Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Portland, OR
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Laura Marie Separa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified
Verified
I incorporate a model of treatment that includes
cognitive
modalities, emotional regulation, stress management, coping skills, behavior modification, and ways to address the unconscious processes and how they express themselves.
Establishing a sense of wholeness and direction in our lives is often revealed once obstacles are known and cleared. This process of self discovery is far more potent and transformational when working with a therapist who can help navigate these unfamiliar places. My practice is largely informed by the personal experience of profound grief. Journeying through these difficult waters allows me to uniquely empathize and assist my clients through life struggles and losses.
Waitlist for new clients

Allison Spector
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is deeply vulnerable work, but by building trust in the therapeutic relationship we can explore and identify automatic patterns and habits that may be keeping you from feeling your best and work together to practice new ways of living. In my work, I pull from a variety of theoretical approaches including Brainspotting, EMDR,
CBT
, Family Systems Theory, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Mindfulness Based practices.

Counseling with Kyan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have great respect for each person’s individual process and employ multiple techniques to facilitate that discovery, including
CBT
and EFT.
It’s true, life can be painful and even very unfair. Your relationships might be struggling, your daily demands may seem overwhelming, your work may feel far more stressful than engaging, and you may be down on yourself. You may have any number of emotions including anxiety, anger, guilt, pessimism, boredom, regret, sadness, shame, and loneliness. Therapy can help you cope with difficult emotions and provide you with tools to improve your relationship with yourself and with others. My goal is to help you accept your whole being so that your best self can foster positive relationships and create a life of joy and purpose.
Not accepting new clients

Glynis 'glee' Lumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-LAT, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Licensed Art Therapist experienced in DBT, Flash Technique, Lifespan Integration, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Solution Focused,
CBT
, Sand Tray, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Spiritual Practice.
Are you tired of struggling to thrive in relationships with friends, family, and lovers? Are your emotions running your life? Interacting with others can be overwhelming when you have experienced trauma, grief, depression or anxiety. This can lead to coping through addictions or harmful behaviors. I believe we all have the capacity to change and that focusing on strengths can give clients a new outlook on life. Together, we can practice mindfulness, reflection, and positive coping skills. I collaborate with clients to build positive experiences in a caring therapeutic relationship through talking, playing (children), and art.

Jerry Woodards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I use a
cognitive
behavioral approach (which means our thoughts can influence and ultimately affect our behaviors) with a large dose of humor, empathy, safety, and compassion.
Are you ready to live a better you? You are taking the first step in attaining peace-of-mind, I respect and applaud you for doing so. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from Portland State University and over 40 years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I began my private practice, Pathways to Peace Therapy, over 20 years ago, while also working in community mental health and E.R. crisis intervention for over 15 years. In 2014, I also began working with OCD patients. Working in various mental health settings has been invaluable in providing tools to bring to my clients individual needs and goals.
Not accepting new clients

Kelli Crane
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
I blend evidence-based counseling interventions like EMDR,
cognitive
behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapies with inner child work, inner parts work, trauma work, spirituality, and meditation for a unique therapeutic experience, custom-tailored for you and your unique situation.
Are you a woman or teen girl experiencing depression, anxiety, loss of purpose and meaning, or who has experienced trauma? Does shame haunt you? Do you need to heal past wounds? Would you love to gain self-compassion and experience hope again? If you feel like something is keeping you from moving forward, I’m the kind of therapist who can help you break free from those chains and build a life you love. I provide telehealth (online) therapy for women and teen girls across Oregon and Washington state.

Mark Amoroso
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
Combining
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy we will explore your entire range of emotions and thoughts; an exploration without judgment or criticism.
Inevitably, at some point in our lives we feel overwhelmed and exhausted as we try to keep it together in this incessantly pressurized world. If you're feeling swallowed up by depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or just emptiness, it’s important to remember that the way you feel right now isn’t how you have to feel tomorrow. The truth is that this negative emotion is indicating that certain aspects of your life are demanding to be addressed, as they would if you sprained your ankle. It is a signal that you are ready to deal with what is happening right now--ready to find comfort and relief, ready for growth and change.

Dani Jones
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, #R7807
Verified
Verified
I specialize in ERP, a form of
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) that is evidence-based and used to treat Anxiety Disorders and OCD.
This “being human thing” is hard, and often feels uncomfortable. Sometimes the “uncomfortable” is experienced internally, sometimes externally, and sometimes both. This is a result of our actual or perceived response to the past, present, or future. Our work together will be focused on helping you to be “uncomfortable on purpose,” through identifying your values, increasing your capacity to tolerate uncertainty, processing what has maintained your current ways of living, and learning how to engage with yourself and others in a way that makes this “being human thing” a little bit easier.

Dr. Shagun Pawar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals (18 years and up) and couples using the lens of complex trauma to help bring awareness into how one’s past may have shaped maladaptive behaviors of their present that could be causing life to be stressful and overwhelming. At the core of my work, I promote improving the relationship with oneself to maintain long-term healing. Patients who are motivated to improve their relationships, assertive communication and boundary setting skills, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves would be a good fit for the treatments I provide. I use
CBT
, Attachment theory, inner-child work, IFS, and EFT in my work.

Ellise Parr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Ellise Parr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon who has been practicing since 2011. She holds an Undergraduate Degree in Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University and Graduate Degree from Portland State University. Ellise believes in a treatment philosophy that includes
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, DBT, IFS, ACT, mindfulness, strength-based practice, motivational interviewing, and is solution-based. In her spare time, Ellise enjoys learning new things, cooking, traveling, being outside, playing and watching sports, and animals.

Destry Stoner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADCIII
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training in
CBT
, DBT, EMDR,
CBT
-I (insomnia), Motivational Interviewing and additionally specialize in the treatment of trauma (PTSD; abuse) and addictive behaviors (substance misuse, video gaming, gambling, overeating etc.
If you are suffering from unresolved trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression and/or addiction issues, I can help! These are very uncomfortable and debilitating problems. I will develop a treatment plan with you that is effective, often brief and will change and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I am trained in EMDR, which is a specialized treatment for trauma, PTSD, phobias and anxiety. This therapy is very rewarding and brings hope to situations that may seem hopeless. The ultimate goal for therapy is to resolve issues from your past and develop a life that is filled with congruence and happiness.
Not accepting new clients

Amber Valenkamph
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
With evidence-based interventions from
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) at the root of her approach, she takes pride in delivering these interventions in a warm, playful, & compassionate manner.
Psychotherapy is often described as ‘the treatment of mental disorders,’ but that is only one of many reasons a person may seek services. Psychologists have the unique knowledge & expertise to draw connections between past relational patterns, individual brain chemistry, heritability of symptoms, emotional awareness, & thought processes/behaviors that perpetuate impairments in functioning. Psychotherapy isn’t a matter of asking a question & receiving advice - but rather learning the skills to make sense of life & building the confidence to take control of it.

Todd Ransford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with families, couples, and individuals who are experiencing relationship problems. I also have a background in treating depression and anxiety. My approach emphasizes helping people achieve practical results and is based in family systems and
cognitive
behavior theories. One of my guiding beliefs is that people are basically competent and are always seeking to solve problems on their own. In most cases this works well, but sometimes people get stuck and their attempted solutions either have no effect or make things worse. I see my role as helping people get "unstuck."

Dr. Andrea Millen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My clinical approach is rooted in
CBT
, ERP, and ACT and is informed by an anti-oppressive/anti-racist and pro queer/LGBTQ+ approach with a focus on my client’s strengths.
Change is possible. A diagnosis of OCD or another anxiety disorder can be scary and confusing. It can feel like your life is defined by dread, worry, fear, and exhaustion. Much of your energy and time are likely spent trying to present to the outside world as “successful” and “having it all together”. Internally, you may feel disconnected from your core self, your innate purpose and potential, and the ability to enjoy simple moments in your life. Anxiety doesn’t have to define who you are as a human. Therapy is courageous work. I’m glad you’re here making this first step.

Dr. Justin Bush
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I work with youth to college-age clients (2 to 22 years old) & their parents. I specialize in parent and child- counseling, adolescent therapy, and parental counseling. My education, training, and therapeutic approach are informed by: integrative family systems-,
cognitive
-behavioral- (mindfulness-based and ACT & DBT informed), and positive psychology-based therapies. Kids, teens, and parents bring their knowledge and personal experience into the therapeutic work, which is welcomed and encouraged throughout care. As a team, we work together to improve mental health, livelihood, and well-being.

Maryanne Jaconis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My expertise lies in evidence-based trauma processing treatments for PTSD, including
cognitive
processing therapy and prolonged exposure therapy.
When people are fearful or anxious, they naturally tend to avoid the activities, things, or situations that remind them of their uncomfortable feelings. This is a natural and understandable reaction, however, while this might help reduce feelings of anxiety in the short-term, over the long-term it can make the fear become even worse. As a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders using exposure therapy, an evidence-based practice, my goal is to create a warm and encouraging environment for you to learn reduce your anxiety and step back into your life in a meaningful way.
Not accepting new clients

Kristin Tebow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, together, we will find a unique combination of strategies that work for you, and may include:
cognitive
-behavioral therapy, strengths-based approaches, attachment therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), relationship therapy, and supportive therapy.
Welcome! Summit Wellness PDX is mental health therapy with a mission is to serve individuals experiencing mood disorders, attachment difficulties, difficult life experiences, anxiety, grief and loss, women's issues, LGBTQI, confusion, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck in life, and those looking for growth and development. What I find most gratifying in my work is seeing clients feeling empowered to improve their own lives until they no longer need my help. This is the place for people, like you, seeking strategies and skills that enable you to go beyond surviving the day-to-day, to discover yourself in a new way.

Amalia Canua Cardozo
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work primarily from a person centered approach that integrates
cognitive
behavioral techniques in a way that empowers clients to make the tangible changes needed to reach their therapeutic goals.
Are you finding yourself struggling to handle life's challenges more and more lately? You are not alone. We are living in unprecedented times that have intensified previously manageable challenges, or brought new ones into our lives. I am here to help you navigate your journey to mental health wellness. Whether it be from coping with anxiety or depression, to strengthening coping skills in general, this journey is about you. As such I am committed to providing you a safe space that is free of all judgement.

Amanda Holden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC-I
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Depending on your reasons for counseling and how you'd like to use our time together, I may utilize guided meditation,
cognitive
-behavioral exercises, traditional talk therapy, or mindfulness practices during the course of counseling.
Do you often feel anxious, depressed, irritable, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling to keep up or cope with life's demands? Do you have dissatisfying relationships that are causing you stress? If any of these describe you, I can help. My approach to counseling is first and foremost one of non-judgment, compassion, and warmth. I use this approach as the foundation to help you implement practical solutions into your life. Together, we determine the course of our sessions together and I take my cues from you as to what feels most helpful.

Sarah Bord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC I
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in
CBT
and ecotherapy walk and talk model.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, burnout, compassion fatigue, and socioeconomical, environmental and climate concerns. I work with individuals that want to put the work into improving the quality of their lives and finding balance within their core values, beliefs, self-worth, interpersonal relationships, work/college, leisure time, time outdoors, and lifestyle. I work with individuals on identifying the disruption in these areas of their lives that come from stressors, distorted ways of thinking, unhealthy habits and behaviors, isolation, and a disengagement from the natural world.
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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.