Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Dallas, TX
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Lucinda J. Bassili
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am experienced in
CBT
, Trauma Focused CPT, and mindfulness.
My focus as a therapist is on you. I am there to help you relax and tap into your truth to find answers to life's problems, stressors, and conflicts. I wish to create a place where people can feel free to express thoughts, feelings and values without fear of being judged; where they can explore and discover their deeper Self, and where they can find a path forward in the choices they make for themselves. My goal is to create an energy and an ambiance in which you may feel unconditional acceptance and healing.

Peter B. Wilkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is primarily
cognitive
-behavioral, but this technique is enhanced with the qualities of compassion, respect, genuineness, and a healthy sense of humor.
Hello! I've been a therapist in Dallas for more than twenty years, and in that time, I've helped hundreds of people overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of their happiness. These issues include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma-related issues, among others. I believe the strongest tool a therapist has is a caring, honest therapeutic relationship with the client. If you are ready to take a positive step in finding fulfillment, then I'm ready to help.

Samuel Conerly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use an integrated approach & I most often use tools from Solution Focused Brief Therapy &
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
Growing up in Chicago, I learned quickly that life is happening to all of us whether we like it or not. This laid the foundation of my belief that we are all placed here on purpose, with purpose. Everything, past, present, and future, is designed to lead us to our purpose. I have chosen to follow the call on my life to help others, like yourself, examine the lessons of the past & (re)discover parts of themselves that will lead them to living a more purpose-filled life.

Karen Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a National Certified Counselor with more than 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups and the criminal justice system. I am also a Christian counselor who welcomes clients from every background. My primary theoretical orientation is
cognitive
behavior therapy; however, I incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques.

Rob Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Relief is possible for symptom related to stress, anxiety, OCD, addiction and depression. There are simple strategies that people can learn to manage emotions and circumstances. I help people learn such strategies through
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy.
CBT
is an evidenced based approach to counseling that is proven to treat many different issues including Weight Issues, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders. I have seen many clients find relief through counseling.

Kevin Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), EMDR, mindfulness-based
cognitive
therapy and expressive therapy techniques to help clients, with particular focus on treating the effects of medical trauma and substance use.
After experiencing first-hand the effects trauma can have on mental, emotional, and physical functioning, I decided to devote my career to helping others facilitate positive change in their own lives. Seeing my clients grow and take positive steps to a more fulfilling life is a true passion! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Dynamic Mindfulness Teacher, and EMDRIA-trained EMDR Therapist.

Laura L. Sparkman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
She uses a combination of therapy orientations tailored to the individual including
Cognitive
Behavioral, Solution Focused and Family Systems Therapy to instill hope by identifying maladaptive, distorted thought patterns and reframe them to positively change behaviors.
Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting, decision making, time management, organization, work / life balance, self-esteem and any other issues preventing you from being the most authentic, successful, fulfilled version of yourself. Sparkman Counseling & Educational Consulting, PLLC offers counseling, coaching and consulting services.

Asia Robinson
LPC Intern, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there! Here's a little about myself- I'm passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who experience relationship and family difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss. I have experience treating individuals with negative image of self and self-esteem challenges and I am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. While I consider myself an eclectic counselor, my primary theoretical orientation is Relational Cultural therapy. Other interventions I utilize include mindfulness, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and
CBT
(
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy).

Center For Social Success
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
Dr Susan Istre and her staff of licensed therapists have extensive experience treating childhood disorders like ADHD/LD, Autism Spectrum, unipolar and bipolar depression, aggression, anxiety, oppositional behavior, attachment disorders, and social skill problems. We help parents develop positive behavior plans to reduce behavior difficulties at home and school. Marital and other family relationship issues are also addressed. We use a short term,
cognitive
behavioral approach to provide practical advise and proven strategies to help resolve problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. We routinely use puppies as pet assisted therapists to improve children's enjoyment and compliance. Come see us! We can help!

Marchell R
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I utilize interventions stemming from
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trust Based Relational Intervention, Trauma Informed Care, and others.
Life is full of transitions and beautiful experiences. The constant and unpredictable changes can sometimes be difficult to navigate alone. It's during the most challenging times when we have exhausted ourselves, we succumb to feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Our emotions can lead to a detrimental cycle of negative self thoughts, anxiety, depression and so forth. I'm letting you know today, you have options and more importantly, support. While we cannot change our past, I am a firm believer we can learn and grow from it.
Not accepting new clients

Molly Igoe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have clinical expertise in
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapies.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety and depression along with stress stemming from relationship problems and chronic illness. I believe in utilizing evidence based treatments while recognizing the need to tailor my work to meet individual needs and goals. One of my particular strengths is making patients feel safe and judgement-free during treatment. Together, we make a therapy plan that maximizes gains while ensuring the process is as comfortable and soothing as possible.

Cassandra Ann Holt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Everyone deserves to feel balanced and deserves to have someone to talk to judgement free. Nobody should ever feel alone. I have this in mind walking into every session. Dear future patients: I use an eclectic model- which means I combine pieces of
CBT
, DBT, REBT and Mindfulness-Based Practices and customize them to fit the person in front of me. As you are speaking, I am listening, taking it all in, and deciding which pieces may be of most help to you and your life. I am fully EMDR trained.

Kathryn Luscri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
I do
cognitive
-behavioral therapy in which we examine disturbing thoughts that lead to fear, worry, anxiety, and other "joy-robbing" emotions.
Do you want to be successful in relationships? Is depression or anxiety stealing your joy, robbing your peace? As a licensed counselor, supervisor of counseling interns, speaker and life coach, I love to see people heal and grow in ways they did not think was possible. For over 20 years, I have counseled people struggling with marriage, divorce, eating disorders, severe depression, and trauma of every kind. Miracles happen in lives where others say there is no chance. Because I counsel from a Christian perspective, I believe all things are possible. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help!
Not accepting new clients

Lynda Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapeutically, I use
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, DBT, EMDR and Gottman's Couples Therapy model in assisting clients achieve individual goals.
I have been counseling individuals since 1985. I am a volunteer with the Suicide and Crisis Center in Dallas as a group facilitator for survivors of suicide. I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have worked extensively with adolescent substance abusers and their families since 1991. In 2004, I completed the requirements to be a Licensed Professional Counselor and have subsequently worked with individuals, couples and families. These clients have come to me to work through issues of grief and loss, substance abuse, marital problems, self-esteem and communication. My private practice endeavor began in September, 2009.

Brittney Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My main therapeutic interventions include but are not limited to: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-based Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
You deserve healing. Depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and/or everyday stressors, can create obstacles along the way. My goal is to help you process emotions, develop a variety of coping strategies, identify roadblocks, and empower you to recognize your inner worth and purpose. At the end of our journey together, you will walk away with increase self-awareness and insight, and an ability to handle challenging situations with confidence.

Don Greever
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Making the decision to talk to a professional about your problems is the first step to solving them. Therapy is a journey of self discovery. I provide a caring and supportive environment for you to get to know yourself and learn how to make the changes that you desire. My approach is
cognitive
behavioral. I believe that real change is possible when you learn to examine your thoughts, learn how they translate into behavior, and effect your emotions. Start your journey to a happier you today!

Lauren Roth Certified Autism Specialist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAS
Verified
Verified
I practice mindfulness-based
cognitive
-behavioral therapy, ages 11 to 111.
I believe in Temple Grandin's declaration, "I am different, not less." As a Certified Autism Specialist, I enjoy working with those who are neurodivergent thinkers, have an Autism or ADHD diagnosis, or who share traits with ASD/ADHD. My Texas-based therapy practice aims for you to feel supported, respected, and guided to find wellness and growth in your life. Are you wanting to improve your relationships, or share with others your truest self? I'd love to help. In addition to in-person, you can meet with me via telehealth throughout the states of Texas and Minnesota.

Zachary A Borynack
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been known to use
Cognitive
-Behavioral, Interpersonal, Solution-Focused, and Psychodynamic methods in my practice.
It is my belief that psychotherapy has the best chance to be effective when the client and therapist have a strong therapeutic alliance. That is, they have a good working relationship and are working toward exactly the same goals using methods or approaches best suited for the client. I strive to achieve this by providing a warm and safe climate, listening closely to the needs of my clients, and discussing our options and strategies.
Heather Maddox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR).
Being human is not easy! Why we behave in the way we do is born out of life's journey. We are all influenced by various factors in our lives, both past and present, and sometimes we need help to understand how these can get in the way of being able to live life fully and with ease. Therapy can provide a safe and containing space in which to explore thoughts, feelings, beliefs and unhelpful patterns of behavior. I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and parenting challenges.

Tiffany Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I prefer an integrative approach anchored in
cognitive
behavioral therapy.
Are you struggling with an unhealed trauma, drowning in depression, anxious about everything, having relationship issues, or are you getting calls from your child's school more frquently? If so, I can work with you, your partner, or child. Therapy is about doing the work, healing those traumas, understanding yourself, finding clarity, discovering how to connect with your difficult child, reconnecting with your partner, and being aware of your individual needs. Clients like you, have tried to heal either alone, through prayer, substance abuse, and/or counseling. After sessions with me, you will begin to feel in control and empowered.
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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.