Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Omaha, NE
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, or trying to figure out what comes next. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with boundaries, putting others before yourself, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. I work with young adults and adults ready to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create healthier patterns. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences shape your thoughts, emotions, and responses while building practical tools to manage emotions, communicate effectively, set boundaries, and navigate life with greater confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, or trying to figure out what comes next. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with boundaries, putting others before yourself, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. I work with young adults and adults ready to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and create healthier patterns. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences shape your thoughts, emotions, and responses while building practical tools to manage emotions, communicate effectively, set boundaries, and navigate life with greater confidence.
Life presents all of us with challenges—whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, or other struggles, that get in the way of living the life we want. I’m here to help you work through those challenges in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Together, we’ll identify the obstacles in your way and develop a personalized approach to move forward at your own pace.
Life presents all of us with challenges—whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, or other struggles, that get in the way of living the life we want. I’m here to help you work through those challenges in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Together, we’ll identify the obstacles in your way and develop a personalized approach to move forward at your own pace.
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I started as a Marriage and Family Therapist and decided to further my education and receive my doctorate in clinical psychology. As a licensed psychologist, I believe the client is the expert of their life. I provide a safe environment where growth is possible.
I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years. I started as a Marriage and Family Therapist and decided to further my education and receive my doctorate in clinical psychology. As a licensed psychologist, I believe the client is the expert of their life. I provide a safe environment where growth is possible.
My commitment as a therapist is to allow for a safe place for any individual to express themselves in a compassionate environment free from judgement but instead with unconditional positive regard for who you are as a unique individual. Together, we will explore you and discover your empowering strengths so that you can grow into the person you desire to be.
My commitment as a therapist is to allow for a safe place for any individual to express themselves in a compassionate environment free from judgement but instead with unconditional positive regard for who you are as a unique individual. Together, we will explore you and discover your empowering strengths so that you can grow into the person you desire to be.
Authentic Self Counseling, LLC; Alexandra
Counselor, LIMHP, CMSW
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68132
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Our mental health, like our physical health, requires care and attention. When we find ourselves experiencing thoughts, mood, or other mental health symptoms that interfere with our quality of life, therapy can be beneficial. It may provide us clarity, greater self-awareness, and help us cope in a manner that honors our values and who we are at our most true selves. I work with diverse clients of any faith or belief. My goal is to strengthen clients' resilience and promote healing from complex trauma/PTSD, dissociative disorders, grief, difficult LGBTQ+ experiences, life transitions, medical issues, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Our mental health, like our physical health, requires care and attention. When we find ourselves experiencing thoughts, mood, or other mental health symptoms that interfere with our quality of life, therapy can be beneficial. It may provide us clarity, greater self-awareness, and help us cope in a manner that honors our values and who we are at our most true selves. I work with diverse clients of any faith or belief. My goal is to strengthen clients' resilience and promote healing from complex trauma/PTSD, dissociative disorders, grief, difficult LGBTQ+ experiences, life transitions, medical issues, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like no one gets you? Do you have trouble making decisions for fear you will make a mistake? Are you struggling with your identity or afraid to talk to friends and family about it? If you are dealing with any of these issues or are dealing with depression, anxiety or just are in the midst of a life event, I am here to work collaboratively with you to address the concerns and obstacles holding you back from being your authentic self and living your truth. I have been a therapist for over 36 years and have a background in both mental health and substance abuse.
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like no one gets you? Do you have trouble making decisions for fear you will make a mistake? Are you struggling with your identity or afraid to talk to friends and family about it? If you are dealing with any of these issues or are dealing with depression, anxiety or just are in the midst of a life event, I am here to work collaboratively with you to address the concerns and obstacles holding you back from being your authentic self and living your truth. I have been a therapist for over 36 years and have a background in both mental health and substance abuse.
“He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.” Psalm 143:2. To that end, I have been helping people work through grief, depression, anxiety, marriage and parenting issues, co-dependency and adoption issues and have used a variety of approaches to help people find hope and healing for 30 plus years. My commitment to each client is to provide a safe place to heal and grow where you can confidentially express concerns in an accepting atmosphere. I will provide professional services and remain committed to go the distance with you to help you gain insight and knowledge to successfully deal with life’s stressors.
“He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.” Psalm 143:2. To that end, I have been helping people work through grief, depression, anxiety, marriage and parenting issues, co-dependency and adoption issues and have used a variety of approaches to help people find hope and healing for 30 plus years. My commitment to each client is to provide a safe place to heal and grow where you can confidentially express concerns in an accepting atmosphere. I will provide professional services and remain committed to go the distance with you to help you gain insight and knowledge to successfully deal with life’s stressors.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I believe in investing in yourself and working towards your own goals. I understand that seeking help is hard and applaud you for taking a huge step in prioritizing personal growth. I've been practicing for 20 years and enjoy supporting clients with a variety of life stressors. My experience has primarily included work with adolescents, adults, and women.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I believe in investing in yourself and working towards your own goals. I understand that seeking help is hard and applaud you for taking a huge step in prioritizing personal growth. I've been practicing for 20 years and enjoy supporting clients with a variety of life stressors. My experience has primarily included work with adolescents, adults, and women.
Are you telling yourself or others you are FINE, but you are not sure you are really believing that? I can help by providing the First Step in completing a comprehensive substance use, mental health or co-occurring evaluation and provide you with guidance on your next step. We all struggle in life and we do not always know the healthiest way to address the struggles. I can help you develop your personal healthy coping skills and assist you getting where you would like to be.
Are you telling yourself or others you are FINE, but you are not sure you are really believing that? I can help by providing the First Step in completing a comprehensive substance use, mental health or co-occurring evaluation and provide you with guidance on your next step. We all struggle in life and we do not always know the healthiest way to address the struggles. I can help you develop your personal healthy coping skills and assist you getting where you would like to be.
Trauma often hinders individuals from performing at their highest potential. You are worthy of living your best life. I'm proud of you for taking the first step by viewing this page. Life is about choices and decisions. You've made the best decision by simply clicking a few buttons.
Trauma often hinders individuals from performing at their highest potential. You are worthy of living your best life. I'm proud of you for taking the first step by viewing this page. Life is about choices and decisions. You've made the best decision by simply clicking a few buttons.
I enjoy working with adults who desire to improve their wellbeing through individual therapy. I have spent much of my career helping Individuals navigate the physical and emotional challenges of cancer diagnoses and treatment, coping with co-occurring medical and mental health conditions, and anxiety disorders. Supporting individuals facing one of life's greatest challenges has helped me to refine my approach to care, emphasizing the importance of identifying a patient's values and ways in which he or she can live their lives in accordance with their values.
I enjoy working with adults who desire to improve their wellbeing through individual therapy. I have spent much of my career helping Individuals navigate the physical and emotional challenges of cancer diagnoses and treatment, coping with co-occurring medical and mental health conditions, and anxiety disorders. Supporting individuals facing one of life's greatest challenges has helped me to refine my approach to care, emphasizing the importance of identifying a patient's values and ways in which he or she can live their lives in accordance with their values.
Living with trauma, stress, uncertainty, addiction, fear or loss are hard things to overcome. If you are dealing with any of these issues, it is preventing you from living your best life, it's time for a change. Don't allow these things to prevent you from living your best life. Lets work on these issues together so you don't loss more than you already have in life, socially, career or family.
Living with trauma, stress, uncertainty, addiction, fear or loss are hard things to overcome. If you are dealing with any of these issues, it is preventing you from living your best life, it's time for a change. Don't allow these things to prevent you from living your best life. Lets work on these issues together so you don't loss more than you already have in life, socially, career or family.
I’m a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Independent Clinical Social Worker with a straightforward belief: therapy should actually work and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I specialize in providing therapy services to individuals helping them break free from the cycles of OCD, trauma, and addiction that can make life feel impossibly small.
I’m a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Independent Clinical Social Worker with a straightforward belief: therapy should actually work and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I specialize in providing therapy services to individuals helping them break free from the cycles of OCD, trauma, and addiction that can make life feel impossibly small.
Life is constantly changing, and sometimes change is difficult to accept; stress, anxiety, and depression are part of our lives; taking care of our mental health is the key to enjoy life and bein the best we can. I can provide therapy in English or Spanish this helps to break the language barrier and help with life changes through therapy. La vida siempre esta cambiando, los cambios son dificiles de aceptar, el estress, la anciedad, depresion son parte de nuestas vidas, para poder disfrutar una vida plena es importante tener salud mental. El idioma no es una barrera ya que hablo espanol.
Life is constantly changing, and sometimes change is difficult to accept; stress, anxiety, and depression are part of our lives; taking care of our mental health is the key to enjoy life and bein the best we can. I can provide therapy in English or Spanish this helps to break the language barrier and help with life changes through therapy. La vida siempre esta cambiando, los cambios son dificiles de aceptar, el estress, la anciedad, depresion son parte de nuestas vidas, para poder disfrutar una vida plena es importante tener salud mental. El idioma no es una barrera ya que hablo espanol.
My clients are treated like the individuals that they are with dignity and respect. I make sure my clients feel safe knowing that everything is confidential, and they are not judged for who they are and how they feel. Feelings and beliefs are important at any age.
My clients are treated like the individuals that they are with dignity and respect. I make sure my clients feel safe knowing that everything is confidential, and they are not judged for who they are and how they feel. Feelings and beliefs are important at any age.
Therapy in my office is a place where you can feel free to express emotions and process unresolved traumas, with someone to work alongside you and collaborate on goals. I believe in gently challenging negative thought patterns and resolving where that thought was created. Your session is centered on your goals, and we work through relieving shame, and embracing positive and realistic growth. The analogy I like best: my office is the space where you dump your puzzle pieces, and we take our time to figure out which pieces fit together.
Therapy in my office is a place where you can feel free to express emotions and process unresolved traumas, with someone to work alongside you and collaborate on goals. I believe in gently challenging negative thought patterns and resolving where that thought was created. Your session is centered on your goals, and we work through relieving shame, and embracing positive and realistic growth. The analogy I like best: my office is the space where you dump your puzzle pieces, and we take our time to figure out which pieces fit together.
My clients tend to be individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change, whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or personal growth. I provide a thoughtful, evidence-based, compassionate approach tailored to each person. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, develop practical skills, and create a clearer path toward emotional health, fulfilling relationships, and a more satisfying life.
My clients tend to be individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change, whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or personal growth. I provide a thoughtful, evidence-based, compassionate approach tailored to each person. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, develop practical skills, and create a clearer path toward emotional health, fulfilling relationships, and a more satisfying life.
Struggling to find balance in your life? Find yourself exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious. Too often our compounding responsibilities leave us feeling that we are inadequate, or do not have mental or physical fortitude to thrive. You are able to break free from your current cycle and develop new habits that allow you to be the best version of yourself possible.
Struggling to find balance in your life? Find yourself exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious. Too often our compounding responsibilities leave us feeling that we are inadequate, or do not have mental or physical fortitude to thrive. You are able to break free from your current cycle and develop new habits that allow you to be the best version of yourself possible.
Trauma can affect the way we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. It can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others — as if something stands between us and the life, connection, and belonging we want.
Sometimes trauma looks like PTSD, depression, anxiety, or anger. It can also look like people-pleasing, unfulfilling relationships, low self-worth, difficulty setting boundaries, or simply feeling stuck. These patterns developed for good reasons. In therapy, we work to understand and reshape them.
Trauma can affect the way we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. It can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others — as if something stands between us and the life, connection, and belonging we want.
Sometimes trauma looks like PTSD, depression, anxiety, or anger. It can also look like people-pleasing, unfulfilling relationships, low self-worth, difficulty setting boundaries, or simply feeling stuck. These patterns developed for good reasons. In therapy, we work to understand and reshape them.
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (NE) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA) with 25+ years of experience providing therapy to individuals ages 18 and up. I use cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, person-centered, and mind-body approaches to support the whole person. I specialize in treating anxiety, mood and sleep disorders (including CBT-I), depression, women’s issues, and provide marriage communication and guidance in a collaborative, supportive environment.
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (NE) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (IA) with 25+ years of experience providing therapy to individuals ages 18 and up. I use cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, person-centered, and mind-body approaches to support the whole person. I specialize in treating anxiety, mood and sleep disorders (including CBT-I), depression, women’s issues, and provide marriage communication and guidance in a collaborative, supportive environment.
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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.