CBT Carolina

Welcome to CBT Carolina. My name is Dr. Anna Lock; I am a clinical psychologist and Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I provide evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I also provide evidence-based treatment for insomnia and for psychological factors related to physical health conditions (e.g., chronic illness, infertility and cancer survivorship). While I ground my practice in evidence-based treatments, I am integrative at heart and use other modalities including Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic therapies to create the ideal therapeutic approach for you.

I believe in justice and respect for all; as a White woman, I strive to consistently acknowledge and reduce harm. My style is warm, collaborative, empathic and authentic. I am committed to creating an environment that is unconditionally accepting, non-judgmental and maybe even a little bit fun!

I have been granted permission to practice interjurisdicitional telephsychology by the PSYPACT Commission and am able to work with clients virtually in any of the PSYPACT participating states. Contact me today for more information.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

~ Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

Dr. Anna Lock is a licensed clinical psychologist and Certified CBT Therapist. She received her Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Her clinical experience includes university-based positions at University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and outpatient services at Veteran Affairs Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center. In addition, Dr. Lock served for five years as the Director of Training at Behavioral Associates Los Angeles, a specialty CBT private practice founded and directed by renowned psychologists Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg and Dr. Michelle Craske. Her expertise in CBT for Anxiety Disorders and ERP for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder developed at Behavioral Associates Los Angeles under the tutelage of Dr. Maidenberg.

Dr. Lock’s expertise has been confirmed by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies who granted her the prestigious title of Diplomate and Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. She is passionate about the decimation of these practices and has served as a Board Member for organizations such as the National Social Anxiety Center in order to support this mission. Consistent with this value, Dr. Lock offers supervision and training to mental health providers across the country. In addition to training and supervision, Dr. Lock provides consultation services to businesses and technology companies looking to integrate empirically- supported psychological concepts into their products. She has contributed to the development of virtual reality and online simulation programs that utilize evidence-based treatment to improve mental and physical health outcomes. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Lock is the Clinical Director at Psychotherapy Networker where she facilitates the development and dissemination of continuing education training for psychotherapists around the world.

Areas of specialization

I offer supervision and training in CBT and ACT for mental health professionals of all levels. I also offer consultation to technology companies looking to integrate mental health theory and treatment into their products.

To inquire about supervision, consultation and training in CBT, ERP or ACT, please contact me.

Take the first step towards achieving your goals; contact me to discuss how cognitive and behavioral therapies can help you. With both tele-health and in-person therapy options are available for individuals throughout the state of North Carolina. For in-person sessions, the CBT Carolina office is easily accessible to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Apex.

Schedule a free phone consultation today.

To ask a question about cognitive and behavioral therapies, to arrange a free phone consultation or to schedule an initial assessment, please contact me via phone, email or the message portal below. All methods of contact are confidential. For supervision, consultation and training inquiries, or to find out about employment opportunities at CBT Carolina, please email me.

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I look forward to connecting with you.

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