Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN
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William Mealer
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist with training and experience in treating a wide variety of psychological disorders. I work with adults with alcoholism, drug addiction, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias and phase of life problems, i.e. marital problems and divorce, job loss, physical illness. While my approach to treatment is primarily
cognitive
-behavioral, I also rely on other treatment approaches and interventions. I believe that the psychologist and the individual must work together as a team. Thus, each treatment plan is created by working together according to the needs of the individual.

Glen Matthew Stamps Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MS
Verified
Verified
I have additional trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Searching for someone to help when we are struggling can be difficult and uncomfortable. I want to make that process a little bit easier by employing a non-judgmental approach to meet someone where they are. My name is Matt Stamps, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider. I believe in an empathic approach to therapy in which I work with my clients as partners to heal and recover from mental health issues. I utilize evidence-based approaches to assist clients in developing coping skills and new perspectives to improve day-to-day life.

Rebecca R Cochran
Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I utilize a variety of approaches in treatment with the core being
cognitive
-behavioral psychotherapy.
Walking into a therapist's office for the first time can be a daunting experience and even scary for some. So can acknowledging a problem or accepting that something in your life isn't quite working. With genuine warmth and concern, coupled with an authentic approach to problem solving, I will help you take those initial steps towards change and growth. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership in which both parties agree to work hard. Together, we'll identify areas for change and growth, make a realistic plan and trouble-shoot problems as we go along in an effort to achieve emotional stability and wholeness.

Hollie Makenna Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I believe that life is lived in the gray. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to supporting my clients to navigate their way through life's ups and downs. I am trauma-informed and eclectic in my approach using strategies pulled from
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) and Motivational Interviewing, as well as person-centered techniques when working with clients. I'm passionate about helping clients through seasons of transition.

Kathy Miller
Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I use a
Cognitive
Behavioral style of counseling.
My approach with my clients is one of being relaxed and personable. I am methodical in pacing therapy with the client's own needs and coping skills. Clients are taught usable ways to deal with stress, intense emotions and disturbing thoughts. My goal is to help each client focus on living life to the fullest instead of going through the motions of living life. As a Christian counselor, I respect each individual's beliefs in God and salvation. I actively seek God's healing graces to guide me in my work to help my clients.

Venisha Freeman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
My current treatment focuses/ training are for perinatal mental health, and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
).
Have stressful life events left you feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you tried to make changes, but nothing seems to work? Is your child having struggles related to their identity, managing heavy emotions, or expressing their needs? If so, I am here to help.

Mary Hilgeman Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, S
Verified
Verified
I am trained in EMDR trauma therapy, have advanced training in
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, and am trained in perinatal mental health, including working with pregnant and post-partum women and their families.
Hi! I have a passion for working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and work life balance. I meet you where you are and challenge you as we work together to make needed changes in your life and heal from past experiences. I help you help yourself to improve your life for long lasting progress that will sustain past our time together. I strive to help you find joy in multiple areas of your life, improve your relationships, identify coping skills, and help you become a better communicator.

Courtney Loveless
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS , LPCMHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Using
CBT
, your child can learn to manage and communicate their emotions in healthy ways.
You’ve tried everything, but your child is struggling despite your best efforts. You’re constantly managing their tear-streaked tantrums or sullen silences. “Time outs” don’t work, rewards don’t work, you want to pull your hair out sometimes. You’ve tried talking to them, but they won’t tell you what they need. You wish you could read their mind. Pain and anxiety are written all over your child’s face. You so badly want to help but don’t know how. The helplessness and guilt you feel to see them suffer are almost too much to bear. You’ll never give up searching for a way to help them. There’s nothing you wouldn’t do for your child.

Caitlin Leggett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR, LPCMHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I tailor my services to each client’s needs using therapy techniques from
CBT
, DBT, and Person-Centered.
Welcome! Do you feel like anxiety consumes all your energy? Do you get nervous and self-conscious when talking to other people? Does life feel chaotic and unmanageable? These are just a few of the many issues I help my clients work through. Anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, and life stress can definitely leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, but you don’t have to go through it alone! I am a Counselor and Art Therapist with experience treating teens and adults for various anxiety and depressive disorders. I am also passionate about assisting clients improve their self-esteem and relationships with others.

Katherine Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I am a counselor who works with clients ages 13+ and am skilled in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, body image, self-esteem, anger management, and transition issues. I also have specialized training and experience working with older adults with dementia and other
cognitive
and age-related changes. Additionally, I see teenagers and adults of all ages who identify as LGBTQIA+ and am well-versed in helping clients who are questioning their identities, beginning the coming-out process, and/or transitioning. I am included as a recommended specialist for transgender mental health in the local OUTMemphis Resource Guide.
Not accepting new clients

Lindsey Foxx
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Her approach combines visual processing and art intervention with
cognitive
behavioral, solution focused brief therapy, individual psychology, mindfulness & psycho-educational methods.
Lindsey is a counselor with a specialization in expressive art communication. She has experience working as an outpatient counselor, school therapist and case manager. Lindsey has worked with clients across the life span and with a wide range of concerns including: frustration tolerance, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting problems, motivation and self-confidence issues. She also has experience working with individuals who have experienced mental or physical trauma. Lindsey’s counseling style is person centered which means the client’s preferences guide the course of sessions.
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Jasmine A Sullivan
LMSW
Sessions are always tailored to the client’s needs and often include a mix of
CBT
, IFS, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Ecotherapy, MI, Yoga, and/or DBT.
I truely believe every person already has the capacity, ability, and knowledge they need to live a life they value and develop a better understanding of their inner world. I enjoy supporting children, teens, and adults in the therapy process. Those I support are often having challenging emotional experiences like depression, anxiety, grief, and shame. Often these feelings are linked to trauma, navigating life changes, relationships with family/friends/significant others, body-image, mild disordered eating, grief, behavioral issues, and animal related experiences.
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Anya Brignole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with children and teens by using a mindfulness-based approach with areas of knowledge in Play Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
In today's world, it is harder than ever to be a child or teenager. Navigating childhood development, social media, school and parental expectations along with so much more can impact an individual's mental health. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, judgment-free, and nurturing space to foster processing, healthy interpersonal, and coping skills. When we provide children and teens with critical thinking and communication skills, emotional literacy, and a growth mindset, we offer this generation tools and skills for a brighter and more sustainable future.
Not accepting new clients

Life Renew Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some of the approaches I use include,
Cognitive
Behavioral, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Seeking therapeutic support is a step toward healing and growth. It shows that you realize you don't have to walk alone and you are ready for change. I want to be that person that walks alongside you on your journey toward balance. We all need someone to talk to that can be a mirror, help us illuminate areas in our lives that may be hidden or unclear, and share skills that we can use to enhance our well-being. I have a heart for those dealing with life transitions, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career issues, grief and the effects of past trauma.

Heather Thomasson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive training in trauma resolution through
CBT
, TF-
CBT
and EMDR.
Are you ready to let go who you think you're supposed to be? Are you ready to embrace who you really are? Sometimes life gets hard. We don't have to do it alone; we were never intended to. Perhaps it is struggles with Anxiety, Depression, grief/loss, stress management, unresolved trauma, life adjustment issues, or low self-esteem. Or maybe you aren't quite sure what is wrong but you know something isn't quite right. That's okay too. I have a passion for working with people who have a vision of a better life in regards to self-care and self-worth with a desire for a life of abundance.

Nina Serman Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I have significant experience in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,
Cognitive
-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, Rational Behavior Problem Solving, and Motivational Interviewing.
"The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for." Oscar Wilde. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, empathic, and respectful environment for clients, regardless of their sex, age, race, culture, background, religious beliefs, or disability, in which we collaboratively develop and work towards your productive goals.

Fredrick Gillam Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I utilize evidence based modalities such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma Therapy (EMDR).
Challenges are a part of life. When challenges cause grief, trauma, excessive stress, sadness, anxiety, and or unmanaged anger, counseling can be an affective tool to help get you through it. If you are looking to improve your mood, build self esteem, strenghthen relationship(s), or work through problems in school or at work, Aesthetic Life Counseling Services is the resource for you.

Kristena Partridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Kristena is a compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented licensed clinical social worked. She received her MSW from Aurora University in 2021 and has since relocated back to her hometown of Memphis, TN. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults to improve their relationships and better their lives all around. Kristena has experience with
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
) , trauma-focused
cognitive
behavioral therapy (TF-
CBT
), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), person-centered and solution-focused therapy. She has active licenses in IL and TN.

Caroline Schratz Lovett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RYT-200
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a trauma-informed yoga instructor as well as trained in trauma-focused
cognitive
behavioral therapy and EMDR.
I am a holistic integrative wellness practitioner. I specialize in helping clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I particularly love helping those individuals who may be struggling with low self-esteem and self-worth. I enjoy guiding my clients to identify their own strengths and unlock the hidden potential that each of us possesses. I love working with individuals who are ready for change but are in need of some extrinsic motivation and guidance. For those parents who are looking for assistance for their children, I have extensive experience working with all ages, ranging from 4 to 18 years old.

Candace Hadley
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am Candace Hadley, LMSW. I received my BA in Psychology at Christian Brothers University and my MSSW at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. I am trained in Trauma-Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Mindfulness, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am currently in supervision pursuing my LCSW. I have provided services in numerous settings and serve children/families, teenagers, and adults.
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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.