Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Howard County, TX
There is Hope with Healing
Are you exhausted from carrying pain, anxiety, or broken relationships? You don’t have to face it alone. As a Christian counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependent Counselor- intern, I help clients with addictions and trauma. I help individuals confront the wounds of the past, overcome negative patterns, and rebuild a healthier, grounded life. I work with anxiety, low self-worth, relationship struggles, and substance and alcohol use disorders. Together, we’ll face the hard things with faith, honesty, and practical tools so you can experience real healing, freedom, and lasting change.
There is Hope with Healing
Are you exhausted from carrying pain, anxiety, or broken relationships? You don’t have to face it alone. As a Christian counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependent Counselor- intern, I help clients with addictions and trauma. I help individuals confront the wounds of the past, overcome negative patterns, and rebuild a healthier, grounded life. I work with anxiety, low self-worth, relationship struggles, and substance and alcohol use disorders. Together, we’ll face the hard things with faith, honesty, and practical tools so you can experience real healing, freedom, and lasting change.
Steady Strength Counseling Services,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My name's Jessica and I work with neurodivergent women, especially moms, who in many ways, don't want to end up like their own mothers. They don't want to live life with anger, resentment, loneliness, martyrdom, or low self worth. They don't want to move from connection to connection without ever really feeling like they belong.
Many of my clients come to therapy carrying things no one should ever have to carry alone. They need help understanding their feelings, overcoming the negative self talk loop, reconnecting with their body, and finding joy and compassion for themselves and others despite their own curated chaos.
My name's Jessica and I work with neurodivergent women, especially moms, who in many ways, don't want to end up like their own mothers. They don't want to live life with anger, resentment, loneliness, martyrdom, or low self worth. They don't want to move from connection to connection without ever really feeling like they belong.
Many of my clients come to therapy carrying things no one should ever have to carry alone. They need help understanding their feelings, overcoming the negative self talk loop, reconnecting with their body, and finding joy and compassion for themselves and others despite their own curated chaos.
Online Therapists
Cristela Escobedo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You're a woman who holds everything together on the outside, but inside, you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering when it gets easier. Maybe you're pregnant or newly postpartum and feeling nothing like yourself. Maybe you're in the middle of a major life change, and anxiety is running the show. You want to feel grounded again. You want to understand yourself, heal from what's hurt you, and show up fully for your relationships, your family, and yourself. You deserve a space where you don't have to perform.
You're a woman who holds everything together on the outside, but inside, you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering when it gets easier. Maybe you're pregnant or newly postpartum and feeling nothing like yourself. Maybe you're in the middle of a major life change, and anxiety is running the show. You want to feel grounded again. You want to understand yourself, heal from what's hurt you, and show up fully for your relationships, your family, and yourself. You deserve a space where you don't have to perform.
My name is Dr. Kelly Chroback and I am passionate about helping people heal from the inside out. I take a holistic approach to treat the mind, body, and soul of people on healing journeys. I earned my Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania where I was a Cohen's Veteran Network scholar. I also earned my Ph.D. In Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies from Texas Tech University. I have a profound love and respect for working with the addiction-recovery community, veterans, as well as people who simply want to better their lives. I am confident that together, we can help you find your way back to You.
My name is Dr. Kelly Chroback and I am passionate about helping people heal from the inside out. I take a holistic approach to treat the mind, body, and soul of people on healing journeys. I earned my Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania where I was a Cohen's Veteran Network scholar. I also earned my Ph.D. In Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies from Texas Tech University. I have a profound love and respect for working with the addiction-recovery community, veterans, as well as people who simply want to better their lives. I am confident that together, we can help you find your way back to You.
Life is overwhelming at times. I want to walk alongside those searching for their voice as they find their footing through the unexpected journey of life. As someone who has faced great obstacles in life, I am no stranger to overcoming, coping, and thriving.
Life is overwhelming at times. I want to walk alongside those searching for their voice as they find their footing through the unexpected journey of life. As someone who has faced great obstacles in life, I am no stranger to overcoming, coping, and thriving.
Hello! My name is Justine Vaughn, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Certified First Responder Counselor. I graduated with my Masters degree in 2019 and have worked in a variety of counseling settings in order to gain experience and grow professionally. I have been working in the counseling field since 2012, and have experience working with adolescents and adults who have been dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I am currently trained in EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, and other therapy modalities. I would be honored to work with you along this journey.
Hello! My name is Justine Vaughn, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Certified First Responder Counselor. I graduated with my Masters degree in 2019 and have worked in a variety of counseling settings in order to gain experience and grow professionally. I have been working in the counseling field since 2012, and have experience working with adolescents and adults who have been dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I am currently trained in EMDR, CBT, CPT, DBT, and other therapy modalities. I would be honored to work with you along this journey.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to every therapeutic relationship. I believe that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and respected—and I strive to create a space where you can show up just as you are.
Informed by the principles of trauma care—safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility—I work with individuals who are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relational challenges. I recognize that trauma shows up differently for everyone, and my role is not to pathologize your experience, but to honor you
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to every therapeutic relationship. I believe that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and respected—and I strive to create a space where you can show up just as you are.
Informed by the principles of trauma care—safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility—I work with individuals who are navigating the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relational challenges. I recognize that trauma shows up differently for everyone, and my role is not to pathologize your experience, but to honor you
Hello, I am Andrea! Happy to meet you! I am committed to creating a nurturing, accepting space where you feel safe to explore your experiences openly. If you need flexible hours, I’m happy to accommodate your schedule so support feels accessible and realistic for your life.
Hello, I am Andrea! Happy to meet you! I am committed to creating a nurturing, accepting space where you feel safe to explore your experiences openly. If you need flexible hours, I’m happy to accommodate your schedule so support feels accessible and realistic for your life.
As a counselor with personal experience of trauma, I possess a deep understanding of feelings such as low self-worth, failure, disappointment, triggers, anger, depression, and self-doubt. Through counseling, I have cultivated effective coping mechanisms and rekindled my inherent optimism and ambition. Despite facing significant life challenges, I have dedicated my life to assisting others in overcoming life struggles that negatively impact cognitive well-being.
Daily stressors can make us all feel vulnerable as we navigate life. Learning strategic coping skills can be beneficial in addressing numerous issues, and identifying person
As a counselor with personal experience of trauma, I possess a deep understanding of feelings such as low self-worth, failure, disappointment, triggers, anger, depression, and self-doubt. Through counseling, I have cultivated effective coping mechanisms and rekindled my inherent optimism and ambition. Despite facing significant life challenges, I have dedicated my life to assisting others in overcoming life struggles that negatively impact cognitive well-being.
Daily stressors can make us all feel vulnerable as we navigate life. Learning strategic coping skills can be beneficial in addressing numerous issues, and identifying person
Is your child struggling with intense emotions, attention issues, or persistent worry? Do you feel like you're constantly walking a tightrope—balancing impulsive outbursts and withdrawn behavior, all while trying to do what’s best for your child? At Evolve Psychiatry, our team partners with both children and parents to understand what’s driving your child’s distress and to create a plan that nurtures emotional growth, resilience, and success — both at home and in school.
Is your child struggling with intense emotions, attention issues, or persistent worry? Do you feel like you're constantly walking a tightrope—balancing impulsive outbursts and withdrawn behavior, all while trying to do what’s best for your child? At Evolve Psychiatry, our team partners with both children and parents to understand what’s driving your child’s distress and to create a plan that nurtures emotional growth, resilience, and success — both at home and in school.
Current evening and Saturday availability. I want to say to those reading this that there is hope and a way out of the darkness. Many need help overcoming the struggles and pain caused by life experiences. I have worked in the behavioral health field for over 17 years. I have specialized experience with first responders and their families.
Current evening and Saturday availability. I want to say to those reading this that there is hope and a way out of the darkness. Many need help overcoming the struggles and pain caused by life experiences. I have worked in the behavioral health field for over 17 years. I have specialized experience with first responders and their families.
I am a board-certified clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience specializing in the rapid resolution of psychological symptoms. I offer psychological services aimed at improving mental health and overall well-being through a wide range of evidence-based interventions. My approach includes structured treatments for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and other psychological conditions.
I am a board-certified clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience specializing in the rapid resolution of psychological symptoms. I offer psychological services aimed at improving mental health and overall well-being through a wide range of evidence-based interventions. My approach includes structured treatments for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and other psychological conditions.
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Caroline Flack. Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by current events or the direction your life has taken? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors or patterns of behavior that contribute to your unhappiness, and you don’t understand why? Do you have thoughts or feelings that upset you? Are you struggling to handle sudden changes in your life, including new physical limitations? I have good news. You are not alone. And help is out there.
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” Caroline Flack. Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by current events or the direction your life has taken? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors or patterns of behavior that contribute to your unhappiness, and you don’t understand why? Do you have thoughts or feelings that upset you? Are you struggling to handle sudden changes in your life, including new physical limitations? I have good news. You are not alone. And help is out there.
Lisa D
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, GC-C
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a clinical social worker & associate councelor. My master's degree specializes in children and family dynamics. I feel It is my calling to help people who are going through changes or struggles in life & have difficulty understanding or managing them on their own. Whether it's anxiety, depression, pain/grief, family issues or something else I can give you the tools needed to help you cope and work through the chaos that you have been struggling with. I also can conduct crises intervention and those suffering with mental health issues if needed. I can help you navigate through the healing process.
Hello, I am a clinical social worker & associate councelor. My master's degree specializes in children and family dynamics. I feel It is my calling to help people who are going through changes or struggles in life & have difficulty understanding or managing them on their own. Whether it's anxiety, depression, pain/grief, family issues or something else I can give you the tools needed to help you cope and work through the chaos that you have been struggling with. I also can conduct crises intervention and those suffering with mental health issues if needed. I can help you navigate through the healing process.
The new year often comes with a lot of pressure to set big resolutions and “get it right.” I take a different approach. I believe in resets, not resolutions—small, realistic changes that help you feel more grounded, clear, and supported in your everyday life.
As a clinical social worker, I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, burned out, or just ready for something to shift. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, talk things through, and figure out what’s actually working for you—and what’s not.
The new year often comes with a lot of pressure to set big resolutions and “get it right.” I take a different approach. I believe in resets, not resolutions—small, realistic changes that help you feel more grounded, clear, and supported in your everyday life.
As a clinical social worker, I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, burned out, or just ready for something to shift. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, talk things through, and figure out what’s actually working for you—and what’s not.
Do you handle everything on the outside but quietly wonder why it still doesn't feel like enough? Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or relationship tension that keeps resurfacing, you don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. You just need to be curious about yourself and willing to show up honestly — I'll meet you there.
Do you handle everything on the outside but quietly wonder why it still doesn't feel like enough? Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or relationship tension that keeps resurfacing, you don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. You just need to be curious about yourself and willing to show up honestly — I'll meet you there.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals ages 13 and up, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I aim to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals ages 13 and up, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I aim to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Are relationship dynamics, family tension, or the patterns you keep repeating leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected from who you truly are? Whether the struggle is personal, between partners, or felt across the whole family, it rarely exists in isolation — and neither should the solution. You don't have to untangle it alone, and you don't have to choose between getting help as an individual or getting help together. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples and family therapy, helping you gain deeper insight into your patterns and become more of who you truly are.
Are relationship dynamics, family tension, or the patterns you keep repeating leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected from who you truly are? Whether the struggle is personal, between partners, or felt across the whole family, it rarely exists in isolation — and neither should the solution. You don't have to untangle it alone, and you don't have to choose between getting help as an individual or getting help together. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples and family therapy, helping you gain deeper insight into your patterns and become more of who you truly are.
Do you handle everything on the outside but quietly wonder why it still doesn't feel like enough? Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or relationship tension that keeps resurfacing, you don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. You just need to be curious about yourself and willing to show up honestly — I'll meet you there.
Do you handle everything on the outside but quietly wonder why it still doesn't feel like enough? Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or relationship tension that keeps resurfacing, you don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. You just need to be curious about yourself and willing to show up honestly — I'll meet you there.
Hello! I am Wendy Theriot,MA,LPC. I spent years specializing in trauma-focused therapy and have worked in the private practice setting as well as treatment facility setting. This year I have taken a break from in-person therapy where I specialized in EMDR. working with First Responders, and Veterans/AD Military Personnel diagnosed with PTSD.
At the moment I am focused on specializing in more of a Client or Person-Centered approach, where I guide the client in the direction of healing or self actualization incorporating Cognitive Processing, Jungian therapy as well as Attachment-Based therapy. I also work with couples.
Hello! I am Wendy Theriot,MA,LPC. I spent years specializing in trauma-focused therapy and have worked in the private practice setting as well as treatment facility setting. This year I have taken a break from in-person therapy where I specialized in EMDR. working with First Responders, and Veterans/AD Military Personnel diagnosed with PTSD.
At the moment I am focused on specializing in more of a Client or Person-Centered approach, where I guide the client in the direction of healing or self actualization incorporating Cognitive Processing, Jungian therapy as well as Attachment-Based therapy. I also work with couples.
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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.