Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Princeton, NJ
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Carolyn Stout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize
cognitive
behavioral therapy in addition to mindfulness, relaxation techniques and creative therapies to help my clients develop insight, focus on strengths and implement solutions.
As a therapist I want to help people to be their best selves. For some people this means learning how to cope with overwhelming mental health symptoms and life stressors; for other people it might mean making positive life changes, improving their relationships and moving towards self-actualization. Therapy should be tailored to the individual. I seek to provide a safe, genuine, warm, and non-judgmental environment for you to heal and will work with you towards achieving a balance between acceptance and change.

Wendy Perello
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach utilizes mindfulness, narrative therapy, and
cognitive
behavioral therapy to help manage anxiety and stress. Whether you're looking for a space to better understand your experiences during an immediate need or you're interested in delving deeper into your relationships and choices - we will work together in a safe and supportive way.

Karyn Bristol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also have training in the most researched and effective psychotherapies-- Psychodynamic Therapy and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
).
I have over 20 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate difficult times, confusing and debilitating feelings, and complicated relationships. My treatment approach starts with the client--with the belief that everyone is exquisitely unique--and therefore therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I believe that being genuine with clients is essential; in my office you will find a healing conversation, not talking to a stone wall.

Diana Cofsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including
CBT
, DBT and family systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Melissa Cramutolo (adolescent/teen specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
My practice will involve an array of different treatment modalities, from
CBT
to motivational interviewing, I try to cater the therapeutic approach to what best serves each individual.
I am a LCSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.

John Guerin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in PA and NJ, I work with both individuals and couples between the ages of 18 and 100+. My areas of expertise include anger management, anxiety, chronic pain, medical issues, conflict resolution, depression, workplace issues, peak performance, geriatrics, grief/loss, family issues, life transitions, (PTSD), trauma, and stress management. Though my approach is carefully tailored to each client and their needs, I utilize modalities such as EMDR,
CBT
, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Mind-Body practices.
Waitlist for new clients

Michael Tunick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Using a combination of
CBT
and Psychodynamic therapies Michael works with clients to create long term change.
Therapy is a deeply personal and individual experience requiring care and understanding. I provides clients with a safe space to be heard without judgment, bias, or fear of recourse. I approaches therapy with the perspective that we are forming a relationship to tackle your struggles collaboratively, while keeping in mind your feelings, concerns and goals.

Jill Barnett Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a Certified Parent Educator, a
Cognitive
-Behavioral therapist and a Certified Divorce Mediator.
Are you overwhelmed and scared by the thought of divorce? Are you struggling in your relationship and don't know what to do? Are you worried about the impact on the kids? I help individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues find a way to navigate through stressful and overwhelming experiences. Imagine what it would be like to have the relationship you've always wanted or if you had the support you needed to make the difficult decision to leave your relationship and move forward in your life.

Maureen Zdanis
Psychologist, PhD, she/her
Verified
Verified
For children and teens I draw from
CBT
, DBT and play therapy.
At any stage of development, we are bound to encounter obstacles to our ability to thrive. I help clients to become proactive agents in their own process. I have worked extensively with clients across all ages to reduce symptoms, promote growth, and instill lasting change. I support children, teens, adults, and families in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I have a speciality in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially GNC and transgender folks. I am licensed to treat people in about 25 states. This means if you relocate for college or other life circumstances, you can maintain continuity of treatment.

Erica Natalicchio
Counselor, MEd, LAC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach to counseling incorporates
cognitive
-behavioral, motivational interviewing and solutions-focused frameworks designed to meet the unique needs of all clients.
At some point in everyone's life, most people will experience a sense of overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. Each person deserves a safe, and non judgmental place to share these experiences, learn how to cope with them, and feel empowered and supported enough to make a change. I pride myself on creating a nurturing and welcoming environment for all of my clients to feel supported in their efforts.

Maeraj Kazimi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize ACT,
CBT
, and EMDR in therapy.
Welcome! My name is Mae and I am dually licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I obtained my first degree from the United States International University in Africa where I started my career as a therapist. I completed my second master’s degree from Walden University in the United States where I continue to practice as a clinician. I believe asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. It’s a sign of humility, not defeat. I strive to create an environment based on confidence - recognizing what it takes to bring a person into therapy.

Rodney Washington (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LSW
My practice will involve an array of different treatment modalities, from
CBT
to motivational interviewing, I try to cater the therapeutic approach to what best serves each individual.
I am an LSW with years of experience treating teen/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.

Linda M Perlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
After 25 years, I still get excited about working with individuals, couples or families to identify and collaborate on reaching creative solutions that fit the person and his own internal values and goals. I draw from training and experience in
cognitive
behavior therapy, meditation, and the utilization of a host of resources that empower and bring real behavioral and emotional results in creating a higher quality of life and relationships.

Michelle Maddalena-Domboski
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified
Verified
I combine research based techniques such as
cognitive
behavior therapy and talk therapy, with with compassion and empathy.
In my 5 years of counseling experience I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of individuals, families, and groups. I have had the privilege to work with many children and have experience with ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and PTSD. I have also lead youth groups focusing on the building of social and coping skills which have included working on the art of conversation (putting down the devices), and anger management. I have worked with families identifying conflicts and working on strategies to better manage children. Additionally I have experience with relationship counseling, divorce, anxiety and depression.

Kerri Danskin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use multiple therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic therapy,
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness, existential and attachment-based interventions.
Accepting new clients for September, 2022. Are you struggling to cope with a difficult life transition? Navigating young adulthood, becoming a parent, grieving a loss, overcoming trauma, and similarly challenging moments can test our resilience. They demand flexibility, patience, and insight just when it is most difficult to access those skills. I specialize in helping clients reduce their suffering through these transitions and flourish into the future.

Joe Grosso (adolescent/teen specialist)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-P, LPC
Verified
Verified
My practice will involve an array of different treatment modalities, from
CBT
to motivational interviewing, I try to cater the therapeutic approach to what best serves each individual.
I am an LPC with years of experience treating teens/adolescents and their families. My areas of specialty and focus are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and trauma. The driving force behind my practice is to create a nurturing environment where kids can grow into healthy adults with learned coping skills and a better understanding of their own identity.

Amanda Cusa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe strongly that we all have the capacity for positive change, no matter where we start out. Therapy should provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space in which clients can explore new goals, solutions, and ways of being. I seek to empower clients by fostering greater awareness and understanding of their thoughts, behaviors, environments, and interpersonal patterns. My approach is tailored to each person and their needs, but often incorporates concepts from
Cognitive
-Behavioral, Interpersonal, and Person-Centered therapies, as well as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques.

Laurie Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH - With your particular needs in mind, I use various approaches--trauma-focused, mindfulness-based stress reduction, somatic,
cognitive
-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies.
So many issues and roadblocks are too hard to face alone. Some can feel overwhelming. My role is to partner with you to help you find solutions and peace of mind. I have 20 years of experience as a therapist, helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma (past and present), relationship difficulties, grief and loss, cancer treatment, cancer survivorship, recovery from addiction, and more.
Waitlist for new clients

Daphne Alroy-Thiberge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We use an array of therapeutic modalities which draw from Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Trauma and Mindfulness-based
CBT
, and incorporate the latest neuroscience research into the process.
Welcome to Genesis Psychotherapy and Integrative Health (GPIH), where you, your values, and your self-determination are at the center of the healing process. We see you as a whole person, whose current reason for treatment is a product of multiple variables, which we work together to uncover and address. We also see you as an individual who is ready to embark on a journey where your valid needs are met, while you live life to the fullest.
Waitlist for new clients
Divine Recovery Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The various types of services include some of the following techniques: Talk therapy, Supportive counseling,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
),
Cognitive
Processing therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) to name a few.
Divine Recovery Therapy LLC (DRT ) is a virtual tele-behavioral health service. We serve as a vessel to guide your recovery and healing. You are an exceptional part of your journey and we partner with you as a supportive guide to your recovery and healing. We provide care through using an array of proven state of the art therapeutic services to guide your destination to wholeness and wellness. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, relationship or stemming from life's unexpected transitions please reach out for comfort, clarity and support as you start your journey (at your pace) to emotional healing.
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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.