Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Mesa, AZ
Browse Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Mesa, Arizona. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
CBT
Cecelia Kowalski
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW - 22624
This is not just a business to me — this is a place to truly help and support those who have felt dismissed, uneasy, or alone. I strive to help you reach the life you want to live.
You've probably spent so long making sure everyone around you is okay — anticipating needs, smoothing things over, keeping the peace — that it's easy to forget you deserve that same care too. If anxiety and people-pleasing feel like second nature, it's not because something's wrong with you. It's because somewhere along the way, staying small and agreeable felt safer than being fully yourself. We're here to help you gently unlearn that, at your own pace, in a space where you don't have to perform or hold it all together. You're allowed to take up room here.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Mesa, AZ 85206
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Colin Pickles
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in the treatment of relationship concerns, communication issues, anxiety, and depression, and the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is not just to help you feel better, but to better understand how your history and internal narratives guide your feelings and behavior. In doing so, we can find ways to adjust these narratives and can wind down sessions with applied idea to practice so that you leave with a sense of direction and confidence.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Mesa, AZ 85202
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Sheana Kupitz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CFMTS
I'm Sheana, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist. I have experience working with children, teens, and their families, as well as adults seeking connection, healing, and hope. Whether you're ready to address a history of trauma or want to manage current stressors, I offer a safe space to work toward your goals. I believe in the integration of mental, physical, and social health, and my approach to your care will be personalized, well-rounded, and responsive to your needs.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Mesa, AZ 85215
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Growth Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I truly believe that every person is capable of amazing transformations. You have within you everything needed to live the life that you desire. There have been incredible breakthroughs in neuroscience over the last several years that back up these claims and prove, without a doubt that we are capable of healing even the deepest of emotional wounds. I have significant training in various forms of therapy that can help you unlock incredible potential and provide deep healing of trauma and help you return to a state of calm and empowerment. Reach out today for a free consultation. I would be honored to assist you on your healing journey.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Michael Klinkner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Making changes can be very difficult. I believe that therapy is about finding the inner strengths inside of yourself that can allow you to become the person you want to be. Whether you are healing from wounds from your past or looking to write a new future, change is possible. No two people go through this process in the same way, everyone's journey is very unique.
I have been working with children, teens and adults with a variety of issues for over 20 years. I have in depth experience with anxiety, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family. I have worked in residential treatment, behavioral health hospitals and outpatient settings.
In the beginning, starting to change can seem overwhelming and maybe even impossible. I use approaches that embrace the idea that everyone is different and everyone can just with the right approach to the problem.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Restored Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NMD
Your brain, body, and relationships were designed to work for you — not against you. At Restored, we believe healing is about more than symptom management. It's about reclaiming your sense of self, rebuilding connection, and growing into the life and purpose you were meant for. Our therapists and naturopathic doctors share a deep commitment to treating the whole person — because sustainable restoration requires addressing mind, body, spirit, and relationships together.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Troy Stone - Couples and Marriage Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
If you feel stuck in recurring arguments, disconnected from your partner, struggling after a breach of trust, navigating infidelity, blended family or in-law challenges, or discouraged in your search for love, you're not alone. I help couples and individuals navigate relationship challenges with compassion and clarity. Together, we'll strengthen communication, resolve conflict, heal relationship wounds, and build the secure, meaningful connections you desire.
I help couples move from blame and defensiveness to understanding and connection. Together, we'll strengthen communication, rebuild trust, navigate difficult conversations, and create a relationship where both partners feel valued, supported, and emotionally secure.
Whether you're struggling in a relationship, healing from heartbreak, feeling stuck in familiar patterns, or longing for deeper connection, you don't have to navigate it alone. Taking the first step can feel vulnerable, but meaningful change is possible. Together, we can create a path toward greater understanding, healing, and more fulfilling relationships.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Samantha Kingma
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Overthinking, overanalyzing, ruminating, future-tripping, or analysis paralysis—whatever you call it, it can really keep you stuck. If you've been lying awake at night thinking through all the things you said today (or last year), if you've made 8 different to-do lists for the same task, or if you're always running late because it's difficult to organize your thoughts, let's chat. Anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and burnout can significantly impact the way your brain handles the stress of day-to-day life. But there is hope – you don’t have to stay stuck. I'd love to talk to you about how you can begin to feel like yourself again. It is possible to feel like yourself again, and I'd love to talk to you about how you can get there. I provide specialized support for individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I will work with you to find the patterns in your life that may be causing problems and then collaborate with you to find new options and restorative solutions. You don’t have to walk through this difficulty alone, and I’d be honored to support you as you move toward healing. Visit my website or fill out the contact form to schedule a free phone consultation, and we can chat about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right fit for you.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Caitlin Derouen
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, EMDRT
Hi, I'm Caitlin! I am a passionate psychotherapist who prioritizes educating and empowering my patients. I believe in helping you to access your natural ability to cope with distress and ultimately heal the roots of your troubling symptoms through holistic therapeutic methods. I utilize highly effective and evidenced based methods such as EMDR and ART, to address these root causes. Treating at the source of our problems is the only way to achieve true change within ourselves. I love being able to be a part of my patient's journey to wellness and watch them achieve their therapeutic goals.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ
CBT
Jeni Gutke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Everyone needs a place for advocacy and validation of feelings to be able to untangle and articulate those things which are not working in our lives. In addition to advocacy, you will also receive a safe space to unburden and have support and encouragement to not only illuminate your gifts and talents, but also to help differentiate emotions which are no longer serving you and empower goals for future Fulfillment. That starts with self compassion and being in the present and allowing space to leave each session feeling lighter with coping skills that can reduce heightened emotions and help direct back to self energy. With a background in teaching both elementary and high school and working in nonprofit organizations , seeing the need we all have for advocacy and compassion has greatly influenced my belief in the human spirit and our ability to heal. Why not live the life we have imagined and make it the best it can be?
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mesa, AZ
Online in Mesa, AZ
Mesa is one of the largest suburbs in the United States and part of the greater Phoenix metro, with a significant LDS (Latter-day Saint) community that shapes the social fabric and the therapy landscape — many residents seek therapists who can integrate faith values with evidence-based approaches to anxiety, relationship issues, and family dynamics. The city's car-dependent suburban sprawl and intense summer heat contribute to social isolation, and therapists here frequently address loneliness and the challenges of building genuine community in a dispersed environment. Banner Desert Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources, and many Mesa residents also access care through the broader Phoenix-metro therapy ecosystem. The city's large Latino and Latter-day Saint populations both drive demand for culturally specific therapeutic approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Mesa, AZ Statistics
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists in Mesa, AZ average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (74%), and Stress (56%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 44% | Self Esteem |
| 44% | Loss or Grief |
| 44% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 33% | Men |
| 31% | LGBTQ+ |
| 21% | Military / Veterans |
| 19% | Black / African American |