Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Tacoma, WA
Dr. Jamie Layton
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405 (Online Only)
My primary training is in CBT and DBT.
I specialize in working with people who are in intense emotional distress, including people who feel like their lives are almost unlivable. Many of my clients are navigating the worst moments of their lives or challenges that feel impossible. I help my clients find ways through to the other side. I often work with clients experiencing anxiety, uncontrollable anger, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, health issues, personality disorders, self-harm, or suicidality. I also have expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues and religious trauma and deconstruction. I am skilled with men's issues, including men who may not view themselves as “therapy” people.
My primary training is in CBT and DBT.
I specialize in working with people who are in intense emotional distress, including people who feel like their lives are almost unlivable. Many of my clients are navigating the worst moments of their lives or challenges that feel impossible. I help my clients find ways through to the other side. I often work with clients experiencing anxiety, uncontrollable anger, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, health issues, personality disorders, self-harm, or suicidality. I also have expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues and religious trauma and deconstruction. I am skilled with men's issues, including men who may not view themselves as “therapy” people.
I use a blend of transpersonal, person-centered, cognitive, and somatic techniques to promote self-exploration, awareness, healing, and self-regulation.
My clients often are struggling with executive dysfunction, stressed, anxious, depressed, experiencing a difficult transition, having spiritual/existential questions, or have experienced trauma. We work together to identify patterns, increase self-knowledge, build confidence, learn coping skills, develop self-compassion, and gently process big, tough emotions and memories.
I use a blend of transpersonal, person-centered, cognitive, and somatic techniques to promote self-exploration, awareness, healing, and self-regulation.
My clients often are struggling with executive dysfunction, stressed, anxious, depressed, experiencing a difficult transition, having spiritual/existential questions, or have experienced trauma. We work together to identify patterns, increase self-knowledge, build confidence, learn coping skills, develop self-compassion, and gently process big, tough emotions and memories.
Common therapeutic interventions I utilize in my appointments include ACT, Trauma-Informed, Logotherapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused strategies.
I offer a personalized, collaborative, and integrative approach to therapy tailored to the unique needs of each individual. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in compassion and a person-centered approach, which forms the cornerstone of my practice. I meet clients where they are in their journey, fostering a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
Common therapeutic interventions I utilize in my appointments include ACT, Trauma-Informed, Logotherapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused strategies.
I offer a personalized, collaborative, and integrative approach to therapy tailored to the unique needs of each individual. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in compassion and a person-centered approach, which forms the cornerstone of my practice. I meet clients where they are in their journey, fostering a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral.
Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor associate (LMHCA) working in Western Washington. I work with children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Struggling in any one of these areas can leave you feeling stuck, hopeless, helpless, and frustrated. I am an empathetic therapist who focuses on the client's needs. I will help guide you through these difficult emotions while helping to identify the root cause. I do not want to only help you alleviate the symptoms you experience but help you to deal with the underlying issue(s) at hand.
My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral.
Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor associate (LMHCA) working in Western Washington. I work with children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Struggling in any one of these areas can leave you feeling stuck, hopeless, helpless, and frustrated. I am an empathetic therapist who focuses on the client's needs. I will help guide you through these difficult emotions while helping to identify the root cause. I do not want to only help you alleviate the symptoms you experience but help you to deal with the underlying issue(s) at hand.
I create a dynamic and healing place for personal growth, productive communication and positive change. I have a diverse and experienced background in helping teenagers, adults, and families through challenging times. You will gain tools you can use right away to begin making progress on the goals set in counseling. I have provided solution-focused therapy with results for my clients for over 20 years. I additionally use cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate insight and growth. This is a welcoming place for you to process the events of your life and effectively meet the challenges.
I create a dynamic and healing place for personal growth, productive communication and positive change. I have a diverse and experienced background in helping teenagers, adults, and families through challenging times. You will gain tools you can use right away to begin making progress on the goals set in counseling. I have provided solution-focused therapy with results for my clients for over 20 years. I additionally use cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate insight and growth. This is a welcoming place for you to process the events of your life and effectively meet the challenges.
Nicole Camacho
Counselor, MA, CDPT, LMFTA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98499 (Online Only)
I particularly enjoy cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, structural family therapy, psychoeducation, among many other types of therapies.
I render counseling services that range from group therapy sessions to couples' sessions. You can also see me for family therapy sessions, individual sessions, intakes, and/or psychoeducation courses for a variety of mental health issues. Just to name a few!
I particularly enjoy cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, structural family therapy, psychoeducation, among many other types of therapies.
I render counseling services that range from group therapy sessions to couples' sessions. You can also see me for family therapy sessions, individual sessions, intakes, and/or psychoeducation courses for a variety of mental health issues. Just to name a few!
I work with individuals using both cognitive and experiential therapies.
Life can be rewarding, fulfilling and exciting and it can also be challenging, lonely and hard. I am here to help you figure our your path to being your absolute best. You want to stop the worry, the overwhelm, and the noise so that you can get back to feeling better, more like yourself. Maybe the isolation and sadness have been hanging around too long? Let's work together to find another way. Are there some relationship issues or stress either past or present that you want to process? I am here to help.
I work with individuals using both cognitive and experiential therapies.
Life can be rewarding, fulfilling and exciting and it can also be challenging, lonely and hard. I am here to help you figure our your path to being your absolute best. You want to stop the worry, the overwhelm, and the noise so that you can get back to feeling better, more like yourself. Maybe the isolation and sadness have been hanging around too long? Let's work together to find another way. Are there some relationship issues or stress either past or present that you want to process? I am here to help.
My therapeutic modality is a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy and Person/Client Centered Therapy.
How can I help? I personally believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self, turning suffering into joy and eventually happiness. It is my passion to develop a genuine relationship with my clients, build rapport and safely have difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, with experiencing your authentic self, including your pain. I will work with you to tune into your true self, recognize your unfavorable coping mechanisms and, discover self-compassion. The spiritual journey involves finding and exploring our particular spiritual path and seeking experiences that open us to the vastness of an individual’s potential.
My therapeutic modality is a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy and Person/Client Centered Therapy.
How can I help? I personally believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self, turning suffering into joy and eventually happiness. It is my passion to develop a genuine relationship with my clients, build rapport and safely have difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, with experiencing your authentic self, including your pain. I will work with you to tune into your true self, recognize your unfavorable coping mechanisms and, discover self-compassion. The spiritual journey involves finding and exploring our particular spiritual path and seeking experiences that open us to the vastness of an individual’s potential.
I mix a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Object-Relations Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Do you need compassionate care you can trust? If you do, my clinical training, experience, and personality may be just right for you. My ideal client is a person that is ready to open up to 1) what they are experiencing, and 2) how to change. I don't just want to help you manage your symptoms, though I definitely want that for you. I also want to help you grow and change in ways that the symptoms don't return!
I mix a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Object-Relations Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
Do you need compassionate care you can trust? If you do, my clinical training, experience, and personality may be just right for you. My ideal client is a person that is ready to open up to 1) what they are experiencing, and 2) how to change. I don't just want to help you manage your symptoms, though I definitely want that for you. I also want to help you grow and change in ways that the symptoms don't return!
Dustin Nicholson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHCA, CRC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
I use a variety of counseling approaches including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Person-Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
Counseling is an opportunity for individuals to have an open space to share their story. I work with a variety of age groups including adolescence, teenagers, and adults. I also provide both couples counseling, pre-martial counseling, and individualized counseling. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, Bi-Polar, ADHD/ADD, Autism, Intellectual/Developmental Disability. I use a variety of counseling approaches and understands there is no "one approach fits all." Counseling should be individualized to the individual, their needs, and what they hope to get out of counseling.
I use a variety of counseling approaches including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Person-Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
Counseling is an opportunity for individuals to have an open space to share their story. I work with a variety of age groups including adolescence, teenagers, and adults. I also provide both couples counseling, pre-martial counseling, and individualized counseling. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, Bi-Polar, ADHD/ADD, Autism, Intellectual/Developmental Disability. I use a variety of counseling approaches and understands there is no "one approach fits all." Counseling should be individualized to the individual, their needs, and what they hope to get out of counseling.
Mary Allison Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CMHS, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98407
My integrative and collaborative therapeutic approach draws from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, with the guiding belief that each client is the expert on their own life.
Mary Allison earned her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Washington Tacoma (2011) and a post-graduate certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Development (2013) and is recognized as a Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS). Mary Allison primarily works with adults and adolescents, guiding them through family-of-origin issues, codependency, and how early experiences shape belief systems and patterns of behavior. Mary Allison’s mission is to create a legacy of healing by helping her clients overcome limiting beliefs, unhealthy patterns, and trauma.
My integrative and collaborative therapeutic approach draws from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, with the guiding belief that each client is the expert on their own life.
Mary Allison earned her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Washington Tacoma (2011) and a post-graduate certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Development (2013) and is recognized as a Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS). Mary Allison primarily works with adults and adolescents, guiding them through family-of-origin issues, codependency, and how early experiences shape belief systems and patterns of behavior. Mary Allison’s mission is to create a legacy of healing by helping her clients overcome limiting beliefs, unhealthy patterns, and trauma.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
I take a creative, client-centered approach to therapy, utilizing narrative therapy, EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT to help clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Do you have a sense that you have no control over your life, thoughts, or feelings, causing you NOT to be an active participant in your own life? Do these feelings cause you to feel that you are drifting through life, becoming depressed and anxious? My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space, to walk with you on your journey, explore aspects of the 'self' that you would like to build, and discover strengths that can be used in your present and future, in order to construct the life you desire. Remember, the steps you take don’t have to be big, they just have to be heading you in the right direction.
I take a creative, client-centered approach to therapy, utilizing narrative therapy, EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT to help clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Do you have a sense that you have no control over your life, thoughts, or feelings, causing you NOT to be an active participant in your own life? Do these feelings cause you to feel that you are drifting through life, becoming depressed and anxious? My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space, to walk with you on your journey, explore aspects of the 'self' that you would like to build, and discover strengths that can be used in your present and future, in order to construct the life you desire. Remember, the steps you take don’t have to be big, they just have to be heading you in the right direction.
S. Mike Monks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98445 (Online Only)
I utilize solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy models while helping you improve yourself.
Visit website for initial appointment availability. Improving yourself can be a rewarding and lifelong positive enhancement. My role as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is to help you in this journey. I believe that every person has room for improvement and seeking professional mental health counseling is a great step to take to improve yourself. I practice from a strengths perspective, helping you realize how to use what you do best to your maximum benefit. I also enjoy helping individuals who are not coping well in the context of their relationships with others and their families.
I utilize solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy models while helping you improve yourself.
Visit website for initial appointment availability. Improving yourself can be a rewarding and lifelong positive enhancement. My role as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is to help you in this journey. I believe that every person has room for improvement and seeking professional mental health counseling is a great step to take to improve yourself. I practice from a strengths perspective, helping you realize how to use what you do best to your maximum benefit. I also enjoy helping individuals who are not coping well in the context of their relationships with others and their families.
Jaime Di Giovanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
Waitlist for new clients
I use a variety of modalities, including EMDR, and use DBT, CBT and ACT as fundamental components of my dialog.
Thank you for stopping by! My name is Jaime (she/her/hers), and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I work with individuals aged 16 and older of all genders seeking support for a broad range of mental health and life issues. I am a strong advocate and ally, and work to help my clients on their path toward healing, acceptance, balance and growth. I have a Great Pyrenees dog in office with me, so please let me know if you would be more comfortable meeting in person or via Telehealth. I am in the process of earning my Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) through Tulane University.
I use a variety of modalities, including EMDR, and use DBT, CBT and ACT as fundamental components of my dialog.
Thank you for stopping by! My name is Jaime (she/her/hers), and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I work with individuals aged 16 and older of all genders seeking support for a broad range of mental health and life issues. I am a strong advocate and ally, and work to help my clients on their path toward healing, acceptance, balance and growth. I have a Great Pyrenees dog in office with me, so please let me know if you would be more comfortable meeting in person or via Telehealth. I am in the process of earning my Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) through Tulane University.
Using training in Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive, and EMDR therapies, I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and healing from trauma.
Now accepting new clients. Full time hours Mon - Fri. Limited evening hours on Tue & Thu; no weekend hours. Helping you determine where you are feeling stuck with some part of your health and wellness. Ready to partner with you to help you get unstuck. I’ll hold your concerns with deep compassion. I’ll listen actively. I’ll work with you to address what’s most important to you. I will meet you where you are with dignity and respect, to connect with you. Then, we work together to tailor recovery and wellness work that best fits your needs, leaning into the work. Through hope and transformation, you can heal, grow, and thrive.
Using training in Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive, and EMDR therapies, I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and healing from trauma.
Now accepting new clients. Full time hours Mon - Fri. Limited evening hours on Tue & Thu; no weekend hours. Helping you determine where you are feeling stuck with some part of your health and wellness. Ready to partner with you to help you get unstuck. I’ll hold your concerns with deep compassion. I’ll listen actively. I’ll work with you to address what’s most important to you. I will meet you where you are with dignity and respect, to connect with you. Then, we work together to tailor recovery and wellness work that best fits your needs, leaning into the work. Through hope and transformation, you can heal, grow, and thrive.
While I believe in a flexible approach to therapy, I am mostly drawn to techniques found in Psychodynamic, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I often work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and childhood trauma. I believe that change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, while increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, and establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others. I tend to be an active participant in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns that may help provide a deeper understanding. However, I believe the client is the expert on themselves, and I trust in each individuals unique healing process.
While I believe in a flexible approach to therapy, I am mostly drawn to techniques found in Psychodynamic, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I often work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and childhood trauma. I believe that change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, while increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, and establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others. I tend to be an active participant in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns that may help provide a deeper understanding. However, I believe the client is the expert on themselves, and I trust in each individuals unique healing process.
Neupathway (Brittani Morris)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402
She approaches most treatment using a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Problem-Solving Therapy.
Brittani Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience as an educator, published author, mental health therapist and professional coach. Dedicated to working with adults using a person-centered approach, Brittani provides tailored treatment that helps to support specific needs and goals utilizing evidence-based models and culturally sensitive interventions. Within treatment she has had success supporting clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, career difficulties, and stress related disorders.
She approaches most treatment using a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Problem-Solving Therapy.
Brittani Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience as an educator, published author, mental health therapist and professional coach. Dedicated to working with adults using a person-centered approach, Brittani provides tailored treatment that helps to support specific needs and goals utilizing evidence-based models and culturally sensitive interventions. Within treatment she has had success supporting clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, career difficulties, and stress related disorders.
Danica Burge-Garside
Counselor, MHC, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
Now accepting new Clients! Do you have young person or young athlete struggling emotionally or mentally? Are these struggles effecting his/her life, ability to concentrate, relationships, and performance? I am here to help! Reach out. I take a humanistic approach that is client-centered, and client led. Approaches I am influenced by include; SDT, CBT, attachment/abandonment, DBT and when appropriate I use animal therapy. My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and sport/performance
Now accepting new Clients! Do you have young person or young athlete struggling emotionally or mentally? Are these struggles effecting his/her life, ability to concentrate, relationships, and performance? I am here to help! Reach out. I take a humanistic approach that is client-centered, and client led. Approaches I am influenced by include; SDT, CBT, attachment/abandonment, DBT and when appropriate I use animal therapy. My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and sport/performance
Cuyler Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
My therapeutic modalities are a blend of ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Couples Therapy, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method and Imago.
We all carry our pasts with us, which influences our personalities and life challenges. I strive to build an empathic and non-judgmental relationship with clients to safely explore their unique experiences. My clinical expertise is centered on childhood trauma, attachment injuries, complex PTSD, domestic violence, relationship complexities, family estrangement, anxiety, mood disorders, codependency, process addictions and substance abuse. My integrative approach focuses on cultivating deep, meaningful changes and reducing symptoms.
My therapeutic modalities are a blend of ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Couples Therapy, DBT, Family Systems Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method and Imago.
We all carry our pasts with us, which influences our personalities and life challenges. I strive to build an empathic and non-judgmental relationship with clients to safely explore their unique experiences. My clinical expertise is centered on childhood trauma, attachment injuries, complex PTSD, domestic violence, relationship complexities, family estrangement, anxiety, mood disorders, codependency, process addictions and substance abuse. My integrative approach focuses on cultivating deep, meaningful changes and reducing symptoms.
I provide psychoeducation on tools, coping skills, frameworks and draw on CBT, ACT, empowerment, mindfulness, and intuitive eating approaches.
If you're looking to improve your relationship with food and body image, navigate anxiety and stress, find yourself after trauma, develop the comfort to start making and maintaining boundaries, or are seeking a safe space as you work through other difficulties, I'd be happy to partner with you in your journey. I like to provide an inclusive, affirming, non-judgmental, space to support the insight and self-compassion that are valuable for growth and healing, and I like to be actively engaged by doing my part to better equip and empower you. If you're motivated to do therapy for you, I'm here!
I provide psychoeducation on tools, coping skills, frameworks and draw on CBT, ACT, empowerment, mindfulness, and intuitive eating approaches.
If you're looking to improve your relationship with food and body image, navigate anxiety and stress, find yourself after trauma, develop the comfort to start making and maintaining boundaries, or are seeking a safe space as you work through other difficulties, I'd be happy to partner with you in your journey. I like to provide an inclusive, affirming, non-judgmental, space to support the insight and self-compassion that are valuable for growth and healing, and I like to be actively engaged by doing my part to better equip and empower you. If you're motivated to do therapy for you, I'm here!
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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.