Reframe Your Thoughts. Restore Your Life.
It’s easy to become trapped in patterns of negative thinking, especially when anxiety, trauma, or depression cloud your everyday experiences. Maybe your inner critic is loud. Maybe self-doubt keeps you from making meaningful change. If you feel stuck in emotional loops that affect your relationships, work, or sense of self-worth, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help.
Jennifer Bearden, LCSW, offers compassionate and evidence-based CBT to help clients across Oregon shift harmful thought patterns and build lasting emotional resilience. With both in-person sessions available in Bend and virtual options throughout the state, support is within reach wherever you are.
An Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched and effective forms of psychotherapy available today. Rooted in the understanding that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are deeply interconnected, CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that lead to distressing emotions or behaviors.
Rather than revisiting your past without direction, CBT is active, structured, and goal-oriented. The process involves learning to recognize distortions in thinking, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop healthier coping strategies. With this approach, clients gain insight and tools that empower them to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help You
CBT is widely used to treat a range of emotional and psychological concerns. It can be especially helpful if you:
- Experience persistent anxiety or panic
- Struggle with depression or feelings of hopelessness
- Find yourself caught in repetitive or obsessive thoughts
- Have difficulty managing stress or anger
- Struggle with self-esteem or perfectionism
- Are recovering from trauma or adjusting to life changes
- Want practical strategies to improve relationships and emotional well-being
Jennifer integrates CBT techniques into a larger, holistic framework, tailoring each session to meet your needs while respecting the complexity of your life experiences. Therapy is never one-size-fits-all, and her approach reflects that.
What to Expect from Your Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Session
Your CBT journey with Jennifer begins with a clear understanding of your concerns and what you hope to achieve. From there, sessions typically involve:
- Identifying core thought patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress
- Exploring how those thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors
- Learning and practicing tools to reframe thinking and respond more effectively to triggers
- Developing new habits and coping mechanisms that align with your values and goals
Sessions are collaborative, active, and supportive. You may be invited to try journaling, mindfulness, or between-session exercises designed to reinforce your growth. Over time, these tools help you gain control over emotional responses and lead a more empowered, intentional life.
Whether in person in Bend or through virtual therapy across Oregon, you’ll receive consistent, compassionate support at every step.
Qualifications of Jennifer Bearden, LCSW, as a Therapist Practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
With over two decades of clinical experience, Jennifer Bearden brings depth, training, and empathy to her work. Her professional background spans both medical and mental health settings, equipping her to work with a broad spectrum of clients and challenges.
Jennifer is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrates it seamlessly with other powerful modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Nature-Informed Therapy. This allows her to tailor treatment in a way that honors both your mind and body, logic and emotion.
Licensed in Oregon, California, and New York, Jennifer’s practice is rooted in integrity, compassion, and a deep belief in your capacity for change. She also provides clinical supervision and is an active member of national professional organizations.
Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment
Ready to move beyond unhelpful patterns and toward meaningful, lasting change?
Jennifer Bearden, LCSW, offers in-person Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Bend, Oregon and teletherapy throughout the state. Whether you're new to therapy or returning to deepen your personal growth, CBT can help you shift from surviving to thriving. Reach out today to schedule your consultation.