Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Auburn, WA

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Han Soo Kim
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092
As an integrative mental health provider, I do not adhere strictly to one theoretical orientation or school but use a wide variety of therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices within treatment, depending on the client’s needs and preferences, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR/BLST, Mindfulness, and HeartMath techniques.
I am committed to providing respectful and client-centered counseling. My approach is a good fit for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, relationship issues, low-self esteem, grief, PTSD, OCD, daily stress, and phobia. Over 27 combined years of experience in my pastoral care and mental health counseling profession, I have worked with a diverse group of individuals and couples of various ages, cultures, ethnicities, racial identities, and socioeconomic statuses.
As an integrative mental health provider, I do not adhere strictly to one theoretical orientation or school but use a wide variety of therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices within treatment, depending on the client’s needs and preferences, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR/BLST, Mindfulness, and HeartMath techniques.
I am committed to providing respectful and client-centered counseling. My approach is a good fit for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, relationship issues, low-self esteem, grief, PTSD, OCD, daily stress, and phobia. Over 27 combined years of experience in my pastoral care and mental health counseling profession, I have worked with a diverse group of individuals and couples of various ages, cultures, ethnicities, racial identities, and socioeconomic statuses.
(253) 600-3755 View (253) 600-3755
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Reflective Pathways Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092  (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Are you looking for a supportive environment to explore your mental health and life challenges? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and/or dealing with a difficult life transition or situation? I offer a compassionate and confidential space where you can freely discuss your struggles and work towards healing and growth.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Are you looking for a supportive environment to explore your mental health and life challenges? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and/or dealing with a difficult life transition or situation? I offer a compassionate and confidential space where you can freely discuss your struggles and work towards healing and growth.
(253) 553-2485 View (253) 553-2485
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Bryia Madison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98002  (Online Only)
I work primarily from a Narrative Theory with CBT, DBT and Acceptance & commitment modalities layered into my work.
I am a queer feminist licensed marriage and family therapist associate. I show up to my sessions as an authentic, plant loving, halloween enthusiast. In our work together we will explore and identify those themes in your life that may not serve who you are now. We live in a society with social constructs that people struggle with, Particularly my clients who are LGBTQIA+, and sex positive. I help separate you from the stories that are having a negative impact. What are these stories? My work, education, and passion center around finding out what those what those themes and stories are to help you work towards your goals.
I work primarily from a Narrative Theory with CBT, DBT and Acceptance & commitment modalities layered into my work.
I am a queer feminist licensed marriage and family therapist associate. I show up to my sessions as an authentic, plant loving, halloween enthusiast. In our work together we will explore and identify those themes in your life that may not serve who you are now. We live in a society with social constructs that people struggle with, Particularly my clients who are LGBTQIA+, and sex positive. I help separate you from the stories that are having a negative impact. What are these stories? My work, education, and passion center around finding out what those what those themes and stories are to help you work towards your goals.
(253) 766-5673 View (253) 766-5673
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Kaitlyn Widmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002  (Online Only)
I am also trained in CBT and use concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my sessions.
I operate from a feminist anti-oppressive stance. I am a trauma-informed therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients work through current stressors, relationship challenges, and past trauma. I enjoy working with many client populations and have experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, individuals who are grieving, and folx who are navigating challenging or toxic familial relationships. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have childhood and complex trauma and are navigating challenging relationships with their family of origin.
I am also trained in CBT and use concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my sessions.
I operate from a feminist anti-oppressive stance. I am a trauma-informed therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients work through current stressors, relationship challenges, and past trauma. I enjoy working with many client populations and have experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, individuals who are grieving, and folx who are navigating challenging or toxic familial relationships. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have childhood and complex trauma and are navigating challenging relationships with their family of origin.
(253) 455-7867 View (253) 455-7867
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Brianna Trier
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98001
My go to counseling theories are Person Centered, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Counseling.
Life doesn't always turn out like we expected or planned. All of us experience different degrees of struggle on our individual journey. Over the last 8 years I have been working with adolescents, teens, college students, adults and athletes in areas of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions and much more. I believe people who struggle with anxiety and depression can thrive when they have a safe place to process what they are feeling. I believe that being present on your path, growing toward your goals and healing any past or present hurt can help you be the very best version of yourself.
My go to counseling theories are Person Centered, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Counseling.
Life doesn't always turn out like we expected or planned. All of us experience different degrees of struggle on our individual journey. Over the last 8 years I have been working with adolescents, teens, college students, adults and athletes in areas of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions and much more. I believe people who struggle with anxiety and depression can thrive when they have a safe place to process what they are feeling. I believe that being present on your path, growing toward your goals and healing any past or present hurt can help you be the very best version of yourself.
(253) 559-0484 View (253) 559-0484
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Eastside Professional Counseling Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092  (Online Only)
Everyone needs help sometimes. When it feels like circumstances and life-pressures are causing you to feel sad, hopeless, stuck, and/or afraid, counseling may help you regain emotional traction and move through the challenges of your life. I believe every person has great internal resources/strengths to uncover or discover solutions for life..I specialize in helping couples/families/individuals improve their relationships and also those who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self-worth, divorce, blended-families, healing from infidelity, parenting, and many other individual and relationship issues. I work from a variety of theories, including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Gottman Relationship Therapy.
Everyone needs help sometimes. When it feels like circumstances and life-pressures are causing you to feel sad, hopeless, stuck, and/or afraid, counseling may help you regain emotional traction and move through the challenges of your life. I believe every person has great internal resources/strengths to uncover or discover solutions for life..I specialize in helping couples/families/individuals improve their relationships and also those who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self-worth, divorce, blended-families, healing from infidelity, parenting, and many other individual and relationship issues. I work from a variety of theories, including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Gottman Relationship Therapy.
(425) 358-4548 View (425) 358-4548
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Candace Raine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98001  (Online Only)
Candace is passionate about providing a patient-centric approach within a therapeutic relationship and has experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Executive Functioning Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and interpersonal and assertive communication training.
Candace is passionate about providing a patient-centric approach within a therapeutic relationship and has experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Executive Functioning Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and interpersonal and assertive communication training.
(307) 392-2131 View (307) 392-2131
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Jennifer R Trefonas
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002
Waitlist for new clients
I use ASSERTIVENESS training, BUILDING COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, art therapy, hypnosis, CBT, MOTIVATIONAL Interviewing, role-playing, and other techniques to help you.
Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind, trouble at work, getting along with others, HOW TO BE HAPPY and POSITIVE, hypnosis, and most anything! I'm NOT PARANOID, but that is funny,,,:)
I use ASSERTIVENESS training, BUILDING COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, art therapy, hypnosis, CBT, MOTIVATIONAL Interviewing, role-playing, and other techniques to help you.
Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind, trouble at work, getting along with others, HOW TO BE HAPPY and POSITIVE, hypnosis, and most anything! I'm NOT PARANOID, but that is funny,,,:)
(253) 352-3122 View (253) 352-3122
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Pearle Hintz
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 25 years experience working with adults, families and adolescents. Areas I work in include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, relationship, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, grief/loss, stress, and improving communication, confidence and self esteem. Approaches I use include cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, and I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I work in Kent, Federal Way, and Enumclaw.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with over 25 years experience working with adults, families and adolescents. Areas I work in include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, relationship, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, grief/loss, stress, and improving communication, confidence and self esteem. Approaches I use include cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, and I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I work in Kent, Federal Way, and Enumclaw.
(253) 777-1059 View (253) 777-1059
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Gary M Marcus
Psychologist, PhD, CRC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98001  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist with 35 years of experience providing practical, brief, solution-focused therapy. My therapy style is interactive with frequent feedback and coaching. I treat depression and anxiety disorders (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder). I provide couple/marital therapy and work with relationship issues. I work exclusively with adults. I use evidence based treatment approaches to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and couple/family issues. I help clients adjust to difficult life events and circumstances. My orientation is cognitive behavioral.
I am a licensed psychologist with 35 years of experience providing practical, brief, solution-focused therapy. My therapy style is interactive with frequent feedback and coaching. I treat depression and anxiety disorders (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder). I provide couple/marital therapy and work with relationship issues. I work exclusively with adults. I use evidence based treatment approaches to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and couple/family issues. I help clients adjust to difficult life events and circumstances. My orientation is cognitive behavioral.
(425) 954-6943 View (425) 954-6943
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Matt Milstead
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98001  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Other parts of my approach to counseling are cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness based therapy.
I have a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and have been working with children, families and individual adults for 25+ years. What I have learned in that time is that we all have rough patches in life. I have also learned that counseling can help, but it is the match between client and counselor that makes all the difference. Clients that match best with me are reflective and have a good sense of humor. It also helps if they have some quirky parts to their personality. I have found these traits help people get through the rough parts of life. Also, I think those traits are the best match for me because I have them too.
Other parts of my approach to counseling are cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness based therapy.
I have a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and have been working with children, families and individual adults for 25+ years. What I have learned in that time is that we all have rough patches in life. I have also learned that counseling can help, but it is the match between client and counselor that makes all the difference. Clients that match best with me are reflective and have a good sense of humor. It also helps if they have some quirky parts to their personality. I have found these traits help people get through the rough parts of life. Also, I think those traits are the best match for me because I have them too.
(253) 204-3195 View (253) 204-3195
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Missy Neill Counseling Services
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98003
Modality: Person-centered, Gestalt, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.
Modality: Person-centered, Gestalt, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.
(253) 352-2908 View (253) 352-2908
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Michelle Hooks
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98001
I am predominately trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
My professional experience includes therapy with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families who have sought help with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, behavioral issues, difficulty with emotion regulation and emotional expression, social deficits, issues related to educational or occupational functioning, relationship issues and difficulty communicating. I work from a LGBTQ+ affirming, racially equitable and feminist framework to provide clients with the support they need and deserve.
I am predominately trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
My professional experience includes therapy with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families who have sought help with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, behavioral issues, difficulty with emotion regulation and emotional expression, social deficits, issues related to educational or occupational functioning, relationship issues and difficulty communicating. I work from a LGBTQ+ affirming, racially equitable and feminist framework to provide clients with the support they need and deserve.
(206) 966-6586 View (206) 966-6586
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Alisa Murray
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092  (Online Only)
Methods: Cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, coaching.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
Methods: Cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, coaching.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
(253) 271-4344 View (253) 271-4344
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Wendy Tate dba Excel Counseling
Counselor, NCC, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressing emotional, behavioral, and social needs; such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, attachment disorders, ADHD, and more. I want to help you become empowered by further discovering your inner strength, beauty, purpose, and passion.
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressing emotional, behavioral, and social needs; such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, attachment disorders, ADHD, and more. I want to help you become empowered by further discovering your inner strength, beauty, purpose, and passion.
(253) 237-7861 View (253) 237-7861
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Elizabeth Bailey
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98001
My philosophy is to help people move through difficult periods of their lives, find hidden strengths, new skills, and happiness. I hope to identify with you what patterns of behaviors, life choices, and beliefs that may not be supporting the life you want to live and work towards designing new patterns, beliefs, and choices. The goal of counseling is to create lasting changes, that allows you to live according to your own values, hopes and dreams.  I utilize a strengths based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy approach. I prefer to use methods and techniques that best fit the client’s unique needs.
My philosophy is to help people move through difficult periods of their lives, find hidden strengths, new skills, and happiness. I hope to identify with you what patterns of behaviors, life choices, and beliefs that may not be supporting the life you want to live and work towards designing new patterns, beliefs, and choices. The goal of counseling is to create lasting changes, that allows you to live according to your own values, hopes and dreams.  I utilize a strengths based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy approach. I prefer to use methods and techniques that best fit the client’s unique needs.
(253) 884-8078 View (253) 884-8078
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Cornerstone OCD & Anxiety Group PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98001  (Online Only)
Fastest way to our wait list is the request for service on our website. Anxiety is awful. Most people just do not understand how difficult it is to live with chronic worry, panic attacks, or obsessive thoughts and unwanted behavior. Gladly, most people will never have to know how horrible it is to have nagging obsessive thoughts, or fear panicking in public places. The variety of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT) like Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) are quite effective in increasing distress tolerance, reducing anxiety, and eliminating the dysfunctional behaviors that accompany it.
Fastest way to our wait list is the request for service on our website. Anxiety is awful. Most people just do not understand how difficult it is to live with chronic worry, panic attacks, or obsessive thoughts and unwanted behavior. Gladly, most people will never have to know how horrible it is to have nagging obsessive thoughts, or fear panicking in public places. The variety of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT) like Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) are quite effective in increasing distress tolerance, reducing anxiety, and eliminating the dysfunctional behaviors that accompany it.
(206) 535-1464 View (206) 535-1464
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Ryan Ferguson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and the Gottman Relationship Level 1 certified to work with couples in relationships.
Life is hard sometimes. Sometimes things happen to us that are beyond our control. Sometimes we just have thoughts and feelings that won't go away. Sometimes we end up hurting those around us because we don't know what else to do or how not to react to our thoughts and feelings. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety, depression, process trauma, strengthen your relationships all to live your best life.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and the Gottman Relationship Level 1 certified to work with couples in relationships.
Life is hard sometimes. Sometimes things happen to us that are beyond our control. Sometimes we just have thoughts and feelings that won't go away. Sometimes we end up hurting those around us because we don't know what else to do or how not to react to our thoughts and feelings. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety, depression, process trauma, strengthen your relationships all to live your best life.
(253) 455-7489 View (253) 455-7489
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Shailyn Warnock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002
With five years of experience in the field, Shailyn has honed her skills in evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), grief and loss counseling, and self-esteem enhancement.
Shailyn Warnock is a Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical in Washington who has been practicing since 2019. Shailyn has a passion for helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and self-esteem issues. She understands that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, you’ll work collaboratively to develop strategies that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth.
With five years of experience in the field, Shailyn has honed her skills in evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), grief and loss counseling, and self-esteem enhancement.
Shailyn Warnock is a Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical in Washington who has been practicing since 2019. Shailyn has a passion for helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and self-esteem issues. She understands that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, you’ll work collaboratively to develop strategies that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth.
(253) 453-5271 View (253) 453-5271
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Dawn Kinney Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092
I have been trained in Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification, Systems Theory, Developmental Theory, Attachment Theory and Ego-Psychology.
Counseling, or therapy, is something that individuals enter for a variety of reasons and with differing goals. The similarity is that you want something different in your life because what you are currently feeling, or doing is no longer working for you. I have established A Step Forward Counseling, PLLC in order to provide easier access to counseling services for individuals who do want change. I approach each person I work with as a unique individual and allow their own understanding of themselves guide the therapeutic relationship.
I have been trained in Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification, Systems Theory, Developmental Theory, Attachment Theory and Ego-Psychology.
Counseling, or therapy, is something that individuals enter for a variety of reasons and with differing goals. The similarity is that you want something different in your life because what you are currently feeling, or doing is no longer working for you. I have established A Step Forward Counseling, PLLC in order to provide easier access to counseling services for individuals who do want change. I approach each person I work with as a unique individual and allow their own understanding of themselves guide the therapeutic relationship.
(360) 215-5159 View (360) 215-5159
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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.