Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Nashville, TN
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Beth Barnard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
I have an eclectic theoretical approach and enjoy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and
CBT
.
By curiously hearing and understanding your life story through our professional relationship, I hope to unburden you of your pain and help you remove road blocks which might be keeping you from experiencing greater pleasure. I work with adults ranging in age from 18 through post retirement years and specialize in treating life transitions, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, infertility, adoption, postpartum depression, grief, loss, and divorce. I'm sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion, am interested in working with people from various cultural backgrounds, and am a LGBTQ ally.
Stephanie Hathcock Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a
CBT
and DBT Psychologist, National Speaker, hospital consultant, and clinical supervisor for Vanderbilt University, I have successfully helped veterans, teens, psychologists, physicians, attorneys, students, celebrities, and homemakers feel better and improve their lives. My business, PSYCHē, PLLC is founded upon the belief that going the extra mile makes all the difference. People need real support and real solutions--not just a nod and concerned look. My job is to help--my clients tell me how.
Kimberly Van Buskirk
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, is especially adept at addressing issues head on, as well as providing evidence based skills that will aid your growth and self-exploration.
Accepting New Clients- My name is Kim, I am an honest, straight shooter, who will support you as you grow and develop your insights and self-awareness. I am passionate about helping people and believe that everyone is worthy of love, can make healthy changes and is deserving of a space all to themselves to take the steps towards self-discovery. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at, utilizing an integrative approach to therapy and building a strong and reliable relationship between therapist and client.
Not accepting new clients
Michele M Panucci
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Additionally, I use EMDR,
CBT
, DBT,
Cognitive
Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure.
Do you currently struggle with a painful or even traumatic past? I believe in active acceptance as the most effective path towards change. Through a focus on values, clients learn to accept a difficult past towards a vital life in the present. To their credit, most clients have already tried to "get rid of" difficulties before therapy. They typically make the decision when realizing that their well-worn coping tools don't work and they're overwhelmed. Ideal clients are ready to actively engage in a collaborative process challenging them to let go of control/avoidance strategies towards a committed life in the present.
Guided Path Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, LPCC-S, LCHMC-S, LPC-S, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have experience using
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling.
Hi I'm Leah, the owner, CEO, and therapist for Guided Path Counseling. I am happy to have so many wonderful therapists at Guided Path! We will make sure that you are paired with the therapist that best fits your needs. We have experience working with a variety of populations, including incarcerated, inpatient, couples, military, families, adolescents, and children. Besides traditional therapy, I offer assessments for emotional support animals and evaluations for gender affirming care procedures.
J. Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I practice an evidence-based approach to therapy that includes
cognitive
-behavioral and emotionally focused interventions.
My private practice is different than most therapy practices. First, my practice is small. My job as director of the Lipscomb Family Therapy Center and position on the faculty in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Lipscomb University allow me to limit my caseload to 5-7 clients weekly. This assures that my clients receive the attention they deserve. Second, my role in academia places me at the forefront of the field of marriage and family therapy. This means that my practice is informed by scientific research that most private practice therapists can't easily access.
Christa R Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use
CBT
(
cognitive
behavioral therapy), Solution-focused, DBT and others in my practice.
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have practiced in the Nashville area for over 12 years. I enjoy working in a career that allows me to help people through the challenges they are facing. My goal is to walk along-side my clients, partnering with them to find their own strengths and a balance that helps them live a more satisfying life. I do this by teaching new skills and using techniques to help people make changes, set goals and move forward toward greater fulfillment.
Meredith Lynn Bostian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Another approach utilized in therapy is
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy which helps one learn how to change unhealthy thought patterns.
I feel blessed to be a counselor for the last 16 years while raising my own two children. Often there are stumbling blocks in life that an individual has to approach and handle in daily life. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and frustration. Counseling can provide a safe and nonjudgmental place to talk. The confident nature of counseling means you can safely talk about difficult events or relationships. Counseling helps empower you and equip you to deal with difficult feelings , and difficult situations you are experiencing. Counseling assist you in finding the tools to empower you in future life choices.
Khadijah Griffis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
Trained in an electic mix of modalities, such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy/
CBT
, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, I am constantly engaging in clinical advancement opportunities to ensure my clients grow and never outgrow me! If a radical change is what you're craving, reach out today for a consultation.
I'm Khadijah, named after Queen Latifah's character on Living Single. I'm a chess fanatic and music lover and truly enjoy helping teens and young adults with addiction and social anxiety navigate life transitions. As a clinician at Radical Change Therapy, I am committed to helping my clients identify and unlearn destructive life, career, and relationship patterns that they began as a result of traumatic interpersonal experiences, such as mother-child trauma, daddy issues, toxic friendships, sibling rivalry, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, and educational/workplace abuse.
Brandon D. Macon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in mindfulness,
cognitive
behavioral and solution focused therapy to challenge irrational/negative thoughts and beliefs that causes clients distress in their everyday lives.
I work with clients demonstrating a range of mental health concerns, including: anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, mood and personality disorders, life transitions and stress. My preference of clients is not limited to their race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, but their devotion to their own mental well being.
Sarah Owen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My practice includes
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), mindfulness, Brainspotting and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
It's a wild time we're living in. While our brains and bodies are wonderfully adaptive and move us towards healing, sometimes we need someone to partner with us through that process of growth and restoration. Therapy creates the perfect space for that, and I would love to chat with you about how I might be able to join you on your journey! The therapeutic relationship is the most important factor for change in therapy, so finding the perfect fit is crucial. I have experience working with clients of all ages on issues such as trauma, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, work burnout, and adolescent issues.
Grace (Bomar) Finn
MMFT, TLMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My approach integrates attachment-based interventions with the models of Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and
Cognitive
-Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Grace, and I am a temp.-Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist serving individuals, adolescents, and families. I value using honesty, humor, and empathy to promote healing. Whether it is with the intention of being a better friend, parent, partner, professional, or person, doing your own work is one of the bravest and most rewarding things you can do. My goal is to make doing the work as safe, goal-driven, and empowering as possible.
Not accepting new clients
Hannah Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
16 Endorsed
Verified
16 Endorsed
I practice an integrative, evidence-based approach to therapy that is tailored to each client and includes
cognitive
behavioral therapy, restoration therapy, attachment theory, solution-focused brief therapy, and Bowenian family therapy.
I am a pre-licensed clinical fellow at The Briggs Institute, Inc. The therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. As the only COAMFTE accredited program in Nashville, the Lipscomb MFT program has earned its fine reputation by meeting the highest academic and clinical experience standards in the country. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research that most private practice therapists can't easily access.
Shelby Holley
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
When we feel consistently stuck, unheard, or confused, it can be difficult to live in our own skin. Our old coping skills may not work anymore, and we find ourselves needing more tools and support to move forward. I work with clients to cultivate goals that help you move closer to your healthiest and most authentic self. I utilize an integrative approach including
cognitive
behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and expressive arts to support you as you empower yourself.
Claire Mullen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My evidence-based approach is informed by common factors and integrates ideas from various theoretical orientations including
cognitive
-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.
This private practice is unlike many others. I am a pre-licensed clinical fellow at The Briggs Institute, Inc. Therapists at the Institute are graduates of Lipscomb University's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program, which holds its graduates to the highest standards in the field. Because we practice under the supervision of the Lipscomb MFT program core faculty, we remain connected to academia. This means our work is informed by state-of-the-art scientific research that most private practice therapists can't easily access.
Arden Lynde
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level II, Emotion Focused Therapy and
Cognitive
Processing Therapy.
I see therapy as the process of realizing that we have more choices than we thought we did. I am guided by the belief that every human being is worthy and capable of change, and that connection is the epicenter of human healing. As such, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, support and acceptance. It takes bravery to seek help, and I feel honored to walk alongside my clients. I recognize the validity of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, races and religions and aim to create relationships/spaces with my clients in which they feel free and safe to be themselves.
Brett S Shapiro
Psychologist, PhD, NCC, BCC
Verified
Verified
I am a child psychologist, located in Nashville, TN, who works with children ages two through adolescence. I also work with adults who need psychological and educational testing for accommodations. I treat children with behavioral concerns including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I utilize
Cognitive
-behavioral techniques and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), using coaching and modeling to help parents or caregivers who have children with disruptive, non-compliant, aggressive, and/or oppositional behaviors.
Martez Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use an integrative approach that is based on
cognitive
behavioral, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques.
My goal is to provide you with a safe, empathetic, and welcoming space to conquer your life challenges and goals. We will work together to identify growth areas and changes that can be made to help with your healing journey. I work from a strengths-based approach and will use this approach to help you explore new ways to cope, and problem solve. I have a passion for helping individuals regain hope and find meaning in life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and passionate about serving this population, as well as other marginalized groups including, black and brown men and at-risk youth.
Scoville Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RPT, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
I am relational and utilize evidence-based treatment modalities including play therapy and expressive arts,
cognitive
behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Nashville, TN. I am passionate about helping others and I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues. Life is messy, full of hurts, disappointments, stressors, and grief – past and present. I want to help you get “unstuck” so you can live your best life, whatever that is for you. I have been where you are which makes me uniquely qualified to sit with you and to walk alongside you on your journey of healing. I cannot give you the answers, but I promise you will not have to find them alone.
Stephanie Sheppard Upchurch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I utilize
cognitive
behavioral therapies including
cognitive
restructuring, exposure response prevention, habit reversal training, and behavioral activation in addition to mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques.
I believe every patient should receive evidence based treatments which allow them the best opportunity at real and lasting recovery. This means I utilize
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders. This allows me to be a very hands on therapist. I regularly take clients out into the community to engage in exposure therapy and behavioral activation which allows me to provide support and encouragement throughout the process. I genuinely believe that OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders are very treatable conditions when being treated with effective and active treatments.
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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.