Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Houston, TX
Are you ready for change? Perhaps you've gone through a traumatic life event, have found yourself in a dead-end relationship or career, or have felt the weight of depression pulling you down. Healing happens with help from others, and you deserve support! You don't have to do it all alone. I believe growth is available to us at any time in our lives! Let's make that happen for you. You are more capable than your fears and limiting beliefs try to make you believe. Compassion, support, patience, and attentiveness are what is necessary in helping others on their journey to mental wellness.
Are you ready for change? Perhaps you've gone through a traumatic life event, have found yourself in a dead-end relationship or career, or have felt the weight of depression pulling you down. Healing happens with help from others, and you deserve support! You don't have to do it all alone. I believe growth is available to us at any time in our lives! Let's make that happen for you. You are more capable than your fears and limiting beliefs try to make you believe. Compassion, support, patience, and attentiveness are what is necessary in helping others on their journey to mental wellness.
I believe that seeking help is often the hardest and most courageous step. Brene Brown beautifully said that "courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." Vulnerability, shame, and fear can make sharing difficult, but these are normal companions on the path to change. Trusting the process and accepting your emotions are key steps. Through our darkest times, there is much to be gleaned, and as your therapist, I am here to walk alongside you through the ups and downs of your journey.
I believe that seeking help is often the hardest and most courageous step. Brene Brown beautifully said that "courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." Vulnerability, shame, and fear can make sharing difficult, but these are normal companions on the path to change. Trusting the process and accepting your emotions are key steps. Through our darkest times, there is much to be gleaned, and as your therapist, I am here to walk alongside you through the ups and downs of your journey.
Are there times when you feel alone? Have you experienced periods of sadness and frustration while attempting to do your best each day? Are you taking care of others and paying attention to your needs last? Are you struggling to make life changing decisions? Are you dealing with difficult relationships, stress, depression, anxiety or trauma? Sometimes you can feel uncomfortable opening up to the people closest to you. Did you know that talking to a therapist can feel as comfortable as chatting with a close friend?
Are there times when you feel alone? Have you experienced periods of sadness and frustration while attempting to do your best each day? Are you taking care of others and paying attention to your needs last? Are you struggling to make life changing decisions? Are you dealing with difficult relationships, stress, depression, anxiety or trauma? Sometimes you can feel uncomfortable opening up to the people closest to you. Did you know that talking to a therapist can feel as comfortable as chatting with a close friend?
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and healing! I believe that the mind, body, and spirit must work together for us to become our best and most beautiful selves. Sometimes life’s journey can feel like one obstacle after another. We will challenge self-defeating beliefs, unhealthy addictions, and self-defeating patterns of behavior. Depression, anxiety, trauma, etc have a way of interfering with day-to-day living and blocking us from peace and happiness. But there is HOPE.
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and healing! I believe that the mind, body, and spirit must work together for us to become our best and most beautiful selves. Sometimes life’s journey can feel like one obstacle after another. We will challenge self-defeating beliefs, unhealthy addictions, and self-defeating patterns of behavior. Depression, anxiety, trauma, etc have a way of interfering with day-to-day living and blocking us from peace and happiness. But there is HOPE.
I work with partners navigating the pain of infidelity, addiction, and betrayal—challenges that can deeply damage trust, but don’t have to end the relationship. Repair is possible. Drawing from the Gottman Method, I help couples recognize patterns such as constant criticism and contempt—clear red flags that erode connection. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I guide couples in uncovering the deeper emotional cycles beneath their arguments by exploring both secondary and primary emotions. My interest in the above topics has led me to write a book called Voice of Silence, which will be released this summer. Be on a Look out!
I work with partners navigating the pain of infidelity, addiction, and betrayal—challenges that can deeply damage trust, but don’t have to end the relationship. Repair is possible. Drawing from the Gottman Method, I help couples recognize patterns such as constant criticism and contempt—clear red flags that erode connection. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I guide couples in uncovering the deeper emotional cycles beneath their arguments by exploring both secondary and primary emotions. My interest in the above topics has led me to write a book called Voice of Silence, which will be released this summer. Be on a Look out!
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but are you struggling to make sense of emotional pain or overwhelming feelings? Perhaps in your mind know what needs to change, but your body feels stuck, disconnected, or out of sync. You're not alone. Many of my clients are searching for a space where they feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I offer a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach that honors your unique background, values, and life experiences. Together, we’ll create a safe and compassionate space to support your healing, growth, and resilience.
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but are you struggling to make sense of emotional pain or overwhelming feelings? Perhaps in your mind know what needs to change, but your body feels stuck, disconnected, or out of sync. You're not alone. Many of my clients are searching for a space where they feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I offer a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach that honors your unique background, values, and life experiences. Together, we’ll create a safe and compassionate space to support your healing, growth, and resilience.
I am licensed in both Texas and Maine with over 28 years of professional work experience, primarily for the military, and now with vets, most especially in helping clients with stress and anxiety & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I've worked for each of the branches of the military over the years and I also have many years of experience working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. All of my experience, for the most part, is with adults.
I am licensed in both Texas and Maine with over 28 years of professional work experience, primarily for the military, and now with vets, most especially in helping clients with stress and anxiety & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I've worked for each of the branches of the military over the years and I also have many years of experience working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault. All of my experience, for the most part, is with adults.
Lauren Quayle LPC-A supervised by Noel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Houston, TX 77007
I draw from a foundation of Psychodynamic principles and incorporate a range of techniques from other philosophies to address current and past experiences that may be influencing relational patterns and interpersonal relationships. I believe that in helping to bring the unconscious in conscious awareness, we open new opportunities to move towards increased self-awareness and more intentional living.
I draw from a foundation of Psychodynamic principles and incorporate a range of techniques from other philosophies to address current and past experiences that may be influencing relational patterns and interpersonal relationships. I believe that in helping to bring the unconscious in conscious awareness, we open new opportunities to move towards increased self-awareness and more intentional living.
Prasad Counseling and Training
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, CTC
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77098
Prasad Counseling is a group practice with immediate openings to see clinicians who offer you care, quality, and affordability driven by a passion to team with you to build a treatment plan using group, individual, couples, and family therapy to help overcome challenges and move forward. Our therapists work with a wide assortment of difficulties, including anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, OCD, autism, leadership coaching, and practice monitoring. Our rates per session range from $200 to $100. We accept insurance in many cases and offer virtual and in-person sessions.
Prasad Counseling is a group practice with immediate openings to see clinicians who offer you care, quality, and affordability driven by a passion to team with you to build a treatment plan using group, individual, couples, and family therapy to help overcome challenges and move forward. Our therapists work with a wide assortment of difficulties, including anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, OCD, autism, leadership coaching, and practice monitoring. Our rates per session range from $200 to $100. We accept insurance in many cases and offer virtual and in-person sessions.
My goal is to provide you with the best personalized mental health assessment and care . I go the extra mile to work with my clients, to help them to make the best life decisions that would not only meet their individual emotional needs, but also enhance their overall adjustments. My clients benefit from my 30+ years of multinational and multicultural professional experiences and trainings. I deliver my services with utmost humility, and with the sole purpose of meeting the needs of my clients. I am easy to talk with, and I provide a relaxed atmosphere for comfortable therapeutic engagement. Engage me on your emotional journey.
My goal is to provide you with the best personalized mental health assessment and care . I go the extra mile to work with my clients, to help them to make the best life decisions that would not only meet their individual emotional needs, but also enhance their overall adjustments. My clients benefit from my 30+ years of multinational and multicultural professional experiences and trainings. I deliver my services with utmost humility, and with the sole purpose of meeting the needs of my clients. I am easy to talk with, and I provide a relaxed atmosphere for comfortable therapeutic engagement. Engage me on your emotional journey.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, chronic medical or mental health conditions, caregiver stress, health-related anxiety, adjustment to illness, and parenting or parent-child concerns. I also work with first-generation and immigrant clients. My approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and identity-affirming, offering services in English and Spanish. Using CBT, EMDR, and Mindful Self-Compassion, I help clients build coping skills, deepen connection, and feel grounded and at peace. Reach out to begin.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, neurodivergence, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, chronic medical or mental health conditions, caregiver stress, health-related anxiety, adjustment to illness, and parenting or parent-child concerns. I also work with first-generation and immigrant clients. My approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and identity-affirming, offering services in English and Spanish. Using CBT, EMDR, and Mindful Self-Compassion, I help clients build coping skills, deepen connection, and feel grounded and at peace. Reach out to begin.
Ordered Steps To Recovery, LLC.
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, ADC, ICADC, CART, CHW
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77096
Ordered Steps To Recovery provides specialized substance use disorder counseling and treatment services for adults. Led by a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), our private practice offers screenings, assessments, individual counseling, and group counseling sessions in a supportive virtual environment. Our sessions are designed to help court-mandated clients recognize and recover from addiction while maintaining their daily responsibilities at home, work or school. If you are court-ordered to seek treatment, we are here to help you identify and overcome addictive behaviors while fulfilling your probation requirements.
Ordered Steps To Recovery provides specialized substance use disorder counseling and treatment services for adults. Led by a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), our private practice offers screenings, assessments, individual counseling, and group counseling sessions in a supportive virtual environment. Our sessions are designed to help court-mandated clients recognize and recover from addiction while maintaining their daily responsibilities at home, work or school. If you are court-ordered to seek treatment, we are here to help you identify and overcome addictive behaviors while fulfilling your probation requirements.
If you want a compassionate and bilingual professional I can provide a safe space, listen without judgment. I have over 15 years of experience helping youth and families with mental health and social challenges.
If you want a compassionate and bilingual professional I can provide a safe space, listen without judgment. I have over 15 years of experience helping youth and families with mental health and social challenges.
If you appear successful on the outside but feel anxious, burned out, or disconnected underneath, you’re not alone. I work with adults, teens, and veterans who are used to carrying responsibility but know something isn’t working anymore. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I understand pressure, performance, and emotional shutdown. I especially help men who struggle to open up but want practical tools that lead to real, lasting change.
If you appear successful on the outside but feel anxious, burned out, or disconnected underneath, you’re not alone. I work with adults, teens, and veterans who are used to carrying responsibility but know something isn’t working anymore. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I understand pressure, performance, and emotional shutdown. I especially help men who struggle to open up but want practical tools that lead to real, lasting change.
Do you feel stuck? Do you want more fulfillment, happiness and peace? I can help you reach your goals and create a “Pathway to Healing.” Healing is a journey that we can embark on together ,working hand and hand, to better understand and resolve challenges in your life by helping you identify your triggers and learn healthy coping skills to navigate your day to day life. I have success working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, negative thoughts, Divorce depression, PSTD, and/or trauma. I am committed to supporting your ability to grow and heal in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.
Do you feel stuck? Do you want more fulfillment, happiness and peace? I can help you reach your goals and create a “Pathway to Healing.” Healing is a journey that we can embark on together ,working hand and hand, to better understand and resolve challenges in your life by helping you identify your triggers and learn healthy coping skills to navigate your day to day life. I have success working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, negative thoughts, Divorce depression, PSTD, and/or trauma. I am committed to supporting your ability to grow and heal in a non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere.
My name is Dr. Cheryl Paulhus. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief and loss, life transitions and pain management. I work with each client to experience lasting and meaningful healing in different ways, not a one-size-fits-all approach. I have a compassionate and approachable demeanor and collaborate with each client to assist them in identifying the areas they need to focus on in their own way, in their own time.
My name is Dr. Cheryl Paulhus. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief and loss, life transitions and pain management. I work with each client to experience lasting and meaningful healing in different ways, not a one-size-fits-all approach. I have a compassionate and approachable demeanor and collaborate with each client to assist them in identifying the areas they need to focus on in their own way, in their own time.
My name is Khandyce Pitner, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over seven years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. I have worked with many individuals suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Substance Use, Low-SES, Women’s issues, and more. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that my passion is to guide, assist, and support you in recognizing and utilizing your most significant potential for change.
My name is Khandyce Pitner, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over seven years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. I have worked with many individuals suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Substance Use, Low-SES, Women’s issues, and more. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that my passion is to guide, assist, and support you in recognizing and utilizing your most significant potential for change.
Hey there! I'm so glad you're here.
Searching for a therapist can be daunting. You might be overwhelmed after scrolling through hundreds of professional profiles, so my hope is to make this a little easier for you. Here is some information about me and my practice to see if it fits what you are looking for. If you have any questions, or would like additional referrals, feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to help you.
I truly love what I do and I’m passionate about helping people find their way in this crazy world. I would be honored to join you on your journey!
Hey there! I'm so glad you're here.
Searching for a therapist can be daunting. You might be overwhelmed after scrolling through hundreds of professional profiles, so my hope is to make this a little easier for you. Here is some information about me and my practice to see if it fits what you are looking for. If you have any questions, or would like additional referrals, feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to help you.
I truly love what I do and I’m passionate about helping people find their way in this crazy world. I would be honored to join you on your journey!
I have over 18 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, place using an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every individual, helping clients to develop the needed coping skills/strategies to face and overcome daily challenges.
I have over 18 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, place using an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every individual, helping clients to develop the needed coping skills/strategies to face and overcome daily challenges.
Congratulations on taking the first — very courageous — step in making a change in your life! It can be hard to reach out and start the journey of therapy. And here we are. I believe that people have the power to make the change that they desire in their life. With that in mind, I believe in meeting you where you are at and working together to instill and implement change. This will help you to achieve your goals! I am passionate about helping kids, teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic illness and trauma to feel unstuck and more in control, through a personalized and collaborative approach to therapy
Congratulations on taking the first — very courageous — step in making a change in your life! It can be hard to reach out and start the journey of therapy. And here we are. I believe that people have the power to make the change that they desire in their life. With that in mind, I believe in meeting you where you are at and working together to instill and implement change. This will help you to achieve your goals! I am passionate about helping kids, teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic illness and trauma to feel unstuck and more in control, through a personalized and collaborative approach to therapy
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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.