. I also enjoy working with folks on identity, life transitions, personal growth, and sexual self-empowerment.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions? Maybe a recent life change has created some new problems for you, or brought up old stuff. Or perhaps, you're doing okay in your day-to-day life, but have been wondering if therapy could help you do some deeper work. In any case, I'm here to help. I support folks in learning more effective ways to work through their emotional struggles, and create a life of meaning, pleasure, and authenticity. I also enjoy working with folks on identity, life transitions, personal growth, and sexual self-empowerment.
Kristin Bulin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
There are many circumstances in life that can throw you off balance. You may believe you're not good enough, you don't belong, or you feel stuck in your situation. Difficult experiences or traumas can lead to feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, scared, ashamed, or even out of control. I welcome you to a supportive and caring therapeutic experience. By having a safe space to express yourself, you will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of yourself and learn helpful ways to shift towards positive change and self-empowerment. I encourage you to begin a new path for yourself.
There are many circumstances in life that can throw you off balance. You may believe you're not good enough, you don't belong, or you feel stuck in your situation. Difficult experiences or traumas can lead to feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, scared, ashamed, or even out of control. I welcome you to a supportive and caring therapeutic experience. By having a safe space to express yourself, you will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of yourself and learn helpful ways to shift towards positive change and self-empowerment. I encourage you to begin a new path for yourself.
Welcome! The world can be a dumpster fire, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Coming from a place of compassion and nonjudgment, therapy can be a collaborative space to process current stressors and past traumas. I believe in meeting you where you are, and aim to help you identify your goals and build the skills to get there. As a trauma informed therapist, I aim to provide a safe space for exploring these difficult issues. Together we can explore with curiosity how you enter the world and deepen your relationship with self.
Welcome! The world can be a dumpster fire, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Coming from a place of compassion and nonjudgment, therapy can be a collaborative space to process current stressors and past traumas. I believe in meeting you where you are, and aim to help you identify your goals and build the skills to get there. As a trauma informed therapist, I aim to provide a safe space for exploring these difficult issues. Together we can explore with curiosity how you enter the world and deepen your relationship with self.
Traumatic experiences can change the way that we relate to ourselves as well as the rest of the world. We can be left feeling depressed, on edge, or not like ourselves. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, my passion is helping those who have experienced trauma feel safe within themselves again.
Traumatic experiences can change the way that we relate to ourselves as well as the rest of the world. We can be left feeling depressed, on edge, or not like ourselves. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, my passion is helping those who have experienced trauma feel safe within themselves again.
Open Arms Wellness Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63144
Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back? We pride ourselves in finding expert clinicians in each speciality in the greater St. Louis area and we have openings. We can help match you to a clinician that has proven success helping clients with similar issues. Our approach assists clients in exploring the source of their problems. We listen. We find unique strategies that build on your passions to bring healing to your life. You won't believe how much better it can get when you work with our handpicked professionals.
Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back? We pride ourselves in finding expert clinicians in each speciality in the greater St. Louis area and we have openings. We can help match you to a clinician that has proven success helping clients with similar issues. Our approach assists clients in exploring the source of their problems. We listen. We find unique strategies that build on your passions to bring healing to your life. You won't believe how much better it can get when you work with our handpicked professionals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience. I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and couples develop strategies for daily living that address their unique challenges. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and child behavioral issues. I completed my Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience. I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and couples develop strategies for daily living that address their unique challenges. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and child behavioral issues. I completed my Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.
I work with individuals and couples who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or exhausted from carrying the weight of life, relationships, work, and family responsibilities. Many struggle with anxiety, trauma, communication issues, burnout, self-worth, or major life transitions. I provide a warm, honest, and supportive space that helps clients better understand themselves, improve emotional health and relationships, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or exhausted from carrying the weight of life, relationships, work, and family responsibilities. Many struggle with anxiety, trauma, communication issues, burnout, self-worth, or major life transitions. I provide a warm, honest, and supportive space that helps clients better understand themselves, improve emotional health and relationships, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
An ideal client of my is someone who is experiencing problems or frustrations and looking for professional service to gain personal insights, and come up real-life solutions to problems and challenges he/she is struggling with.
For example, specific problems or frustrations that a client is trying to solve. For example, a client maybe struggling with family issues, grief, depression/anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed on the job. Their goals may be managing symptoms, improving relationships, gaining a deeper understanding of self etc. The "why" behind wanting these things is to find relief from distress, and achieve personal growth.
An ideal client of my is someone who is experiencing problems or frustrations and looking for professional service to gain personal insights, and come up real-life solutions to problems and challenges he/she is struggling with.
For example, specific problems or frustrations that a client is trying to solve. For example, a client maybe struggling with family issues, grief, depression/anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed on the job. Their goals may be managing symptoms, improving relationships, gaining a deeper understanding of self etc. The "why" behind wanting these things is to find relief from distress, and achieve personal growth.
I'm most passionate about helping people who find that fear, shame, or self-criticism hold them back from living the lives they want. I support clients in tapping into their unique strengths and values to help them find freedom from conditions like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
I'm most passionate about helping people who find that fear, shame, or self-criticism hold them back from living the lives they want. I support clients in tapping into their unique strengths and values to help them find freedom from conditions like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
New Dawn Family Healing is a family therapy specialized program focused in treating the family members and loved ones of those impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). New Dawn offers group and individual famly therapy that focus on your individual journey with your loved ones struggle with addiction whether they are in active addiction or have met recovery.
New Dawn Family Healing is a family therapy specialized program focused in treating the family members and loved ones of those impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). New Dawn offers group and individual famly therapy that focus on your individual journey with your loved ones struggle with addiction whether they are in active addiction or have met recovery.
I know how hard it can be to show up for yourself when it feels like the planet is on fire and yet somehow still asking you for more. I’m here to help you think critically about the world and your place within it, and I’ll have your back when things get messy. My goal is to help you look inward so you can live in better alignment with your values and purpose. Together, we’ll build the self-acceptance, resilience, and skills to navigate whatever life hands you.I have experience supporting adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including LGBTQIA+ identity exploration, trauma, grief, substance use, attachment, and body image.
I know how hard it can be to show up for yourself when it feels like the planet is on fire and yet somehow still asking you for more. I’m here to help you think critically about the world and your place within it, and I’ll have your back when things get messy. My goal is to help you look inward so you can live in better alignment with your values and purpose. Together, we’ll build the self-acceptance, resilience, and skills to navigate whatever life hands you.I have experience supporting adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including LGBTQIA+ identity exploration, trauma, grief, substance use, attachment, and body image.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming or out of control?
Do you find yourself caught in constant negative self-talk?
Are you scared to be honest about the struggles you're carrying?
You're not alone. Many women who appear strong on the outside silently struggle with overwhelming emotions, self-doubt, and the pressure to keep it all together. You may find yourself second-guessing your decisions, worrying about how others perceive you, or pushing your own needs aside to care for others.
I help women who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggle with self-criticism, develop healthier coping skills and stronger sense of self-worth.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming or out of control?
Do you find yourself caught in constant negative self-talk?
Are you scared to be honest about the struggles you're carrying?
You're not alone. Many women who appear strong on the outside silently struggle with overwhelming emotions, self-doubt, and the pressure to keep it all together. You may find yourself second-guessing your decisions, worrying about how others perceive you, or pushing your own needs aside to care for others.
I help women who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggle with self-criticism, develop healthier coping skills and stronger sense of self-worth.
Healing can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am a trauma-informed therapist who brings both professional expertise and lived experience into my work. My own healing journey deeply informs my understanding of how trauma whether personal, relational, generational, or historical can shape emotional well-being, self-worth, and identity.
I specialize in helping individuals uncover and gently address the root causes of their pain, rather than just managing symptoms. Together, we work to understand how your past experiences continue to impact your present and how healing is possible!
Healing can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am a trauma-informed therapist who brings both professional expertise and lived experience into my work. My own healing journey deeply informs my understanding of how trauma whether personal, relational, generational, or historical can shape emotional well-being, self-worth, and identity.
I specialize in helping individuals uncover and gently address the root causes of their pain, rather than just managing symptoms. Together, we work to understand how your past experiences continue to impact your present and how healing is possible!
Hi I'm Alexis! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Saint Louis. I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and executive functioning. I am here to support you, provide you with trauma informed care, and utilize evidence based interventions to meet your therapy goals. I know that every person processes differently so I offer different ways of expressing such as art, games, talking, walking, and mindfulness exercises. I am located next to Tower Grove Park so I am happy to offer walking sessions through the park when weather permits!
Hi I'm Alexis! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Saint Louis. I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and executive functioning. I am here to support you, provide you with trauma informed care, and utilize evidence based interventions to meet your therapy goals. I know that every person processes differently so I offer different ways of expressing such as art, games, talking, walking, and mindfulness exercises. I am located next to Tower Grove Park so I am happy to offer walking sessions through the park when weather permits!
My name is Lawrence Hudson-Lewis, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri and collaborating with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma utilizing cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients enhance emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and develop a life worth living.
My name is Lawrence Hudson-Lewis, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri and collaborating with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma utilizing cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients enhance emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and develop a life worth living.
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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.