Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Florence, OR

Teena 'Dhyan' Summers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Florence, OR 97439
Using proven counseling methods, including
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools, it's my honor to help you to break free from old patterns and find joy.
As a therapist with 40 years of experience, I've helped hundreds of people overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, difficulty finding the right life partner, or loss and grief resulting from a separation or death, I have the counseling skills and experience to help you solve your problems. You don't have to feel stressed from repeating old patterns that no longer work. Counseling with me can bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. I'm also specialized in and love working with couples. In addition I am trained in EMDR, a protocol for resolving trauma.
Using proven counseling methods, including
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools, it's my honor to help you to break free from old patterns and find joy.
As a therapist with 40 years of experience, I've helped hundreds of people overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, difficulty finding the right life partner, or loss and grief resulting from a separation or death, I have the counseling skills and experience to help you solve your problems. You don't have to feel stressed from repeating old patterns that no longer work. Counseling with me can bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. I'm also specialized in and love working with couples. In addition I am trained in EMDR, a protocol for resolving trauma.

Penny Johansson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Florence, OR 97439 (Online Only)
Believing we are all a part of our given environment and life experiences, I am a holistic systems thinker, using intuitive, client centered
CBT
, solution focused, contextual, mindfulness, EFT etc therapy.
If you find yourself struggling with stress, depression, pain, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, problems with self esteem, co-dependency, abuse, life transitions, etc. I welcome you to get in touch and we will work together to find solutions and get you to where you want to be. Dealing with challenges whatever they are, we humans all need support at various times in our lives, and having an unbiased, compassionate person to talk to sometimes makes all the difference. I will provide you a safe space online and work hard to meet your needs. I offer telehealth at this time through secure video, so see me from the comfort of your home!
Believing we are all a part of our given environment and life experiences, I am a holistic systems thinker, using intuitive, client centered
CBT
, solution focused, contextual, mindfulness, EFT etc therapy.
If you find yourself struggling with stress, depression, pain, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, problems with self esteem, co-dependency, abuse, life transitions, etc. I welcome you to get in touch and we will work together to find solutions and get you to where you want to be. Dealing with challenges whatever they are, we humans all need support at various times in our lives, and having an unbiased, compassionate person to talk to sometimes makes all the difference. I will provide you a safe space online and work hard to meet your needs. I offer telehealth at this time through secure video, so see me from the comfort of your home!

Janean Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-MT, LCSW-OR
Verified
Florence, OR 97439
Not accepting new clients
I have facilitated groups with themes in Anger Management,
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Co-dependency, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Tell me your story in person or by telehealth (video or telephone). The Hide Away Project is a safe place for people to get help moving past feeling stuck, in pain and experiencing loneliness. Being human means searching for and finding what we want out of life. I believe change is the key to solving some of life's difficulties. Yet, change takes looking at things in a different way that can be difficult when feeling overwhelmed. This is where I can be helpful collaborating with you to develop a sense of self awareness to emotions, thoughts, behavior and the creation of strengths, resources and coping skills to manage your life.
I have facilitated groups with themes in Anger Management,
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Co-dependency, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Tell me your story in person or by telehealth (video or telephone). The Hide Away Project is a safe place for people to get help moving past feeling stuck, in pain and experiencing loneliness. Being human means searching for and finding what we want out of life. I believe change is the key to solving some of life's difficulties. Yet, change takes looking at things in a different way that can be difficult when feeling overwhelmed. This is where I can be helpful collaborating with you to develop a sense of self awareness to emotions, thoughts, behavior and the creation of strengths, resources and coping skills to manage your life.

Lou Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, CADC I, QMHP, CTP, MEd, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Florence, OR 97439
I employ Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based
Cognitive
Therapy, Narrative Therapy, & Existential Therapy.
It is breathtaking how resilient we are. I have witnessed many a phoenix rising from the ashes in my work with people who experience mental health & addiction issues, (co-occurring disorders.) I specialize in assisting you toward your goals with an integrated focus on mind, body, & spirit. My approach is a conscientious balance of kindness and honesty. For years I have been honored to support people through tough times. I am an intuitive, empathic listener who can support your most courageous hard work. Have you had the experience of being seen, heard, understood, & empowered to work toward achieving your objectives?
I employ Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based
Cognitive
Therapy, Narrative Therapy, & Existential Therapy.
It is breathtaking how resilient we are. I have witnessed many a phoenix rising from the ashes in my work with people who experience mental health & addiction issues, (co-occurring disorders.) I specialize in assisting you toward your goals with an integrated focus on mind, body, & spirit. My approach is a conscientious balance of kindness and honesty. For years I have been honored to support people through tough times. I am an intuitive, empathic listener who can support your most courageous hard work. Have you had the experience of being seen, heard, understood, & empowered to work toward achieving your objectives?

Marilyn K. Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Florence, OR 97439 (Online Only)
I am a therapist who believes strongly in accepting each person as they are but helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves. I work in collaboration with every individual to achieve maximum success. I believe that each and every one of us has special gifts. When we lose sight of our uniqueness is when we have trouble with ourselves and with others. My goal in therapy is to help remind you about your uniqueness.
I am a therapist who believes strongly in accepting each person as they are but helping them achieve the goals they set for themselves. I work in collaboration with every individual to achieve maximum success. I believe that each and every one of us has special gifts. When we lose sight of our uniqueness is when we have trouble with ourselves and with others. My goal in therapy is to help remind you about your uniqueness.

Jeanette Merchant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Florence, OR 97439 (Online Only)
Hi, how are you...really? this question is often asked and not answered openly, how do you respond? Does anyone ask you sincerely? Especially since the pandemic (and before) this topic has been a common theme I hear in talking to people, people like you. My goal is to ask meaningful questions, listen and develop useful techniques with you for more effective coping and communication.
Hi, how are you...really? this question is often asked and not answered openly, how do you respond? Does anyone ask you sincerely? Especially since the pandemic (and before) this topic has been a common theme I hear in talking to people, people like you. My goal is to ask meaningful questions, listen and develop useful techniques with you for more effective coping and communication.

Erica L Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Florence, OR 97439
I most enjoy working with you, someone motivated to improve. I’ll help you cope effectively with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma disorders and I have for 20 years. You’re individual, couple, family, or groups. Adolescents and adults are preferred. I will help you with stress, horrifying traumas, deaths, diagnoses. Struggling with perinatal mood difficulties, eating disorders? I can help. I’ll teach you skills that enable and empower you to feel happy, stable, and independent again. I’m published on Amazon as Erica L Hernandez. My book is apocalyptic: Evasion, which addresses how to cope with grief.
I most enjoy working with you, someone motivated to improve. I’ll help you cope effectively with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma disorders and I have for 20 years. You’re individual, couple, family, or groups. Adolescents and adults are preferred. I will help you with stress, horrifying traumas, deaths, diagnoses. Struggling with perinatal mood difficulties, eating disorders? I can help. I’ll teach you skills that enable and empower you to feel happy, stable, and independent again. I’m published on Amazon as Erica L Hernandez. My book is apocalyptic: Evasion, which addresses how to cope with grief.

Heather Jo Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Florence, OR 97439
I absolutely LOVE my career choice, and I enjoy working with people of all ages. I have found that I enjoy helping people with almost any issue with which they may be struggling, and I believe in meeting a person where they are. I use a strengths-based approach to assist my clients in resolving issues, and I believe strongly that each individual is the expert in his/her/their own life, and therefore very capable of making any necessary adjustments/changes. Sometimes each of us simply needs someone to help us through the process.
I absolutely LOVE my career choice, and I enjoy working with people of all ages. I have found that I enjoy helping people with almost any issue with which they may be struggling, and I believe in meeting a person where they are. I use a strengths-based approach to assist my clients in resolving issues, and I believe strongly that each individual is the expert in his/her/their own life, and therefore very capable of making any necessary adjustments/changes. Sometimes each of us simply needs someone to help us through the process.

Jim Goerg
Psychologist Associate, MS
Verified
Florence, OR 97439
I strongly believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for the work and processes we engage in together. By creating a safe environment to explore collaboratively, I help build a sense of confidence, honesty, and mutual trust with clients. My approach is grounded in authenticity, awareness, heart, humor and understanding, augmented by decades of training, education, and experience.
I strongly believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for the work and processes we engage in together. By creating a safe environment to explore collaboratively, I help build a sense of confidence, honesty, and mutual trust with clients. My approach is grounded in authenticity, awareness, heart, humor and understanding, augmented by decades of training, education, and experience.

Stronger Oregon - Telehealth Throughout Oregon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Florence, OR 97439
We are a team of 60 counselors who are accepting new patients and have a team of administrators coordinating services to get you seen quickly. --Life isn't easy or often how we hoped it to be-- We have all faced obstacles at some point in our lives and will continue to do so because of events often outside of our control. There are many circumstances that can overwhelm: Depression; Anxiety; Anger; Grief/Loss; Violence; Bullying; Trauma; Work; Family life; Divorce; Behavioral issues; Worry; School; this list is endless. Whether they are past, present or future, sometimes it is nice to have someone to support you.
We are a team of 60 counselors who are accepting new patients and have a team of administrators coordinating services to get you seen quickly. --Life isn't easy or often how we hoped it to be-- We have all faced obstacles at some point in our lives and will continue to do so because of events often outside of our control. There are many circumstances that can overwhelm: Depression; Anxiety; Anger; Grief/Loss; Violence; Bullying; Trauma; Work; Family life; Divorce; Behavioral issues; Worry; School; this list is endless. Whether they are past, present or future, sometimes it is nice to have someone to support you.
Online Therapists

Jane Irby Allen, psychological assmt & therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS
Verified
Albany, OR 97322
Administer psychological testing to determine
cognitive
ability, personality functioning, and screen for behavioral problems.
My ideal client is someone who has realized they keep tripping over the same life problem or unpleasant situation. This individual wants to find out how to do something different to create a positive change in their life.This discovery process might involve some testing, or might be stand alone therapy, but will require effort from both of us. I enjoy a challenge and expect the therapy process to be collaborative whether struggling with a life change, starting over, or dealing with a loss. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sexual abuse are areas of experience, utilizing individual or group format.
Administer psychological testing to determine
cognitive
ability, personality functioning, and screen for behavioral problems.
My ideal client is someone who has realized they keep tripping over the same life problem or unpleasant situation. This individual wants to find out how to do something different to create a positive change in their life.This discovery process might involve some testing, or might be stand alone therapy, but will require effort from both of us. I enjoy a challenge and expect the therapy process to be collaborative whether struggling with a life change, starting over, or dealing with a loss. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sexual abuse are areas of experience, utilizing individual or group format.

Michael D Kurle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
I only utilize evidence based treatments that include
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (
CBT
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TF-
CBT
).
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Helen Keller We all experience suffering of some kind in our life, whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, or a combination of things yet the human spirit drives us to overcome this. Therapy can be challenging, scary, and difficult but together we can overcome all these challenges. We will establish goals together and work towards overcoming any obstacles in our way. Seeking help requires courage and bravery and as you read this please recognize your bravery for wanting to take this step.
I only utilize evidence based treatments that include
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (
CBT
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TF-
CBT
).
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Helen Keller We all experience suffering of some kind in our life, whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, or a combination of things yet the human spirit drives us to overcome this. Therapy can be challenging, scary, and difficult but together we can overcome all these challenges. We will establish goals together and work towards overcoming any obstacles in our way. Seeking help requires courage and bravery and as you read this please recognize your bravery for wanting to take this step.

Robert Gitelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Keizer, OR 97303
I utilize an integrated therapeutic style incorporating my training in
Cognitive
Behavioral (
CBT
), Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, DBT, and Solution Focused.
Over the past 32 years, I have had the amazing opportunity to collaboratively work with clients, being supportive and providing gentle guidance as they learned to identify, clarify, and develop effective coping skills to manage and resolve the stress in their lives. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trying to cope with parenting concerns, Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, marital stress/conflict, self-esteem challenges, or a variety of life struggles; I believe that my client-centered therapeutic approach will assist you in gaining greater self-awareness and emotional growth.
I utilize an integrated therapeutic style incorporating my training in
Cognitive
Behavioral (
CBT
), Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, DBT, and Solution Focused.
Over the past 32 years, I have had the amazing opportunity to collaboratively work with clients, being supportive and providing gentle guidance as they learned to identify, clarify, and develop effective coping skills to manage and resolve the stress in their lives. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trying to cope with parenting concerns, Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, marital stress/conflict, self-esteem challenges, or a variety of life struggles; I believe that my client-centered therapeutic approach will assist you in gaining greater self-awareness and emotional growth.

New Dawn Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, CADCIII, LPC
Verified
Coos Bay, OR 97420
I enjoy working with humans from all walks of life! I utilize Person Centered (belief in your empowerment) and
Cognitive
Behavioral approaches and can be an agent of change for your personal freedom.
Life is short; make the most of it by letting go of what’s not working and create more room for joy! You are absolutely capable of living a life with more happiness and fulfillment if you are willing to begin that journey. With my nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, I will support you on your personal path to healing. You can do this!
I enjoy working with humans from all walks of life! I utilize Person Centered (belief in your empowerment) and
Cognitive
Behavioral approaches and can be an agent of change for your personal freedom.
Life is short; make the most of it by letting go of what’s not working and create more room for joy! You are absolutely capable of living a life with more happiness and fulfillment if you are willing to begin that journey. With my nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, I will support you on your personal path to healing. You can do this!

Jamie LeDoux
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Coos Bay, OR 97420
My approach is primarily based in
cognitive
behavioral therapy.
Exploring your options for counseling is an important first step to take, and I am glad that you are here. I believe that my role in our work together is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to explore your strengths, goals, concerns and areas of life that you want to gain insight into so that you can move toward making meaningful changes that take you to where you want to be.
My approach is primarily based in
cognitive
behavioral therapy.
Exploring your options for counseling is an important first step to take, and I am glad that you are here. I believe that my role in our work together is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to explore your strengths, goals, concerns and areas of life that you want to gain insight into so that you can move toward making meaningful changes that take you to where you want to be.

Kevin Kelley, LPC - Counseling & Neurofeedback
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Eugene, OR 97401
Accepting Oregon Health Plan only at this time. I work with children, teens, and adults using traditional counseling approaches and neurofeedback. In my approach, you will be supported and guided in an empathetic and therapeutic environment while you address your personal challenges and complete your goals. I use
cognitive
-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions, often combined with neurofeedback, to help clients bring change to their lives. My approach to therapy will help clients improve emotional regulation, self-control, mood,
cognitive
functioning, and build greater resiliency to the many stresses of life.
Accepting Oregon Health Plan only at this time. I work with children, teens, and adults using traditional counseling approaches and neurofeedback. In my approach, you will be supported and guided in an empathetic and therapeutic environment while you address your personal challenges and complete your goals. I use
cognitive
-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions, often combined with neurofeedback, to help clients bring change to their lives. My approach to therapy will help clients improve emotional regulation, self-control, mood,
cognitive
functioning, and build greater resiliency to the many stresses of life.

Gary Daily
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
My approach to counseling utilizes the Family Systems and
Cognitive
-Behavior Therapy.
There are times when it is difficult to see a way forward, and discovering who we are, where we came from and what has transpired in our lives is vitally important. If you are here, my guess is that you may be grieving a loss, struggling to accept difficult life changes like divorce or separation, or perhaps dealing with anxiety. Whatever the circumstances, it is my desire to see you rediscover happiness and purpose-- I wholeheartedly believe that therapy can help you get there.
My approach to counseling utilizes the Family Systems and
Cognitive
-Behavior Therapy.
There are times when it is difficult to see a way forward, and discovering who we are, where we came from and what has transpired in our lives is vitally important. If you are here, my guess is that you may be grieving a loss, struggling to accept difficult life changes like divorce or separation, or perhaps dealing with anxiety. Whatever the circumstances, it is my desire to see you rediscover happiness and purpose-- I wholeheartedly believe that therapy can help you get there.

Janice Imel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330 (Online Only)
I am a
cognitive
behavioral therapist, but am eclectic in my therapeutic approach and have used drawing, coloring, and meditation.
It is important for a person to feel they have control of their life. I focus on empowering you to make up your own mind as to the direction you need to take to move your life forward. I make a commitment to work with you to develop a plan of treatment which includes skills and techniques to help you progress and will be useful your entire life - skills and techniques I use in my own life. According to the NIMH survey 2014 6.6% of Americans suffered from Major Depression & 5.7% suffered with Anxiety - you are not alone
I am a
cognitive
behavioral therapist, but am eclectic in my therapeutic approach and have used drawing, coloring, and meditation.
It is important for a person to feel they have control of their life. I focus on empowering you to make up your own mind as to the direction you need to take to move your life forward. I make a commitment to work with you to develop a plan of treatment which includes skills and techniques to help you progress and will be useful your entire life - skills and techniques I use in my own life. According to the NIMH survey 2014 6.6% of Americans suffered from Major Depression & 5.7% suffered with Anxiety - you are not alone

Dawnne Howard Professional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, OR 97477 (Online Only)
I use evidence-based approaches such as
cognitive
-behavioral, Adlerian, strength-focused, and dialectical-behavioral theories and work to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which I can find a balance that works for each unique client.
My approach includes understanding that trust and rapport is important to foster a therapeutic relationship that can help facilitate the change you want to see in your life. The belief that each person is uniquely made from their specific experiences drives my passion to connect and tailor treatment to each person’s individual needs. Treatment with me includes helping you reach your goals by helping you develop the tools and skills needed to grow in confidence as you become the person you want to be. I enjoy working on topics that include but are not limited to building self-esteem and self-worth, learning to manage strong emotions.
I use evidence-based approaches such as
cognitive
-behavioral, Adlerian, strength-focused, and dialectical-behavioral theories and work to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which I can find a balance that works for each unique client.
My approach includes understanding that trust and rapport is important to foster a therapeutic relationship that can help facilitate the change you want to see in your life. The belief that each person is uniquely made from their specific experiences drives my passion to connect and tailor treatment to each person’s individual needs. Treatment with me includes helping you reach your goals by helping you develop the tools and skills needed to grow in confidence as you become the person you want to be. I enjoy working on topics that include but are not limited to building self-esteem and self-worth, learning to manage strong emotions.

Tove 'g' Gilbert-Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Corvallis, OR 97333
Waitlist for new clients
I am a third-wave
Cognitive
Behavior Therapist (
CBT
) specializing in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindful Self-Compassion skills (MSC), Interactive Guided Meditation, Sandtray, EMDR, and grief counseling.
Waitlist is closed at this time. There is a Buddhist contemplation: pain is inevitable but suffering is a choice. I don’t know if I believe that suffering is a “choice”, but there are skills that we can learn and practice that will reduce our suffering even in the midst of pain, discomfort, or unfortunate events. Together we will work to build and expand your toolbox so you may fully engage in your life.
I am a third-wave
Cognitive
Behavior Therapist (
CBT
) specializing in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindful Self-Compassion skills (MSC), Interactive Guided Meditation, Sandtray, EMDR, and grief counseling.
Waitlist is closed at this time. There is a Buddhist contemplation: pain is inevitable but suffering is a choice. I don’t know if I believe that suffering is a “choice”, but there are skills that we can learn and practice that will reduce our suffering even in the midst of pain, discomfort, or unfortunate events. Together we will work to build and expand your toolbox so you may fully engage in your life.
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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.