Specialties · Plano office and Texas telehealth
Practical, proven talk therapy for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Learn to catch unhelpful thought patterns and change them.
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Plano office, Texas telehealth
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Overview
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical and proven type of talk therapy. It’s based on a simple but powerful idea: our thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected. By learning to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, you can positively influence your emotions and behaviors. In short, CBT gives you the tools to be the driver of your own mind, not just a passenger.
You might be a good fit for CBT if you recognize these patterns:
At Layers Counseling Specialists, our Plano therapists are skilled in several evidence-based methods, including traditional CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety, and TF-CBT for trauma.
CBT isn't about just talking; it's about doing. You will learn concrete skills to:
Who we help
At Layers Counseling in Plano, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is for anyone ready to move from feeling stuck to taking action. We commonly help:
If you're ready for a therapy that gives you real-world strategies, you are in the right place.
Why Layers
When you decide to start therapy, you want a provider who is both expert and compassionate. Here’s what sets our CBT practice in Plano apart:
Experience the difference of working with a dedicated specialist.
Who you'll work with
The Layers clinicians who treat this. Your first call is free, with the clinician you would actually see.
Treats OCD and anxiety from the inside out. Karla recovered through ERP herself and now works with adults who feel stuck in what-if loops and compulsions, using ERP, ACT, and DBT, plus ART for trauma and PTSD.
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ERP for OCD and family-centered care for ARFID and anxiety, for children, teens, and adults ruled by rituals or food rules. Sessions tuned to each client's readiness, plus SPACE, a parent-led approach for kids who won't come to therapy themselves.
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Neurodiversity-affirming therapy for ADHD, autism and trauma, from a therapist with ADHD herself. AutPlay for kids, TF-CBT and DBT skills for everyone, sensory-friendly sessions, and no forced eye contact.
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ERP for OCD and anxiety in English or Spanish, plus trauma-focused care, with a warm, structured style shaped by thirteen years supporting families in public schools. Sees children for ERP, and teens and adults who want practical tools, not just insight.
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