Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Seattle, WA
My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavior therapy that focuses on identifying and achieving your mental health treatment goals.
I am a clinical psychologist and have been providing therapy services for adolescents and adults for fifteen years. I earned my doctoral degree from Argosy University-Phoenix in 2010 and provided services in outpatient mental health clinics, crisis programs, a residential treatment program, and a private practice clinic. I am skilled in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, behavior disorders, relationship problems, family issues, stress management, and problems in living.
My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavior therapy that focuses on identifying and achieving your mental health treatment goals.
I am a clinical psychologist and have been providing therapy services for adolescents and adults for fifteen years. I earned my doctoral degree from Argosy University-Phoenix in 2010 and provided services in outpatient mental health clinics, crisis programs, a residential treatment program, and a private practice clinic. I am skilled in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, behavior disorders, relationship problems, family issues, stress management, and problems in living.
I use a person-centered and compassionate approach because I recognize that you are the expert on you. Within this approach framework, I draw on several practices and modalities, including Existential-Phenomenological Humanistic Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. My specialties include but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, life changes, grief and loss, relational difficulties, and agency development.
I use a person-centered and compassionate approach because I recognize that you are the expert on you. Within this approach framework, I draw on several practices and modalities, including Existential-Phenomenological Humanistic Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. My specialties include but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, life changes, grief and loss, relational difficulties, and agency development.
Jenée O’Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I often incorporate EFT, DBT, CBT, SF, NT, Prepare-Enrich, guided meditations, and much more.
Imagine a safe place to come as you are. I will help you to see you are enough. We start by loving what is and grow from there. I am a lifelong student of psychology, and a fellow work-in-progress. In my experience, secure relationships, self-care, healthy habits, and routines are foundational components of good mental health. I treat couples, individuals, and families as unique individuals with a systemic orientation. This means that I seek to learn each client's perspective and consider both the internal and external influences and relationships that may be impacting them.
I often incorporate EFT, DBT, CBT, SF, NT, Prepare-Enrich, guided meditations, and much more.
Imagine a safe place to come as you are. I will help you to see you are enough. We start by loving what is and grow from there. I am a lifelong student of psychology, and a fellow work-in-progress. In my experience, secure relationships, self-care, healthy habits, and routines are foundational components of good mental health. I treat couples, individuals, and families as unique individuals with a systemic orientation. This means that I seek to learn each client's perspective and consider both the internal and external influences and relationships that may be impacting them.
McKenna Cosottile
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
Waitlist for new clients
I embrace a cognitive-behavioral perspective, with influence from contextualism, attachment theory, mindfulness, and polyvagal theory.
Maybe you’re a parent worried about being “good enough,” whether your child’s behavior is “normal”, whether they are safe. Maybe you’re a teenager, feeling heartbroken over a friendship, unsure of who you are in the world, anxious about school tomorrow. Whether you're a kid (0-12yo), teenager (13-19yo), or parent, I think I can help. You have known you, and/or your child, your entire life — you are the expert in you. What I bring is expertise in pediatric evidence-based interventions. My hope is that together, we can create a context that feels safe to explore new patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that improve your life.
I embrace a cognitive-behavioral perspective, with influence from contextualism, attachment theory, mindfulness, and polyvagal theory.
Maybe you’re a parent worried about being “good enough,” whether your child’s behavior is “normal”, whether they are safe. Maybe you’re a teenager, feeling heartbroken over a friendship, unsure of who you are in the world, anxious about school tomorrow. Whether you're a kid (0-12yo), teenager (13-19yo), or parent, I think I can help. You have known you, and/or your child, your entire life — you are the expert in you. What I bring is expertise in pediatric evidence-based interventions. My hope is that together, we can create a context that feels safe to explore new patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that improve your life.
Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, we will work together to overcome anxiety and OCD.
I specialize in delivering evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. The science is clear on what therapy works best for these issues, yet often clients who need it most never access the right type of care. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) treatment is considered the gold standard, and while many providers implement various CBT tools and techniques, they are not incorporated in a structured way as the research indicates. With over a decade of experience and thousands of hours delivering CBT treatments, I have cultivated a profound understanding on how to help folks with these issues.
Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, we will work together to overcome anxiety and OCD.
I specialize in delivering evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. The science is clear on what therapy works best for these issues, yet often clients who need it most never access the right type of care. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) treatment is considered the gold standard, and while many providers implement various CBT tools and techniques, they are not incorporated in a structured way as the research indicates. With over a decade of experience and thousands of hours delivering CBT treatments, I have cultivated a profound understanding on how to help folks with these issues.
I utilize tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness.
Are you seeking support to navigate life’s challenges? Do you want a space where your feelings are valued and understood? As a counselor, I am committed to supporting individuals who face a variety of challenges, including anxiety, disability, life transitions, and mood disorders. My goal is to cultivate a judgment-free and compassionate environment where individuals can embrace their authentic selves across all aspects of their identities. I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are, ensuring they feel heard and supported as they navigate life’s ups and downs.
I utilize tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness.
Are you seeking support to navigate life’s challenges? Do you want a space where your feelings are valued and understood? As a counselor, I am committed to supporting individuals who face a variety of challenges, including anxiety, disability, life transitions, and mood disorders. My goal is to cultivate a judgment-free and compassionate environment where individuals can embrace their authentic selves across all aspects of their identities. I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are, ensuring they feel heard and supported as they navigate life’s ups and downs.
I work well with adult clients who struggle with depression, anxiety and grief. My training and years of practice have included a range of conceptual approaches including developmental, family systems, behavioral and cognitive behavior theory. My approach to any client is to tailor the treatment plan to accommodate the needs of that individual.
I work well with adult clients who struggle with depression, anxiety and grief. My training and years of practice have included a range of conceptual approaches including developmental, family systems, behavioral and cognitive behavior theory. My approach to any client is to tailor the treatment plan to accommodate the needs of that individual.
Brittiony Borges
Counselor, Brittiony Borges, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
I use parts work, EFT, EMDR, and CBT and include attachment theory.
I enjoy working with teens (14+), parents, couples, neurodiversity, and individuals working through life transitions (parenting, career changes, etc.), identity development, and everything involved with…life. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma & neurodivergent individuals. I connect with my clients through curiosity, compassion, and a little humor. I have witnessed genuine change come when we're free to speak our truth, and it's met with warmth and authenticity. It's a collaborative journey where, together, we can work on discovering new meaningful experiences & relationships. You deserve this, and I hope to connect soon!
I use parts work, EFT, EMDR, and CBT and include attachment theory.
I enjoy working with teens (14+), parents, couples, neurodiversity, and individuals working through life transitions (parenting, career changes, etc.), identity development, and everything involved with…life. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma & neurodivergent individuals. I connect with my clients through curiosity, compassion, and a little humor. I have witnessed genuine change come when we're free to speak our truth, and it's met with warmth and authenticity. It's a collaborative journey where, together, we can work on discovering new meaningful experiences & relationships. You deserve this, and I hope to connect soon!
I practice from a person-centered and existential approach and also utilize tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness, family systems, and strengths based modalities.
My goal is to assist my clients in navigating challenging situations and working towards self-acceptance and conquering personal growth. I focus not only on the individual, but on the whole family system as well as systemic challenges throughout my work with kids, teens, adults, couples, and families. I bring a unique perspective that involves decades of personal and professional experience in my work with neurodivergent clients around communication and developing the skills and the understanding to be successful socially, emotionally, and relationally.
I practice from a person-centered and existential approach and also utilize tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness, family systems, and strengths based modalities.
My goal is to assist my clients in navigating challenging situations and working towards self-acceptance and conquering personal growth. I focus not only on the individual, but on the whole family system as well as systemic challenges throughout my work with kids, teens, adults, couples, and families. I bring a unique perspective that involves decades of personal and professional experience in my work with neurodivergent clients around communication and developing the skills and the understanding to be successful socially, emotionally, and relationally.
Two methods I often find useful are cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal psychotherapy.
I work with adults striving to respond with integrity and effectiveness to many life issues--particularly related to work, career, relationship, and mid-life challenges. My clients include adults dealing with depression, anxiety, performance impairment, stress-related conditions, as well as those choosing to "raise their game." Regardless of their reason for seeking therapy, many of my clients bring important resources rooted in their personal journey of faith or search for meaning. If spiritual aspects of your life are important, I invite you to share that in our work together.
Two methods I often find useful are cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal psychotherapy.
I work with adults striving to respond with integrity and effectiveness to many life issues--particularly related to work, career, relationship, and mid-life challenges. My clients include adults dealing with depression, anxiety, performance impairment, stress-related conditions, as well as those choosing to "raise their game." Regardless of their reason for seeking therapy, many of my clients bring important resources rooted in their personal journey of faith or search for meaning. If spiritual aspects of your life are important, I invite you to share that in our work together.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with an office in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. I have a masters in counseling psychology from Regis University in Denver and over 20 years of professional experience. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, LGBTQ and ADHD issues. I work with couples, individuals, and parents and their children. I draw on a number of schools of thinking, including existential, interpersonal, client-centered, cognitive and humanistic. Put simply, I see my job as helping my clients gain access to resources they already have within them - so they can grow into the people they want to be.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with an office in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. I have a masters in counseling psychology from Regis University in Denver and over 20 years of professional experience. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, LGBTQ and ADHD issues. I work with couples, individuals, and parents and their children. I draw on a number of schools of thinking, including existential, interpersonal, client-centered, cognitive and humanistic. Put simply, I see my job as helping my clients gain access to resources they already have within them - so they can grow into the people they want to be.
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Please be you. Maybe you don't know who that it is. Or you do––and you're not a fan. Either way, you deserve to be the proud narrator of your own life story. As a gay man, I'm all too familiar with masking for social and romantic success. Low self-esteem, social anxiety, and addiction issues are common results when you dislike the sound of your voice. Together, we can bring your inner voice out. I like to use cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT) in offering you tangible tools that act as rose-colored goggles. For who you are today. Let's work on characterization and plot. And let's give your life story a rewrite, if necessary.
Please be you. Maybe you don't know who that it is. Or you do––and you're not a fan. Either way, you deserve to be the proud narrator of your own life story. As a gay man, I'm all too familiar with masking for social and romantic success. Low self-esteem, social anxiety, and addiction issues are common results when you dislike the sound of your voice. Together, we can bring your inner voice out. I like to use cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT) in offering you tangible tools that act as rose-colored goggles. For who you are today. Let's work on characterization and plot. And let's give your life story a rewrite, if necessary.
Using a Person-Centered approach enhanced with CBT, SFBT and other behavioral and existential techniques, we will work towards gaining insight and improving coping skills that can be applied to all areas of your life.
Loss doesn’t only occur when someone dies. At times, the grief that accompanies loss can be debilitating. Whether it is caused by the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of an opportunity, or the loss of faith in ourselves or our world, grief can make us question everything we know. But you don’t have to go through this alone. Together we can work through the pain of grief to accept the reality of the loss and adjust to living a new and fulfilling life.
Using a Person-Centered approach enhanced with CBT, SFBT and other behavioral and existential techniques, we will work towards gaining insight and improving coping skills that can be applied to all areas of your life.
Loss doesn’t only occur when someone dies. At times, the grief that accompanies loss can be debilitating. Whether it is caused by the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of an opportunity, or the loss of faith in ourselves or our world, grief can make us question everything we know. But you don’t have to go through this alone. Together we can work through the pain of grief to accept the reality of the loss and adjust to living a new and fulfilling life.
Julie Ambrose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136
I utilize a broad approach, drawing upon elements of cognitive-behaivoral, psychodynamic, interpersonal and family systems therapies.
Knowing where to begin to deal with your personal struggles can be difficult. In a supportive and collaborative environment we will uncover the strengths you already possess to conquer life's challenges. I provide counseling to all kinds of people, with all kinds of struggles. I specialize in anxiety and depression, but I am particularly interested in where they come from. This can include difficult life transitions, family conflict, relationship issues, history of abuse and anger problems-to name a few. My goal is to give you some strategies to help you feel better immediately, while working on larger patterns in need of change.
I utilize a broad approach, drawing upon elements of cognitive-behaivoral, psychodynamic, interpersonal and family systems therapies.
Knowing where to begin to deal with your personal struggles can be difficult. In a supportive and collaborative environment we will uncover the strengths you already possess to conquer life's challenges. I provide counseling to all kinds of people, with all kinds of struggles. I specialize in anxiety and depression, but I am particularly interested in where they come from. This can include difficult life transitions, family conflict, relationship issues, history of abuse and anger problems-to name a few. My goal is to give you some strategies to help you feel better immediately, while working on larger patterns in need of change.
I use Emotionally focused, Narrative, IFS, CBT, expressive arts, Somatic & Mindfulness to support women processing grief, and unprocessed emotions that may be creating emotional blocks.
I support healers and care givers in finding the emotional and energetic patterns that attract, peace, love and healing into your life. Compassion is the soul of healing emotional patterns, it brings unconditional love to the spiritual work of loving yourself after betrayal, trauma or hurt. Judgement, perfectionism, fawn, over-functioning, fear, gossip or other unhealed patterns may be interfering with self awareness and healing. I use expressive arts, IFS, somatic therapy, food science, and poetry to help you connect with the words, breath and energy that supports self trust and healing. I provide walk and talk counseling.
I use Emotionally focused, Narrative, IFS, CBT, expressive arts, Somatic & Mindfulness to support women processing grief, and unprocessed emotions that may be creating emotional blocks.
I support healers and care givers in finding the emotional and energetic patterns that attract, peace, love and healing into your life. Compassion is the soul of healing emotional patterns, it brings unconditional love to the spiritual work of loving yourself after betrayal, trauma or hurt. Judgement, perfectionism, fawn, over-functioning, fear, gossip or other unhealed patterns may be interfering with self awareness and healing. I use expressive arts, IFS, somatic therapy, food science, and poetry to help you connect with the words, breath and energy that supports self trust and healing. I provide walk and talk counseling.
Marina Masaki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I blend CBT, IFS, attachment theory, mindfulness, Gottman method, and solution-focused techniques, tailored to your needs.
If you're frustrated by understanding problems intellectually but still feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Whether you're looking to transform your relationships/career, or your relationship is on the brink of ending, I'll help you find your path forward with clarity and compassion. I specialize in relationship strengthening, multi-cultural relationships, desire discrepancy, polyamory/ENM, discernment counseling, anxiety/depression, and career stress. If you are looking to explore new ways of being, I am the therapist for you.
I blend CBT, IFS, attachment theory, mindfulness, Gottman method, and solution-focused techniques, tailored to your needs.
If you're frustrated by understanding problems intellectually but still feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Whether you're looking to transform your relationships/career, or your relationship is on the brink of ending, I'll help you find your path forward with clarity and compassion. I specialize in relationship strengthening, multi-cultural relationships, desire discrepancy, polyamory/ENM, discernment counseling, anxiety/depression, and career stress. If you are looking to explore new ways of being, I am the therapist for you.
I employ the practices of a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, empowerment, evidence-based safety planning, narrative therapy, and transformative justice.
Hi! I am Nathan, and I am a therapist with over 7 years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidality, high-risk behaviors, harm reduction, crisis deescalation, and LGBTQ identity exploration. For the past couple of years, I’ve focused my practice on working as a suicide prevention therapist with youth and young adults.
I employ the practices of a person-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, empowerment, evidence-based safety planning, narrative therapy, and transformative justice.
Hi! I am Nathan, and I am a therapist with over 7 years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidality, high-risk behaviors, harm reduction, crisis deescalation, and LGBTQ identity exploration. For the past couple of years, I’ve focused my practice on working as a suicide prevention therapist with youth and young adults.
Vanessa Finley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My approach utilizes CBT, ACT, EMDR, "parts-work," Solutions Focused therapy, and relational therapy.
I am here to be your guide so you can embody a greater sense of connection, confidence, and ease within yourself and your relationships. I help those struggling with their partner or family relationships, navigating big life transitions, adjusting to medical illness or injuries, processing grief/loss, and living with the impacts of past or recent trauma. We will explore holistic and mindful approaches to your unique story, to help you grow your self-awareness and find ways in your day-to-day to thrive.
My approach utilizes CBT, ACT, EMDR, "parts-work," Solutions Focused therapy, and relational therapy.
I am here to be your guide so you can embody a greater sense of connection, confidence, and ease within yourself and your relationships. I help those struggling with their partner or family relationships, navigating big life transitions, adjusting to medical illness or injuries, processing grief/loss, and living with the impacts of past or recent trauma. We will explore holistic and mindful approaches to your unique story, to help you grow your self-awareness and find ways in your day-to-day to thrive.
Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), strength-based approaches, and narrative therapy, I aim to help you process your experiences, build resilience, and find a path to healing that feels authentic to you.
My approach is warm, empathetic, and tailored to meet your unique needs. I specialize in working with adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, religious trauma, chronic illness, and the effects of trauma.
Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), strength-based approaches, and narrative therapy, I aim to help you process your experiences, build resilience, and find a path to healing that feels authentic to you.
My approach is warm, empathetic, and tailored to meet your unique needs. I specialize in working with adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, religious trauma, chronic illness, and the effects of trauma.
I mostly work from a person-centered stance and incorporate CBT, DBT, trauma-focused (including childhood trauma, generational trauma, etc.
Queer, Latina, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapist, welcoming LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Are you looking for a mental health service where all the different parts of you are explored? Though traditional talk therapy can be helpful, oftentimes a more broad approach will allow you to heal from past traumas and current life stressors, to be able to enjoy life again. Treatment is never one size fits all, I believe in a broad, person-centered therapeutic approach.
I mostly work from a person-centered stance and incorporate CBT, DBT, trauma-focused (including childhood trauma, generational trauma, etc.
Queer, Latina, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapist, welcoming LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Are you looking for a mental health service where all the different parts of you are explored? Though traditional talk therapy can be helpful, oftentimes a more broad approach will allow you to heal from past traumas and current life stressors, to be able to enjoy life again. Treatment is never one size fits all, I believe in a broad, person-centered therapeutic approach.
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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.