Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Tampa, FL and Online Across Florida

Change your thoughts. Change your life.

Jennifer Lipkins, LMHC, CBT therapist in Tampa, FL

Maybe your mind will not shut off. You replay conversations, brace for what could go wrong, or get stuck in the same loop no matter how hard you try to think your way out. Maybe you have tried apps, breathing exercises, or just pushing through, and it keeps coming back. CBT gives you practical tools to understand what is happening and change how it affects you.

I offer CBT in person at my office in South Tampa and online anywhere in Florida.

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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy that looks at how your thoughts, feelings, and actions affect each other. When one thought pattern keeps showing up, like “something bad is going to happen” or “I am not doing enough,” it shapes how you feel and what you do next. CBT helps you notice those patterns and respond to them differently.

CBT is present focused and goal oriented. We work on what is affecting your life right now, and you leave sessions with skills you can actually use.

How CBT Works With Me

CBT is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life, and I bring the tools and structure. Here is what our work usually looks like:

  • Looking at what is hard right now. We talk about the situations that trigger anxiety, low mood, or stress.

  • Noticing your thoughts. We slow down and look at what your mind tells you in those moments.

  • Spotting patterns. We find the thinking traps and habits that keep you stuck.

  • Practicing new responses. We try out new ways of thinking and responding, in session and in your everyday life.

  • Building your plan. You leave with a personalized set of tools you can keep using long after therapy ends.

We move at a pace that feels manageable for you.

What CBT Can Help With

Jennifer Lipkins, LMHC, cognitive behavioral therapy in South Tampa

I use CBT with teens and adults for:

You do not need to be in crisis for CBT to help. If something keeps getting in the way of how you want to feel or live, it is worth talking about.

Why Work With Me for CBT

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Qualified Supervisor in Florida with more than 10 years of experience. I show up warm, honest, and direct. My hope is that this becomes a space where you do not have to explain yourself, because someone finally gets it.

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Jennifer Lipkins, LMHC, EMDR therapist, anxiety therapist

Start CBT in Tampa or Online in Florida

My goal is to give you tools you can use long after therapy ends. You do not need to have it all figured out or know exactly what to say. We can start wherever you are.

Have questions first? Start with a free 20-minute consultation.

CBT FAQs

  • CBT is an evidence-based therapy that looks at how your thoughts, feelings, and actions affect each other. It helps you notice unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding.

  • CBT helps you catch anxious thoughts as they happen, question how accurate they are, and respond in ways that calm your body instead of feeding the worry. Over time, anxiety has less control over your day.

  • We talk about what has been hard lately, look at the thoughts and patterns underneath it, and practice new responses. Sessions are collaborative, and you leave with something you can use that week.

  • Usually, yes, but it is simple. It might be noticing a thought when it shows up or trying a new skill in a real situation. Practice between sessions is a big part of what makes CBT work.

  • It depends on what you are working on. CBT is goal-focused, so we check in on your progress together and adjust as we go. Many people notice changes in how they think and react within the first several sessions.

  • No. CBT is not about forcing yourself to think happy thoughts. It is about seeing your thoughts more clearly and responding in a way that is more balanced and true.

  • CBT focuses on changing current thoughts and behaviors. EMDR helps your brain process past experiences that still feel stuck. Many people benefit from both, and I often use them together.

  • Yes. I offer online CBT through secure telehealth for people anywhere in Florida, and in-person sessions at my office in South Tampa.

  • Yes. I work with teens and adults, and CBT can be a great fit for teens dealing with anxiety, stress, or low mood.

  • JBCounseling is a private-pay practice. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

  • You can book your first session directly, or start with a free 20-minute consultation if you have questions first. You do not need to know which approach you want before reaching out.