Denise Billings

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT in my practice as a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns to enhance your overall well-being.

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

I utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in my practice to assist individuals with trauma in reshaping their perceptions of themselves and the world. You might feel overly blamed for what occurred or perceive the world as a dangerous place. These thoughts can keep you trapped in PTSD, causing you to miss out on activities you once enjoyed. CPT teaches you how to manage these distressing thoughts. You'll learn skills to evaluate whether there are more constructive ways to view your trauma, and you'll examine if the facts support or contradict your thoughts. Ultimately, you'll have the opportunity to decide if adopting a new perspective makes sense.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I incorporate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in my practice primarily to assist clients with borderline personality disorder in developing skills to manage intense emotions, enhance interpersonal relationships, and reduce self-harm and suicidal behaviors by combining CBT techniques with mindfulness practices.