Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Morro Bay, CA

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Beverly J. Ford
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults experiencing life changes due to a recent separation, divorce, or other life challenges. Supportive, interactive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, providing you life changing strategies and skills. A superbill for out of network services may provide you partial or full reimbursement of session fees. I work closely with Employers and their employees on "Return to Work" AND "Fitness for Duty" Evaluations, including DOT safety sensitive positions. I am a trained Substance Abuse Professional
I enjoy working with adults experiencing life changes due to a recent separation, divorce, or other life challenges. Supportive, interactive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, providing you life changing strategies and skills. A superbill for out of network services may provide you partial or full reimbursement of session fees. I work closely with Employers and their employees on "Return to Work" AND "Fitness for Duty" Evaluations, including DOT safety sensitive positions. I am a trained Substance Abuse Professional
(805) 243-1402 View (805) 243-1402
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Hannah Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93443
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness based interventions.
I understand that searching for a therapist can be a difficult decision. I believe the therapeutic process should be collaborative. You are the expert in your own life. My goal is to offer a therapeutic space that is collaborative, compassionate, and directive. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and transitions. Whether you’re facing struggles with identity, relationships, career, or mental health I’m here to help you develop coping skills, build resilience, and create a deeper understanding of the different parts of yourself.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness based interventions.
I understand that searching for a therapist can be a difficult decision. I believe the therapeutic process should be collaborative. You are the expert in your own life. My goal is to offer a therapeutic space that is collaborative, compassionate, and directive. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and transitions. Whether you’re facing struggles with identity, relationships, career, or mental health I’m here to help you develop coping skills, build resilience, and create a deeper understanding of the different parts of yourself.
(805) 664-2046 View (805) 664-2046
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Seventh Wave Counseling-Lisa Huet, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93443
I work primarily from a cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, strength based and trauma focused approach.
Life brings some challenges to all of us and sorting these out can be difficult for the most competent of individuals. My hope is to help you find the clarity you seek so you can enjoy your life to the fullest by creating an accepting environment to support your journey to a better life. I have always been curious about people and what makes us think one way or another. I have had the opportunity to serve people in this area for over 20 years at different agencies and have worked with very diverse folks. I would love the opportunity to help you discover some unexplored part of yourself that can deepen satisfaction in your life.
I work primarily from a cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, strength based and trauma focused approach.
Life brings some challenges to all of us and sorting these out can be difficult for the most competent of individuals. My hope is to help you find the clarity you seek so you can enjoy your life to the fullest by creating an accepting environment to support your journey to a better life. I have always been curious about people and what makes us think one way or another. I have had the opportunity to serve people in this area for over 20 years at different agencies and have worked with very diverse folks. I would love the opportunity to help you discover some unexplored part of yourself that can deepen satisfaction in your life.
(805) 262-8434 View (805) 262-8434
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Mending the Spirit
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Waitlist for new clients
Throughout my career I have learned different therapeutic interventions, however, in my practice I mainly use the following: Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT).
My name is Jennifer Mangum, I am a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, depression and OCD. In addition, I am also a certified drug and alcohol counselor and have completed certification training for peripartum/postpartum issues. I work with both individuals and families struggling with any of the above areas. As part of the process, I will work with you/your family collaboratively to develop treatment goals while exploring what thoughts/behaviors/patterns are keeping you/your family stuck. I offer a 20-minute free consultation to answer any questions you may have. Contact me today so we can start the healing you deserve.
Throughout my career I have learned different therapeutic interventions, however, in my practice I mainly use the following: Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT).
My name is Jennifer Mangum, I am a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, depression and OCD. In addition, I am also a certified drug and alcohol counselor and have completed certification training for peripartum/postpartum issues. I work with both individuals and families struggling with any of the above areas. As part of the process, I will work with you/your family collaboratively to develop treatment goals while exploring what thoughts/behaviors/patterns are keeping you/your family stuck. I offer a 20-minute free consultation to answer any questions you may have. Contact me today so we can start the healing you deserve.
(805) 549-4889 View (805) 549-4889
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Rock Solid Recovery & Life Coaching
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Our ideal client is someone struggling with addiction or recovery, feeling stuck and uncertain about their future. They might also be dealing with life challenges like relationship issues, educational setbacks, or employment struggles. Their goal is to find stability, regain control of their life, and start making meaningful progress toward their personal or recovery goals.
Our ideal client is someone struggling with addiction or recovery, feeling stuck and uncertain about their future. They might also be dealing with life challenges like relationship issues, educational setbacks, or employment struggles. Their goal is to find stability, regain control of their life, and start making meaningful progress toward their personal or recovery goals.
(805) 849-1240 View (805) 849-1240
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Daniel Coulter
MD
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442  (Online Only)
I focus on medication management for psychiatric conditions. I often encourage patients to consider talk therapy if I feel it would benefit them.
I focus on medication management for psychiatric conditions. I often encourage patients to consider talk therapy if I feel it would benefit them.
(951) 612-8967 View (951) 612-8967
Gina Bello Sears
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93443
I enjoy working with individuals - children, teens, and adults
I enjoy working with individuals - children, teens, and adults
(805) 410-1824 View (805) 410-1824
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Brent D Pilegard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
(805) 669-9247 View (805) 669-9247
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Lisa Salopek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442  (Online Only)
With over 30 years of clinical training, education, and experience, combined with more than 55 years of navigating the wonders and challenges of life, my purpose is to empower individuals by honoring their strengths, embracing their hardships, and guiding them toward discovering the beauty and power within themselves.
With over 30 years of clinical training, education, and experience, combined with more than 55 years of navigating the wonders and challenges of life, my purpose is to empower individuals by honoring their strengths, embracing their hardships, and guiding them toward discovering the beauty and power within themselves.
(805) 303-3015 View (805) 303-3015
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Edward C. Bischof, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442
I have been in private practice, in California for 35 years. The focus of my practice is psychotherapy with adults and adolescents and I also provide couples counseling. My patients come from personal referrals, other professionals, previous patients and internet advertising such as this listing. Through continuing education and consultation with colleagues I maintain a high quailty in the services I provide.
I have been in private practice, in California for 35 years. The focus of my practice is psychotherapy with adults and adolescents and I also provide couples counseling. My patients come from personal referrals, other professionals, previous patients and internet advertising such as this listing. Through continuing education and consultation with colleagues I maintain a high quailty in the services I provide.
(909) 962-7180 View (909) 962-7180
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Denise C Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, or having relationship problems? Or, perhaps you just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life? Together we can focus on your healing, replacing any negative patterns, and promoting a more positive future. You deserve support and guidance towards achieving your dreams. I invite you to visit my website at www.brighterlifestyle.com.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, or having relationship problems? Or, perhaps you just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life? Together we can focus on your healing, replacing any negative patterns, and promoting a more positive future. You deserve support and guidance towards achieving your dreams. I invite you to visit my website at www.brighterlifestyle.com.
(805) 322-3648 View (805) 322-3648
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Tim Schenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442  (Online Only)
Many people struggle with finding their way in life. It is very hard to do it on your own. Therapy is one of many tools that people can use to create and sustain change. My practice tends to draw individuals, couples and families who need support with a variety of different challenges and conflicts.
Many people struggle with finding their way in life. It is very hard to do it on your own. Therapy is one of many tools that people can use to create and sustain change. My practice tends to draw individuals, couples and families who need support with a variety of different challenges and conflicts.
(805) 322-8434 View (805) 322-8434
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Melissa Campe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442
For the month of October I'm offering free 1-hour consultations to the first 5 clients that reach out. If I'm not the right fit for you, I will help find you a therapist and other resources that are better suited to your needs. Making your first therapy appointment can be intimidating, but I hope to make it a warm and effective one for you.
For the month of October I'm offering free 1-hour consultations to the first 5 clients that reach out. If I'm not the right fit for you, I will help find you a therapist and other resources that are better suited to your needs. Making your first therapy appointment can be intimidating, but I hope to make it a warm and effective one for you.
(805) 316-7765 View (805) 316-7765
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Erin Elfant
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety/phobia, depression/ bipolar, chronic pain/ medical condition, sleep disturbance, or dual diagnosis/ substance abuse, you will find that my treatment framework allows you make considerable progress in symptom reduction each week. To bolster our in-person psychotherapy sessions, I provide email exchange throughout the week (at no additional cost) to help you make further progress toward your treatment goals. You will find me to be very accessible, knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective at addressing your specific therapy needs, and you will make important life changes more quickly than imagined.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety/phobia, depression/ bipolar, chronic pain/ medical condition, sleep disturbance, or dual diagnosis/ substance abuse, you will find that my treatment framework allows you make considerable progress in symptom reduction each week. To bolster our in-person psychotherapy sessions, I provide email exchange throughout the week (at no additional cost) to help you make further progress toward your treatment goals. You will find me to be very accessible, knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective at addressing your specific therapy needs, and you will make important life changes more quickly than imagined.
(805) 467-7274 View (805) 467-7274
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Paula Defrisco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Waitlist for new clients
I am a San Luis Obispo therapist working extensively with adolescents, college students, adults and couples who struggle with relationship issues or who have experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence in their lives. I have also helped numerous clients struggling with depression or anxiety. I am practical and supportive in my approach. My focus has always been trauma work, and I feel great respect and admiration for my clients who have allowed me to be part of their journey to gain feelings of empowerment in their lives. Please click on my website for more information about my practice.
I am a San Luis Obispo therapist working extensively with adolescents, college students, adults and couples who struggle with relationship issues or who have experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence in their lives. I have also helped numerous clients struggling with depression or anxiety. I am practical and supportive in my approach. My focus has always been trauma work, and I feel great respect and admiration for my clients who have allowed me to be part of their journey to gain feelings of empowerment in their lives. Please click on my website for more information about my practice.
(805) 918-4816 View (805) 918-4816
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Jessica Irving
Counselor, MA, LPCC, AT-R
Verified Verified
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Helping children, teens, and adults develop the capacity to live full, healthy lives is my focus. I bring warmth, openness, and a whole-person, collaborative approach to support individuals, as they work through their challenges and create tools to move forward and thrive. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic/workplace pressures, difficulties with family or relationships, developmental or medical challenges, life transitions, trauma histories, or simply that hard-to-place sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled, we may be a great fit.
Helping children, teens, and adults develop the capacity to live full, healthy lives is my focus. I bring warmth, openness, and a whole-person, collaborative approach to support individuals, as they work through their challenges and create tools to move forward and thrive. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic/workplace pressures, difficulties with family or relationships, developmental or medical challenges, life transitions, trauma histories, or simply that hard-to-place sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled, we may be a great fit.
(805) 719-7346 View (805) 719-7346
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Suzanne Barron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442  (Online Only)
These are difficult times. Whether you are sheltering in place, or out in the workplace, these unusual times can increase anxiety and depression. Online sessions are available to assist you in individual or couple counseling. Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel you have lost connection with yourself or loved ones? Change and healing are possible. It is a courageous step to begin therapy. I will encourage you and empower you to learn skills to more fully live your life.
These are difficult times. Whether you are sheltering in place, or out in the workplace, these unusual times can increase anxiety and depression. Online sessions are available to assist you in individual or couple counseling. Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel you have lost connection with yourself or loved ones? Change and healing are possible. It is a courageous step to begin therapy. I will encourage you and empower you to learn skills to more fully live your life.
(805) 256-1575 View (805) 256-1575
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Diane M. Thorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Welcome to DMT Psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Board Certified Psychotherapist along with a Certified Clinical Supervisor and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families. I have extensive training and experience treating a variety of issues such as complex trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, relationship problems, ADHD, and parenting. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times and asking for help is the first step towards leading a happier and more fulfilled life. I can help & assist in finding tools you need to make positive transformations. I provide a safe and comfortable environment where individuals can share their thoughts and feelings.
Welcome to DMT Psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Board Certified Psychotherapist along with a Certified Clinical Supervisor and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families. I have extensive training and experience treating a variety of issues such as complex trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, relationship problems, ADHD, and parenting. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times and asking for help is the first step towards leading a happier and more fulfilled life. I can help & assist in finding tools you need to make positive transformations. I provide a safe and comfortable environment where individuals can share their thoughts and feelings.
(747) 247-9471 View (747) 247-9471
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Carla Savage-Sachs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442
I am currently accepting New Clients both in-person and online! Call today for a free consultation or to set up an initial appointment. I take a creative, individualized approach to counseling, helping clients develop healthier, more functional lives, heal from loss and change, and grow with confidence. I counsel individuals, couples, and families, aiding them in navigating anxiety, depression, relational and work distress, grief, and major life transitions. I find special joy in working with children and adolescents, fostering their unique voice, self-worth, and tools to handle anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues,
I am currently accepting New Clients both in-person and online! Call today for a free consultation or to set up an initial appointment. I take a creative, individualized approach to counseling, helping clients develop healthier, more functional lives, heal from loss and change, and grow with confidence. I counsel individuals, couples, and families, aiding them in navigating anxiety, depression, relational and work distress, grief, and major life transitions. I find special joy in working with children and adolescents, fostering their unique voice, self-worth, and tools to handle anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues,
(805) 793-0514 View (805) 793-0514
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Emily Maddox
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CRC, M-RAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Challenging experiences often lead us to a feeling of being stuck, confused and frustrated. We can feel lost and unfulfilled trying to find purpose, meaning and happiness. Emily provides, a place to explore these questions and sort through the confusion and conflict, clearing the path to more fulfilling, satisfying experiences. Emily's approach is supportive, down to earth, and always interested in harnessing your strengths and resiliency.
Challenging experiences often lead us to a feeling of being stuck, confused and frustrated. We can feel lost and unfulfilled trying to find purpose, meaning and happiness. Emily provides, a place to explore these questions and sort through the confusion and conflict, clearing the path to more fulfilling, satisfying experiences. Emily's approach is supportive, down to earth, and always interested in harnessing your strengths and resiliency.
(559) 754-0205 View (559) 754-0205
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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.