Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Carefree, AZ

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Susan K Beastall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377
As a marriage and family therapist I work with families to decrease chaos and create a more loving and understanding environment. This can be done with individuals, couples or families. My work centers on behavioral modification as well as cognitive restructuring. I am also a personal coach and provide career and management skill development for individuals and managerial staff. I have presented numerous workshops on motivational leadership, responsibility and integrity in today's workplace, time and stress management and transitions in life as well as in the job market.
As a marriage and family therapist I work with families to decrease chaos and create a more loving and understanding environment. This can be done with individuals, couples or families. My work centers on behavioral modification as well as cognitive restructuring. I am also a personal coach and provide career and management skill development for individuals and managerial staff. I have presented numerous workshops on motivational leadership, responsibility and integrity in today's workplace, time and stress management and transitions in life as well as in the job market.
(602) 492-5876 View (602) 492-5876
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Helen Koester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377  (Online Only)
Helen’s treatment approaches focus primarily on CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness.
Helen is a compassionate client-centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is known for helping clients communicate more effectively, experience healing, growth, success, and freedom. Helen aspires to help clients adopt a more positive and empowered mindset, so they can tap into their existing strengths, skills, and resources to uncover solutions. She supports and guides clients in identifying what is not working, promoting their commitment to change what they can, and assisting them in accomplishing their goals.
Helen’s treatment approaches focus primarily on CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness.
Helen is a compassionate client-centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is known for helping clients communicate more effectively, experience healing, growth, success, and freedom. Helen aspires to help clients adopt a more positive and empowered mindset, so they can tap into their existing strengths, skills, and resources to uncover solutions. She supports and guides clients in identifying what is not working, promoting their commitment to change what they can, and assisting them in accomplishing their goals.
(480) 351-6095 View (480) 351-6095
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Herbert Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377
Treatment approaches used are psycho-dynamic, trauma informed and cognitive behavioral.
Empathic and experienced therapist, offering in-person sessions in Carefree, AZ. Tele-health in Ohio, Colorado, Texas and Florida. Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope and not sure how to make changes? Do you have childhood trauma that you do not quite understand and that you would like to resolve? Did you grow up in an alcoholic family and now question your own use? Would you like to improve your relationships and develop better communication skills? When we meet we will begin to develop a partnership in therapy based on your needs and goals and begin the journey that focuses on achieving a better quality of life.
Treatment approaches used are psycho-dynamic, trauma informed and cognitive behavioral.
Empathic and experienced therapist, offering in-person sessions in Carefree, AZ. Tele-health in Ohio, Colorado, Texas and Florida. Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope and not sure how to make changes? Do you have childhood trauma that you do not quite understand and that you would like to resolve? Did you grow up in an alcoholic family and now question your own use? Would you like to improve your relationships and develop better communication skills? When we meet we will begin to develop a partnership in therapy based on your needs and goals and begin the journey that focuses on achieving a better quality of life.
(602) 456-5232 View (602) 456-5232
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G Buffy Slaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377
My therapy techniques include Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming) to heal past wounds.
It’s time to step into a life of wholeness. Whether the past keeps you from moving forward or the thought of the future makes you fearful, you can begin to heal and grow as you resolve the effects of challenges that have kept you from living a fulfilling life. I specialize in promoting healing in the counseling process through addressing the whole person, spirit, mind, and body. Behavioral patterns and negative beliefs and perceptions may be preventing you from experiencing a life with hope and meaning.
My therapy techniques include Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming) to heal past wounds.
It’s time to step into a life of wholeness. Whether the past keeps you from moving forward or the thought of the future makes you fearful, you can begin to heal and grow as you resolve the effects of challenges that have kept you from living a fulfilling life. I specialize in promoting healing in the counseling process through addressing the whole person, spirit, mind, and body. Behavioral patterns and negative beliefs and perceptions may be preventing you from experiencing a life with hope and meaning.
(623) 552-5524 View (623) 552-5524
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Patricia Smith
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
I tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Theory but find it important to let the client's needs guide us in the right direction and what will be most useful in providing positive change.
Hello my name is Patty Smith and I'm a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master's Degree in Counseling. I have 6+ years' experience in the counseling field. I have been blessed to work with a diverse population from infants to the elderly, which includes helping individuals, teens, couples, veterans, and group work. My passion is working with children. I am skilled in working with domestic violence, substance abuse, suicide prevention, crisis work, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, marital, and family issues.
I tend to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Theory but find it important to let the client's needs guide us in the right direction and what will be most useful in providing positive change.
Hello my name is Patty Smith and I'm a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master's Degree in Counseling. I have 6+ years' experience in the counseling field. I have been blessed to work with a diverse population from infants to the elderly, which includes helping individuals, teens, couples, veterans, and group work. My passion is working with children. I am skilled in working with domestic violence, substance abuse, suicide prevention, crisis work, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, marital, and family issues.
(623) 471-1269 View (623) 471-1269
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Kristine Sinner
MS, RD, LD/N, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
I am a Certified Eating Disorders Dietitian Supervisor (CEDS-S) with 30+ years of exclusive eating disorder experience. I have treated thousands working at every level of care since 1995. In 2018, I opened my own outpatient practice specifically to offer alternative treatment solutions to the typical care that is available. I offer individualized "out of the box" evidence-based medical nutrition therapies and treatment plans. I carefully combine emotional, cognitive, and behavioral therapeutic strategies that best apply to each individual and coordinate your care with a team to help you get the right care not just the typical care.
I am a Certified Eating Disorders Dietitian Supervisor (CEDS-S) with 30+ years of exclusive eating disorder experience. I have treated thousands working at every level of care since 1995. In 2018, I opened my own outpatient practice specifically to offer alternative treatment solutions to the typical care that is available. I offer individualized "out of the box" evidence-based medical nutrition therapies and treatment plans. I carefully combine emotional, cognitive, and behavioral therapeutic strategies that best apply to each individual and coordinate your care with a team to help you get the right care not just the typical care.
(480) 680-9979 View (480) 680-9979
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Karen E Peterson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377  (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe in treating the whole person, and I work closely with other professionals as needed in order to help clients with difficulties in both mind (motivation, depression, stress management, anxiety, learning disabilities) and body (autoimmune disorders, chronic/complex pain, cancer). I am particularly interested in helping clients who are coping with multiple stressors (e.g., relationship problems, career issues, health concerns, trauma). I believe it is essential that each client's treatment strategy is tailored specifically to his or her needs, style of interaction, and ability to work toward specific goals.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe in treating the whole person, and I work closely with other professionals as needed in order to help clients with difficulties in both mind (motivation, depression, stress management, anxiety, learning disabilities) and body (autoimmune disorders, chronic/complex pain, cancer). I am particularly interested in helping clients who are coping with multiple stressors (e.g., relationship problems, career issues, health concerns, trauma). I believe it is essential that each client's treatment strategy is tailored specifically to his or her needs, style of interaction, and ability to work toward specific goals.
(623) 239-4672 View (623) 239-4672
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Leanne Tanis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377
This is a huge step you have taken to begin your healing process! Childhood trauma disconnects us from the truth of who we are. We believe that somehow the hurt we experienced is our fault, we are not good enough, we don’t matter, or we should have tried harder, etc. Without healing, these beliefs follow us far into adulthood. We are left repeating dysfunctional family dynamics, coping in unhealthy and harmful ways, developing addictions, eating disorders, feeling depressed or anxious, and having difficulty in relationships. It all leads back to the most important relationship- the relationship we have with ourselves.
This is a huge step you have taken to begin your healing process! Childhood trauma disconnects us from the truth of who we are. We believe that somehow the hurt we experienced is our fault, we are not good enough, we don’t matter, or we should have tried harder, etc. Without healing, these beliefs follow us far into adulthood. We are left repeating dysfunctional family dynamics, coping in unhealthy and harmful ways, developing addictions, eating disorders, feeling depressed or anxious, and having difficulty in relationships. It all leads back to the most important relationship- the relationship we have with ourselves.
(602) 833-1065 View (602) 833-1065
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Tina Coatta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377
Feeling stuck? I specialize in working with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma or are navigating life transitions. You've noticed yourself overthinking and struggling to get things done. You've been dealing with a lot of stress and having trouble finding enjoyment in life. It’s been hard to get along with people around you. You're feeling unsure about life goals and what’s next. You have experienced trauma and it’s impacting current relationships. You're feeling ready to take the next step and move forward.
Feeling stuck? I specialize in working with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma or are navigating life transitions. You've noticed yourself overthinking and struggling to get things done. You've been dealing with a lot of stress and having trouble finding enjoyment in life. It’s been hard to get along with people around you. You're feeling unsure about life goals and what’s next. You have experienced trauma and it’s impacting current relationships. You're feeling ready to take the next step and move forward.
(952) 230-0617 View (952) 230-0617
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Dina Reimer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377
As a psychologist, I find it most important to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable and understood. I often work closely with parents and children, teaching "tools" that help families function better. These include respectful communication, anger management, and how to deal with excess anxiety or depression. I believe the past affects our present, and our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. I provide the skills that allow clients of any age to confidently move forward to a happier, healthier place.
As a psychologist, I find it most important to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where children, adolescents and adults feel comfortable and understood. I often work closely with parents and children, teaching "tools" that help families function better. These include respectful communication, anger management, and how to deal with excess anxiety or depression. I believe the past affects our present, and our thoughts affect our feelings and actions. I provide the skills that allow clients of any age to confidently move forward to a happier, healthier place.
(480) 442-3875 View (480) 442-3875
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Georgia A Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
(402) 835-5773 View (402) 835-5773
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Andrea Kay Joensuu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
My clients seek out concrete and reliable tools to overcome anxiety and depression. Many are mothers and grateful for my ability to understand their unique life challenges, having had a very large family of my own. Other clients learn to map out the painful and lingering effects of personal trauma or loss, overcome their suffering and rediscover joy. Having personally lost both parents within a 4 month period, I know the painful price of love, that is, the death of a loved one. For this reason, I also offer home visits to those with limited mobility. I also love to build strong self-esteem and help create better life stories.
My clients seek out concrete and reliable tools to overcome anxiety and depression. Many are mothers and grateful for my ability to understand their unique life challenges, having had a very large family of my own. Other clients learn to map out the painful and lingering effects of personal trauma or loss, overcome their suffering and rediscover joy. Having personally lost both parents within a 4 month period, I know the painful price of love, that is, the death of a loved one. For this reason, I also offer home visits to those with limited mobility. I also love to build strong self-esteem and help create better life stories.
(928) 981-1893 View (928) 981-1893
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Nicki Bartram
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377
My name is Nicki Bartram. I am licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a Masters in Business Administration, who specializes in individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise are substance abuse, anger management, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working in disruptive event management, suicide prevention, medical hospitals, military and tribal mental health, and in adult and juvenile forensic settings.
My name is Nicki Bartram. I am licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a Masters in Business Administration, who specializes in individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise are substance abuse, anger management, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working in disruptive event management, suicide prevention, medical hospitals, military and tribal mental health, and in adult and juvenile forensic settings.
(480) 660-4748 View (480) 660-4748
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Jessica Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377  (Online Only)
Are you having difficulties communicating in your relationship? Is childhood trauma impacting your adult life? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss? My focus is on improving communication, as I believe effective dialogue is the foundation of connection. I also specialize in addressing childhood trauma, particularly the effects of absent fathers, which can significantly impact adult relationships. Additionally, I provide compassionate support for those dealing with pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth.
Are you having difficulties communicating in your relationship? Is childhood trauma impacting your adult life? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss? My focus is on improving communication, as I believe effective dialogue is the foundation of connection. I also specialize in addressing childhood trauma, particularly the effects of absent fathers, which can significantly impact adult relationships. Additionally, I provide compassionate support for those dealing with pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth.
(623) 263-8352 View (623) 263-8352
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Krystina A. Gordon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
Hi! I am Dr. Krystina. I’m excited that you saw something in me that feels like a good fit. I really love helping people at any age discover a more fulfilling, nourishing life — one where they feel connected to what makes them feel truly alive and excited for the future. Text me anytime at (480) 463-4432 or call/email to schedule your free 15-min phone or video meet and greet with me — it’s a quick and easy way for you to get a feel for me and how I can help you. With 17 years of experience (I look younger than I am), you will find that I am very easy to talk to and knowledgeable about how to help you or your child/teen.
Hi! I am Dr. Krystina. I’m excited that you saw something in me that feels like a good fit. I really love helping people at any age discover a more fulfilling, nourishing life — one where they feel connected to what makes them feel truly alive and excited for the future. Text me anytime at (480) 463-4432 or call/email to schedule your free 15-min phone or video meet and greet with me — it’s a quick and easy way for you to get a feel for me and how I can help you. With 17 years of experience (I look younger than I am), you will find that I am very easy to talk to and knowledgeable about how to help you or your child/teen.
(480) 463-4432 View (480) 463-4432
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Kirra L Denten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LAC-AZ, LPC-IL
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
I graduated from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2000. I have worked with teens, young women and couples facing daily and life challenges. It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental space for clients to fully express their struggles and to help navigate challenges. My special areas of focus are anxiety, depression, parenting issues, stress management, women's issues, spirituality/Christian counseling, marriage issues and confidence building.
I graduated from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2000. I have worked with teens, young women and couples facing daily and life challenges. It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental space for clients to fully express their struggles and to help navigate challenges. My special areas of focus are anxiety, depression, parenting issues, stress management, women's issues, spirituality/Christian counseling, marriage issues and confidence building.
(847) 737-4922 View (847) 737-4922
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Jackie Nash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone experiences life differently. Whether you are managing life changes, trying to reconcile the past, or learn new ways of communicating and coping, I believe together we can establish goals and work towards accomplishing them. One of the most important aspects of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Creating a safe and collaborative space for clients is a top priority in my practice.
Everyone experiences life differently. Whether you are managing life changes, trying to reconcile the past, or learn new ways of communicating and coping, I believe together we can establish goals and work towards accomplishing them. One of the most important aspects of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Creating a safe and collaborative space for clients is a top priority in my practice.
(602) 691-7109 View (602) 691-7109
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Dr. Vallery Coats
Counselor, EdD, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Carefree, AZ 85377  (Online Only)
Most people who contact a therapist are looking for relief as well as effective, compassionate help for themselves or their marriage. You are likely struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, infidelity, old wounds, career strategies, or unresolved issues. When you work with me you will get useable tools that will give you that relief pretty quickly but also help you make lasting changes. I can help you thrive and live a fuller life and not just settle or cope. You can learn to take better care of yourself and feel better!
Most people who contact a therapist are looking for relief as well as effective, compassionate help for themselves or their marriage. You are likely struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, infidelity, old wounds, career strategies, or unresolved issues. When you work with me you will get useable tools that will give you that relief pretty quickly but also help you make lasting changes. I can help you thrive and live a fuller life and not just settle or cope. You can learn to take better care of yourself and feel better!
(480) 418-8998 View (480) 418-8998
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Robbin Cooley
MA, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carefree, AZ 85377
I am a therapist who specializes in working with men, athletes and couples. Many of the skills you have learned and refined to be successful as an individual in your career or sport will not help you with your wife, partner, children or colleagues. I can help you learn the winning and losing communication strategies needed to thrive in your relationships. I can help you think your way down from anger and learn to get more of what you want in your relationship.
I am a therapist who specializes in working with men, athletes and couples. Many of the skills you have learned and refined to be successful as an individual in your career or sport will not help you with your wife, partner, children or colleagues. I can help you learn the winning and losing communication strategies needed to thrive in your relationships. I can help you think your way down from anger and learn to get more of what you want in your relationship.
(602) 362-8183 View (602) 362-8183

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Amie Brandtjen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cave Creek, AZ 85327  (Online Only)
Using various treatment modalities inlcuding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Narrative Therapy.
I offer psychodynamic therapy utilizing a holistic approach to care. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a personal passion for the LBGTQ+ community. I serve ages 18 - 100+. Helping people identify what they are experiencing and providing education, tools, and resources facilitates learning, growing and changing. Goal directed therapy promotes improved sense of power and control and can increase feelings of self-esteem. Assessing how the whole person is feeling and functioning allows for more expansive personal growth in a shorter course of care. I look forward to helping you to feel better fast!
Using various treatment modalities inlcuding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Narrative Therapy.
I offer psychodynamic therapy utilizing a holistic approach to care. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a personal passion for the LBGTQ+ community. I serve ages 18 - 100+. Helping people identify what they are experiencing and providing education, tools, and resources facilitates learning, growing and changing. Goal directed therapy promotes improved sense of power and control and can increase feelings of self-esteem. Assessing how the whole person is feeling and functioning allows for more expansive personal growth in a shorter course of care. I look forward to helping you to feel better fast!
(928) 504-1871 View (928) 504-1871

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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists

How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.