Thinking Disorders therapists in Ridgecrest, California CA
Ridgecrest Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 55% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 50% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Thinking Disorders therapists in Ridgecrest. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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 Ridgecrest, CA California
Thinking Disorders
John Jakubowski
Marriage and Family Therapist, MACP LPCC LMFT
The mind is an incredible, mysterious instrument. The billions of calculations, and interpretations is simply ungraspable. Thats said, sometimes things just jump rail, and misfire. I work with clients to both figure out what the problem is, how to change it, or perhaps live with it more compassionately. My background in Neuropsychology and Mindfullness makes a powerful duo for those wishing to walk into this therapeutic relationship.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, CA California
Thinking Disorders
Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I support individuals experiencing disruptive thought patterns that impact daily functioning. Therapy focuses on clarity, grounding techniques, and improving emotional and cognitive stability.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ridgecrest, CA California (Online Only)
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 Ridgecrest, CA California