Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Austin, TX
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Jill Racine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Racine Anxiety and OCD Practice is currently accepting new clients. We have evening and weekend openings (updated 1/1/2023). Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related conditions. She has expertise with
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and habit-reversal therapy for the treatment of obsessive compulsive, panic, anxiety, and pediatric mental health conditions. Dr. Racine is co-author of the self-help guide: From Misery To Mastery: A Revolutionary New Treatment for Anxiety and Depression.
Not accepting new clients
Sigal Govrin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I utilize
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy with supportive counseling and Art Therapy per requests.
*** Offering specialty workshops, not accepting new clients*** Clients with Anxiety, Trauma, stress, frustration, worries and social anxiety will feel at peace in my office. Many people with depression, relationship conflict, decision-making, or grief become my clients. Changing of jobs, schools, lovers or locations are often discussed. My clients trust me enough to discuss issues they would never dream of talking about with friends and family. Together we can make change happen.
Valerie Slutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use an evidence-based, eclectic approach to therapy that includes elements of Person-Centered Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), and Motivational Interviewing.
Are you ready to take control of your life and achieve your unique goals? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist at Ashe’ Counseling and Coaching, I am passionate about helping individuals like you find the path to healing and growth. With a compassionate, loyal, and funny approach, my clients have noted my reliability and thoughtfulness in providing the support they need.
Tess Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you find yourself struggling in relationships and unable to set boundaries, or if you experience any difficulty identifying your own wants and needs and find yourself relying on externals to cope, I'm here to help. I have a passion for working with individuals struggling with addiction and co-dependency, as well as anxiety and depression. As an LPC I facilitate sessions through an integrative approach; utilizing various treatment modalities such as
CBT
and IFS, as well as my training in EMDR, and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional to best meet your needs.
Patricia Belleno
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, SEP
Verified
Verified
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Bodynamics, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
Are you and your partner stuck in the negative loop of repeatedly fighting about the same issues without ever resolving anything? Do you believe if your partner just changed x, y &/or z... you would finally be happy? Has your relationship 'gone off in the ditch' and you need some help getting it back on the road? I specialize in teaching concrete and practical skills that are easily applied to every day life - skills needed to create and maintain a healthy relationship based on mature love and respect. If you want a lasting, loving relationship let's get started today!
Waitlist for new clients
Lauren Weathers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If this is your first time seeking mental health treatment, welcome! It can be scary and isolating to be struggling with anxiety, depression, and general stress. It is brave to seek treatment for your mental health! Everyone from time to time struggles and would benefit from therapy. Dr. Weathers uses evidence based treatment to give clients the best care possible. The primary therapy modalities offered include
cognitive
behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and exposure and response prevention.
Courtney L. Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPAff
Verified
Verified
I use a variety of treatment approaches, but draw greatly from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
My goal is to help you make the best of your unique life circumstances and work towards being the person you want to be. I work with mood and anxiety disorders of all kinds, and also enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, people in substance use recovery, dieting recovery, and those setting boundaries with complex families of origin. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in public policy for over a decade, and have a deep understanding of the societal structures in place that feel immovable, and yet greatly impact our mental health.
Michelle Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm a
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
) therapist, certified in Triple P and have worked with high crisis patients as a Program Director for a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program.
Your path to self-discovery starts with clear goals and techniques to tackle any obstacles. Relationship conflicts can affect every area of your life and fuel depression and anxiety. Finding a renewed self-esteem can help you create healthier partnerships, friendships, and families. My work focuses on challenging negative self talk and ineffective behaviors through positive communication, behavioral interventions, and improved self-care. I believe in working collaboratively to help patients build on their personal strengths and find their path to meaningful relationships and happiness.
Waitlist for new clients
Hillary Eastman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy as well as expressive arts in order to assist with the versatile needs of my clients.
I am passionate about empowering my clients in a warm, non-judgmental, safe space so that they can feel comfortable on their journey to achieve their goals and challenge negative thoughts along the way. I am an empathetic and supportive clinician, believing that everyone has the strength within them to tackle obstacles that present themselves.
Anne Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Depth psychology, Attachment Theory and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy are primary methods with an emphasis on a Jungian approach.
What is your life trying to tell you? Whether you're struggling with a life transition, failed relationship, grief and loss, anxiety or depression, it's an opportunity for growth. Although growth can be difficult, it can also be extremely rewarding. I primarily work with individual adults dealing with relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, aging parents, personal & professional development, anxiety and depression. Working collaboratively with clients is important to me and for those looking to go deeper outside of session, I provide homework and reading resources.
Olga Simons, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I was initially trained in
Cognitive
Behavioral, experiential approach (Hakomi) and Solution Focused Therapy and have an eclectic psychotherapeutic approach.
I believe the counseling process needs to be tailored to the needs of each individual and the client-counselor relationship is very important in effectively addressing life situations and emotional pain. My education and experience has prepared me to counsel individuals, couples, and families. I have spent several years gaining expertise providing mindfulness based counseling (Hakomi) to clients interested in this person-centered approach. EMDR and PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy - Stan Tatkin's work) trained. Certified mediator.
Elise Sillers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use a variety of modalities to help facilitate change -
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Person-Centered and Solution-Focused.
I am a therapist trained to listen, nurture and work with you. This might be repairing relationships, healing from trauma, recovering from addiction, managing anxiety or depression. I see clients both face to face in my office as well as online within the state of Texas through HIPAA-compliant confidential video. Clients come to therapy when life is not working. Joining with a therapist allows patterns to be investigated and altered, insight to be gained and distress to be tolerated. With guidance, clients set goals for therapy and I work to meet those goals. They are a benchmark for progress.
Alice Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Integrating multiple modalities, including, but not limited to, trauma focused, strengths-based, narrative, solution-focused, attachment-based, mindfulness,
CBT
approaches, and EMDR.
Are you facing challenges in your personal life that's impacting your relationships? Do you often feel these challenges leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused? I work collaboratively with clients, to help identify and achieve their goals. I sincerely strive to be a source of strength, hope, and empowerment for my clients. I have experience and enjoy working with a broad and diverse group of people; children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. Issues I am passionate about are; trauma, grief, family/romantic relationships, anxiety, effective communication skills, depression, and life transitions.
Ariel Morado
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Knowing how to find healthy relationships is difficult if you've never been treated well. Toxic relationships cause you to believe negative things about yourself. You feel weighed down, and this limits your potential. It's like a never-ending recording that runs through your head telling you how terrible or stupid you are. Does this sound familiar? If so, do not despair! There are powerful tools like
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy and EMDR that can help you overcome negative thought patterns. You can heal and rebuild. When you feel like you matter, you can find people who treat you that way. And then life becomes fun and enjoyable.
Katelynn Kozbial
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I help folks by using a person-centered approach to explore what folks are feeling,
CBT
to develop coping skills, and attachment work to understand where this all started and why.
Are you an overthinker, worry-wort, or just plain anxious all the time? Are you super nervous or uncomfortable in social settings and can’t stop worrying about what other people think? Perhaps you don't even want to get out of bed and you feel depression creeping in. Maybe all these thoughts and feelings have led to a panic attack. It can be difficult to reach out for help if we feel like a therapist won't understand all the thoughts running through our head. Yet imagine what it could feel like to not constantly worry, have anxiety, and be able to communicate your needs and thoughts to your partner, family, and friends.
Waitlist for new clients
Margaret Ann (Bonny) Gardner Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
cognitive
-behavioral therapy, especially for anxiety and depression, a scientifically supported approach.
I work with a broad cross section of clients and welcome diversity in my practice. If clients are motivated, attend sessions regularly, and receptive to suggestions and homework , I can usually help them overcome their symptoms and achieve a new sense of freedom. I empower my clients to improve their coping and problem-solving skills to live more effectively and happily. I work regularly with depression, anxiety, marital /relationship issues,and victimization.Clients coping with medical problems and older adults are a specialty and women's mental health and recovery from substance abuse. I enjoy helping clients with workplace challenges
Tanya Harter Pierce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For individuals, I draw from feeling-oriented, psychodynamic, and
cognitive
approaches and provide a safe space in order to achieve real change.
Has your most significant relationship been suffering to where you're wondering if you'll ever get the love and respect back that you once had? I enjoy helping couples find ways to communicate with each other more effectively to feel close again. This involves learning to discuss rather than argue, learning to express your feelings, desires and needs and to hear the same from your partner, and practicing rising above criticism and defensiveness. Rather than "in your head" talk therapy, it is all about getting out of your head and opening up on a deeper emotional level.
Catherine Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified
Verified
I pull from mindfulness,
cognitive
behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, polyvagal theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and more.
Hi there and welcome! Therapy is quite the journey and I would be honored to be part of yours. It takes courage, time, and personal investment to embark on this journey and my goal is to provide quality, research-based approaches to helping you live a more fulfilling life! I work with people of all ages and backgrounds. While in graduate school at St. Edward's University, I had the opportunity to intern at Austin State Hospital working with chronic mental illness. I have worked with clients from age 5-70 with a variety of needs.
Waitlist for new clients
Julie Barksdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, ADC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I use evidence-based modalities, such as EMDR and
CBT
, and maintain a strengths-based perspective with all of my clients.
Online Therapy | Sliding Scale | EMDR | Reaching out for help can be extremely difficult. Whether you have a serious issue, specific challenge, or are just looking to increase happiness and improve your quality of life, I can help. I have particular expertise working with military personnel and those struggling with substance use or multiple mental health concerns. I've also had the privilege of working with diverse individuals from all walks of life. Regardless of what you are facing, I believe that therapy can support healing, as well as positive and healthy change.
Elene Drakonakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
I utilize techniques from a variety of theoretical frameworks including a narrative approach, motivational interviewing and
CBT
.
I am currently accepting clients and LMSWs seeking supervision towards LCSW licensure. Contemplating any change can be daunting, but here you are, reaching out, exploring. Seeing a therapist can be the first step along a new path. Change takes time, and we can go at your pace, walking together on a path you determine. Whether you are looking at a life transition, worried about how substance use is affecting you, grieving a loss or dealing with a chronic illness, together we will begin the process of examining where you are, working together to shift to a place that brings you fulfillment and to help you reach your goals.
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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.