Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA
I use a combination of Solution focus, CBT and DBT and pschotherapy.
Life can be very confusing at times for all of us. I welcome you to take the time for yourself to gain perspective on life's struggles. There can be great benefits in the process! I treat depression/anxiety, trauma, ADHD, Eating Disorders, and marital issues. My office is warm and cozy as we journey together thru the healing process. I use a narrative, solution-focused, CBT modality, Lifespan Integration for clearing trauma, along with a bit of humor over life's bumps. You are welcome to join me for your heart, soul, and body health!
I use a combination of Solution focus, CBT and DBT and pschotherapy.
Life can be very confusing at times for all of us. I welcome you to take the time for yourself to gain perspective on life's struggles. There can be great benefits in the process! I treat depression/anxiety, trauma, ADHD, Eating Disorders, and marital issues. My office is warm and cozy as we journey together thru the healing process. I use a narrative, solution-focused, CBT modality, Lifespan Integration for clearing trauma, along with a bit of humor over life's bumps. You are welcome to join me for your heart, soul, and body health!
I offer a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach that can be modified for any clientele age.
Throughout life, we may find ourselves struggling in various ways. You are not alone. My goal is to help you along your journey, providing respect, encouragement, and collaboration. You can think of our relationship as you being the driver and me being your GPS. You have a goal of where you want to go, whether that be in lessening anxieties and depression, or simply wanting to learn more about yourself and how to better tackle everyday chores.
I offer a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach that can be modified for any clientele age.
Throughout life, we may find ourselves struggling in various ways. You are not alone. My goal is to help you along your journey, providing respect, encouragement, and collaboration. You can think of our relationship as you being the driver and me being your GPS. You have a goal of where you want to go, whether that be in lessening anxieties and depression, or simply wanting to learn more about yourself and how to better tackle everyday chores.
Rose Ann VandenBerghe
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Online Only)
Gestalt, and CBT In addition, I offer Ecotherapy, which pays attention to our human relationship with the more-than-human world.
I believe compassion is the heart of good therapy and do my best to help you feel safe and understood. I am accepting new clients. I work with adult individuals, 21-101, who are wanting support to grow and change. My specialties include anxiety, depression, aging, major life transitions, grief (including eco-grief), dreamwork, and the search for meaning in life.
Gestalt, and CBT In addition, I offer Ecotherapy, which pays attention to our human relationship with the more-than-human world.
I believe compassion is the heart of good therapy and do my best to help you feel safe and understood. I am accepting new clients. I work with adult individuals, 21-101, who are wanting support to grow and change. My specialties include anxiety, depression, aging, major life transitions, grief (including eco-grief), dreamwork, and the search for meaning in life.
Cara Myhre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Waitlist for new clients
The tools I use most frequently are EMDR, cognitive therapies, mindfulness-based techniques including grounding and self-compassion practices, and education about diagnosis & treatment.
I enjoy working with a variety of adult clients. If you are ready to work to improve your mental health, I’m happy to support you. I especially enjoy working with people who are healing from traumatic experiences, whether that trauma is physical, psychological, or interpersonal. I believe we work better together if you understand the purpose of what we’re doing in therapy.
The tools I use most frequently are EMDR, cognitive therapies, mindfulness-based techniques including grounding and self-compassion practices, and education about diagnosis & treatment.
I enjoy working with a variety of adult clients. If you are ready to work to improve your mental health, I’m happy to support you. I especially enjoy working with people who are healing from traumatic experiences, whether that trauma is physical, psychological, or interpersonal. I believe we work better together if you understand the purpose of what we’re doing in therapy.
Cognitive Behavior and Mindfulness Therapy.
Our lives are often impacted by forces beyond our control. We wonder if life will ever return to "normal." I work with young and old who encounter challenges common to modern living: Retirement, work stress, men's relationship dynamics, personal tragedy, financial troubles, loss of community, and loss of direction. I also address unique challenges associated with aging: Chronic and acute illness, life partner debilitation, and hardships unforeseen. Refocus and reclaim your strengths and life as we work together on insights, new strategies and skills that enable you to overcome obstacles, re-connect with life and your passions.
Cognitive Behavior and Mindfulness Therapy.
Our lives are often impacted by forces beyond our control. We wonder if life will ever return to "normal." I work with young and old who encounter challenges common to modern living: Retirement, work stress, men's relationship dynamics, personal tragedy, financial troubles, loss of community, and loss of direction. I also address unique challenges associated with aging: Chronic and acute illness, life partner debilitation, and hardships unforeseen. Refocus and reclaim your strengths and life as we work together on insights, new strategies and skills that enable you to overcome obstacles, re-connect with life and your passions.
Hannah Harksen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
I am trained in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and sandy tray therapy.
As a mental health therapist specializing in children, adolescents, and families, my journey in supporting young individuals began at the age of fifteen. This early start allowed me to cultivate an understanding of the unique challenges that children and adolescents face, setting the foundation for my passion and commitment to making a positive impact in their lives. I have accumulated valuable experience providing mental health support within schools.
I am trained in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and sandy tray therapy.
As a mental health therapist specializing in children, adolescents, and families, my journey in supporting young individuals began at the age of fifteen. This early start allowed me to cultivate an understanding of the unique challenges that children and adolescents face, setting the foundation for my passion and commitment to making a positive impact in their lives. I have accumulated valuable experience providing mental health support within schools.
Kendra Foisie Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
I use an eclectic approach incorporating existential and cognitive-behavioral theories as well as mindfulness based techniques into my practice.
Has becoming a parent been more challenging than you expected? Are you struggling to feel connected to your partner or to your baby? Are you feeling unsupported, exhausted, fearful, or sad when you thought you would be feeling elated? Are you questioning whether your experience is normal and wondering if things could be better? Now more than ever, moms and parents are feeling the pressure to be "perfect" without the support they really need to thrive. You can and should be doing more than just surviving parenthood.
I use an eclectic approach incorporating existential and cognitive-behavioral theories as well as mindfulness based techniques into my practice.
Has becoming a parent been more challenging than you expected? Are you struggling to feel connected to your partner or to your baby? Are you feeling unsupported, exhausted, fearful, or sad when you thought you would be feeling elated? Are you questioning whether your experience is normal and wondering if things could be better? Now more than ever, moms and parents are feeling the pressure to be "perfect" without the support they really need to thrive. You can and should be doing more than just surviving parenthood.
I utilize evidence and strength-based approaches via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or Tapping).
We all have stories to tell. What happened in our lives isn’t who we are, it is what happened to us. The challenging stories are based on past events, being activated now via negative automatic thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and repeated behaviors…which can keep us stuck and/or prevent us from living in genuine alignment with who we are. I believe we each have the ability to reset, readjust, restart, and rewrite the parts of our story that are no longer helpful or serving us. We are amazingly intelligent, creative, resilient, and adaptive beings! What story(ies) do you want to rewrite, or let go of, that are no longer helpful?
I utilize evidence and strength-based approaches via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or Tapping).
We all have stories to tell. What happened in our lives isn’t who we are, it is what happened to us. The challenging stories are based on past events, being activated now via negative automatic thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and repeated behaviors…which can keep us stuck and/or prevent us from living in genuine alignment with who we are. I believe we each have the ability to reset, readjust, restart, and rewrite the parts of our story that are no longer helpful or serving us. We are amazingly intelligent, creative, resilient, and adaptive beings! What story(ies) do you want to rewrite, or let go of, that are no longer helpful?
Shannon Rickert
Counselor, MS, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Online Only)
I utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, 12-step processes and other modalities to break unhealthy or stuck patterns in life.
I focus my therapy work with adults and couples. I am certified in EMDR. In our sessions, expect to grow, thrive in relationships and learn to healthily navigate life circumstances. Working together, we’ll discover that our lived experiences have shaped how we think about the world. Using a trauma and attachment focused lens we use those experiences to encourage healing and growth.
I utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, 12-step processes and other modalities to break unhealthy or stuck patterns in life.
I focus my therapy work with adults and couples. I am certified in EMDR. In our sessions, expect to grow, thrive in relationships and learn to healthily navigate life circumstances. Working together, we’ll discover that our lived experiences have shaped how we think about the world. Using a trauma and attachment focused lens we use those experiences to encourage healing and growth.
I’m an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT) which is the foundation of the most effective, evidence-based psychological treatments available today.
My practice is centered on individual therapy with adults and older adolescents (16-17). My primary focus is to establish trust, comfort, and rapport in order to facilitate recovery from social anxiety, depression, addiction, health anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, insomnia, pain, fatigue and most other struggles for which cognitive behavioral therapy is a good fit. I also work with life changes and challenges, parenting, and emotion regulation/anger. I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities and all are welcome in my practice.
I’m an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT) which is the foundation of the most effective, evidence-based psychological treatments available today.
My practice is centered on individual therapy with adults and older adolescents (16-17). My primary focus is to establish trust, comfort, and rapport in order to facilitate recovery from social anxiety, depression, addiction, health anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, insomnia, pain, fatigue and most other struggles for which cognitive behavioral therapy is a good fit. I also work with life changes and challenges, parenting, and emotion regulation/anger. I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities and all are welcome in my practice.
Interventions: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Meditation.
My goal in counseling is to help my patients go from where they are to where they want to be. I provide a nurturing, emotionally safe environment for people experiencing life transitions, grief and loss. My patients learn to: 1) understand and better manage anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationships, sleep problems, and disturbing thoughts; 2) identify innate gifts, talents, strengths; 3) develop and work toward achievable goals.
Interventions: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Meditation.
My goal in counseling is to help my patients go from where they are to where they want to be. I provide a nurturing, emotionally safe environment for people experiencing life transitions, grief and loss. My patients learn to: 1) understand and better manage anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationships, sleep problems, and disturbing thoughts; 2) identify innate gifts, talents, strengths; 3) develop and work toward achievable goals.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Accepting NEW Clients - - - Are you living your best life? Are you feeling stuck? I provide evidence based treatments to help you experience a life with meaning and purpose and to feel better quickly. During our sessions, my goal is for you to feel unconditional acceptance and compassion in our relationship. My style is friendly, light-hearted and I use humor quite a bit. I will work with your strengths and unique needs to cultivate an environment where you can learn the skills to boost the quality of your life.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Accepting NEW Clients - - - Are you living your best life? Are you feeling stuck? I provide evidence based treatments to help you experience a life with meaning and purpose and to feel better quickly. During our sessions, my goal is for you to feel unconditional acceptance and compassion in our relationship. My style is friendly, light-hearted and I use humor quite a bit. I will work with your strengths and unique needs to cultivate an environment where you can learn the skills to boost the quality of your life.
I engage my a powerful combination of story work, CBT, applied philosophical reasoning and trauma resolution through Lifespan Integration therapy to support both individuals and couples in finding peace, direction, and wholeness.
I can help you find and heal the places in your story that keep showing up in the present, causing heartache. My story is also one of loss. But also of healing. Going through my own divorce while dealing with deep conflict in my workplace is what launched my passion to help others. Things may seem meaningless. You may feel stuck. What if it is all about to change for the better? Maybe you've had a bad taste of therapy in the past. Maybe you've believed that therapy is for the weak. Therapy takes courage. Anxious? Traumatized? Tired of it? Come see what is possible.
I engage my a powerful combination of story work, CBT, applied philosophical reasoning and trauma resolution through Lifespan Integration therapy to support both individuals and couples in finding peace, direction, and wholeness.
I can help you find and heal the places in your story that keep showing up in the present, causing heartache. My story is also one of loss. But also of healing. Going through my own divorce while dealing with deep conflict in my workplace is what launched my passion to help others. Things may seem meaningless. You may feel stuck. What if it is all about to change for the better? Maybe you've had a bad taste of therapy in the past. Maybe you've believed that therapy is for the weak. Therapy takes courage. Anxious? Traumatized? Tired of it? Come see what is possible.
Kaitlin Pifer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Waitlist for new clients
Treatment encompasses evidence-based interventions including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Safety Planning, Behavioral Analysis, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Neuropsychology.
I specialize in working with children displaying significant behaviors, teens experiencing mood struggles, and parents navigating childhood mental health. I offer ongoing individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, as well as trauma, play, art, and animal therapy.
Treatment encompasses evidence-based interventions including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Safety Planning, Behavioral Analysis, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, and Neuropsychology.
I specialize in working with children displaying significant behaviors, teens experiencing mood struggles, and parents navigating childhood mental health. I offer ongoing individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, as well as trauma, play, art, and animal therapy.
Wendy Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Online Only)
I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, relaxation training, and solution focused approaches that work.
If you are struggling with your mental health, I want you to know you are not alone and it can get better. Reaching out for help isn't always easy, but it will be worth it. Video therapy sessions with me are a safe, supportive and non-judgmental experience. My goal is to help you understand yourself and your situation and to provide you with practical tools to help you manage life in a healthier way.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, relaxation training, and solution focused approaches that work.
If you are struggling with your mental health, I want you to know you are not alone and it can get better. Reaching out for help isn't always easy, but it will be worth it. Video therapy sessions with me are a safe, supportive and non-judgmental experience. My goal is to help you understand yourself and your situation and to provide you with practical tools to help you manage life in a healthier way.
I work from an eclectic approach, commonly using Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I believe therapy is most effective when there is a relationship between therapist and client that is genuine and trusting. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing or have experienced complex trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, and spiritual/religious confusion and oppression. I don’t posit to know all the answers. Instead, I strive to partner with you in exploring what healing and growth look like today. I love what I do and the opportunity to really get to know people (like you!).
I work from an eclectic approach, commonly using Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I believe therapy is most effective when there is a relationship between therapist and client that is genuine and trusting. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing or have experienced complex trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, and spiritual/religious confusion and oppression. I don’t posit to know all the answers. Instead, I strive to partner with you in exploring what healing and growth look like today. I love what I do and the opportunity to really get to know people (like you!).
Jennifer Hogge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Models that I draw upon are Systems Theory, Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, and Attachment theories.
Everyone needs support and help, especially during difficult times. It takes courage to take steps towards more fulfilling and happier life. I am here to support and empower you. So if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, strained parent-child relationships let's find tools/solutions to have the life you desire. I provide individual and family therapy for those 13 and older. I do not provide couples therapy at this time. Therapy can provide a safe space to be heard, validated, explore solutions, identify new perspectives and tools for continued growth well after therapy is finished.
Models that I draw upon are Systems Theory, Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, and Attachment theories.
Everyone needs support and help, especially during difficult times. It takes courage to take steps towards more fulfilling and happier life. I am here to support and empower you. So if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, strained parent-child relationships let's find tools/solutions to have the life you desire. I provide individual and family therapy for those 13 and older. I do not provide couples therapy at this time. Therapy can provide a safe space to be heard, validated, explore solutions, identify new perspectives and tools for continued growth well after therapy is finished.
In terms of psycho-therapy, I use a combination of evidence based practices such as Cognitive, Behavioral, and Attachment psychology to treat your issues.
I work with folks who are struggling to feel well either emotionally or physically. In addition to a Ph.D., in clinical-psychology I also hold a MS in nutrition and when relevant, I weave this knowledge into my work. While I treat many kinds of issues, I have a special focus in helping people with eating issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress. I work to peel back the layers and get to the root of the problem so you can heal and move forward in your life.
In terms of psycho-therapy, I use a combination of evidence based practices such as Cognitive, Behavioral, and Attachment psychology to treat your issues.
I work with folks who are struggling to feel well either emotionally or physically. In addition to a Ph.D., in clinical-psychology I also hold a MS in nutrition and when relevant, I weave this knowledge into my work. While I treat many kinds of issues, I have a special focus in helping people with eating issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress. I work to peel back the layers and get to the root of the problem so you can heal and move forward in your life.
Rion Lee Tisino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMHS, SUDPT, EMMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
We blend Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the Triple P framework with anger management assessments to foster healing and growth.
My ideal client is an individual struggling with trauma and generational challenges, often feeling overwhelmed and lacking coping skills. They need support to navigate these barriers and restore their understanding of family and community. Their goals include reducing recidivism and learning sustainable practices for a healthier life. They seek practical skills and specialized techniques to address unstable mental health and foster resilience. Ultimately, they want to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild strong family connections, and cultivate a fulfilling, stable future for themselves and their loved ones.
We blend Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the Triple P framework with anger management assessments to foster healing and growth.
My ideal client is an individual struggling with trauma and generational challenges, often feeling overwhelmed and lacking coping skills. They need support to navigate these barriers and restore their understanding of family and community. Their goals include reducing recidivism and learning sustainable practices for a healthier life. They seek practical skills and specialized techniques to address unstable mental health and foster resilience. Ultimately, they want to break the cycle of disadvantage, rebuild strong family connections, and cultivate a fulfilling, stable future for themselves and their loved ones.
Taelor Drasny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily see adults and adolescents; and my experience in trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based practices, and cognitive- behavioral therapy allows for gentle movement towards change and self-acceptance.
Through the process of psychotherapy individuals can explore where personal and relationship change may be needed and where old painful patterns may be released. I work to assist my clients with navigating life's challenges, strengthening their relationship to themselves/others, focusing on symptom management/alleviation, along with compassionate and creative exploration into the past to understand current impact.
I primarily see adults and adolescents; and my experience in trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based practices, and cognitive- behavioral therapy allows for gentle movement towards change and self-acceptance.
Through the process of psychotherapy individuals can explore where personal and relationship change may be needed and where old painful patterns may be released. I work to assist my clients with navigating life's challenges, strengthening their relationship to themselves/others, focusing on symptom management/alleviation, along with compassionate and creative exploration into the past to understand current impact.
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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.