Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Old Bridge, NJ

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Ellie Mental Health-Old Bridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Ellie Mental Health is here to meet your therapy needs. We have amazing therapists on our team with open availability for appointments. We are a trauma and wellness clinic that can treat any mental health concern including and not limited to: anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, relational issues, family issues, substance use, grief, family, couple, ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, legal issues, adjustment concerns, suicidal thinking, and every day life stressors.
Ellie Mental Health is here to meet your therapy needs. We have amazing therapists on our team with open availability for appointments. We are a trauma and wellness clinic that can treat any mental health concern including and not limited to: anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, relational issues, family issues, substance use, grief, family, couple, ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, legal issues, adjustment concerns, suicidal thinking, and every day life stressors.
(848) 345-5012 View (848) 345-5012
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Jessica Wicki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or identity issues or the complex emotional impact of loss and trauma? Maybe you are one of countless neurodivergent individuals attempting to blend into our largely neurotypical world, experiencing the stress, anxiety and complications that go with it. Each of these stressors can impact our ability to be fully present in our lives; causing us to feel pain, hopelessness and isolation. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate this alone. You can heal and you can grow. My goal is to help you define your vision of health and happiness then help you to achieve it.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or identity issues or the complex emotional impact of loss and trauma? Maybe you are one of countless neurodivergent individuals attempting to blend into our largely neurotypical world, experiencing the stress, anxiety and complications that go with it. Each of these stressors can impact our ability to be fully present in our lives; causing us to feel pain, hopelessness and isolation. The good news is that you don’t need to navigate this alone. You can heal and you can grow. My goal is to help you define your vision of health and happiness then help you to achieve it.
(732) 863-2774 View (732) 863-2774
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Kaitlyn Marie Goff
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
An ideal client is one ready for change and exploration, whether they know what they want to change or are in the stages of contemplating. A client who wants to show up and do the work is described as engaged, willing to ask and answer hard questions, and reflect on their growth.
An ideal client is one ready for change and exploration, whether they know what they want to change or are in the stages of contemplating. A client who wants to show up and do the work is described as engaged, willing to ask and answer hard questions, and reflect on their growth.
(848) 345-5438 View (848) 345-5438
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Rachel LaBarre
Associate Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, especially those who are experiencing life transitions. Some of the most meaningful work I have done in my career involved working with individuals on hospice and I am comfortable sitting with someone as they process inevitable changes in life.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, especially those who are experiencing life transitions. Some of the most meaningful work I have done in my career involved working with individuals on hospice and I am comfortable sitting with someone as they process inevitable changes in life.
(848) 277-0846 View (848) 277-0846
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Sari Gottleib
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
I've worked with diverse clients, including adolescent sex offenders, victims, and their families. I've also supported teenagers and young adults dealing with various challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and gender issues. Additionally, I've helped families and couples improve their functioning and build more accepting, respectful, and loving relationships.
I've worked with diverse clients, including adolescent sex offenders, victims, and their families. I've also supported teenagers and young adults dealing with various challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and gender issues. Additionally, I've helped families and couples improve their functioning and build more accepting, respectful, and loving relationships.
(732) 943-1961 View (732) 943-1961
Photo of Victoria Romanyuk, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Victoria Romanyuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Adelphi University Graduate, I have been in the field of Social Work since 2009. Broad experience working in a Community Based setting as well as the hospital system. Treatment of people from all walks of life, focused on development and empowerment. I am a strong believer in the utilization of a holistic approach in my practice to help clients overcome life's challenges.
Adelphi University Graduate, I have been in the field of Social Work since 2009. Broad experience working in a Community Based setting as well as the hospital system. Treatment of people from all walks of life, focused on development and empowerment. I am a strong believer in the utilization of a holistic approach in my practice to help clients overcome life's challenges.
(732) 889-5818 View (732) 889-5818
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Fione Tsatskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
An ideal client for therapy is characterized by their openness to change, motivation, and willingness to invest effort in their therapeutic journey to achieve the most effective treatment and therapeutic experience. These clients often face mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or personality disorders, impacting daily life. They seek education, health management, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and support for self-improvement and better relationships. Ultimately, someone who is actively seeks preventive and therapeutic measures to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
An ideal client for therapy is characterized by their openness to change, motivation, and willingness to invest effort in their therapeutic journey to achieve the most effective treatment and therapeutic experience. These clients often face mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or personality disorders, impacting daily life. They seek education, health management, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and support for self-improvement and better relationships. Ultimately, someone who is actively seeks preventive and therapeutic measures to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
(732) 538-5291 View (732) 538-5291
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Nicholas Desisto
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
A client seeks therapy for various reasons, such as improving their overall quality of life, enhancing their self-esteem and self-confidence, and developing skills to navigate life's challenges effectively. I work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique background, issues, and goals. The ideal client for me is one who is ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process and is open to exploring their concerns and growth.
A client seeks therapy for various reasons, such as improving their overall quality of life, enhancing their self-esteem and self-confidence, and developing skills to navigate life's challenges effectively. I work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique background, issues, and goals. The ideal client for me is one who is ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process and is open to exploring their concerns and growth.
(732) 786-3289 View (732) 786-3289
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Lisa Osborn
Counselor, LSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
I help individuals facing mental and behavioral health challenges that affect their lives, relationships, and self-esteem. These issues often include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, communication patterns, and unproductive behaviors. Clients, whether individuals, groups, families, or couples, must be willing to address and make changes in their thinking and actions. Progress is measured based on each client's unique goals and objectives.
I help individuals facing mental and behavioral health challenges that affect their lives, relationships, and self-esteem. These issues often include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, communication patterns, and unproductive behaviors. Clients, whether individuals, groups, families, or couples, must be willing to address and make changes in their thinking and actions. Progress is measured based on each client's unique goals and objectives.
(732) 889-5126 View (732) 889-5126

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Kathleen Azzaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
My professional experience over the last three decades consists of working in a variety of settings including College Counseling & Psychological Service, Emergency Room Crisis Intervention Counselor, Partial Care Programs, Community Mental Health Center, and Counseling Center for Pregnant Teens. For the past 23 years, I have counseled a diverse population of college students who have struggled with PTSD, Social and General Anxiety, Relationships, Depression, Trauma, Grief/loss, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders and Life Transitions providing a collaborative relationship in a safe, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere. ​
My professional experience over the last three decades consists of working in a variety of settings including College Counseling & Psychological Service, Emergency Room Crisis Intervention Counselor, Partial Care Programs, Community Mental Health Center, and Counseling Center for Pregnant Teens. For the past 23 years, I have counseled a diverse population of college students who have struggled with PTSD, Social and General Anxiety, Relationships, Depression, Trauma, Grief/loss, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders and Life Transitions providing a collaborative relationship in a safe, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere. ​
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
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We Rise Therapy- South & East Asian Womens Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Highland Park, NJ 08904  (Online Only)
Are you a 1st of 2nd gen South or East Asian woman struggling with anxiety, self doubt, identity struggles and relationships issues? Are you having trouble keeping up with the demands of work, school, family or social life and it feels like a constant balancing act? Do you have trouble being assertive and confident in your relationships? Are you going through a break up, life transition or just have trouble relating to your parents and family who have different expectations for you? Are you a new mom, expecting or navigating infertility challenges? Being a woman in today’s modern society is hard, but you don't have to be alone.
Are you a 1st of 2nd gen South or East Asian woman struggling with anxiety, self doubt, identity struggles and relationships issues? Are you having trouble keeping up with the demands of work, school, family or social life and it feels like a constant balancing act? Do you have trouble being assertive and confident in your relationships? Are you going through a break up, life transition or just have trouble relating to your parents and family who have different expectations for you? Are you a new mom, expecting or navigating infertility challenges? Being a woman in today’s modern society is hard, but you don't have to be alone.
(862) 245-4369 View (862) 245-4369
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Jennifer Pineles
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816  (Online Only)
Welcome! Challenges in life, such as struggling with anxiety, depression or relationship conflict can take a huge toll. That toll manifests in so many aspects of our lives and is hard to manage. Our daily functioning with family, coworkers, and friends can be affected. Having a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic therapy space is key to being able to achieve any goals in therapy.
Welcome! Challenges in life, such as struggling with anxiety, depression or relationship conflict can take a huge toll. That toll manifests in so many aspects of our lives and is hard to manage. Our daily functioning with family, coworkers, and friends can be affected. Having a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic therapy space is key to being able to achieve any goals in therapy.
(732) 333-8520 View (732) 333-8520
Photo of Shannon Charles, MSW, LSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Shannon Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Scrolling through Psychology Today isn't the same as visiting your favorite social media platform! In fact, I'd venture to say that visiting this website was extremely intentional and you are one step closer to the divine intervention you seek.
Scrolling through Psychology Today isn't the same as visiting your favorite social media platform! In fact, I'd venture to say that visiting this website was extremely intentional and you are one step closer to the divine intervention you seek.
(973) 264-0460 View (973) 264-0460
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Insight Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edison, NJ 08817  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with conflicting thoughts, shame, guilt, and personal conflict? Do they overwhelm you, impact the way you feel about yourself, and interfere with your daily routine? Sometimes things can get overwhelming due to cultural disparities, family values and life stressors. I hear you, you have come to the right place. Would you like to work with a therapist who really gets what you are going through, what it feels like to be heard and understood? Being of South Asian decent myself I understand the cultural nuances, generational trauma, extended family system and cultural identity struggles that come with it.
Are you struggling with conflicting thoughts, shame, guilt, and personal conflict? Do they overwhelm you, impact the way you feel about yourself, and interfere with your daily routine? Sometimes things can get overwhelming due to cultural disparities, family values and life stressors. I hear you, you have come to the right place. Would you like to work with a therapist who really gets what you are going through, what it feels like to be heard and understood? Being of South Asian decent myself I understand the cultural nuances, generational trauma, extended family system and cultural identity struggles that come with it.
(609) 527-3388 View (609) 527-3388
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Shashi Jain
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08904
I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I also work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
I am a licensed psychologist, with 30 + years in the field of clinical psychology. I also work with diverse population, using multi-cultural perspective in addressing Individual and family situations. I love to know people's strengths even when they feel hopeless. I believe that Therapy is a team effort from beginning to end and I am there to support and be with.
(732) 217-4619 View (732) 217-4619
Photo of Cara Banafato, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Cara Banafato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a life that is truly fulfilling? Difficult experiences, unexpected events, and navigating personal identity can often pose challenges to living life to the fullest capacity. Together we will explore your life's story. We'll collaborate to find out what might be holding you back, where and who you desire to be, and steps you can take to get the most out of life.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a life that is truly fulfilling? Difficult experiences, unexpected events, and navigating personal identity can often pose challenges to living life to the fullest capacity. Together we will explore your life's story. We'll collaborate to find out what might be holding you back, where and who you desire to be, and steps you can take to get the most out of life.
(732) 490-1880 View (732) 490-1880
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Richard Medina
Counselor
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08901  (Online Only)
Richard Medina is a Registered Associate Clinical Therapist located in NJ. Richard received his MA of Counseling Psychology from Felician University. Richard gained clinical experience working in a variety of settings, such as at an adult addictions specialized partial hospitalization, and an intensive outpatient program among others. Through the experience gained during field work, Richard has formed an eclectic approach to therapy, where he incorporates several styles with the intention of tailoring the therapy to best suit the client.
Richard Medina is a Registered Associate Clinical Therapist located in NJ. Richard received his MA of Counseling Psychology from Felician University. Richard gained clinical experience working in a variety of settings, such as at an adult addictions specialized partial hospitalization, and an intensive outpatient program among others. Through the experience gained during field work, Richard has formed an eclectic approach to therapy, where he incorporates several styles with the intention of tailoring the therapy to best suit the client.
(732) 426-5508 View (732) 426-5508
Photo of Sarina A Mulleavey, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sarina A Mulleavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
I am passionate about working with men and women ages 18 years-old to older adults who are navigating life’s challenges, who feel blue, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, who are not able to concentrate in college or at the workplace, who are unsettled due to their trauma and utilize bad coping skills. I help individuals grow while they feel stuck and shut down. I provide various forms of therapeutic treatment, not just talk therapy. My specialized experience and trainings are broad from: Gottman Marriage/Couples L1 L2 Psycho-education, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, Trauma, Gestalt , Hypnosis, Yoga, and Holistic Treatments.
(848) 224-6305 View (848) 224-6305
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Lisa Kliewe Worob
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816  (Online Only)
Hello! I hope you are proud of yourself for taking this important step towards a happier and healthier you! My approach to clinical care is direct, collaborative, and solution-focused, with you in the driver seat. I will be here every step of the way to guide you, yet the changes that will ensue will be a product of your hard work, consistency, and motivation towards becoming a better you. How exciting and empowering that is!
Hello! I hope you are proud of yourself for taking this important step towards a happier and healthier you! My approach to clinical care is direct, collaborative, and solution-focused, with you in the driver seat. I will be here every step of the way to guide you, yet the changes that will ensue will be a product of your hard work, consistency, and motivation towards becoming a better you. How exciting and empowering that is!
(609) 773-8063 View (609) 773-8063
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Amy Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Socrates. Sharing your feelings, experiences, and challenges with others is not always an easy task. I admire you for seeking support in making changes in your life and want to provide a safe, welcoming place for great personal growth work. My style is person-centered and strengths-oriented with an eclectic approach. Not every strategy works for every person so I combine several different techniques (listed to the right) to give you options in your care. We work as a team to decide what works best for you!
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Socrates. Sharing your feelings, experiences, and challenges with others is not always an easy task. I admire you for seeking support in making changes in your life and want to provide a safe, welcoming place for great personal growth work. My style is person-centered and strengths-oriented with an eclectic approach. Not every strategy works for every person so I combine several different techniques (listed to the right) to give you options in your care. We work as a team to decide what works best for you!
(732) 655-2178 View (732) 655-2178
Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists

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.