Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Seattle, WA
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I understand that it takes courage to seek out help when you are not at your best, so I take your decision to engage in therapy respectfully. I am committed to helping individuals build healthier relationships with themselves and others. My work focuses on targeting unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that interfere with daily functioning. I believe in working collaboratively with individuals to help them gain the insight and coping skills needed to lead a more fulfilling life.
I understand that it takes courage to seek out help when you are not at your best, so I take your decision to engage in therapy respectfully. I am committed to helping individuals build healthier relationships with themselves and others. My work focuses on targeting unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that interfere with daily functioning. I believe in working collaboratively with individuals to help them gain the insight and coping skills needed to lead a more fulfilling life.
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Welcome! You have done the first (and most important) step of reaching out for help. Together we will keep taking one step at a time, in a pace that you feel comfortable with. Whatever brings you here, my hope is to treat every client with respect and provide guidance in a non-judgmental manner by focusing on your particular needs and strengths.
Welcome! You have done the first (and most important) step of reaching out for help. Together we will keep taking one step at a time, in a pace that you feel comfortable with. Whatever brings you here, my hope is to treat every client with respect and provide guidance in a non-judgmental manner by focusing on your particular needs and strengths.
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Brandi Carey
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been told you are "too sensitive" or "too much"? Are you finding it difficult to live in, enjoy, or focus on the present moment? Maybe images, thoughts, or feelings of the past keep appearing despite your best efforts. Perhaps worries of the future and its endless possibilities keep you from sleeping at night. Sometimes it may feel impossible to "just look at the bright side!". This may have led to you being unable to focus at work or school, spending less time with the people or hobbies you care about, or simply going through the motions of day-to-day life.
Have you been told you are "too sensitive" or "too much"? Are you finding it difficult to live in, enjoy, or focus on the present moment? Maybe images, thoughts, or feelings of the past keep appearing despite your best efforts. Perhaps worries of the future and its endless possibilities keep you from sleeping at night. Sometimes it may feel impossible to "just look at the bright side!". This may have led to you being unable to focus at work or school, spending less time with the people or hobbies you care about, or simply going through the motions of day-to-day life.
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Sometimes life poses challenges, and we need some extra support to get us through. Are you wanting to make improvements in your relationship? Or maybe with yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Stuck? Therapists at SCAW bring a diverse range of academic and clinical training to their work with adults, teens, and children. We provide individual, couples counseling, family therapy, and psychological testing.
Sometimes life poses challenges, and we need some extra support to get us through. Are you wanting to make improvements in your relationship? Or maybe with yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Stuck? Therapists at SCAW bring a diverse range of academic and clinical training to their work with adults, teens, and children. We provide individual, couples counseling, family therapy, and psychological testing.
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Persephanee J. Rodriguez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDP, AAC, NA-R
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98144 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in living healthy, fulfilling lives. I do this through helping clients identify goals they want to work toward, personal strengths on which they can build, skills they want to develop, and barriers they want to overcome. My work is client-centered and strengths-based, recognizing that change often takes time, hard work, and patience. Thus, I move with clients at their pace, knowing that recovery looks different for everyone and that there isn’t one approach to fit all clients. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients so they can develop trust and evaluate their life.
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in living healthy, fulfilling lives. I do this through helping clients identify goals they want to work toward, personal strengths on which they can build, skills they want to develop, and barriers they want to overcome. My work is client-centered and strengths-based, recognizing that change often takes time, hard work, and patience. Thus, I move with clients at their pace, knowing that recovery looks different for everyone and that there isn’t one approach to fit all clients. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients so they can develop trust and evaluate their life.
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Margee Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
Waitlist for new clients
Openings for new clients! I'm queer and I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ and/or non-monogamous adults around trauma, family of origin issues, gender affirming care, and anxiety, including OCD. Before therapy, many of my clients think: Being in my head is stressful- there are things I'm afraid of talking about, or even thinking about. My past is still affecting me. Setting boundaries can feel really hard. Sometimes I have nightmares or flashbacks of things I've been through. If that sounds like you, I can help. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental space to make sense of your experiences and create meaningful change in your life.
Openings for new clients! I'm queer and I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ and/or non-monogamous adults around trauma, family of origin issues, gender affirming care, and anxiety, including OCD. Before therapy, many of my clients think: Being in my head is stressful- there are things I'm afraid of talking about, or even thinking about. My past is still affecting me. Setting boundaries can feel really hard. Sometimes I have nightmares or flashbacks of things I've been through. If that sounds like you, I can help. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental space to make sense of your experiences and create meaningful change in your life.
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Are you struggling with navigating feelings of anxiety, depression, suicidality, substance abuse, attachment trauma, or self-harm? I am passionate about supporting people of all ages to heal from difficult or traumatic past experiences as well as supporting clients navigating life’s unpredictable challenges. I enjoy working with helping clients navigate emotional regulation, and becoming more self-aware and empowered.
Are you struggling with navigating feelings of anxiety, depression, suicidality, substance abuse, attachment trauma, or self-harm? I am passionate about supporting people of all ages to heal from difficult or traumatic past experiences as well as supporting clients navigating life’s unpredictable challenges. I enjoy working with helping clients navigate emotional regulation, and becoming more self-aware and empowered.
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Ash Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Do you have difficulty accepting something in your life right now? Are you having trouble with your identity or are you having issues navigating through your relationship with yourself or others? Have you experienced something traumatic and need someone to talk to about it? If you are ready to be active in your healing journey, I am here for you. Together we can walk towards your therapeutic goals and slowly free you from the bondage of the past. I will honor and respect your diversity and I am inclusive in my practice to all seeking assistance. I am Mexican American, anti-racist, and an LGBTQIA+ advocate.
Do you have difficulty accepting something in your life right now? Are you having trouble with your identity or are you having issues navigating through your relationship with yourself or others? Have you experienced something traumatic and need someone to talk to about it? If you are ready to be active in your healing journey, I am here for you. Together we can walk towards your therapeutic goals and slowly free you from the bondage of the past. I will honor and respect your diversity and I am inclusive in my practice to all seeking assistance. I am Mexican American, anti-racist, and an LGBTQIA+ advocate.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience providing individual and group therapy services to adults (in-person and telehealth sessions). I approach therapy from the perspective that you are the expert of your experiences and I am a resource to help you effectively navigate your life. We will work together to identify treatment targets and develop a plan for care. The focus of our sessions and the skills we discuss will be guided by your personal wellness goals. Aspects of your past, personal identities, culture, and values give light to current experiences and are discussed throughout therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience providing individual and group therapy services to adults (in-person and telehealth sessions). I approach therapy from the perspective that you are the expert of your experiences and I am a resource to help you effectively navigate your life. We will work together to identify treatment targets and develop a plan for care. The focus of our sessions and the skills we discuss will be guided by your personal wellness goals. Aspects of your past, personal identities, culture, and values give light to current experiences and are discussed throughout therapy.
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Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, social anxiety, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing distressing situations all over again. You may be left feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid people, isolate yourself, worry about others judging you, or feel anxious about relationships. Anxiety can sometimes consume your thoughts and make it hard to focus on anything else. At times, it can feel hard to function.
Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, social anxiety, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing distressing situations all over again. You may be left feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid people, isolate yourself, worry about others judging you, or feel anxious about relationships. Anxiety can sometimes consume your thoughts and make it hard to focus on anything else. At times, it can feel hard to function.
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Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
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Experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can’t stop worrying? Having a hard time sleeping (insomnia)? Feel like anxiety is controlling you? Or perhaps you are struggling with panic attacks, having irrational fears (phobia), or worrying too much about your health. Helping you recover from OCD, anxiety, and insomnia so you can more effectively pursue your goals and values in life is my passion! I provide evidence-based therapy, choosing techniques that research shows are effective for OCD, anxiety, and sleep issues. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs.
Experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can’t stop worrying? Having a hard time sleeping (insomnia)? Feel like anxiety is controlling you? Or perhaps you are struggling with panic attacks, having irrational fears (phobia), or worrying too much about your health. Helping you recover from OCD, anxiety, and insomnia so you can more effectively pursue your goals and values in life is my passion! I provide evidence-based therapy, choosing techniques that research shows are effective for OCD, anxiety, and sleep issues. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs.
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You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about alternative relationships, partnerships, lifestyles, and family units. I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, relationship types, chosen or blended families. I offer therapeutic support for an array of specialties such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, spiritual trauma, family of origin trauma and more. I have experience with adoption, foster care, military, veterans, first responders & the Deaf community. I offer individual and partner(s) therapy,
You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about alternative relationships, partnerships, lifestyles, and family units. I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, relationship types, chosen or blended families. I offer therapeutic support for an array of specialties such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, spiritual trauma, family of origin trauma and more. I have experience with adoption, foster care, military, veterans, first responders & the Deaf community. I offer individual and partner(s) therapy,
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Life comes at us fast and we’re not always ready for it but that’s okay! I believe that we all crave connection with our peers, friends, family, and partners. And when we aren’t working on those connections, we’re working to build our connection with ourself. To fully work through that and make progress, I use a direct approach in helping clients address concerns that may arise from their connections with others or with themself. I believe that the most progress can be made when it’s accompanied with empathy and unconditional positive regard - two pillars of therapeutic work to foster growth and a sense of safety.
Life comes at us fast and we’re not always ready for it but that’s okay! I believe that we all crave connection with our peers, friends, family, and partners. And when we aren’t working on those connections, we’re working to build our connection with ourself. To fully work through that and make progress, I use a direct approach in helping clients address concerns that may arise from their connections with others or with themself. I believe that the most progress can be made when it’s accompanied with empathy and unconditional positive regard - two pillars of therapeutic work to foster growth and a sense of safety.
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Everyone experiences difficulty and pain, and for many of us, these stressors also prevent us from leading our most fulfilling lives. Oftentimes we may not even know why we feel or act a certain way, only that there must be a better option. I work with those 18+ who are trying to overcome these challenges to live effective and fulfilled lives, whatever their circumstance. I use a Humanistic approach in therapy, focusing on understanding your perspective to collaboratively achieve your goals.
Everyone experiences difficulty and pain, and for many of us, these stressors also prevent us from leading our most fulfilling lives. Oftentimes we may not even know why we feel or act a certain way, only that there must be a better option. I work with those 18+ who are trying to overcome these challenges to live effective and fulfilled lives, whatever their circumstance. I use a Humanistic approach in therapy, focusing on understanding your perspective to collaboratively achieve your goals.
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My name is Dr. Elissa Hurand. I love what I do and believe you will feel this through my heart- centered listening and deep knowledge. As a master’s and doctorate level clinician, I have been practicing in the field of psychology since 2010, with a background in teaching yoga and mindfulness. My approach to therapy is depth-informed, recognizing what often causes distress and pain in our lives is our false self—the self that emerged long ago to ensure our early relationships with primary caregivers remained intact while the real self went underground.
My name is Dr. Elissa Hurand. I love what I do and believe you will feel this through my heart- centered listening and deep knowledge. As a master’s and doctorate level clinician, I have been practicing in the field of psychology since 2010, with a background in teaching yoga and mindfulness. My approach to therapy is depth-informed, recognizing what often causes distress and pain in our lives is our false self—the self that emerged long ago to ensure our early relationships with primary caregivers remained intact while the real self went underground.
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Sunhye Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals in the healthcare setting- inpatient psychiatry, emergency room, and outpatient pediatrics. This experience ignited my passion for helping others navigate the complexities of life. My personal experience as a first generation Korean American and my professional training have led me to care deeply about our vulnerable mental health and about finding a path in life that is aligned with our core values.
I am a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with individuals in the healthcare setting- inpatient psychiatry, emergency room, and outpatient pediatrics. This experience ignited my passion for helping others navigate the complexities of life. My personal experience as a first generation Korean American and my professional training have led me to care deeply about our vulnerable mental health and about finding a path in life that is aligned with our core values.
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Elliott McMurray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I am a trauma-informed practitioner and have experience working with adults and elders on a variety of concerns, including life transitions and stress, traumatic experiences, toxic and abusive relationships, chronic illness and disability, gender, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. As a person-centered practitioner, I believe that recovery is possible and that you know yourself best. I work to create an environment of unconditional acceptance as we work together to explore what's unresolved, unbalanced, and causing pain in your life. I draw from several evidence-based practices to provide individualized treatment to every client.
I am a trauma-informed practitioner and have experience working with adults and elders on a variety of concerns, including life transitions and stress, traumatic experiences, toxic and abusive relationships, chronic illness and disability, gender, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. As a person-centered practitioner, I believe that recovery is possible and that you know yourself best. I work to create an environment of unconditional acceptance as we work together to explore what's unresolved, unbalanced, and causing pain in your life. I draw from several evidence-based practices to provide individualized treatment to every client.
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Lisa T. Reinbold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98144
I have spent my career treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life transition/relationship challenges. Aside from counseling, I give community lectures on mental health and relationships and provide supervision to aspiring social workers.
I have spent my career treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life transition/relationship challenges. Aside from counseling, I give community lectures on mental health and relationships and provide supervision to aspiring social workers.
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Everyone experiences challenges to varying degrees in their lives, and it takes strength and sometimes trying different strategies to manage them effectively. Therapy can offer a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to work through the difficulties of life. As a Clinical Psychologist I work to help identify the elements contributing to your suffering and then provide tools and strategies to help overcome that suffering. I aim to help you to move forward in your life in the direction of your choosing. I provide services via Telehealth (Zoom) during this time in Washington, Tennessee, Florida, and all 39 PsyPact participating states.
Everyone experiences challenges to varying degrees in their lives, and it takes strength and sometimes trying different strategies to manage them effectively. Therapy can offer a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to work through the difficulties of life. As a Clinical Psychologist I work to help identify the elements contributing to your suffering and then provide tools and strategies to help overcome that suffering. I aim to help you to move forward in your life in the direction of your choosing. I provide services via Telehealth (Zoom) during this time in Washington, Tennessee, Florida, and all 39 PsyPact participating states.
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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.