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Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA)
Psychologist, PhD, ACT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
435 N Bedford Dr, Suite 407, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Let's Connect (310) 858-3831
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Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) is a group practice founded by Dr. Joel L. Becker in 2005, and is one of the largest cognitive-behavior therapy practices in Southern California. We specialize in short-term, problem-focused therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Our treatments are individualized for a full range of psychological disorders.
A well-informed patient will be more successful in therapy. We make use of a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, and consult with additional health care providers. Being clear about what treatment will consist of allows us to provide the best quality services to each of our clients.
Staff: Joel Becker, Ph.D., Pamela Elfenbaum, Ph.D., Denica Gordon-Mandel, L.C.S.W., Greg Stanford, Psy.D., & Flora Zakan-Greenberg, Ph.D.
Call or Email Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) now for a free 15 minute consultation - (310) 858-3831
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA)
Psychologist, PhD, ACT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / Psy11680 Joel L Becker
- In Practice for 46 Years
- License: MA 2153
- Certificate from Massachusetts 2153 / 1978
- Attended University of Georgia, Graduated 1977
Psychologist: Joel L Becker
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA)
435 N Bedford Dr
Suite 407
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Counties
Neighborhoods
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Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA)
Psychologist, PhD, ACT