Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Reno, NV
While DBT is my main therapeutic approach, I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Trauma Work and Substance Use.
Welcome! So often the first step towards healing is the hardest and I want to celebrate your willingness to take a deeper look. Whether you are struggling with emotional pain or need help making changes in your life, therapy can be the path to greater insight and understanding. My approach to therapy is to empower and support you in achieving your life worth living goals, whatever they may be. Whether you are looking for safety and support in healing past trauma or needing help with managing emotions that feel confusing and out of control, I can offer a place to explore and recover without judgment.
While DBT is my main therapeutic approach, I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Trauma Work and Substance Use.
Welcome! So often the first step towards healing is the hardest and I want to celebrate your willingness to take a deeper look. Whether you are struggling with emotional pain or need help making changes in your life, therapy can be the path to greater insight and understanding. My approach to therapy is to empower and support you in achieving your life worth living goals, whatever they may be. Whether you are looking for safety and support in healing past trauma or needing help with managing emotions that feel confusing and out of control, I can offer a place to explore and recover without judgment.
I bring an array of skills and approaches that borrow heavily from DBT, ACT, and common CBT approaches to help you connect to the moment and learn to live within yourself.
There is no such thing as an easy life, regardless of your circumstances there is a certainty to pain, grief, anxiety, and worry. These things overwhelm us and make us blind to the inevitability of happiness, relief, love, and comfort. While overwhelmed, we become rigid in our beliefs, thoughts, and behavior; we become stuck, unable to find connection, to develop alternative solutions, or process events. Living a satisfying, fulfilling life that matches our values is hard, and sometimes requires a bit of help build it.
I bring an array of skills and approaches that borrow heavily from DBT, ACT, and common CBT approaches to help you connect to the moment and learn to live within yourself.
There is no such thing as an easy life, regardless of your circumstances there is a certainty to pain, grief, anxiety, and worry. These things overwhelm us and make us blind to the inevitability of happiness, relief, love, and comfort. While overwhelmed, we become rigid in our beliefs, thoughts, and behavior; we become stuck, unable to find connection, to develop alternative solutions, or process events. Living a satisfying, fulfilling life that matches our values is hard, and sometimes requires a bit of help build it.
, changes from what is normal) including problematic physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral reactions.
I work with people who are ready to take control of their mental health, experience relief, and build resilience. My treatment philosophy is "together, forward" and I work with you to neutralize emotional pain, transform negative thoughts into an empowering growth mindset, and replace problematic reactions with healthy habits. I believe treatment should be goal-oriented, time-limited, and cost-effective and you can expect to develop specific goals, regularly track progress, and train outside of session to ensure therapy is working.
, changes from what is normal) including problematic physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral reactions.
I work with people who are ready to take control of their mental health, experience relief, and build resilience. My treatment philosophy is "together, forward" and I work with you to neutralize emotional pain, transform negative thoughts into an empowering growth mindset, and replace problematic reactions with healthy habits. I believe treatment should be goal-oriented, time-limited, and cost-effective and you can expect to develop specific goals, regularly track progress, and train outside of session to ensure therapy is working.
Cyndi Woodburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reno, NV 89502
Waitlist for new clients
My belief is that a therapeutic relationship allows for a partnership to help navigate life's challenges. I work hard to provide a safe, trusting, and validating environment for every client. I believe everyone is equipped with the skills and tools they need to be the best version of themselves, and counseling helps us to connect with, and better utilize those skills and tools. I have experience working with adolescents, couples, military/first responders, mood disorders, childhood trauma, and religious trauma/issues. I utilize CBT, EMDR, ACT, and somatic/mindfulness modalities during sessions.
My belief is that a therapeutic relationship allows for a partnership to help navigate life's challenges. I work hard to provide a safe, trusting, and validating environment for every client. I believe everyone is equipped with the skills and tools they need to be the best version of themselves, and counseling helps us to connect with, and better utilize those skills and tools. I have experience working with adolescents, couples, military/first responders, mood disorders, childhood trauma, and religious trauma/issues. I utilize CBT, EMDR, ACT, and somatic/mindfulness modalities during sessions.
Pamela Avanzino
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MALMFT
Verified Verified
Reno, NV 89511 (Online Only)
My approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions to enhance self-awareness, emotional expression, and acceptance.
Anxious and depressive thoughts and feelings may directly affect your sense of wellbeing as well as they can spill over to negatively impact your relationships. Increasing your relationship problem solving skills and finding new ways to communicate can leave you with a sense of connectedness. Being aware of what you bring to the relationship is possible when you have increased self-confidence and self-love.
My approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions to enhance self-awareness, emotional expression, and acceptance.
Anxious and depressive thoughts and feelings may directly affect your sense of wellbeing as well as they can spill over to negatively impact your relationships. Increasing your relationship problem solving skills and finding new ways to communicate can leave you with a sense of connectedness. Being aware of what you bring to the relationship is possible when you have increased self-confidence and self-love.
I primarily utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, though, I'm always open to new learning opportunities to best support my clientele.
My work is fast-paced, to the point, and focused on the issues that cause my clients the most distress. I work with kids, teens, and adults and I use only evidence-based theoretical models that are proven to work through research, such as CBT and DBT. Others describe me as easy to get along with and open up to and I'm hopeful I can meet your expectation when we have the opportunity to connect and work through whatever challenge has come your way.
I primarily utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, though, I'm always open to new learning opportunities to best support my clientele.
My work is fast-paced, to the point, and focused on the issues that cause my clients the most distress. I work with kids, teens, and adults and I use only evidence-based theoretical models that are proven to work through research, such as CBT and DBT. Others describe me as easy to get along with and open up to and I'm hopeful I can meet your expectation when we have the opportunity to connect and work through whatever challenge has come your way.
I utilize an individualized approach when working with clients and focus on CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-informed practices to address each individual where they are at.
Life can certainly throw a few curveballs our way! Whether it be life transitions, relational strain, anxiety, depression, or events from our past - you are not alone! I provide a collaborative space to guide you through life transitions and help in building a positive sense of self. I recognize the connection between our mental and physical health in order to heal effectively. Taking charge of your mental health is admirable and I would love to be apart of your journey! Despite the hard conversations within therapy, I hope to offer an environment where you feel safe to share your story, have a few laughs, and feel heard.
I utilize an individualized approach when working with clients and focus on CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-informed practices to address each individual where they are at.
Life can certainly throw a few curveballs our way! Whether it be life transitions, relational strain, anxiety, depression, or events from our past - you are not alone! I provide a collaborative space to guide you through life transitions and help in building a positive sense of self. I recognize the connection between our mental and physical health in order to heal effectively. Taking charge of your mental health is admirable and I would love to be apart of your journey! Despite the hard conversations within therapy, I hope to offer an environment where you feel safe to share your story, have a few laughs, and feel heard.
I have specialized training in cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia which research has shown to be more effective than medication.
Due to Covid and increase in need for mental health treatment I have limited space. I am only accepting clients with referral from physicians with chronic health problems and mood disturbance at this time. I have a speciality in clinical health psychology which means I treat BOTH emotional, mood and physical health problems. I have specialized training in the treatment of insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. I worked many years at the VA hospital so have interest in PTSD and trauma treatment. I also have a background in geriatrics working with older adults with dementia and family caregiver support. Please see website.
I have specialized training in cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia which research has shown to be more effective than medication.
Due to Covid and increase in need for mental health treatment I have limited space. I am only accepting clients with referral from physicians with chronic health problems and mood disturbance at this time. I have a speciality in clinical health psychology which means I treat BOTH emotional, mood and physical health problems. I have specialized training in the treatment of insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. I worked many years at the VA hospital so have interest in PTSD and trauma treatment. I also have a background in geriatrics working with older adults with dementia and family caregiver support. Please see website.
I practice EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy and am also trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT).
As a psychotherapist, I know that all humans have ups and downs and that life is not always easy. If you find yourself feeling anxious and stressed out often, not able to enjoy life’s little moments, needing support with a big change or you have a general feeling of being stuck, therapy with me could be right for you. I recognize how important talk-therapy can be as I have experienced these all too common situations myself. I believe when seeking out a therapist, being able to relate is a key factor in success. My dog, Duke, loves to join therapy sessions and is guaranteed to make you laugh.
I practice EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy and am also trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT).
As a psychotherapist, I know that all humans have ups and downs and that life is not always easy. If you find yourself feeling anxious and stressed out often, not able to enjoy life’s little moments, needing support with a big change or you have a general feeling of being stuck, therapy with me could be right for you. I recognize how important talk-therapy can be as I have experienced these all too common situations myself. I believe when seeking out a therapist, being able to relate is a key factor in success. My dog, Duke, loves to join therapy sessions and is guaranteed to make you laugh.
I utilize multiple theoretical approaches depending on the person and situation ranging from Adlerian, Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused, CBT, and DBT.
I value the art of listening. I believe life is full of mixed experiences; some being easier to make sense of than others. Humans are fascinatingly complicated and yet simple in some regard. One thing that remains an inevitable fact is the need for growth. Like a root system, our choices, relationships and experiences in life are interconnected and either lead to something beautiful that we can appreciate and admire the hard work or can become a bundle of weeds amidst beautiful things.
I utilize multiple theoretical approaches depending on the person and situation ranging from Adlerian, Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused, CBT, and DBT.
I value the art of listening. I believe life is full of mixed experiences; some being easier to make sense of than others. Humans are fascinatingly complicated and yet simple in some regard. One thing that remains an inevitable fact is the need for growth. Like a root system, our choices, relationships and experiences in life are interconnected and either lead to something beautiful that we can appreciate and admire the hard work or can become a bundle of weeds amidst beautiful things.
For children ages 6 and older, I utilize play therapy techniques along with CBT to increase coping skills and more.
I offer a warm and empathetic environment where we will focus on your goals and needs. As we build rapport and establish your counseling goals, I will gently challenge you to get where you want to go. Sessions are goal oriented and directive.
For children ages 6 and older, I utilize play therapy techniques along with CBT to increase coping skills and more.
I offer a warm and empathetic environment where we will focus on your goals and needs. As we build rapport and establish your counseling goals, I will gently challenge you to get where you want to go. Sessions are goal oriented and directive.
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I utilize a Whole-Person approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing, John Gottman techniques, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
My first professional license was in Addiction Counseling from Triton College in Chicago, IL. A decade later I attended the University of Nevada, Reno, for my MFT license and earned an Educational Specialist degree in Counseling & Educational Psychology. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in various levels of treatment including, Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient settings. My specialty is working with co-occurring disorders of mental health and addiction.
I utilize a Whole-Person approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing, John Gottman techniques, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
My first professional license was in Addiction Counseling from Triton College in Chicago, IL. A decade later I attended the University of Nevada, Reno, for my MFT license and earned an Educational Specialist degree in Counseling & Educational Psychology. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in various levels of treatment including, Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient settings. My specialty is working with co-occurring disorders of mental health and addiction.
I am formally trained in specific therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman Level 1.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult. It is not easy to open up about feeling alone, traumatic experiences, or the anxious thoughts about not being or doing “enough”. As your clinician, I will offer you a space where you feel seen and heard. I will partner with you to create a plan where you feel your needs are being met. I aim to assist you with recognizing your own individual strengths and highlighting your resilience. For after all, it takes courage to continue. Accepting New Clients!
I am formally trained in specific therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman Level 1.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult. It is not easy to open up about feeling alone, traumatic experiences, or the anxious thoughts about not being or doing “enough”. As your clinician, I will offer you a space where you feel seen and heard. I will partner with you to create a plan where you feel your needs are being met. I aim to assist you with recognizing your own individual strengths and highlighting your resilience. For after all, it takes courage to continue. Accepting New Clients!
I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches, but I most often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Person-Centered, Play Therapy, and Family Systems.
Sometimes we get stuck. We’ve done everything we know to do to help ourselves, then comes a time when we need some extra support figuring out the rest. Counseling can be a place to gain clarity about what you're going through and learn how to be your most true and thriving self again. I often support children, individuals and families work through things like negative thought patterns, effects of past trauma, overwhelming emotions, anxiety, irritability or anger, low motivation, family problems, and feeling lost or helpless in their problems. I also provide affirming and celebratory care to LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based approaches, but I most often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Person-Centered, Play Therapy, and Family Systems.
Sometimes we get stuck. We’ve done everything we know to do to help ourselves, then comes a time when we need some extra support figuring out the rest. Counseling can be a place to gain clarity about what you're going through and learn how to be your most true and thriving self again. I often support children, individuals and families work through things like negative thought patterns, effects of past trauma, overwhelming emotions, anxiety, irritability or anger, low motivation, family problems, and feeling lost or helpless in their problems. I also provide affirming and celebratory care to LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages.
I am formally trained in specific therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Being vulnerable is hard. However, with vulnerability comes healing. The most important part of healing our emotional wounds is having the courage to open up again. It is our willingness to show up as we are and to trust in and accept the help being offered that will ultimately lead us to the path of healing. As your clinician, I will meet you exactly where you are on this path. You can expect to be met with a compassionate, empathetic, and committed response to your care needs.
I am formally trained in specific therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Being vulnerable is hard. However, with vulnerability comes healing. The most important part of healing our emotional wounds is having the courage to open up again. It is our willingness to show up as we are and to trust in and accept the help being offered that will ultimately lead us to the path of healing. As your clinician, I will meet you exactly where you are on this path. You can expect to be met with a compassionate, empathetic, and committed response to your care needs.
Crystal LeeBorba-Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reno, NV 89503 (Online Only)
Immediate Openings! (Telehealth only). I have spent 9+ years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and individuals on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, boundary work, communication, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and depression. I have been trained in a variety of modalities that include solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT, to name a few. I'm also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals to help with the many transitions and challenges they may face. Please call or email me today. You don't have to climb the mountain alone.
Immediate Openings! (Telehealth only). I have spent 9+ years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and individuals on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, boundary work, communication, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and depression. I have been trained in a variety of modalities that include solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT, to name a few. I'm also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals to help with the many transitions and challenges they may face. Please call or email me today. You don't have to climb the mountain alone.
My focus is on Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I tailor the modality based on the client's needs.
I believe that we are wired to love. We must love ourselves as we love others, and the key to love fully is learning how to love ourselves first.
My focus is on Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I tailor the modality based on the client's needs.
I believe that we are wired to love. We must love ourselves as we love others, and the key to love fully is learning how to love ourselves first.
Our clinicians are trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused Therapy, EMDR, Brain Spotting, Trauma Informed Care, Alcohol and Substance Counseling, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems and Gottman Therapy.
We are currently accepting new clients! We are a team of highly skilled and empathetic professionals who are committed to providing exceptional mental health services. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth. We work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced addiction, PTSD/trauma, childhood neglect or abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness, eating disorders, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. We are also proficient in working with neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD.
Our clinicians are trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused Therapy, EMDR, Brain Spotting, Trauma Informed Care, Alcohol and Substance Counseling, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems and Gottman Therapy.
We are currently accepting new clients! We are a team of highly skilled and empathetic professionals who are committed to providing exceptional mental health services. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth. We work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced addiction, PTSD/trauma, childhood neglect or abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness, eating disorders, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. We are also proficient in working with neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD.
Depending on the needs of my clients, my counseling approach utilizes a variety of therapeutic foundations, including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, and existential therapy.
We all experience times when we know things can't stay the same, but we don't know how to make them better. It may be pain, loss, or resentments from the past. Or anxiety about future stressors and uncertainties. Or current struggles that leave us feeling powerless and discouraged. It takes humility to admit that what we're doing isn't working, and it takes courage to try something different. Choosing counseling is choosing to stop waiting for life to get better or waiting for people to change. It's choosing to make the changes we can to change our lives for the better
Depending on the needs of my clients, my counseling approach utilizes a variety of therapeutic foundations, including cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, and existential therapy.
We all experience times when we know things can't stay the same, but we don't know how to make them better. It may be pain, loss, or resentments from the past. Or anxiety about future stressors and uncertainties. Or current struggles that leave us feeling powerless and discouraged. It takes humility to admit that what we're doing isn't working, and it takes courage to try something different. Choosing counseling is choosing to stop waiting for life to get better or waiting for people to change. It's choosing to make the changes we can to change our lives for the better
Amanda Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reno, NV 89521
Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT), mindfulness techniques, and positive psychology interventions, I help clients develop effective coping strategies, challenge negative thought patterns, and cultivate self-compassion.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming sometimes, leading many of us to feel uncertain, stressed, or like a failure. I offer space for clients to examine their emotions, reflect on their experiences, and learn practical skills to deal with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT), mindfulness techniques, and positive psychology interventions, I help clients develop effective coping strategies, challenge negative thought patterns, and cultivate self-compassion.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming sometimes, leading many of us to feel uncertain, stressed, or like a failure. I offer space for clients to examine their emotions, reflect on their experiences, and learn practical skills to deal with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
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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.