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Gillian Kaag
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208
I have specialized training in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), CBT-Insomnia, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Trauma-Focused- CBT, & Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents responding to Chronic Stress.
As a psychologist, I partner with clients to help them heal from raw emotional pain, recognize their inner strengths, and build resiliency in the face of life’s biggest challenges. My style is one that is warm and nurturing while also direct and honest. If you’re feeling stuck, not good enough, lonely, overwhelmed, devastated, or ashamed, you are not alone. I have dedicated my career to learning gold standard treatments to ensure that when clients have the courage to reach out for help, I am able to offer treatment interventions that they can trust will make a difference.
I have specialized training in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), CBT-Insomnia, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples (EFT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Trauma-Focused- CBT, & Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents responding to Chronic Stress.
As a psychologist, I partner with clients to help them heal from raw emotional pain, recognize their inner strengths, and build resiliency in the face of life’s biggest challenges. My style is one that is warm and nurturing while also direct and honest. If you’re feeling stuck, not good enough, lonely, overwhelmed, devastated, or ashamed, you are not alone. I have dedicated my career to learning gold standard treatments to ensure that when clients have the courage to reach out for help, I am able to offer treatment interventions that they can trust will make a difference.
(720) 730-6722 View (720) 730-6722
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Amy Dexter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80208
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, CBT for Insomnia, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleep and health-related issues. I primarily work with people whose lives have become narrowed and preoccupied by their struggles, and those who wish to live with more vitality, intention, and freedom from mental and emotional suffering. I also work with couples to improve conflict management and communication patterns, and promote strengthened trust, connection and intimacy. Overall, I aim to help people get unstuck and move towards living more full, satisfying, and personally meaningful lives.
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, CBT for Insomnia, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleep and health-related issues. I primarily work with people whose lives have become narrowed and preoccupied by their struggles, and those who wish to live with more vitality, intention, and freedom from mental and emotional suffering. I also work with couples to improve conflict management and communication patterns, and promote strengthened trust, connection and intimacy. Overall, I aim to help people get unstuck and move towards living more full, satisfying, and personally meaningful lives.
(970) 642-3043 View (970) 642-3043
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Michael Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208  (Online Only)
I work with adults seeking a safe and secure space to unpack, share and process their emotions, relationships, challenges and successes. Drawing from a client-centered approach, I also specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) and other solution-focused modalities to help you get the most out of therapy. Together we can explore ways to identify and manage emotions, reduce stress, and explore areas of growth and opportunity. I have an extensive background in grief and trauma, anxiety and depression and relationship navigation- helping clients explore and improve communication ruptures with partners, friends and family systems.
I work with adults seeking a safe and secure space to unpack, share and process their emotions, relationships, challenges and successes. Drawing from a client-centered approach, I also specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) and other solution-focused modalities to help you get the most out of therapy. Together we can explore ways to identify and manage emotions, reduce stress, and explore areas of growth and opportunity. I have an extensive background in grief and trauma, anxiety and depression and relationship navigation- helping clients explore and improve communication ruptures with partners, friends and family systems.
(720) 743-5793 View (720) 743-5793
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Lisa Goldberg Griggs
Counselor, MA, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80208
Welcome and congratulations! You have just taken a forward step towards change! Here is a snapshot of my professional background. I earned my Master's degree in counseling from Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, and I am licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. I have over a decade of experience providing therapeutic interventions and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of varied economic and cultural backgrounds. The "human condition" knows no specific demographic.
Welcome and congratulations! You have just taken a forward step towards change! Here is a snapshot of my professional background. I earned my Master's degree in counseling from Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, and I am licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. I have over a decade of experience providing therapeutic interventions and counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of varied economic and cultural backgrounds. The "human condition" knows no specific demographic.
(970) 440-7548 View (970) 440-7548
Photo of Amanda (Amy) Pickett-Williams, MSW, LCSW, RYT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Amanda (Amy) Pickett-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80208
I have provided counseling services in Denver since completing graduate school in 1999. I worked in both pediatric and adult medical settings, including hematology/oncology, emergency trauma and hospice. For 8 years, I worked at a school and community based medical clinic providing psychotherapy to all ages. I have also enjoyed private practice over the years. In each setting I work, including private practice, my therapeutic modality varies, but I always come from a strengths based/empowerment approach. I love somatic (mind/body) based work, as I am also a yoga teacher.
I have provided counseling services in Denver since completing graduate school in 1999. I worked in both pediatric and adult medical settings, including hematology/oncology, emergency trauma and hospice. For 8 years, I worked at a school and community based medical clinic providing psychotherapy to all ages. I have also enjoyed private practice over the years. In each setting I work, including private practice, my therapeutic modality varies, but I always come from a strengths based/empowerment approach. I love somatic (mind/body) based work, as I am also a yoga teacher.
(720) 613-5762 View (720) 613-5762
Photo of Dawn Traut, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dawn Traut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80208
Having a safe, nonjudgmental space, to be yourself, and to reflect, discuss, and learn about your reactions, decisions, and challenges can lead to improved well-being. My psychotherapy practice creates that space in a hopeful, compassionate atmosphere. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Between your counseling sessions, you are encouraged to reflect and put new skills and insights into practice. I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care, make intentional decisions, and grow. Please email me and I'll be able to answer more quickly.
Having a safe, nonjudgmental space, to be yourself, and to reflect, discuss, and learn about your reactions, decisions, and challenges can lead to improved well-being. My psychotherapy practice creates that space in a hopeful, compassionate atmosphere. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. Between your counseling sessions, you are encouraged to reflect and put new skills and insights into practice. I can weave traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness practices to relieve symptoms, promote self-care, make intentional decisions, and grow. Please email me and I'll be able to answer more quickly.
(802) 499-2929 View (802) 499-2929
Photo of Kathleen Hove, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kathleen Hove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208  (Online Only)
Therapy provides the powerful opportunity to connect with another person who knows what it's like to experience suffering but who also knows the way through it. It’s easy to feel alone during the painful parts of life such as when others hurt us, we let ourselves down, or plans don’t play out the way we hoped, but the reality is that all of us can relate to these moments because they are part of the human experience. As a fellow human, I can empathize with your suffering. As a therapist, I can help alleviate it with evidence-based treatments tailored to you.
Therapy provides the powerful opportunity to connect with another person who knows what it's like to experience suffering but who also knows the way through it. It’s easy to feel alone during the painful parts of life such as when others hurt us, we let ourselves down, or plans don’t play out the way we hoped, but the reality is that all of us can relate to these moments because they are part of the human experience. As a fellow human, I can empathize with your suffering. As a therapist, I can help alleviate it with evidence-based treatments tailored to you.
(651) 404-2104 View (651) 404-2104

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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.