Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Staunton, VA
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families work through their struggles and strengthen resilience in their lives. I have worked with a diverse group of populations in a variety of settings over the past 20 years providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked extensively with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction disorders. I am also passionate about helping first responders and their families navigate the unique challenges and struggles that accompany these professions.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families work through their struggles and strengthen resilience in their lives. I have worked with a diverse group of populations in a variety of settings over the past 20 years providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked extensively with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction disorders. I am also passionate about helping first responders and their families navigate the unique challenges and struggles that accompany these professions.
Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful act of self-care. At My Deaf Therapy, we specialize in supporting members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community—including Deaf individuals, Deaf families, and hearing family members fluent in sign language (CODAs, KODAs, and allies).
Our experienced, ASL-fluent therapists provide compassionate care tailored to your needs. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and more.
Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful act of self-care. At My Deaf Therapy, we specialize in supporting members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community—including Deaf individuals, Deaf families, and hearing family members fluent in sign language (CODAs, KODAs, and allies).
Our experienced, ASL-fluent therapists provide compassionate care tailored to your needs. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and more.
I have been working with adolescents and adults for about 8 years. Specialities include: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, behavior management, difficult life transitions, ADHD, and Autism. If you're wanting to improve your confidence, learn effective strategies for problem solving, or overcome difficult past, present, or future issues/concerns, I'd be happy to help you with your journey.
I have been working with adolescents and adults for about 8 years. Specialities include: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, behavior management, difficult life transitions, ADHD, and Autism. If you're wanting to improve your confidence, learn effective strategies for problem solving, or overcome difficult past, present, or future issues/concerns, I'd be happy to help you with your journey.
I welcome all clients, though I especially value working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent people, and those seeking support in healing from religious or spiritual trauma—meaning experiences of being hurt or abused in religious or sacred spaces.
Healing and growth is different for every individual, and I am honored to be with my clients on that journey whatever that may be.
I welcome all clients, though I especially value working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent people, and those seeking support in healing from religious or spiritual trauma—meaning experiences of being hurt or abused in religious or sacred spaces.
Healing and growth is different for every individual, and I am honored to be with my clients on that journey whatever that may be.
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Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Therapy is meant to be a completely individual experience and I treat it as such with compassion and cultural humility. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in developing personalized coping skills which foster resilience for challenging life transitions while also helping you to discover your purpose in life. I offer compassionate listening as we work together to find comfort and resolve in the difficult areas of your life, relationships and the challenges you are facing. I have specialized maternal mental health training with Postpartum Virginia Support and I am certified as a marriage facilitator with Prep/Enrich.
Therapy is meant to be a completely individual experience and I treat it as such with compassion and cultural humility. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in developing personalized coping skills which foster resilience for challenging life transitions while also helping you to discover your purpose in life. I offer compassionate listening as we work together to find comfort and resolve in the difficult areas of your life, relationships and the challenges you are facing. I have specialized maternal mental health training with Postpartum Virginia Support and I am certified as a marriage facilitator with Prep/Enrich.
Regan McKenna Harker, Albemarle Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome—I’m currently accepting new clients and look forward to connecting with you. I’m Regan; I offer individual therapy for adults online who are seeking support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holistic practices to help you build lasting skills and meaningful change. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I accept many health insurance plans.
Welcome—I’m currently accepting new clients and look forward to connecting with you. I’m Regan; I offer individual therapy for adults online who are seeking support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and holistic practices to help you build lasting skills and meaningful change. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I accept many health insurance plans.
For the last 10 years, I have been working to help people like you experience positive change and navigate difficult times in their lives with support, guidance, and encouragement. My experience in community mental health is diverse, working with children, youth, and adults. I value personal connection, compassion, and honesty in therapeutic work and appreciate the opportunity to offer direction which brings awareness and clarity during therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Ferrum College and hold a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
For the last 10 years, I have been working to help people like you experience positive change and navigate difficult times in their lives with support, guidance, and encouragement. My experience in community mental health is diverse, working with children, youth, and adults. I value personal connection, compassion, and honesty in therapeutic work and appreciate the opportunity to offer direction which brings awareness and clarity during therapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Ferrum College and hold a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.
I believe in creating a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings while working toward their personal goals. I have experience in working with substance use and addiction, complex trauma, grief, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, physical health issues, couples, identity issues, eating disorders, LGTBT+ concerns, and caregivers.
I believe in creating a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings while working toward their personal goals. I have experience in working with substance use and addiction, complex trauma, grief, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, physical health issues, couples, identity issues, eating disorders, LGTBT+ concerns, and caregivers.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a CSAC Supervisee (addictions) and certified in crisis intervention and anger management. I have about 10 years of experience. I provide individualized care, helping you to achieve your individualized goals and needs. I have worked with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, grief, BPD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and various personality disorders. The modalities I frequently use are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Art therapy. I offer a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes healing and personal growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor with a CSAC Supervisee (addictions) and certified in crisis intervention and anger management. I have about 10 years of experience. I provide individualized care, helping you to achieve your individualized goals and needs. I have worked with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, grief, BPD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and various personality disorders. The modalities I frequently use are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Art therapy. I offer a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes healing and personal growth.
Welcome! We offer comprehensive psychological testing and counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, adolescents, and children. Whether you're looking for support in navigating symptoms, needing help with your relationship, or seeking answers through psychological evaluation, we’re here to help with current availability for both testing and therapy services. Our clinicians are trained in up-do-date treatment and evaluation methods, offering in-person and telehealth appointments, including weekend or evening hours. Now featuring a digital library of >40 assessments and iPad administration.
Welcome! We offer comprehensive psychological testing and counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, adolescents, and children. Whether you're looking for support in navigating symptoms, needing help with your relationship, or seeking answers through psychological evaluation, we’re here to help with current availability for both testing and therapy services. Our clinicians are trained in up-do-date treatment and evaluation methods, offering in-person and telehealth appointments, including weekend or evening hours. Now featuring a digital library of >40 assessments and iPad administration.
Are you struggling in your relationships due to insecurities? Are you feeling burdened by depressed moods and anxiety caused by low self-esteem? Perhaps your past included painful experiences where you felt unaccepted, devalued, or unheard. You want to feel empowered, but you don't know how to get there.
Are you struggling in your relationships due to insecurities? Are you feeling burdened by depressed moods and anxiety caused by low self-esteem? Perhaps your past included painful experiences where you felt unaccepted, devalued, or unheard. You want to feel empowered, but you don't know how to get there.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and my goal is to create a space where you feel understood and supported. I specialize in working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and PTSD. Many of the people I work with are carrying heavy emotional experiences, and together we make sense of those experiences in a way that feels grounding and empowering.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and my goal is to create a space where you feel understood and supported. I specialize in working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and PTSD. Many of the people I work with are carrying heavy emotional experiences, and together we make sense of those experiences in a way that feels grounding and empowering.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or worried about being judged. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to open up about personal struggles. While conversations around mental health have become more common, reaching out for support can still bring up nerves, uncertainty, or self-doubt. My priority is to offer a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe being yourself. You don’t need to have the “right words” or know exactly what you want to work on—we can figure that out together, at your pace.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or worried about being judged. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to open up about personal struggles. While conversations around mental health have become more common, reaching out for support can still bring up nerves, uncertainty, or self-doubt. My priority is to offer a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe being yourself. You don’t need to have the “right words” or know exactly what you want to work on—we can figure that out together, at your pace.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in old patterns? As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have built a reputation in our community for the ability to make meaningful and transformative connections. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with are students, professionals, parents, and veterans who are seeking more than just symptom relief—they want to build resilience, heal old wounds, and live with greater presence and purpose, while developing practical skills to improve quality of life and relationships.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in old patterns? As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have built a reputation in our community for the ability to make meaningful and transformative connections. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with are students, professionals, parents, and veterans who are seeking more than just symptom relief—they want to build resilience, heal old wounds, and live with greater presence and purpose, while developing practical skills to improve quality of life and relationships.
I have been married for over 45 years and have 3 adult children. Two of the children are biologically ours and the third is adopted. They have blessed Ronda, my wife, and I with 9 grandchildren. I heard the call to care for people as a clinical psychologist when I took a gap year after high school. My personal and professional value system uses Love as the measure of my behaviors and motivations. One of my favorite movies is “What About Bob”. This movie makes the point that therapists and clients are both human, with their own foibles. My general approach is “ I am just one beggar showing another beggar where to find food."
I have been married for over 45 years and have 3 adult children. Two of the children are biologically ours and the third is adopted. They have blessed Ronda, my wife, and I with 9 grandchildren. I heard the call to care for people as a clinical psychologist when I took a gap year after high school. My personal and professional value system uses Love as the measure of my behaviors and motivations. One of my favorite movies is “What About Bob”. This movie makes the point that therapists and clients are both human, with their own foibles. My general approach is “ I am just one beggar showing another beggar where to find food."
Are you navigating an eating disorder, perfectionism, or burnout? Exhausted, resentful, and unable to stop measuring your worth by discipline or control? You’ve always been the strong one, but food still feels confusing, rest unsafe, and asking for help harder than staying silent. You feel stuck between wanting to heal and silently unraveling - caught between collapse and overfunctioning. Maybe you don’t even know what rest feels like anymore. You’re ready for relief - to eat without spiraling, stop shaming and criticizing yourself constantly, and build a compassionate, trusting relationship with your body and life.
Are you navigating an eating disorder, perfectionism, or burnout? Exhausted, resentful, and unable to stop measuring your worth by discipline or control? You’ve always been the strong one, but food still feels confusing, rest unsafe, and asking for help harder than staying silent. You feel stuck between wanting to heal and silently unraveling - caught between collapse and overfunctioning. Maybe you don’t even know what rest feels like anymore. You’re ready for relief - to eat without spiraling, stop shaming and criticizing yourself constantly, and build a compassionate, trusting relationship with your body and life.
Shenandoah Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, LCSW, LCP, LPC
2 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Now Accepting New Clients! All of our clinicians offer both in-person sessions and teletherapy. We work with children, adolescents, and adults in our Roanoke and Harrisonburg offices. Call our clinical coordinator at (540) 251-7728 ext. 1 to inquire about openings. Shenandoah Psychological Services offers an array of psychological and counseling options to suit your needs. We specialize in varying categories of counseling ranging from emotional and behavioral matters to substance abuse. We strive to offer the highest quality of psychological services in Roanoke city, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding areas.
Now Accepting New Clients! All of our clinicians offer both in-person sessions and teletherapy. We work with children, adolescents, and adults in our Roanoke and Harrisonburg offices. Call our clinical coordinator at (540) 251-7728 ext. 1 to inquire about openings. Shenandoah Psychological Services offers an array of psychological and counseling options to suit your needs. We specialize in varying categories of counseling ranging from emotional and behavioral matters to substance abuse. We strive to offer the highest quality of psychological services in Roanoke city, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding areas.
Accepting new clients! I welcome people from a place of openness and non-judgment to encourage self-authenticity and build foundation of trust. I'm supportive in my therapy approach, but am not afraid to be more direct in order to challenge clients, explore solutions and promote growth. I am also comfortable working with individuals struggling with chronic depression and intrusive suicidal thoughts.
Available in-person in downtown Harrisonburg or virtually throughout Virginia. Kind Courage Therapy is a queer owned, LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
Accepting new clients! I welcome people from a place of openness and non-judgment to encourage self-authenticity and build foundation of trust. I'm supportive in my therapy approach, but am not afraid to be more direct in order to challenge clients, explore solutions and promote growth. I am also comfortable working with individuals struggling with chronic depression and intrusive suicidal thoughts.
Available in-person in downtown Harrisonburg or virtually throughout Virginia. Kind Courage Therapy is a queer owned, LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 9 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, grief, and major life transitions. I work closely with both youth and their parents to strengthen communication, build coping skills, and create a more stable and supportive home environment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 9 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, behavioral concerns, grief, and major life transitions. I work closely with both youth and their parents to strengthen communication, build coping skills, and create a more stable and supportive home environment.
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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.