Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I strive to meet you exactly where you are and understand what has brought you to this moment so we can decide together where to go next. My goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable, heard, and understood. I bring a personable style to therapy and will gently challenge you within your limits to think deeply. I hope you feel compassion and authenticity as we work together to build on your strengths and empower you to face what feels hardest to confront.
I strive to meet you exactly where you are and understand what has brought you to this moment so we can decide together where to go next. My goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable, heard, and understood. I bring a personable style to therapy and will gently challenge you within your limits to think deeply. I hope you feel compassion and authenticity as we work together to build on your strengths and empower you to face what feels hardest to confront.
Born and raised in the inner city by a single mother and a large extended family, I noticed the needs of those that were mentally or physically diagnosed were often not met. Therefore, I began to inquire about what I needed to do in order to be a part of the solution. I began to work in the field and I have worked in Behavioral/Mental Health for close to 20 years. My experience covers a plethora of ages and diagnosis across many settings. My determination to treat and support those with mental health diagnosis during the pandemic inspired me to perform outpatient therapy via telehealth to adults and adolescents.
Born and raised in the inner city by a single mother and a large extended family, I noticed the needs of those that were mentally or physically diagnosed were often not met. Therefore, I began to inquire about what I needed to do in order to be a part of the solution. I began to work in the field and I have worked in Behavioral/Mental Health for close to 20 years. My experience covers a plethora of ages and diagnosis across many settings. My determination to treat and support those with mental health diagnosis during the pandemic inspired me to perform outpatient therapy via telehealth to adults and adolescents.
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! My name is Josh Rutherford, Psy.D. (he/him/his) and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist located in Philadelphia, PA. I am a trauma-informed, queer psychotherapist with over a decade of experience treating mental health. I offer appointments via telehealth and am also licensed to practice in 40+ states through PsyPact.
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! My name is Josh Rutherford, Psy.D. (he/him/his) and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist located in Philadelphia, PA. I am a trauma-informed, queer psychotherapist with over a decade of experience treating mental health. I offer appointments via telehealth and am also licensed to practice in 40+ states through PsyPact.
Welcome. I'm Ashlee, a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Phildelphia offering individual therapy to adults who are interested. I help individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, substance use difficulties, relationship issues, relational and childhood trauma, and personality disorders. I have worked with people from all different backgrounds such as different race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic status. The goal is to create a space in which you are able to grow through self-reflection, insight, and empathy.
Welcome. I'm Ashlee, a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Phildelphia offering individual therapy to adults who are interested. I help individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, substance use difficulties, relationship issues, relational and childhood trauma, and personality disorders. I have worked with people from all different backgrounds such as different race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic status. The goal is to create a space in which you are able to grow through self-reflection, insight, and empathy.
I believe therapy should be collaborative and person-centered. I create a warm, safe space to work with you on a treatment plan using evidence-based techniques, tailored to your unique needs. I specialize in working with individuals managing chronic health conditions, anxiety, sleep issues, as well as older adults and caregivers.
I’m passionate about helping you meet your goals and live a fulfilling life in line with your values. I look forward to working together to help you achieve your therapy goals!
I believe therapy should be collaborative and person-centered. I create a warm, safe space to work with you on a treatment plan using evidence-based techniques, tailored to your unique needs. I specialize in working with individuals managing chronic health conditions, anxiety, sleep issues, as well as older adults and caregivers.
I’m passionate about helping you meet your goals and live a fulfilling life in line with your values. I look forward to working together to help you achieve your therapy goals!
Outwardly, you seem to have it all together. You’re living the perfect life… on paper. On the inside, it feels like you’re just keeping your head above water. Days are lackluster and monotonous, like someone muted all the colors of life. Yet the painful emotions are vibrant as ever, and are starting to feel overwhelming: anxiety, loneliness, shame. Gnawing emptiness. You try to distract yourself, but it’s getting harder. The critical voice in your head is growing more insistent. You can’t talk about it because you’re the one people go to with their problems. You know something has to change, but you don’t know how or where to start.
Outwardly, you seem to have it all together. You’re living the perfect life… on paper. On the inside, it feels like you’re just keeping your head above water. Days are lackluster and monotonous, like someone muted all the colors of life. Yet the painful emotions are vibrant as ever, and are starting to feel overwhelming: anxiety, loneliness, shame. Gnawing emptiness. You try to distract yourself, but it’s getting harder. The critical voice in your head is growing more insistent. You can’t talk about it because you’re the one people go to with their problems. You know something has to change, but you don’t know how or where to start.
Accepting new Clients - Tele health only
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel that you move through life not really living and just going through the motions? Reaching out for help takes courage. When you reach out, we will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've desired to have.
Accepting new Clients - Tele health only
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel that you move through life not really living and just going through the motions? Reaching out for help takes courage. When you reach out, we will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've desired to have.
I am an acceptance-based therapist who specializes in helping people to build self-awareness and self-compassion to get out of cycles they are stuck in, to name and challenge old stories that are no longer serving them, and to build a full and meaningful life despite the adversity, stress, and trauma they have faced. I am passionate about creating an affirming and nonjudgmental therapy space for LGBTQ+ community members, women, and people of color.
I am an acceptance-based therapist who specializes in helping people to build self-awareness and self-compassion to get out of cycles they are stuck in, to name and challenge old stories that are no longer serving them, and to build a full and meaningful life despite the adversity, stress, and trauma they have faced. I am passionate about creating an affirming and nonjudgmental therapy space for LGBTQ+ community members, women, and people of color.
My privilege as your therapist is to provide the opportunity and environment that will allow you as the client to feel safe to discuss any issue. I am a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor. As a professional, I always meet my clients where they are to help them transform and find change, learn growth and gain insight.
My privilege as your therapist is to provide the opportunity and environment that will allow you as the client to feel safe to discuss any issue. I am a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor. As a professional, I always meet my clients where they are to help them transform and find change, learn growth and gain insight.
My goal is to help you tap into your potential, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies to face life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating difficult transitions, I offer a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself openly. Together, we’ll work to create a plan that helps you heal, grow, and achieve positive outcomes.
My goal is to help you tap into your potential, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies to face life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating difficult transitions, I offer a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself openly. Together, we’ll work to create a plan that helps you heal, grow, and achieve positive outcomes.
You're carrying something heavy—grief, uncertainty, overwhelm. You may be navigating pregnancy loss, infertility, abortion, transitioning into parenthood, or choosing to be childfree. Or you might be in the midst of a life transition, feeling stuck in anxiety, burnout, or grappling with identity shifts.
I specialize in reproductive mental health, but the heart of my work is supporting people through moments of change, grief, and rediscovery. Whether you're processing a specific loss or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, I offer a warm, affirming space to be fully seen and gently supported as you make your way through.
You're carrying something heavy—grief, uncertainty, overwhelm. You may be navigating pregnancy loss, infertility, abortion, transitioning into parenthood, or choosing to be childfree. Or you might be in the midst of a life transition, feeling stuck in anxiety, burnout, or grappling with identity shifts.
I specialize in reproductive mental health, but the heart of my work is supporting people through moments of change, grief, and rediscovery. Whether you're processing a specific loss or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, I offer a warm, affirming space to be fully seen and gently supported as you make your way through.
I work in partnership with individuals and believe that clients have the ability to grow and heal from past traumatic experiences and ongoing daily stressors. I work with clients to create a safe environment to improve emotional-coping and problem-solving skills to address mental health problems such as post traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. I work with clients that have experienced child abuse and neglect, adult sexual violence and other interpersonal violence. I also work with individuals struggling with racial identity, relationship difficulties and life transition challenges.
I work in partnership with individuals and believe that clients have the ability to grow and heal from past traumatic experiences and ongoing daily stressors. I work with clients to create a safe environment to improve emotional-coping and problem-solving skills to address mental health problems such as post traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. I work with clients that have experienced child abuse and neglect, adult sexual violence and other interpersonal violence. I also work with individuals struggling with racial identity, relationship difficulties and life transition challenges.
I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist dedicated to providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed care. My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, insomnia, sexual health, ADHD, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist dedicated to providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed care. My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, insomnia, sexual health, ADHD, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of challenges like trauma, grief, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and relationship struggles? Does it cast a shadow over your day-to-day life, leaving you exhausted and wondering if life could be better? In challenging times many share similar feelings of uncertainty about overcoming difficulties, but there is hope and answers. Hope is the ability to see light despite darkness, and achieving balance and fulfillment shouldn't be arduous. I'm here to guide you through, offering assurance that you can find peace even in challenging times.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of challenges like trauma, grief, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and relationship struggles? Does it cast a shadow over your day-to-day life, leaving you exhausted and wondering if life could be better? In challenging times many share similar feelings of uncertainty about overcoming difficulties, but there is hope and answers. Hope is the ability to see light despite darkness, and achieving balance and fulfillment shouldn't be arduous. I'm here to guide you through, offering assurance that you can find peace even in challenging times.
Many of my clients feel stuck, numb, untethered, unsure of what to do next.
“I don’t know what’s wrong, my mind is racing all the time, like i’m stuck in a loop.” — “I’ve talked about my trauma so much, but I still can’t feel anything.”
I use acceptance- and mindfulness-based CBT to support folks in building a meaningful life & living fully within it. I am particularly passionate about working with folks who have sustained trauma or are navigating life with OCD. I provide evidence-based care supported by research, with expertise in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD & trauma-focused treatment approaches (e.g., CPT, PE).
Many of my clients feel stuck, numb, untethered, unsure of what to do next.
“I don’t know what’s wrong, my mind is racing all the time, like i’m stuck in a loop.” — “I’ve talked about my trauma so much, but I still can’t feel anything.”
I use acceptance- and mindfulness-based CBT to support folks in building a meaningful life & living fully within it. I am particularly passionate about working with folks who have sustained trauma or are navigating life with OCD. I provide evidence-based care supported by research, with expertise in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD & trauma-focused treatment approaches (e.g., CPT, PE).
Hi, thank you for visiting my page. If you're looking for solutions for anxiety, depression, anger management, irritability, interpersonal problems, and emotional regulation - you're in the right place. Clients deserve treatment that they can trust will be effective, accessible and goal-oriented. I am committed to providing therapeutic solutions that are anchored in research and deemed most effective for improving your quality of life. Together, we will figure out your goals and we will work actively to accomplish them. I will guide, coach and support you as you learn and practice the skills that can help you find peace.
Hi, thank you for visiting my page. If you're looking for solutions for anxiety, depression, anger management, irritability, interpersonal problems, and emotional regulation - you're in the right place. Clients deserve treatment that they can trust will be effective, accessible and goal-oriented. I am committed to providing therapeutic solutions that are anchored in research and deemed most effective for improving your quality of life. Together, we will figure out your goals and we will work actively to accomplish them. I will guide, coach and support you as you learn and practice the skills that can help you find peace.
Welcome! Beginning therapy is such a significant and overwhelming step! My name is Krystina and my goal is to offer you a compassionate space where you feel heard and respected. I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where you can be your authentic self. My approach focuses on mutual respect and trust, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is key in this process. I will work to ensure that our therapy space will be one that is warm, welcoming, and collaborative!
Welcome! Beginning therapy is such a significant and overwhelming step! My name is Krystina and my goal is to offer you a compassionate space where you feel heard and respected. I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where you can be your authentic self. My approach focuses on mutual respect and trust, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is key in this process. I will work to ensure that our therapy space will be one that is warm, welcoming, and collaborative!
If only life were as easy as scrolling through counselor profiles. Let me help you bring healing and understanding to life's difficulties so you can move past them and into a better mind space. I am experienced in all areas of mental health, but I am highly effective in treating stress, anxiety, and depression. In addition to working with those experiencing difficult life transitions such as loss and divorce, I also enjoy working with women's issues such as infertility, postpartum conditions, parenting issues, and adjustments dealing with weight loss.
If only life were as easy as scrolling through counselor profiles. Let me help you bring healing and understanding to life's difficulties so you can move past them and into a better mind space. I am experienced in all areas of mental health, but I am highly effective in treating stress, anxiety, and depression. In addition to working with those experiencing difficult life transitions such as loss and divorce, I also enjoy working with women's issues such as infertility, postpartum conditions, parenting issues, and adjustments dealing with weight loss.
Hi, I’m Yemi Onasanya—a licensed mental health professional dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to support healing, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults experiencing OCD, Anxiety and related disorders, Depression, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly—without fear of judgment—as we work together toward lasting change
Hi, I’m Yemi Onasanya—a licensed mental health professional dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to support healing, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults experiencing OCD, Anxiety and related disorders, Depression, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly—without fear of judgment—as we work together toward lasting change
Resilient Mind Works Trauma Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Philadelphia, PA 19106
If you’re reading this, you might be feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or past trauma. Maybe you’re a first responder or healthcare professional, someone who’s always been there for others, even when it takes a toll on you. Or perhaps you’re part of the BIPOC or AAPI community, navigating unique pressures and challenges that aren’t always understood or supported. We know that trauma, anxiety, and depression can make you feel isolated, disconnected, or even out of control. You may be seeking relief—whether from overwhelming memories, constant worry, or feelings of exhaustion and burnout.
If you’re reading this, you might be feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or past trauma. Maybe you’re a first responder or healthcare professional, someone who’s always been there for others, even when it takes a toll on you. Or perhaps you’re part of the BIPOC or AAPI community, navigating unique pressures and challenges that aren’t always understood or supported. We know that trauma, anxiety, and depression can make you feel isolated, disconnected, or even out of control. You may be seeking relief—whether from overwhelming memories, constant worry, or feelings of exhaustion and burnout.
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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.