CBT Therapists Maryland
Our CBT Therapists in Maryland
Taylor Allie, LCPC
Navigating the ebbs and flows of life can be hard, and Taylor works to offer her clients a soft space to learn to ride the waves and remember the truth ...
Shelby Willoughby, LCSWC
Shelby is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland. She provides her services predominately through individual therapy but believes in bringing in chosen family systems to promote healing in the ...
Shara Concepcion, LMSW
Shara is passionate about helping clients cultivate self-compassion, effective coping strategies, and sustainable peace in their daily lives. She works with adults, adolescents, children, and parents who are overwhelmed by ...
Sapna Singh, LMSW
If you’ve tried therapy before and left feeling like you were just talking, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly where you need to be. My clients are smart, self-aware, and motivated—but ...
Rebecca Aloni, LCPC
Affiliated provider, Rebecca Aloni, LLC Rebecca is licensed in Maryland as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Rebecca provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who struggle ...
Rachel Koehn, LCSW
Rachel’s expertise lies in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma related stressors, personality disorders, life transitions, lack of motivation, navigating relationships, body image, and self-esteem. Rachel ...
Pauliann Long, LCSW-C
Affiliated provider, Inner Passages Therapy & Counseling Pauliann is a heart-centered, integrative clinical practitioner dedicated to helping people navigate major life transitions and crises; cultivate more ease, joy, and balance ...
Oxana Holtmann – LGPC
Oxana helps individuals and couples build deeper, more fulfilling relationships and find greater meaning in their lives. Many of Oxana’s clients come to her feeling anxious, disconnected, struggling with intimacy, ...
Nicole Fayard, LCPC/LPC, NCC
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and board approved supervisor with a post master’s in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Nicole is also a National Certified Counselor ...
Melissa Melendez, LMSW, LGSW
Melissa is a licensed social worker in Maryland and Washington, DC. Melissa is passionate about providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, and ...
Matt Korbon, LGPC
Matt serves clients of all ages and backgrounds and is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. Matt weaves together various treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Mary Carlough, LCSW-C
Affiliated provider, Healing by Design, LLC Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 25 years of clinical experience. Mary works with clients struggling with life cycle transitions, ...
Mark Garrett, LCSW-C
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland and Washington, DC. He is passionate about helping people—especially adults—work through suffering and pain to experience their own personal breakthroughs. ...
Marjorie Kreppel, LCPC, Founder
Marjorie founded the Counseling Center Group in 2015 after years of academic study, gold-standard training, and experience in private practice, hospital settings, and clinical research initiatives. She has developed an ...
Laura Krause, LCSW-C
Affiliated provider, Laura Krause, LCSW-C LLC Laura uses trauma informed, evidence based and attachment focused approaches to provide a tailored therapeutic experience for each of her clients. She has an ...
Kim Wiltshire, LCPC
Kim specializes in helping adolescents and adults cope with anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, stress management, grief/loss, relationship concerns, self-esteem, self-harm, LGBTQIA+ issues, and general life transitions. She uses a ...
Jeremy Brown, LCPC
Jeremy is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families achieve better mental health and personal growth through counseling. With a belief ...
Jennie Robinson, LGPC,RMHC-I
Jennie is warm, empathetic, and emotionally attuned to her clients while providing a safe, nonjudgemental space to foster the therapeutic relationship. Jennie encourages individuals to discover insight into patterns that ...
Jen Fields, LMSW
Jen’s work focuses on helping people heal from trauma, navigate anxiety, find work/life balance, and rebuild their sense of self and balance after experiencing abuse or coercive control. Jen is ...
Drew Wilkins, LGPC
Drew serves clients of all ages and backgrounds and is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. After almost two decades of developing people in their ...
Daniel McNulty, LCSW/LMSW
Daniel McNulty, LCSW/LMSW, is passionate about helping people alleviate suffering to find meaning and purpose in their lives. His clinical interests include working with couples, adults, and adolescents who struggle ...
Dallas Matthews, Clinical Graduate Intern
Dallas is a compassionate and empathetic graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at McDaniel College. He possesses a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and ...
Claudia Camargo, LCSW-C, PCIT
Affiliated provider Claudia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). She provides individual, group and family therapy. Claudia has over five years’ experience working ...
Brooke Shafer, LCPC/LPC
Winner of the Best of Bethesda in Child and Adolescent Counseling for 2024 Brooke has previously worked in Elementary and Middle Schools and in mental health crisis situations, specializing in ...
Beth Haytmanek, LCPC
Affiliated provider, Beth Haytmanek, LLC Beth has a client-centered/humanistic approach with a focus on a strong therapeutic relationship and genuine empathy for her clients. Beth utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); emotional ...
Ali Kram, LCSW-C
Ali enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults who are looking to manage their anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal ideation relationships, and much more. Ali was born ...
Aleenia Nakamura, LCSWC
Aleenia is a behavioral therapist bringing extensive experience working with a wide range of diagnoses including mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, and depression. Aleenia is passionate about helping people who ...
CBT Therapists in Maryland
Navigating life’s obstacles can often result in intense stress, anxiety, or feelings of loneliness, leading to harmful cycles of negative thought and behavior patterns. These patterns may cause us to shy away from situations that elicit strong emotional reactions, impacting our overall health and happiness.
Our CBT therapists at the Counseling Center of Maryland specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an effective approach to modifying the negative thought processes that negatively affect your actions and cause emotional pain. CBT is designed to help you reshape your perspective and response to life’s various challenges.
Employing cutting-edge, research-based methods, our CBT therapists in Maryland are dedicated to helping you identify and confront your issues. We aim to provide you with the tools and ongoing support needed to relieve distressing symptoms, alter unhealthy behavioral patterns, and make meaningful changes in your life.
For those seeking to conquer anxiety and depression and initiate a journey towards positive transformation, contact our center in Maryland to arrange a CBT session with our skilled therapists.
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The Role of a CBT Therapist
Our CBT therapists in Maryland are instrumental in the healing journey, delivering specialized Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address and modify the destructive thought and behavior patterns that lead to emotional and psychological distress. Our CBT therapists Maryland engage in a precise and effective approach, enabling individuals to grasp the underlying causes of their difficulties and master the techniques to mitigate these adverse patterns.
Beyond mere therapy, our CBT therapists Maryland serve as guides, educating clients on integrating CBT strategies into daily routines to effectively handle stress, anxiety, depression, and various mental health conditions. Such dynamic involvement motivates clients to proactively improve their mental health, fostering self-reliance and resilience.
Tailoring the therapy process to the distinct needs of each client, our CBT therapists Maryland collaborate to set achievable objectives and craft a detailed strategy for tackling specific emotional and psychological issues. Through customized therapy sessions, actionable tasks, and regular feedback, our CBT therapists in Maryland assist clients in developing the enduring skills needed for continuous improvement, thus boosting their capacity to manage life’s obstacles with enhanced emotional stability and mental agility.
CBT Techniques & Approaches
Empowering you to tackle and overcome life’s challenges with courage and resilience, our CBT therapists in Maryland apply a variety of specialized techniques. These methods aim to alleviate immediate stress and encourage long-term recovery, leading you towards a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Here are some of the effective techniques employed:
Cognitive Restructuring
This involves recognizing and altering negative thought processes. Under the mentorship of our CBT therapists Maryland, you will learn to replace detrimental thoughts with positive, realistic ones, thus improving your ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Behavioral Activation
Revitalize enjoyment in activities you’ve previously shunned. Our CBT therapists Maryland encourage every step forward, helping to instill a sense of joy and overall well-being.
Problem-Solving Skills
Boost your capacity to anticipate and resolve problems efficiently. Our CBT therapists Maryland help foster independence and empowerment, enhancing your self-assurance in dealing with life’s obstacles.
Exposure Therapy
Systematically face and conquer fears within a safe framework. Especially effective for managing anxiety and PTSD, this method assists in breaking free from the confines of fear.
Under the expert guidance of our CBT therapists in Maryland, your journey towards self-improvement is facilitated with continuous and empathetic support, making each step in your transformative journey smoother and more effective.
Navigating Your CBT Therapy Experience
Beginning therapy with our CBT therapists in Maryland marks a crucial step in your journey to self-mastery and deeper self-awareness. The therapeutic process includes several key components:
Duration of Therapy: The number of sessions varies from 5 to 20, tailored to your specific needs and how quickly you advance.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Working hand in hand with your CBT therapist Maryland, you’ll break down your concerns into smaller, manageable pieces. This collaborative effort is essential for understanding the influence of specific thought patterns on your emotions and actions.
Thorough Analysis: Together with your therapist, you’ll scrutinize these elements to distinguish between realistic and distorted thoughts, assessing how they affect you personally and in your relationships.
Practical Application: Following this analysis, you’ll apply the new understandings in real-life situations. These activities are intended to foster positive changes and integrate more adaptive behaviors into your daily life.
Skill Building: The primary goal is equipping you with techniques to mitigate the negative impacts of your concerns. Through consistent practice and guided learning, you’ll develop the capability to independently manage these strategies, ensuring long-term psychological well-being.
Embarking on therapy with our CBT therapists Maryland is more than just receiving treatment; it’s about actively participating in a partnership focused on your growth, learning, and lasting mental health.
Book Your Appointment with CBT Therapists in Maryland
For those looking to manage and transform negative thoughts and feelings, our CBT therapists in Maryland are ready to guide you on the path to recovery.
Book a session or reach out today to start your journey toward emotional well-being with our expert team.