Doug Cook (He/Him)

I help clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and stress related to life challenges. My work is primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), thoughtfully integrated with elements from other evidence-based frameworks as needed. Together, we can collaborate to identify unhelpful thought patterns, manage emotional overwhelm, and make changes that support steadier mood, clearer thinking, and more effective coping.

I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, and other adverse life events. We focus on understanding and normalizing common emotional responses, such as sadness, anger, anxiety, or disbelief, so they feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I collaborate with clients to rebuild a sense of control, resilience, and forward movement.

I am trained in the Gottman Method and help couples strengthen emotional and physical connection, manage conflict more effectively, and feel more supported and valued. We focus on understanding each other better, connecting, improving communication, and repairing missteps when they happen. Research shows that couples who improve how they relate, disagree, and reconnect are far more likely to build lasting, healthy relationships.

I am trained in the Gottman Method and help couples strengthen emotional and physical connection, manage conflict more effectively, and feel more supported and valued. We focus on understanding each other better, connecting, improving communication, and repairing missteps when they happen. Research shows that couples who improve how they relate, disagree, and reconnect are far more likely to build lasting, healthy relationships.

DBT is a key part of my integrative approach to individual therapy and also informs my work with couples. DBT views emotions as normal, meaningful responses to life experiences—even when they are uncomfortable, such as sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, or guilt. By learning to acknowledge and tolerate emotions while also using reason, clients can make “Wise Mind” decisions rather than reacting from emotion or logic alone.

CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts influence how we feel and how we act. Many thoughts are automatic and unexamined,. They may be inaccurate, unhelpful, or overly critical of ourselves and others, often leading to ineffective behavior. By learning to identify and challenge these thinking patterns, normalize emotional responses, and build practical, lasting coping skills, we can make lasting change to problematic behaviors.