Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Cary, NC
Hello and welcome! I appreciate your interest in therapy and in getting to know me as a therapist. I work with adults and young adults on navigating stress, anxiety related to high pressure work, educational environments, stressful life transitions and challenging societal/relationship expectations.
If you are feeling pressured to consistently perform your best, being perfect, feel a sense of isolation and feel that your mental/ physical health and relationships are being impacted, I will work with you to explore and identify what works best for you to find a healthy life balance.
Hello and welcome! I appreciate your interest in therapy and in getting to know me as a therapist. I work with adults and young adults on navigating stress, anxiety related to high pressure work, educational environments, stressful life transitions and challenging societal/relationship expectations.
If you are feeling pressured to consistently perform your best, being perfect, feel a sense of isolation and feel that your mental/ physical health and relationships are being impacted, I will work with you to explore and identify what works best for you to find a healthy life balance.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by depression? You don’t have to face it alone. Reaching out for support can feel hard, but it can also be the first step toward real freedom, healing, and restoration.
As a therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences and move toward lasting change. I work with individuals navigating complex PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship challenges.
My approach is holistic, compassionate, and tailored to you. I integrate evidence-based methods.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by depression? You don’t have to face it alone. Reaching out for support can feel hard, but it can also be the first step toward real freedom, healing, and restoration.
As a therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can process your experiences and move toward lasting change. I work with individuals navigating complex PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship challenges.
My approach is holistic, compassionate, and tailored to you. I integrate evidence-based methods.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in Cary, NC providing individual (ages 18-85+) and marital therapy. I have extensive experience working with survivors of traumatic events (combat, sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence, car accidents, and natural disasters) and aiding them in their recovery. I am often inspired by the resilience and fortitude amongst this population. My areas of expertise are PTSD, depression, panic, anxiety, OCD, grief and loss, and emotion regulation. I also specialize in working with couples to improve communication, decrease conflict, enhance intimacy, and address infidelity.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in Cary, NC providing individual (ages 18-85+) and marital therapy. I have extensive experience working with survivors of traumatic events (combat, sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence, car accidents, and natural disasters) and aiding them in their recovery. I am often inspired by the resilience and fortitude amongst this population. My areas of expertise are PTSD, depression, panic, anxiety, OCD, grief and loss, and emotion regulation. I also specialize in working with couples to improve communication, decrease conflict, enhance intimacy, and address infidelity.
Mental health care is not a one-size-fits-all experience. I work with individuals who have diverse backgrounds and struggle with various traumatic events, grief, and mood related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and more. During our initial session we will dive as deep as you would like and work together to discuss various resources, and create a plan to address your specific needs. During our work together, I'll hope to challenge you, empower you to challenge yourself, all while going at your pace.
Mental health care is not a one-size-fits-all experience. I work with individuals who have diverse backgrounds and struggle with various traumatic events, grief, and mood related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and more. During our initial session we will dive as deep as you would like and work together to discuss various resources, and create a plan to address your specific needs. During our work together, I'll hope to challenge you, empower you to challenge yourself, all while going at your pace.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience, providing individual therapy to both adults and youth. I have supported clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, and trauma. I take this work seriously, knowing how hard it can be to reach out for help, and strive to do my very best for those coming to me for guidance.
I am heavily influenced by relational models, attachment theory and ways in which our upbringing and early relationships lead us to show up as the people we do today.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience, providing individual therapy to both adults and youth. I have supported clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, transitions, and trauma. I take this work seriously, knowing how hard it can be to reach out for help, and strive to do my very best for those coming to me for guidance.
I am heavily influenced by relational models, attachment theory and ways in which our upbringing and early relationships lead us to show up as the people we do today.
Christine Schalkoff
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, PhD, MS, LCMHCA
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I enjoy working with a variety of clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. I take a strengths-based and client-centered approach and pull from a variety of modalities to best suit my clients’ needs, at their pace. Prior to earning my MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from UNC, I completed a PhD in Health Behavior and studied drivers of stigma among communities affected by the opioid epidemic. I incorporate a public health & social justice lens into my work with clients, to explore the effect of systemic factors on mental wellbeing.
Welcome! I enjoy working with a variety of clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. I take a strengths-based and client-centered approach and pull from a variety of modalities to best suit my clients’ needs, at their pace. Prior to earning my MS in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from UNC, I completed a PhD in Health Behavior and studied drivers of stigma among communities affected by the opioid epidemic. I incorporate a public health & social justice lens into my work with clients, to explore the effect of systemic factors on mental wellbeing.
Tina Marquette is an LCSW with over ten years of experience working in mental health and medical outpatient settings. She has experience serving adults, seniors, and adolescents. Tina enjoys utilizing MET, Solution-Focused, ACT, DBT, CBT, and EFT. Tina earned her Master’s in Clinical Social Work at VCU in 2015.
Tina Marquette is an LCSW with over ten years of experience working in mental health and medical outpatient settings. She has experience serving adults, seniors, and adolescents. Tina enjoys utilizing MET, Solution-Focused, ACT, DBT, CBT, and EFT. Tina earned her Master’s in Clinical Social Work at VCU in 2015.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or life stresses, you don't have to face it alone. Healing is possible. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you to help you regain hope, feel empowered, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life. Taking the first step can be difficult, but you don't have to face it without the support of a competent therapist.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or life stresses, you don't have to face it alone. Healing is possible. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you to help you regain hope, feel empowered, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life. Taking the first step can be difficult, but you don't have to face it without the support of a competent therapist.
It’s understandable if you’ve waited to reach out. Sometimes finding someone to work with, can itself keep you stuck. This can be the next right thing you choose, just getting out there to find someone to talk to when you want something to be different. My goal is to support you in developing the tools and insight needed to navigate life's challenges while staying true to your values and identity. In our work together, you can expect a straightforward and collaborative process designed to empower you to make meaningful changes and lead a more fulfilling, genuine life.
It’s understandable if you’ve waited to reach out. Sometimes finding someone to work with, can itself keep you stuck. This can be the next right thing you choose, just getting out there to find someone to talk to when you want something to be different. My goal is to support you in developing the tools and insight needed to navigate life's challenges while staying true to your values and identity. In our work together, you can expect a straightforward and collaborative process designed to empower you to make meaningful changes and lead a more fulfilling, genuine life.
I work with adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and the emotional challenges that can accompany aging and health changes. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, isolated, or exhausted from carrying life's burdens alone. I provide a warm, supportive, and practical approach that helps clients build coping skills, increase resilience, navigate challenges more effectively, and create meaningful changes that improve their overall quality of life.
I work with adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and the emotional challenges that can accompany aging and health changes. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, isolated, or exhausted from carrying life's burdens alone. I provide a warm, supportive, and practical approach that helps clients build coping skills, increase resilience, navigate challenges more effectively, and create meaningful changes that improve their overall quality of life.
Reach out today! Everything you need to heal is already within you, and my work with you will help build motivation, awareness, confidence, and understanding that nurtures these strengths that exist, but are difficult to see when external and internal challenges are faced in life. Not everyone is the same and not one particular treatment model will be the best fit. Therefore, I will meet you where you are at on this journey towards healing, and provide quality of care that will be person centered and tailored to your specific needs.
Reach out today! Everything you need to heal is already within you, and my work with you will help build motivation, awareness, confidence, and understanding that nurtures these strengths that exist, but are difficult to see when external and internal challenges are faced in life. Not everyone is the same and not one particular treatment model will be the best fit. Therefore, I will meet you where you are at on this journey towards healing, and provide quality of care that will be person centered and tailored to your specific needs.
I am passionate about helping people better understand their symptoms and struggles and build a life that is meaningful. I work with adults and older teens experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and adjustment difficulties. I have a particular focus on women’s mental health, including eating disorders, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, and motherhood and parenting. I also work with individuals who have experienced trauma or PTSD.
I am passionate about helping people better understand their symptoms and struggles and build a life that is meaningful. I work with adults and older teens experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and adjustment difficulties. I have a particular focus on women’s mental health, including eating disorders, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, and motherhood and parenting. I also work with individuals who have experienced trauma or PTSD.
Struggling, finding your passion for academics or athletics causing constant distress, feeling stuck, pressure with what you are told you should do or be, using drugs/alcohol to relieve anxiety, depression or trying to be someone you are not? Low self-esteem, lack confidence, having difficulty developing meaningful relationships, want to learn a new way to live, a life of happiness, contentment, freedom? My experience is with mental health, addiction, pressures of being an athlete (feels like 100 years ago) and those who have issues with both. Do you want to live a life that you deserve, increase your quality of life?
Struggling, finding your passion for academics or athletics causing constant distress, feeling stuck, pressure with what you are told you should do or be, using drugs/alcohol to relieve anxiety, depression or trying to be someone you are not? Low self-esteem, lack confidence, having difficulty developing meaningful relationships, want to learn a new way to live, a life of happiness, contentment, freedom? My experience is with mental health, addiction, pressures of being an athlete (feels like 100 years ago) and those who have issues with both. Do you want to live a life that you deserve, increase your quality of life?
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them. They may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or the emotional weight of past experiences. Often, they’ve tried to push through on their own but find that old patterns return or intensify. They want relief, perspective, and a better understanding of why they feel the way they do. They are looking for space to slow down, feel, acknowledge that things are painful, and make changes that lead to a steadier, more meaningful life.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them. They may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, or the emotional weight of past experiences. Often, they’ve tried to push through on their own but find that old patterns return or intensify. They want relief, perspective, and a better understanding of why they feel the way they do. They are looking for space to slow down, feel, acknowledge that things are painful, and make changes that lead to a steadier, more meaningful life.
Hello and welcome to my page! Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you already have a busy life. But my hope is that I can support you in finding a space where you or your teen can feel supported. You deserve to have that space! Especially one that is free of judgment, safe, and supports you in your journey.
Hello and welcome to my page! Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you already have a busy life. But my hope is that I can support you in finding a space where you or your teen can feel supported. You deserve to have that space! Especially one that is free of judgment, safe, and supports you in your journey.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Brandy Martinez, a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping people navigate life's toughest challenges. I work with a range of concerns, including trauma, couples and relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, emotion dysregulation, and life transitions such as a career change, divorce, a new baby, or grief and loss. My core specialties, however, are trauma-focused therapy and couples therapy. I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame, with advanced clinical training at Duke University and the Durham VA Health Care System.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Brandy Martinez, a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping people navigate life's toughest challenges. I work with a range of concerns, including trauma, couples and relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, emotion dysregulation, and life transitions such as a career change, divorce, a new baby, or grief and loss. My core specialties, however, are trauma-focused therapy and couples therapy. I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame, with advanced clinical training at Duke University and the Durham VA Health Care System.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Maybe you feel caught in familiar emotional or relationship patterns, even when you want something different. You do not have to navigate that alone. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I specialize in helping people better understand their emotions and reactions, make sense of patterns in their lives and relationships, and learn new ways of navigating challenges while taking meaningful, practical steps toward the goals that matter most to them.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Maybe you feel caught in familiar emotional or relationship patterns, even when you want something different. You do not have to navigate that alone. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I specialize in helping people better understand their emotions and reactions, make sense of patterns in their lives and relationships, and learn new ways of navigating challenges while taking meaningful, practical steps toward the goals that matter most to them.
I have 5 years of experience in community advocacy and two years of direct clinical experience. Throughout my work, I have supported children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, depression, stress management, anger, and emotional regulation.
I am deeply passionate about personal growth, advocacy, innovative approaches to care, and I value diverse lived experiences. My work is driven by a strong commitment to walking alongside individuals & families during life transitions and challenges with support and tools to support healing/growth.
I have 5 years of experience in community advocacy and two years of direct clinical experience. Throughout my work, I have supported children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, depression, stress management, anger, and emotional regulation.
I am deeply passionate about personal growth, advocacy, innovative approaches to care, and I value diverse lived experiences. My work is driven by a strong commitment to walking alongside individuals & families during life transitions and challenges with support and tools to support healing/growth.
If you want to be happier and healthier but feel stuck trying to get there on your own, I can help. If the burdens of caring for others are getting heavy, I can help you lighten the load. My mission is to use evidence-based techniques to help you achieve healing and growth. We will identify your problem areas and strengths, then target the priorities that matter to you the most. Getting better may involve confronting painful memories or situations you've been avoiding, but please know that I'll help you through that at the right pace. Your hard work will pay off as you reclaim areas of your life.
If you want to be happier and healthier but feel stuck trying to get there on your own, I can help. If the burdens of caring for others are getting heavy, I can help you lighten the load. My mission is to use evidence-based techniques to help you achieve healing and growth. We will identify your problem areas and strengths, then target the priorities that matter to you the most. Getting better may involve confronting painful memories or situations you've been avoiding, but please know that I'll help you through that at the right pace. Your hard work will pay off as you reclaim areas of your life.
If you’ve ever left a therapy session feeling unheard, misunderstood, or like the therapist’s perspective simply didn’t align with your values, you’re not alone. Finding the right therapeutic fit matters—and if those experiences have made you hesitant to try again, I understand.
My approach to therapy lives a little outside the traditional mold. I’m passionate about creating a space where people who often feel like outsiders—whether you’re neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, exploring nontraditional relationships, questioning faith, or simply feel a bit different from the norm—can feel seen, respected, and understood.
If you’ve ever left a therapy session feeling unheard, misunderstood, or like the therapist’s perspective simply didn’t align with your values, you’re not alone. Finding the right therapeutic fit matters—and if those experiences have made you hesitant to try again, I understand.
My approach to therapy lives a little outside the traditional mold. I’m passionate about creating a space where people who often feel like outsiders—whether you’re neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, exploring nontraditional relationships, questioning faith, or simply feel a bit different from the norm—can feel seen, respected, and understood.
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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.