Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Berry Hill, TN

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Gena Leone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204
Using evidenced-based interventions like, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting and EMDR, you will gain insight and practical tools that can create immediate relief and freedom.
NOW accepting new clients! You ask yourself, "will it ever stop?" The racing thoughts, the paralyzing self-doubt and the overwhelm. You’re easily triggered. It feels like you're on an emotional roller coaster. That intrusive voice is telling you that you’re not enough—you’ll never measure up. Perfectionism and procrastination keep you stuck. You find yourself in an unfulfilling job or relationship yet again. You long for connection, but are afraid of rejection. You seek comfort with alcohol, food, social media, work or shopping, but the feelings keep coming back.
Using evidenced-based interventions like, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting and EMDR, you will gain insight and practical tools that can create immediate relief and freedom.
NOW accepting new clients! You ask yourself, "will it ever stop?" The racing thoughts, the paralyzing self-doubt and the overwhelm. You’re easily triggered. It feels like you're on an emotional roller coaster. That intrusive voice is telling you that you’re not enough—you’ll never measure up. Perfectionism and procrastination keep you stuck. You find yourself in an unfulfilling job or relationship yet again. You long for connection, but are afraid of rejection. You seek comfort with alcohol, food, social media, work or shopping, but the feelings keep coming back.
(629) 234-2378 View (629) 234-2378
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Cayce Sweat
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204
I have a passion for mindfulness and regulation work as well as cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and experiential therapy interventions.
I provide a space where clients can feel accepted and held through life's happiest, messiest, and most unpredictable chapters. My goal is for you to leave therapy with hope, healing, and the necessary tools to navigate life as your most authentic self.
I have a passion for mindfulness and regulation work as well as cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and experiential therapy interventions.
I provide a space where clients can feel accepted and held through life's happiest, messiest, and most unpredictable chapters. My goal is for you to leave therapy with hope, healing, and the necessary tools to navigate life as your most authentic self.
(615) 240-2754 View (615) 240-2754
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Jess Mansell
Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204
I am EMDR trained, IFS trained, and certified in Trauma Informed CBT.
I work with those who suffer from anxiety, trauma recovery, relational issues, grief and loss, and in exploring self-identity. I also enjoy work with individual clients who seek help in their relationship. My goal as a therapist is to create and manage hope for change with you as a client. To teach you tools and skills that help you exercise agency in your every day life to move away from where you currently are and towards where you dream to be. I see clients from a space of wild curiosity, authenticity, and compassion, and hope that they too can one day be curious, authentic and compassionate towards self and towards others.
I am EMDR trained, IFS trained, and certified in Trauma Informed CBT.
I work with those who suffer from anxiety, trauma recovery, relational issues, grief and loss, and in exploring self-identity. I also enjoy work with individual clients who seek help in their relationship. My goal as a therapist is to create and manage hope for change with you as a client. To teach you tools and skills that help you exercise agency in your every day life to move away from where you currently are and towards where you dream to be. I see clients from a space of wild curiosity, authenticity, and compassion, and hope that they too can one day be curious, authentic and compassionate towards self and towards others.
(615) 502-4479 View (615) 502-4479
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Mark Jameson PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204  (Online Only)
I utilize CBT and psychodynamic theory to challenge our problematic thoughts and negative beliefs which ultimately influence our emotions and behaviors.
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
I utilize CBT and psychodynamic theory to challenge our problematic thoughts and negative beliefs which ultimately influence our emotions and behaviors.
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
(615) 623-8763 View (615) 623-8763
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Karen Grossman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Berry Hill, TN 37204
With many years of experience as a therapist, she has a versatile skillset, utilizing techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and DBT Therapy.
Karen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for helping her clients find fulfillment in their lives. Her strength is empathy, listening compassionately while creating a warm, comfortable space for clients to feel safe and be able to open up. She helps her clients reach their goals through an approach that blends self-acceptance with fostering change and growth. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, and strives to be culturally competent.
With many years of experience as a therapist, she has a versatile skillset, utilizing techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and DBT Therapy.
Karen is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for helping her clients find fulfillment in their lives. Her strength is empathy, listening compassionately while creating a warm, comfortable space for clients to feel safe and be able to open up. She helps her clients reach their goals through an approach that blends self-acceptance with fostering change and growth. She is open-minded, non-judgmental, and strives to be culturally competent.
(615) 701-6691 View (615) 701-6691
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Lauren Valencia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berry Hill, TN 37204
I help women live their values without guilt & anxiety. Despite being smart and hardworking, life is hard. If you're constantly making sure everyone else has what they need, and forgetting yourself in the process reach out to me. You no longer have to feel unappreciated, exhausted, and frustrated.
I help women live their values without guilt & anxiety. Despite being smart and hardworking, life is hard. If you're constantly making sure everyone else has what they need, and forgetting yourself in the process reach out to me. You no longer have to feel unappreciated, exhausted, and frustrated.
(615) 437-7581 View (615) 437-7581
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Laura Grafham Knapp
Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204
I am constantly amazed at the resilience of the human spirit, despite all we encounter in life. My hope is to provide you support and a therapeutic relationship within our sessions that helps you better understand yourself and your relationships outside of therapy. I accept everyone: all faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, all races and kinks.
I am constantly amazed at the resilience of the human spirit, despite all we encounter in life. My hope is to provide you support and a therapeutic relationship within our sessions that helps you better understand yourself and your relationships outside of therapy. I accept everyone: all faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, all races and kinks.
(629) 201-2710 View (629) 201-2710
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Amelia Chambliss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Berry Hill, TN 37204
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to admit that life isn't working out the way you hoped and that you need help from a stranger. And there are a lot of misrepresentations of what therapy actually is out there (I'm looking at you AppleTV...) Instead of writing confusing language I'd like to keep it simple. Things you can expect in therapy with me include 1. direct feedback 2. consistency 3. playfulness 4. increased comfort with yours and others' big feelings 5. attunement. Things I don't provide include 1. snacks 2. a room in my pool house (I don't even have a pool house) 3. advice 4. false hope 5. worksheets.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to admit that life isn't working out the way you hoped and that you need help from a stranger. And there are a lot of misrepresentations of what therapy actually is out there (I'm looking at you AppleTV...) Instead of writing confusing language I'd like to keep it simple. Things you can expect in therapy with me include 1. direct feedback 2. consistency 3. playfulness 4. increased comfort with yours and others' big feelings 5. attunement. Things I don't provide include 1. snacks 2. a room in my pool house (I don't even have a pool house) 3. advice 4. false hope 5. worksheets.
(629) 299-1297 View (629) 299-1297
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Carrie Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SD
Verified Verified
Berry Hill, TN 37204
Asking for help and support is a courageous first step toward wholeness. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to navigate their unique struggles and challenges. We will work together to help you identify your goals for building a healthier and more fulfilling life. In our time together we will develop techniques to help you practice and integrate skills to meet your goals. I am trained in Somatic and Attachment focused EMDR trauma therapy with experience working with clients who have experienced trauma or addiction/codependency directly or within their family systems. I am certified in dream work.
Asking for help and support is a courageous first step toward wholeness. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to navigate their unique struggles and challenges. We will work together to help you identify your goals for building a healthier and more fulfilling life. In our time together we will develop techniques to help you practice and integrate skills to meet your goals. I am trained in Somatic and Attachment focused EMDR trauma therapy with experience working with clients who have experienced trauma or addiction/codependency directly or within their family systems. I am certified in dream work.
(615) 471-6414 View (615) 471-6414
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Anna Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204
Welcome to Anna Hawkins Counseling. I specialize in supporting women who are seeking to strengthen their relationships and build insight into unhealthy patterns and behaviors of codependency and enmeshment. Do you struggle with creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, or find yourself grappling with intimacy issues and patterns of unhealthy attachment? If so, you’ve come to the right place. At Anna Hawkins Counseling, I assist in providing compassionate support and guidance to women navigating these complex and deeply personal challenges.
Welcome to Anna Hawkins Counseling. I specialize in supporting women who are seeking to strengthen their relationships and build insight into unhealthy patterns and behaviors of codependency and enmeshment. Do you struggle with creating and maintaining healthy boundaries, or find yourself grappling with intimacy issues and patterns of unhealthy attachment? If so, you’ve come to the right place. At Anna Hawkins Counseling, I assist in providing compassionate support and guidance to women navigating these complex and deeply personal challenges.
(615) 703-4251 View (615) 703-4251
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Child Family Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Berry Hill, TN 37204
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children and families to target their clinical concerns in the treatment of of selective mutism, anxiety, disruptive behavior and other behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. Parent training is at the core of my work as you are with your child the most, it is vital that you feel skilled to support your child at home outside of the treatment room. We work with teachers, family, and community when appropriate to treatment to take treatment goals out of the therapy room.
I work with children and families to target their clinical concerns in the treatment of of selective mutism, anxiety, disruptive behavior and other behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. Parent training is at the core of my work as you are with your child the most, it is vital that you feel skilled to support your child at home outside of the treatment room. We work with teachers, family, and community when appropriate to treatment to take treatment goals out of the therapy room.
(615) 857-5654 View (615) 857-5654
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Forward Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, PMHNP, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204
Are you looking for personal growth and the possibility of change? Do you like setting goals and reaching them? Forward Counseling is a group of independent professionals that utilize evidence-based interventions to move our clients toward their goals. We offer individual, family, group, and couples counseling virtually or in the office. To get started, call or complete a contact form on our site at forwardcounseling.com/contact or bit.ly/newclientcontactform
Are you looking for personal growth and the possibility of change? Do you like setting goals and reaching them? Forward Counseling is a group of independent professionals that utilize evidence-based interventions to move our clients toward their goals. We offer individual, family, group, and couples counseling virtually or in the office. To get started, call or complete a contact form on our site at forwardcounseling.com/contact or bit.ly/newclientcontactform
(901) 310-3911 View (901) 310-3911

More Therapists Nearby

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J Lauren Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
Lauren is trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, with advanced training in Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Perinatal Mental Health.
Lauren specializes in working with adults who are striving to adjust to/ cope with multiple stressors, uncertainty, change, and issues related to perfectionism, as well as adults who have been diagnosed with/ think they could benefit from assessment for and treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and/ or certain Personality Disorders.
Lauren is trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, with advanced training in Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Perinatal Mental Health.
Lauren specializes in working with adults who are striving to adjust to/ cope with multiple stressors, uncertainty, change, and issues related to perfectionism, as well as adults who have been diagnosed with/ think they could benefit from assessment for and treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and/ or certain Personality Disorders.
(615) 392-4923 View (615) 392-4923
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Julie F Mangus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I am an integrative therapist incorporating experiential & cognitive modalities.
I believe that WE are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us...we get to decide. I use an eclectic, integrative approach to personalize therapy to fit your needs. I view it a privilege to join with you on your journey towards healing, growth & relief from whatever struggle you are facing. I aim to balance encouragement & support with effective therapy; working to help you remove the wreckage standing in your way. Life is tough enough & sometimes we need someone to help us regain our strength & confidence, and help us get back on track.
I am an integrative therapist incorporating experiential & cognitive modalities.
I believe that WE are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us...we get to decide. I use an eclectic, integrative approach to personalize therapy to fit your needs. I view it a privilege to join with you on your journey towards healing, growth & relief from whatever struggle you are facing. I aim to balance encouragement & support with effective therapy; working to help you remove the wreckage standing in your way. Life is tough enough & sometimes we need someone to help us regain our strength & confidence, and help us get back on track.
(615) 274-4177 View (615) 274-4177
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Kirbie L Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215  (Online Only)
I have an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy .
Congratulations on surviving the worst days of your life, now let me help you process them and move forward. I feel that everyone no matter, age, race, or sexual orientation deserves quality services. My job is to empower you to process, heal, and move forward with living your best life. As a social worker, I have a holistic approach to engaging my clients and an understanding how psychosocial stressors affects the process of healing. As a trained therapist in evidenced based practices, I have the ability to provide array of treatment models that are most effective in promoting change and reaching your desired outcome.
I have an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy .
Congratulations on surviving the worst days of your life, now let me help you process them and move forward. I feel that everyone no matter, age, race, or sexual orientation deserves quality services. My job is to empower you to process, heal, and move forward with living your best life. As a social worker, I have a holistic approach to engaging my clients and an understanding how psychosocial stressors affects the process of healing. As a trained therapist in evidenced based practices, I have the ability to provide array of treatment models that are most effective in promoting change and reaching your desired outcome.
(615) 551-4755 View (615) 551-4755
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Anna Stone
Counselor, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is grounded in humanistic and person-centered principles, aimed at empowering individuals to recognize their inherent strengths and potentials. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, ACT, DBT, solution-focused, parts work, and other mindfulness-based and somatic approaches. I am trained in Phase I & II of Brainspotting, and use this modality to help clients process trauma and access deeper levels of healing. My mission is to walk alongside my clients, helping them to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and resilience, and to work towards a life of purpose, fulfillment, and balance.
My approach is grounded in humanistic and person-centered principles, aimed at empowering individuals to recognize their inherent strengths and potentials. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, ACT, DBT, solution-focused, parts work, and other mindfulness-based and somatic approaches. I am trained in Phase I & II of Brainspotting, and use this modality to help clients process trauma and access deeper levels of healing. My mission is to walk alongside my clients, helping them to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and resilience, and to work towards a life of purpose, fulfillment, and balance.
(629) 302-1940 View (629) 302-1940
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Seema Patel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37220
I use an integrative, multicultural, trauma-informed approach that is mainly based on, but not exclusive to, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and somatic techniques.
I seek to destigmatize mental healthcare for all populations and provide a safe space where my clients feel seen and heard to navigate their relationships with themselves and others. As a South Asian American and daughter of immigrants, I have first hand experience of the deep effects that family of origin and cultural conflicts have on your lived experiences. I provide support for my clients in being their authentic selves and help them develop the skills they need to thrive. I want my clients to have an empathetic space to explore their challenges, process their thoughts and emotions, and experience healing.
I use an integrative, multicultural, trauma-informed approach that is mainly based on, but not exclusive to, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and somatic techniques.
I seek to destigmatize mental healthcare for all populations and provide a safe space where my clients feel seen and heard to navigate their relationships with themselves and others. As a South Asian American and daughter of immigrants, I have first hand experience of the deep effects that family of origin and cultural conflicts have on your lived experiences. I provide support for my clients in being their authentic selves and help them develop the skills they need to thrive. I want my clients to have an empathetic space to explore their challenges, process their thoughts and emotions, and experience healing.
(615) 808-8728 View (615) 808-8728
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Katya Brewington
Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP/S, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
My approach combines Person-Centered, Family Systems, CBT, and trauma-informed CBT models and I adapt it to meet the specific needs and personality of each client.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. Counseling is a very personal journey and it is important to find a counselor you can trust and feel comfortable with. I always encourage potential clients to research, compare, and even email or call prior to the first session so any initial questions or concerns can be answered and addressed. Over the past 20 years both my training and experience in mental health have been in working with people with history of trauma, mood and anxiety type disorders, relationship difficulties, behavioral struggles, parenting issues, and life transitions.
My approach combines Person-Centered, Family Systems, CBT, and trauma-informed CBT models and I adapt it to meet the specific needs and personality of each client.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. Counseling is a very personal journey and it is important to find a counselor you can trust and feel comfortable with. I always encourage potential clients to research, compare, and even email or call prior to the first session so any initial questions or concerns can be answered and addressed. Over the past 20 years both my training and experience in mental health have been in working with people with history of trauma, mood and anxiety type disorders, relationship difficulties, behavioral struggles, parenting issues, and life transitions.
(615) 763-4970 View (615) 763-4970
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Casey Flow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37209
I incorporate techniques from narrative, collaborative, somatic, trauma-informed, and cognitive behavioral-based interventions.
I have a passion working with women navigating trauma, relationship issues, body image, and self worth. I also work with teens struggling with anxiety and their parents to know how to best support their child. I hope to create space for people to be seen, heard, and loved so meaningful change can happen. I strive to empower clients to believe they are capable of growing and healing the areas of their lives they feel stuck in. My goal is for people to leave my office feeling less alone and have a greater sense of autonomy.
I incorporate techniques from narrative, collaborative, somatic, trauma-informed, and cognitive behavioral-based interventions.
I have a passion working with women navigating trauma, relationship issues, body image, and self worth. I also work with teens struggling with anxiety and their parents to know how to best support their child. I hope to create space for people to be seen, heard, and loved so meaningful change can happen. I strive to empower clients to believe they are capable of growing and healing the areas of their lives they feel stuck in. My goal is for people to leave my office feeling less alone and have a greater sense of autonomy.
(615) 502-4741 View (615) 502-4741
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Shelly Steel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
My focus includes depression, anxiety and grief for which I use Brainspotting, EMDR and CBT interventions.
I am a Certified Grief Educator , trained by David Kessler. I was honored to be contracted by the TV show "THE DOCTORS" to work with one of their case studies. I have completed Levels 1-3 of Gottman Training for couples. I practice eclectic therapy styles to meet clients within their comfort zone. My trauma therapy techniques include EMDR and Brainspotting. I have been in practice since 2009. I love what I do so I am a big believer in continuous trainings that will make me the best that I can be.
My focus includes depression, anxiety and grief for which I use Brainspotting, EMDR and CBT interventions.
I am a Certified Grief Educator , trained by David Kessler. I was honored to be contracted by the TV show "THE DOCTORS" to work with one of their case studies. I have completed Levels 1-3 of Gottman Training for couples. I practice eclectic therapy styles to meet clients within their comfort zone. My trauma therapy techniques include EMDR and Brainspotting. I have been in practice since 2009. I love what I do so I am a big believer in continuous trainings that will make me the best that I can be.
(615) 538-5449 View (615) 538-5449
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.