Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in San Antonio, TX
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Jennifer Lankford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Some of the approaches I use include:
Cognitive
Behavioral, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Insight-oriented, Family systems, Trauma Focused, and some play therapies.
**WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE** I look forward to working with you to help alleviate emotional distress or negative patterns that may be keeping you from living a more balanced life. Our sessions will be focused on getting on track with the "now," while also addressing any past issues or trauma that may be keeping you from moving forward in life. I have 17 years of experience in working with adults and adolescents on many issues, including: depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, anger management, behavioral issues, among many others (please refer to the complete list on this page).

Shelby Walter
LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my work, I enjoy building off multiple modalities including
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing amongst other forms of therapy to find the best fit for my client.
I am a licensed master of social work (LMSW) under clinical supervision of Dr. Steven D. Gomez. I started my educational journey working with children who have special needs, focusing on Autism. The last few years, I have emphasized on working with young children, adolescents, and parents who have experienced multiple traumas. My outlook on working with clients' who have experienced trauma is focusing around the question of "What has happened to you". Assisting the client overcome their personal traumas and seeing the growth and positive outcomes of healing, has to be the most rewarding part of the therapeutic process.
Waitlist for new clients

Elizabeth K. Oldham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CCTP, CCFP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you feel stuck? Are you suffering from an anxiety or mood disorder? Would you like to change your self-talk and plan your future? As a whole-person centered therapist I will utilize
cognitive
behavior techniques with a secondary emphasis on physical habits to help you to examine and make life changes. I will help you to make sense of your story, identify and adjust thinking, and accept and love yourself. Together we will set clear goals for life changes. I create an atmosphere of acceptance and hope, integrating faith if desired. Additionally I now offer Compassion Fatigue Therapy for those in helping professions.

Dacia Benton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am TF-
CBT
Certified (trauma informed care) and have experience working with adults, children, and adolescents seeking support in a variety of areas such as traumatic events, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.
"I believe every person has value and a divine purpose in life". Challenges will come, but you can overcome them. Thank you for taking the first step in the healing process. I am dedicated to enhancing the emotional, physical, and spiritual strength of my clients. I am here to support, encourage, challenge and empower you to reach your goals.

Mikah Watford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, ACCTS
Verified
Verified
I am an Advanced Clinical Trauma Specialist providing evidence-based treatments for trauma including EMDR. Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and
Cognitive
Processing therapy. In person and Telehealth sessions available.

Remuda Ranch Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-Sup, CAAT, CCMHC
Verified
Verified
I use
cognitive
behavioral, Gottman method, and creativity in my counseling.
Are you struggling in your marriage/relationship? Does this sound familiar? Hi, my husband and I do not seem to be happy anymore. Over the years we have both made some bad mistakes and have hurt each other. Now, we hardly talk and when we do it becomes an argument, we say a lot of hurtful things to each other. In our last argument, things got really out of hand, and he left the house, slamming the door, and hasn't been back home since. I have been crying since last night. We love each other, but, after our last fight I just don’t know what to do or where to go from here. I really need some help.

Carlos Ayala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach uses a blend of many therapeutic modalities including, EMDR,
CBT
, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness and relaxation.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and the jail setting. I graduated from Baylor University and have extensive experience treating childhood trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and grief. I have a broad range of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Sherry Rantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems, including anger management, anxiety, low self-esteem, aspergers, depression, bullying, school and family problems. I believe in working closely with parents/families of these children and adolescents. Working together we can make things better for the family. To my work with clients, I bring thirty years of experience as a therapist in private practice, a therapist at Jewish Family Service, a school social worker, and a teacher. I provide
cognitive
behavioral therapy both in the office and through self-automated text messaging.

Pernicano Professional Psychology PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I bring to my clients over 40 years of clinical experience, working with Veterans as the retired Chief of Mental Health at the VA in Lexington, KY and in as a clinician in other military and private practice settings. I am Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP). I am a generalist and use
cognitive
, behavioral and neurobiological approaches to treat a wide range of problems from anxiety, depression and trauma to couples’ and family issues. I look forward to getting down to the hard work of helping you to overcome whatever personal adversity you may have.

Rebecca Parisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is an unpredictable journey, and my goal as a therapist is to help my clients achieve more balance, clarity, and stability along that journey. I provide an eclectic approach utilizing multiple treatment modalities- meaning that each of my clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to provide a listening ear to help determine what I can do to help each client along their path. I typically utilize
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches tailored to each client's needs and goals.

Elizabeth Buckley Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Proficient in
cognitive
behavioral therapy, solution focused and trained in EMDR and trauma and anger management CART certified #2542-2598.
Are you struggling on your life journey? Are you stressed and angry concerning a relationship, divorce, separation? Maybe you have just experienced a life changing event that has you unbalanced. Elizabeth is dedicated to helping people cope on their journey. The purpose of counseling is to provide hope and encouragement during the change process in your life. In order to build a mutually cooperative relationship, I develop a safe and trustworthy environment. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think towards you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and hope.
Waitlist for new clients

Michelle Gunnin Telehealth LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I employ
cognitive
behavioral, solution focused, and systemic strategic techniques.
During these uncertain times, my goal is to help you manage your anxiety in healthy ways. Has this period of isolation intensified your frustration and dissatisfaction with your relationship and your partner? My speciality is focusing on honest feedback with skills training in couples sessions to help you stop negative patterns to create healthy and connected relationships. I will teach you ways to change dysfunction to create the relationship we all want. I have been married 27 years and have two children. In addition, I have experience helping children and adults with all types of anxiety including Generalized and Social Anxiety.

Jd Jacobson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Using empirically proven techniques including
CBT
, TF-
CBT
, and DBT strategies, my therapy is effective in helping you manage severe diagnoses, explore new possibilities, and make big improvements in your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues? You want it to get easier, but it never does. Maybe you're feeling numb, on edge, or overwhelmed, your relationships are draining, and the stress of COVID-19 is making everything harder. Whatever your situation is, I’m committed to getting to the root of what's getting in the way so you can start building the life you deserve. I have helped hundreds of clients work through depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and divorce. Through our work together, you'll begin to stop blaming yourself and start creating healthier relationships.

Haziel Williams
MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use Solution Focused,
CBT
, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing & Trauma Therapy.
My counseling creates a safe space to learn skills to lower anxiety and depression levels. To experience a greater sense of joy in day to day living. I help clients learn to finding hope in the midst of life challenges . I am here to provide encouragement and support to make clients’ life goals happen. Therapy gives clients the skills to approach difficult situations and relationships with confidence. My counseling provides the opportunity for new skills to be developed in a safe space. Counseling is an encouraging and positive experience that can create lasting positive change.

Sabine Volkmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Sabine Volkmann is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Sabine has experience working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance abuse issues, trauma and PTSD. The treatment modalities that she employs include
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy and reality therapy.

San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The treatment modalities that I employ most often are
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), solution-focused therapy.
For 14 years, I have treated clients with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger problems, relationship problems, parenting issues, and academic problems. I enjoy working with young children, adolescents, and families. I truly believe that people can achieve happiness and fulfilment through mental and physical health. Because I have a strong passion for helping others, I strive to create strong therapeutic relationship with each of my clients. To facilitate change, I strive to provide a safe, trusting environment characterized by warmth, acceptance, and empathy.
Not accepting new clients

Beth Kobb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I offer a depth-oriented perspective with experiential and
cognitive
-behavioral features to respectfully approach old or emerging issues.
In these unprecedented times, it's easy to take on more than we planned and lose more than we anticipated. On top of our self-imposed limitations, we are facing challenges that pose new forms of distress with real psychological impacts. The therapy process can help access new possibilities and resolutions, whether we are summoned by an external crisis, relationship issue, bothersome mood, or desire to unfold a broader perspective. With over 25 years of counseling experience, I recognize that the right questions can be more helpful than answers in response to whatever calls us to therapy.

Wilfredo Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to my page. My name is Wilfredo; I am a Mental Health Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (NBCC). I am an US Army Mental Health Specialist/Instructor retired. Specialize on
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (
CBT
). My main goal is to help clients overcome PTSD, Mood Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Relationship Problems, Family Issues. I also work with children with Behavioral Problems, ADHD, Autism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Child Therapy.

Leah M Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have been trained primarily in direct approaches (
CBT
, DBT) but will use indirect approaches depending on what my clients need.
My strength and passion in counseling lay in child and adolescent therapy working on body image issues, eating disorders, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues. I have experience in working collaboratively with clients, their medication management team, parents, teachers, dietitians, and pediatricians to ensure the circle of care is complete and my clients have the support of their community in their treatment journey.

Rosa Ana Espinosa
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in brief therapy with a solution-focused approach using my client's strengths to arrive at solutions to their current problem. Oftentimes, these solutions can be practiced and implemented in a relatively short period of time. If necessary, I use additional tools such as
cognitive
behavioral therapy and hypnosis.
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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.