Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Denton County
Rated 5/5 Stars
A proven, practical approach to the connection between what you think, how you feel, and what you do.
Licensed and supervised counselors
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In-network with most major insurances
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Lower-cost options available
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Rated 5/5 Stars
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Licensed and supervised counselors ✳︎ In-network with most major insurances ✳︎ Lower-cost options available ✳︎ Rated 5/5 Stars ✳︎
Getting Started in Three Easy Steps
1 - Reach out
Fill out the contact form; you do not need to explain everything, just enough for us to reach out and to point you in the right direction.
2 - Get matched
Our office administrator will pair you with the counselor whose specialty and availability fit what you need. If you already know who you want to see, let us know.
3 - Get Started!
Your first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. You will talk about what brought you in and the goals you want to achieve.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Sometimes we get stuck in patterns of negative thinking that make stress, anxiety, or depression feel even harder than they already are. CBT helps you recognize those patterns, name them, and replace them with healthier, more balanced ways of thinking and responding.
Rather than spending all of your time focused on the past, CBT emphasizes learning skills you can use in your everyday life. Together with your counselor, you will identify unhelpful thoughts, develop healthier coping strategies, and practice new thoughts and behaviors that support your goals.
Over time, those changes can improve your mood, strengthen your relationships, and build real confidence in your ability to handle anything that comes your way. It is practical, goal-oriented, and action-based, aimed squarely at how you function day to day.
Sessions are structured, but not too clinical. You will set goals early, work through specific situations from your week, and leave with something concrete to try before the next session. Sessions run 50 to 60 minutes and typically start weekly.
Is CBT For You?
You replay conversations for hours afterward
You assume the worst and are usually surprised when it does not happen
You are hard on yourself in a way you would never be with a friend
Worry loops and you cannot find the exit
You avoid things because of what might happen
You know a thought is not true and it still runs the show
About Us and What Others are Saying
“Ashley has helped equip me with tools for parenting my son who went through a major change in his life. She listened, took time to give me materials, and helped me feel supported as the parent. I would recommend her for parents who have a child needing emotional support!”
Hi, I’m Ashley! I am the owner of Grateful Heart Counseling and we are here to help your family navigate through life's many challenges.
Whether it's anxiety creeping in, low self-esteem holding you back, or difficult changes happening around you, we can help you gain the skills and self confidence to overcome these obstacles.
Our counselors are trained in multiple evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and for younger kids- the transformative power of Play Therapy. Together, we can start your journey towards healing and growth.
“Grateful heart counseling is an excellent resource in the Justin area! Ashley and her team have taken a special interest in the play therapy population and know their stuff! This team does a great job equipping their clients with the tools that they need to succeed!”
“Ms. Smith has supported both myself and my kiddos through so many situations. She is enthusiastic to share ideas for solving everyday challenges as well as an expert in grief counseling, self-help, and executive functioning skills. I would give her 100/100 if that amount of stars was an option!”
Our Locations That Offer CBT
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Justin Location
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Denton Location
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24 hours a day.
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Sessions are 50 to 55 minutes and typically start weekly. You will leave with something concrete to try before the next one.
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There is no fixed number. Every person is different, and we do not stick with 100% CBT-only interventions. They ebb and flow as each client needs. Your counselor will help you figure out what makes sense for your goals.
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We try to get your first appointment scheduled within a week from when you call. Some of our Therapists offer appointments in the early morning, evenings, or on Saturdays to try to accommodate your schedule.
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Mostly listening. Your counselor will ask about your history, what is going on now, and what you want to be different. You are not expected to have it all organized in your head beforehand.
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Yes, with the legal limits every licensed counselor in Texas operates under, which your counselor will explain clearly in the first session.
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You do not have to be in crisis to deserve support. Plenty of people start therapy because something feels off, not because everything has fallen apart, and that is often the easiest time to make real change.
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We are in-network with several major insurance panels. Lower-cost sessions are available with our associate and pre-licensed counselors.
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Yes, for adults, anywhere in Texas.
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CBT has a structure and a direction. You will work on specific situations, learn specific skills, and practice them between sessions. Talking is still most of what happens, but it is aimed at uncovering and redirecting your unhelpful thought patterns.
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Yes, but not your traditional pen-and-paper homework. It is usually trying one thing differently as you go throughout your week.
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Yes, adapted for their age. For younger children we usually start with play therapy and bring in CBT skills as they progress.
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Fit and delivery vary enormously between counselors, and a bad match is not a verdict on the method. CBT is also not the only tool we have.
