Thinking Disorders therapists in Arroyo Grande, California CA
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Thinking Disorders
Joey Sarcoz
Therapist, MA, LMFT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Concepts & Theory.
21 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, CA California
Thinking Disorders
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off
Do you ever feel trapped inside your own head — overanalyzing every detail, questioning every decision, or worrying endlessly about what might happen next? Maybe your thoughts move so fast you can’t rest, or so repetitively that you feel stuck in mental quicksand. When your mind is constantly racing or looping, it’s not a sign of weakness — it’s your brain’s way of trying (and failing) to solve a problem it can’t control. Over time, that mental overload can create anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and exhaustion.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you slow down, organize, and retrain your thinking patterns. Together, we’ll:
Learn to recognize the difference between helpful problem-solving and mental spinning
Use tools to calm racing thoughts and reduce rumination
Build cognitive flexibility so your brain can shift gears more easily
Strengthen your ability to focus, rest, and stay present
Use neuroscience-based techniques to reset overactive “threat” and “worry” circuits
You’ll leave sessions with practical tools you can use daily to quiet your mind, sleep more deeply, and think more clearly. Relief doesn’t come from forcing your thoughts to stop — it comes from changing how you relate to them.
I BELIEVE:
You are not your thoughts — and your thoughts are not always the truth.
A racing mind is a sign of an overprotective brain, not a broken one.
Calm isn’t something you “find”; it’s something you train your brain to return to.
You can learn to live with your mind, not against it.
Clarity, rest, and focus are skills — and they can be learned.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, CA California
Thinking Disorders
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Difficulties with thought patterns can impact perception, reasoning, and daily functioning. I work with individuals to better understand these experiences within a structured and supportive therapeutic space. When appropriate, care is coordinated with other providers to support stability while also addressing the emotional and relational aspects involved.
9 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, CA California
Thinking Disorders
Dr. Donald Dufford
Psychologist, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director, Anxiety Treatment Services
At Anxiety Treatment Services we combine Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness and other approaches to help you identify and change negative, obsessive or fearful thinking patterns.
40 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, CA California
Thinking Disorders
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have over 20 years of experience with assisting individuals with thinking disorders. I provide CBT Therapy and other tools to address one's cognitive belief system.
27 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, CA California
Thinking Disorders therapists in Arroyo Grande, California Statistics
Thinking Disorders therapists in Arroyo Grande, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $231 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (70%), and Behavioral Therapy (56%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$231
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 70% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 48% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Jewish |
| 48% | Christian |