Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Nashville, TN
I work with kind, capable people, who, despite their successes, are overwhelmed with anxiety, self-critical thoughts, and the world's pain. You want relief from the overwhelm, burnout, and people pleasing. Together, we will examine self-critical thinking and explore how to approach difficult emotions in an empowered way. Even amongst the chaos, it's possible to ease your mind and live into your values. It's not your fault you feel this way and, with a little help, you can find relief and move forward. You deserve relief and a chance to live your most whole-hearted life.
I work with kind, capable people, who, despite their successes, are overwhelmed with anxiety, self-critical thoughts, and the world's pain. You want relief from the overwhelm, burnout, and people pleasing. Together, we will examine self-critical thinking and explore how to approach difficult emotions in an empowered way. Even amongst the chaos, it's possible to ease your mind and live into your values. It's not your fault you feel this way and, with a little help, you can find relief and move forward. You deserve relief and a chance to live your most whole-hearted life.
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
You’re used to being the one who holds everything together—caring for others, showing up at work, pushing through exhaustion—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or unseen. Somewhere along the way, you lost touch with yourself. You want relief, clarity, and permission to slow down. Reaching out now isn’t weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from surviving on empty to reclaiming your well-being and sense of self.
You’re used to being the one who holds everything together—caring for others, showing up at work, pushing through exhaustion—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or unseen. Somewhere along the way, you lost touch with yourself. You want relief, clarity, and permission to slow down. Reaching out now isn’t weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from surviving on empty to reclaiming your well-being and sense of self.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, but I believe in having therapy be an environment of empowerment, collaboration, and authenticity. My approach is client-centered, eclectic, and we will explore how different systems impacts your experiences. I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, sexual violence/abuse, domestic violence and emotional abuse, chronic pain/illness, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders/disordered eating, non-traditional relationships, kink, and queer issues. I take an integrative approach to sessions and love to apply many therapeutic modalities to fit each individual client’s needs.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, but I believe in having therapy be an environment of empowerment, collaboration, and authenticity. My approach is client-centered, eclectic, and we will explore how different systems impacts your experiences. I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, sexual violence/abuse, domestic violence and emotional abuse, chronic pain/illness, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders/disordered eating, non-traditional relationships, kink, and queer issues. I take an integrative approach to sessions and love to apply many therapeutic modalities to fit each individual client’s needs.
We know life becomes overwhelming, and sometimes we all need support to slow down and find a sense of balance. As a clinical therapist, my primary role is to meet you where you are and collaborate with you to foster understanding, clarity, and personal growth..
We know life becomes overwhelming, and sometimes we all need support to slow down and find a sense of balance. As a clinical therapist, my primary role is to meet you where you are and collaborate with you to foster understanding, clarity, and personal growth..
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, LPC
Online Only
I authored three books: I3 (cubed): Information, Interpretation, Intensity - Unlock the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions, I3 for Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage, & I3 for Leaders: Unleash the Rage of Negative Emotions Against the Obstacles of Becoming More.. I help clients who want to conquer negative emotions and become more. We all experience anxiety, fear, depression, and hopelessness. If we have healed, we look back and see those times as hard, but some of the most powerful in our lives. Let me help you!
I authored three books: I3 (cubed): Information, Interpretation, Intensity - Unlock the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions, I3 for Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage, & I3 for Leaders: Unleash the Rage of Negative Emotions Against the Obstacles of Becoming More.. I help clients who want to conquer negative emotions and become more. We all experience anxiety, fear, depression, and hopelessness. If we have healed, we look back and see those times as hard, but some of the most powerful in our lives. Let me help you!
If you’ve been feeling drained, confused, or anxious after difficult or toxic relationships—or you’re simply trying to heal from a painful season—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me after experiencing emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, or ongoing stress that’s left them questioning themselves and their worth. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, or just trying to feel more like “you” again, I’m here to help you make sense of what you’ve been through and begin rebuilding from it.
If you’ve been feeling drained, confused, or anxious after difficult or toxic relationships—or you’re simply trying to heal from a painful season—you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me after experiencing emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, or ongoing stress that’s left them questioning themselves and their worth. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, or just trying to feel more like “you” again, I’m here to help you make sense of what you’ve been through and begin rebuilding from it.
I work with individuals or couples dealing with perinatal concerns, parenting stress and caring for family with medical or mental health needs. I frequently support helping professionals, like healthcare workers, legal professionals or teachers who are coping with trauma or burnout. Creating a place where you can explore your thoughts and feelings free of judgement is my first priority. I believe therapy should not feel intimidating, and that bringing warmth and humor into the process helps to keep us engaged and moving forward.
I work with individuals or couples dealing with perinatal concerns, parenting stress and caring for family with medical or mental health needs. I frequently support helping professionals, like healthcare workers, legal professionals or teachers who are coping with trauma or burnout. Creating a place where you can explore your thoughts and feelings free of judgement is my first priority. I believe therapy should not feel intimidating, and that bringing warmth and humor into the process helps to keep us engaged and moving forward.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health and substance use disorders. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders. I have a passion for continuing education and I enjoy learning about new techniques and research to provide evidence-based treatment and best practices. I am a big believer in finding balance within life’s ups and downs and I understand the importance of processing thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and meaningful way.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health and substance use disorders. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders. I have a passion for continuing education and I enjoy learning about new techniques and research to provide evidence-based treatment and best practices. I am a big believer in finding balance within life’s ups and downs and I understand the importance of processing thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and meaningful way.
Many healthcare professionals come to therapy feeling burned out, emotionally numb, and overwhelmed—despite appearing high-functioning to others. Physicians, nurses, and therapists often ignore or push aside anxiety, burnout, and even thoughts of suicide to keep performing. Many cope by compartmentalizing work stress, over-exercising, or using food or substances. A difficult truth: nearly half of healthcare professionals wish they had chosen a different career. Rather than quitting or staying miserable, therapy can help you change your relationship with your profession and restore meaning, balance, and well-being.
Many healthcare professionals come to therapy feeling burned out, emotionally numb, and overwhelmed—despite appearing high-functioning to others. Physicians, nurses, and therapists often ignore or push aside anxiety, burnout, and even thoughts of suicide to keep performing. Many cope by compartmentalizing work stress, over-exercising, or using food or substances. A difficult truth: nearly half of healthcare professionals wish they had chosen a different career. Rather than quitting or staying miserable, therapy can help you change your relationship with your profession and restore meaning, balance, and well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life transition, experiencing conflict in your relationships, or simply ready for something to change?
You don’t have to do it alone.
I am a compassionate and culturally aware therapist who creates a safe, supportive space where you can feel truly heard, valued, and understood. I work with individuals and families facing emotional challenges, relationship concerns, stress, and major life transitions. My goal is to help you feel comfortable enough to explore what’s weighing on you while building the clarity and confidence to move forward.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, navigating a life transition, experiencing conflict in your relationships, or simply ready for something to change?
You don’t have to do it alone.
I am a compassionate and culturally aware therapist who creates a safe, supportive space where you can feel truly heard, valued, and understood. I work with individuals and families facing emotional challenges, relationship concerns, stress, and major life transitions. My goal is to help you feel comfortable enough to explore what’s weighing on you while building the clarity and confidence to move forward.
You may be someone others rely on. You manage responsibilities, meet expectations, and care deeply about doing things well. From the outside, your life may look successful and well put together. Yet internally, you might experience constant pressure, difficulty slowing down, or a persistent sense that you should always be doing more.
You may be someone others rely on. You manage responsibilities, meet expectations, and care deeply about doing things well. From the outside, your life may look successful and well put together. Yet internally, you might experience constant pressure, difficulty slowing down, or a persistent sense that you should always be doing more.
Living with chronic pain or trauma can feel like carrying an invisible weight that affects your body, emotions, relationships, sleep, energy, and sense of self. You may feel exhausted, misunderstood, or disconnected from who you once were. Pain and trauma often coexist—the body remembers what the mind had to survive, keeping the nervous system on high alert long after danger has passed.
Many of us feel stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by physical symptoms or emotional pain that’s hard to articulate. If this resonates, know this: I see you, and you’re not alone.
Living with chronic pain or trauma can feel like carrying an invisible weight that affects your body, emotions, relationships, sleep, energy, and sense of self. You may feel exhausted, misunderstood, or disconnected from who you once were. Pain and trauma often coexist—the body remembers what the mind had to survive, keeping the nervous system on high alert long after danger has passed.
Many of us feel stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by physical symptoms or emotional pain that’s hard to articulate. If this resonates, know this: I see you, and you’re not alone.
You’ve been holding everything together—caring for family, managing work, meeting expectations—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained. Somewhere along the way, you started putting yourself last. You may be longing for balance, relief, and a way to feel like yourself again. Reaching out now isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from simply surviving to reclaiming your well-being.
You’ve been holding everything together—caring for family, managing work, meeting expectations—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained. Somewhere along the way, you started putting yourself last. You may be longing for balance, relief, and a way to feel like yourself again. Reaching out now isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from simply surviving to reclaiming your well-being.
Therapy should be accessible, affordable and - most of all - effective. That is my belief (and my commitment), and it shapes how I approach my work as a clinician. I love helping clients who are stuck but also ready to explore new ways to move forward. Whether it's sadness that won't go away, debilitating anxiety, or the profound impact of traumatic stressors, I have years of experience and advanced training that I draw upon to help clients chart new pathways.
Therapy should be accessible, affordable and - most of all - effective. That is my belief (and my commitment), and it shapes how I approach my work as a clinician. I love helping clients who are stuck but also ready to explore new ways to move forward. Whether it's sadness that won't go away, debilitating anxiety, or the profound impact of traumatic stressors, I have years of experience and advanced training that I draw upon to help clients chart new pathways.
I am a fully licensed Master Clinical Social Worker. I am licensed in MI, HI, and AR. I have experience working in diverse settings, which include mental health, medical, substance abuse, foster care/human services, children, I/DD, adolescents, and adults; as well as family/individual counseling. I have experience working with, and I am very comfortable facilitating groups. All of which has provided me with the knowledge, experience, and skills to be an effective Social Worker; servicing communities, families, and or individuals, with empathy, dignity, respect, and integrity.
I am a fully licensed Master Clinical Social Worker. I am licensed in MI, HI, and AR. I have experience working in diverse settings, which include mental health, medical, substance abuse, foster care/human services, children, I/DD, adolescents, and adults; as well as family/individual counseling. I have experience working with, and I am very comfortable facilitating groups. All of which has provided me with the knowledge, experience, and skills to be an effective Social Worker; servicing communities, families, and or individuals, with empathy, dignity, respect, and integrity.
My aim is to serve my clients by providing excellent caring and effective therapy while respecting each client's individuality. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a Christian minister. I love helping people heal and progress. I provide online therapy. I have extensive experience helping people not only as a clinical therapist but also as a consultant and approved supervisor. I am very experienced helping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger using EMDR and many other approaches. I am also highly skilled in doing marriage and family therapy and have helped many couples and families develop happy relationships.
My aim is to serve my clients by providing excellent caring and effective therapy while respecting each client's individuality. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a Christian minister. I love helping people heal and progress. I provide online therapy. I have extensive experience helping people not only as a clinical therapist but also as a consultant and approved supervisor. I am very experienced helping with trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger using EMDR and many other approaches. I am also highly skilled in doing marriage and family therapy and have helped many couples and families develop happy relationships.
I work with adult individuals looking to address trauma / PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity development, interpersonal problems / relationship issues, and self-care and personal growth. In our first session together, I like to get a sense of what you're looking to gain from therapy and create a personalized treatment plan to meet those goals. A big part of my approach to therapy is establishing a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where we can work through anything. My motto for therapy is "if we don't laugh, we'll cry, but we can do both!"
I work with adult individuals looking to address trauma / PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity development, interpersonal problems / relationship issues, and self-care and personal growth. In our first session together, I like to get a sense of what you're looking to gain from therapy and create a personalized treatment plan to meet those goals. A big part of my approach to therapy is establishing a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where we can work through anything. My motto for therapy is "if we don't laugh, we'll cry, but we can do both!"
Welcome to my psychology today! I think it's brave that you're taking the steps towards your healing journey. I know it can feel overwhelming sometimes, but my promise is to allow you to be your true self without judgement. Experiences are different for each individual and these experiences can have a significant impact in our daily lives. I believe in challenging you to be the best natural version of yourself.
Welcome to my psychology today! I think it's brave that you're taking the steps towards your healing journey. I know it can feel overwhelming sometimes, but my promise is to allow you to be your true self without judgement. Experiences are different for each individual and these experiences can have a significant impact in our daily lives. I believe in challenging you to be the best natural version of yourself.
You may be carrying the weight of past experiences, the constant demands of motherhood, or the feeling that you’re always giving more than you have. You want to feel seen, understood, and more at ease in your own body and mind. You’re seeking balance, healing, and a way to reconnect with yourself. Therapy becomes a space where your journey shifts from simply getting through the day to tapping into the strength and wisdom you already carry.
You may be carrying the weight of past experiences, the constant demands of motherhood, or the feeling that you’re always giving more than you have. You want to feel seen, understood, and more at ease in your own body and mind. You’re seeking balance, healing, and a way to reconnect with yourself. Therapy becomes a space where your journey shifts from simply getting through the day to tapping into the strength and wisdom you already carry.
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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.