Cognitive behavioral therapy · Louisville, KY and online
A cognitive behavioral therapist in Louisville, with practical tools you can use
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you notice the thought patterns that keep you stuck, and practice new ways of thinking and acting that make real change possible.
- Usually seen the same week
- In person in Middletown or online
You might be here because
- Your thoughts spiral to the worst case.
- You're hard on yourself in ways you'd never be with a friend.
- You want structure and clear goals, not just talking.
- Anxiety, low mood, or stress keeps getting in the way.
- You've heard CBT works and want to try it.
- You like having something to practice between sessions.
How thoughts, feelings, and actions connect
CBT is built on a simple idea: how you think, how you feel, and what you do all affect each other. When thoughts get stuck in unhelpful patterns, feelings and actions follow. CBT helps you spot those patterns, test them against what's actually true, and try new responses. It's one of the most widely researched forms of counseling, with strong evidence for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Structured, collaborative, and goal-focused
You and your counselor set clear goals together. Sessions often include learning a skill, practicing it, and choosing something small to try before next time. Many people find CBT helpful because they can see progress.
Faith at the center, never forced
CBT's work of examining beliefs can sit naturally alongside faith, including what you believe about God and about yourself. If you want faith to be part of your counseling, your counselor will bring it in. If not, you'll get the same clinical care. You lead.
Counselors who use CBT
- Tony Gore LCSW, Owner and Director Couples, families, teens, young adults, and men. $165 per session
- Rhonda Gore MFT, Life Coach Women and older teens working through shame, anxiety, and grief. $110 per session
- Staci Harrub LPCA, EMDR-trained Emerging adults and adults working through anxiety, grief, trauma, and perfectionism. $100 per session
- Luke Burgett LPCA Boys and men, age 8 and up, working through anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. $115 per session
- Sophie Bowman Student Counselor, supervised by Tony Gore, LCSW Children, teens, and young adults working through anxiety and self-esteem. $50 per session
Your first session
Your first session is about understanding what's been hard and what you'd like to change, so you and your counselor can set goals together. Sessions are in our Middletown office or online.
What it costs
$50 to $165
per 50-minute session
We don't bill insurance, but we'll give you a superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Common questions
What does CBT help with?
Anxiety, depression, stress, panic, and many other concerns. Combined with exposure and response prevention, it also treats OCD.
Is CBT just positive thinking?
No. It's about thinking accurately, not just positively, and practicing new responses.
Will I have homework?
Usually something small to practice between sessions. It's flexible and agreed on together.
How long does CBT take?
It varies. Many people notice change within a few months.
Can I do CBT online?
Yes, if you're in Kentucky.
Can CBT include faith?
Yes, if you want it.
Practical help, starting this week
Request an appointment in about a minute, or call (502) 523-2970. Most people are seen the same week.
Prefer to talk? (502) 523-2970