Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Union County, OH
I have a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University and currently licensed with the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board. My therapeutic approach is the belief that the counseling process is a collaborative alliance with clients being the expert in their own lives. Within this framework clients will be able to access their inner strengths to promote positive change.
Therapeutic modalities include CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psycho educational therapy, client centered, and ERP, Exposure & Response Therapy.
I have a Masters Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University and currently licensed with the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board. My therapeutic approach is the belief that the counseling process is a collaborative alliance with clients being the expert in their own lives. Within this framework clients will be able to access their inner strengths to promote positive change.
Therapeutic modalities include CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psycho educational therapy, client centered, and ERP, Exposure & Response Therapy.
For those looking for a partner in resolving the emotional, relational, and behavioral issues that interfere with fulfilling one’s life goals, I draw from your strengths and meet you where you are without judgement. My clients describe me as friendly, open-minded, and positive. While I'm a LPC and CWC (Certified Wellness Counselor) and Nat'l Certified Counselor (NCC), I'm a retired OSU clinical researcher, a former educator (33yrs), have a PhD in STEM, and have 50+ years of life-experiences. I have my own private practice, Red Apple Counseling and Consultation, giving flexibility to work around your schedule. I'm here for you.
For those looking for a partner in resolving the emotional, relational, and behavioral issues that interfere with fulfilling one’s life goals, I draw from your strengths and meet you where you are without judgement. My clients describe me as friendly, open-minded, and positive. While I'm a LPC and CWC (Certified Wellness Counselor) and Nat'l Certified Counselor (NCC), I'm a retired OSU clinical researcher, a former educator (33yrs), have a PhD in STEM, and have 50+ years of life-experiences. I have my own private practice, Red Apple Counseling and Consultation, giving flexibility to work around your schedule. I'm here for you.
Hello and welcome to my profile! If you are looking for a professional who's experienced, helpful, casual, and effective, I am yours to consider! I am here to help facilitate further guidance and insight into your challenges and hurdles towards further strength and independence. I help the everyday folk, the ones needing the little extra, the little extra push, or those who need lots of help.
Hello and welcome to my profile! If you are looking for a professional who's experienced, helpful, casual, and effective, I am yours to consider! I am here to help facilitate further guidance and insight into your challenges and hurdles towards further strength and independence. I help the everyday folk, the ones needing the little extra, the little extra push, or those who need lots of help.
Do you feel weighed down by memories that won’t let go, anxiety that keeps your body on high alert, or the pressure to hold it all together when you’re running on empty? Maybe you’ve spent years serving others—whether on the frontlines, in the hospital, or at home—yet inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. You may long for peace, balance, and a way to trust yourself again. Together, we can untangle the pain of past experiences, calm the overwhelm, and build tools that help you feel grounded, resilient, and able to thrive instead of just survive.
Do you feel weighed down by memories that won’t let go, anxiety that keeps your body on high alert, or the pressure to hold it all together when you’re running on empty? Maybe you’ve spent years serving others—whether on the frontlines, in the hospital, or at home—yet inside you feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. You may long for peace, balance, and a way to trust yourself again. Together, we can untangle the pain of past experiences, calm the overwhelm, and build tools that help you feel grounded, resilient, and able to thrive instead of just survive.
Online Therapists
Feeling overwhelmed by trauma, addiction, shame, depression, or anxiety? Do past mistakes or life’s challenges define how you see yourself? You may appear strong outwardly but feel stuck in negative patterns, self-doubt, or unhealthy coping strategies. You want relief, clarity, and freedom from what holds you back. You want to reconnect with your inner strength, build resilience, and redefine how you see yourself.
You are not broken — you are becoming.
Feeling overwhelmed by trauma, addiction, shame, depression, or anxiety? Do past mistakes or life’s challenges define how you see yourself? You may appear strong outwardly but feel stuck in negative patterns, self-doubt, or unhealthy coping strategies. You want relief, clarity, and freedom from what holds you back. You want to reconnect with your inner strength, build resilience, and redefine how you see yourself.
You are not broken — you are becoming.
All of us face challenges where we feel stronger when someone walks alongside us. Whether you are coming out of a difficulty, heading into one, or in the midst, I invite you to contact me so we can walk together to overcome it!
All of us face challenges where we feel stronger when someone walks alongside us. Whether you are coming out of a difficulty, heading into one, or in the midst, I invite you to contact me so we can walk together to overcome it!
Persons facing difficulty coping with stress/anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship/marital, healing from abuse, and trauma. At Second Wind Wellness there is a commitment in creating a safe and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and positive change,
Persons facing difficulty coping with stress/anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship/marital, healing from abuse, and trauma. At Second Wind Wellness there is a commitment in creating a safe and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and positive change,
Many people I work with carry trauma that still feels present in their bodies, thoughts, and relationships. You may be living with the effects of past experiences that feel unresolved, overwhelming, or difficult to put into words. I work with adults and young adults who are ready to gently and thoughtfully process trauma, as well as those navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, and uncertainty about who they are becoming. My clients are looking for a space where they feel taken seriously, respected, and supported as they reflect, heal, and grow.
Many people I work with carry trauma that still feels present in their bodies, thoughts, and relationships. You may be living with the effects of past experiences that feel unresolved, overwhelming, or difficult to put into words. I work with adults and young adults who are ready to gently and thoughtfully process trauma, as well as those navigating identity, relationships, family dynamics, and uncertainty about who they are becoming. My clients are looking for a space where they feel taken seriously, respected, and supported as they reflect, heal, and grow.
Seeking support in therapy can bring relief, clarity, and the sense of finally feeling understood. As a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adults across Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, I provide virtual therapy for individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, disordered eating, and the emotional impact of caregiving. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from themselves while trying to manage life’s demands or care for others. Therapy offers a space to slow down, process what you are carrying, and understand patterns that feel hard to change. Together, we work toward healing
Seeking support in therapy can bring relief, clarity, and the sense of finally feeling understood. As a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adults across Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, I provide virtual therapy for individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, disordered eating, and the emotional impact of caregiving. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from themselves while trying to manage life’s demands or care for others. Therapy offers a space to slow down, process what you are carrying, and understand patterns that feel hard to change. Together, we work toward healing
With over 25 years of experience, I have had the privilege of guiding individuals and families through life’s journey. Challenges are a natural part of life, and having a supportive, caring professional can make all the difference.
I am open-minded, easy-going, and deeply value the power of listening. Your story matters, and I strive to understand and honor it with respect and compassion.
My goal is to help you discover a path that leads to enrichment and happiness through guided self-discovery. Together, we can explore what fulfillment looks like for you and work toward a more meaningful and balanced life.
With over 25 years of experience, I have had the privilege of guiding individuals and families through life’s journey. Challenges are a natural part of life, and having a supportive, caring professional can make all the difference.
I am open-minded, easy-going, and deeply value the power of listening. Your story matters, and I strive to understand and honor it with respect and compassion.
My goal is to help you discover a path that leads to enrichment and happiness through guided self-discovery. Together, we can explore what fulfillment looks like for you and work toward a more meaningful and balanced life.
Life can feel heavy, messy, and full of challenges. Stephanie works with clients who are breaking generational patterns, processing trauma, navigating grief, or learning to live authentically. She creates a safe, affirming, trauma-informed space where individuals, couples, and families can explore their stories, process deeper experiences, and reconnect with themselves and others. Stephanie works with individuals, couples, and families. She is especially connected to first-generation cycle-breakers, trauma survivors, those navigating loss, and LGBTQ+ clients-people reshaping their lives while balancing resilience and vulnerability.
Life can feel heavy, messy, and full of challenges. Stephanie works with clients who are breaking generational patterns, processing trauma, navigating grief, or learning to live authentically. She creates a safe, affirming, trauma-informed space where individuals, couples, and families can explore their stories, process deeper experiences, and reconnect with themselves and others. Stephanie works with individuals, couples, and families. She is especially connected to first-generation cycle-breakers, trauma survivors, those navigating loss, and LGBTQ+ clients-people reshaping their lives while balancing resilience and vulnerability.
Currently accepting new clients! Talk therapy isn't cutting it anymore. It's making you feel like you're at a standstill, and you're spinning your wheels. If you're looking for something that can have a deeper impact, check out some brain-based strategies to bring about change. I would be happy to set up a free 15 minute consultation to talk about options. I am interested in helping people break through to new levels of self-awareness and deepen their understanding of themselves and how their past, present and future are connected
Currently accepting new clients! Talk therapy isn't cutting it anymore. It's making you feel like you're at a standstill, and you're spinning your wheels. If you're looking for something that can have a deeper impact, check out some brain-based strategies to bring about change. I would be happy to set up a free 15 minute consultation to talk about options. I am interested in helping people break through to new levels of self-awareness and deepen their understanding of themselves and how their past, present and future are connected
You’re the overachiever, the strong one, the one who puts out fires, and keeps going in a crisis. Maybe you’re even more comfortable in a crisis than those quiet moments in between. Trauma can do that. It rewires our brain for survival so the crisis is when we best perform. But crisis mode, PTSD, it doesn’t work well for everything else. It can show up as constant exhaustion, anxiety spirals, difficulty finding joy, or just not feeling like yourself.
You’re the overachiever, the strong one, the one who puts out fires, and keeps going in a crisis. Maybe you’re even more comfortable in a crisis than those quiet moments in between. Trauma can do that. It rewires our brain for survival so the crisis is when we best perform. But crisis mode, PTSD, it doesn’t work well for everything else. It can show up as constant exhaustion, anxiety spirals, difficulty finding joy, or just not feeling like yourself.
I help children from birth to early adulthood (especially from multicultural backgrounds) who are navigating big emotions, challenging behaviors, or the impact of stress and trauma. Families come to me when they feel unsure how to support their child, seeking care that truly understands and fits their unique context. I specialize in early childhood behavioral therapy and family‑centered trauma care, helping young people feel seen and caregivers feel encouraged as they build stronger, more connected relationships. My services are conveniently virtual so families can build healthy patterns within their natural home environment.
I help children from birth to early adulthood (especially from multicultural backgrounds) who are navigating big emotions, challenging behaviors, or the impact of stress and trauma. Families come to me when they feel unsure how to support their child, seeking care that truly understands and fits their unique context. I specialize in early childhood behavioral therapy and family‑centered trauma care, helping young people feel seen and caregivers feel encouraged as they build stronger, more connected relationships. My services are conveniently virtual so families can build healthy patterns within their natural home environment.
We all want to build a life worth waking up to—a career that gives us purpose and relationships that feel meaningful and supportive. Yet in the process of striving for these goals, our mental health often takes a back seat.
Whether you’re coping with grief, depression, persistent sadness, or difficulty managing daily responsibilities, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll process your experiences, build resilience, and deepen your understanding of yourself.
I integrate cultural awareness and spiritual grounding into our work, creating a space where healing feels authentic, empowering, and meaningful to you.
We all want to build a life worth waking up to—a career that gives us purpose and relationships that feel meaningful and supportive. Yet in the process of striving for these goals, our mental health often takes a back seat.
Whether you’re coping with grief, depression, persistent sadness, or difficulty managing daily responsibilities, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll process your experiences, build resilience, and deepen your understanding of yourself.
I integrate cultural awareness and spiritual grounding into our work, creating a space where healing feels authentic, empowering, and meaningful to you.
Our ideal clients are women,particularly Black women and women of color who are used to being strong for everyone else but are now feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and disconnected from themselves. Many are navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or unresolved trauma while trying to maintain a sense of control in their daily lives.
They often come to our practice feeling stuck in survival mode—struggling to rest, set boundaries, or prioritize their own needs without guilt. While they may appear high-functioning on the outside, internally they are seeking relief, clarity, and a more sustainable way of living.
Our ideal clients are women,particularly Black women and women of color who are used to being strong for everyone else but are now feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and disconnected from themselves. Many are navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or unresolved trauma while trying to maintain a sense of control in their daily lives.
They often come to our practice feeling stuck in survival mode—struggling to rest, set boundaries, or prioritize their own needs without guilt. While they may appear high-functioning on the outside, internally they are seeking relief, clarity, and a more sustainable way of living.
Strength & Courage to Heal
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S., LPC, LPCA
1 Endorsed
Milford, OH 45150
Thank you for visiting my site. After 35 years in public safety, I have seen firsthand how life’s stressors, traumatic experiences, and challenging interactions can lead to unwanted thoughts, emotions, and reactions. If you are seeking relief from the physical, mental, or spiritual pain you’re experiencing, know that healing is possible. Each of us carries the strength and capacity to move forward, and it takes courage to begin that journey. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward the peace and happiness you deserve.
Thank you for visiting my site. After 35 years in public safety, I have seen firsthand how life’s stressors, traumatic experiences, and challenging interactions can lead to unwanted thoughts, emotions, and reactions. If you are seeking relief from the physical, mental, or spiritual pain you’re experiencing, know that healing is possible. Each of us carries the strength and capacity to move forward, and it takes courage to begin that journey. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward the peace and happiness you deserve.
My name is Margaret Adkins, and I have a passion for empowering clients to navigate through their substance abuse and mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I am an independent, licensed social worker and an independent licensed chemical dependency counselor.
My name is Margaret Adkins, and I have a passion for empowering clients to navigate through their substance abuse and mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I am an independent, licensed social worker and an independent licensed chemical dependency counselor.
Do you crave a deeper, loving connection to yourself, others & the world around you? Do you feel stuck in old self-defeating patterns & want to overcome doubt & shame? We all face these challenges at times. There is nothing wrong with you. I'd love to help you be more present & lead a life aligned with your strengths & values. I have helped many folks with their mood, life transitions, relationships & trauma. Together, we can heal & release old patterning that opens a new path that transforms your mindset & leads you to embody your truest authentic self.
Do you crave a deeper, loving connection to yourself, others & the world around you? Do you feel stuck in old self-defeating patterns & want to overcome doubt & shame? We all face these challenges at times. There is nothing wrong with you. I'd love to help you be more present & lead a life aligned with your strengths & values. I have helped many folks with their mood, life transitions, relationships & trauma. Together, we can heal & release old patterning that opens a new path that transforms your mindset & leads you to embody your truest authentic self.
Are you ready to transition from surviving to thriving? I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space for individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance or behavioral addictions. Whether your goal is symptom management, developing coping strategies, or gaining deeper self-insight, I am dedicated to helping you reclaim your quality of life.
Healing is not about "fixing" what is broken; it is a collaborative journey of rediscovery. I am here to provide the tools and professional guidance necessary to help you navigate life's challenges and improve your overall well-being.
Are you ready to transition from surviving to thriving? I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space for individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance or behavioral addictions. Whether your goal is symptom management, developing coping strategies, or gaining deeper self-insight, I am dedicated to helping you reclaim your quality of life.
Healing is not about "fixing" what is broken; it is a collaborative journey of rediscovery. I am here to provide the tools and professional guidance necessary to help you navigate life's challenges and improve your overall well-being.
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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.