Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Treatment Centers in Duluth, GA

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Southern Live Oak Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30026
Located in Dunwoody, GA, Southern Live Oak Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes residential and day treatment levels of care, is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand, grow, and recover through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive and integrated approaches including brain mapping, TMS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of psychiatric needs.
Located in Dunwoody, GA, Southern Live Oak Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes residential and day treatment levels of care, is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand, grow, and recover through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive and integrated approaches including brain mapping, TMS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of psychiatric needs.
(678) 276-7101 View (678) 276-7101
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Manna Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096
Manna is located in the Gwinnett County area (northeast corner of Atlanta), just off 85N. Manna provides three levels of care with a variety of issues: PHP (eating disorders, women’s trauma), IOP (eating disorders, women’s trauma, adolescent mental health, family support), and OP, including dietary counseling (LD, RD) and psychiatric services (DNP). Our outpatient services are more generalized and include depression, anxiety, grief and other life issues. We treat all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder for all populations and use a Family Based Treatment process. We can incorporate principles based in Christianity in the therapeutic process. Nutrition therapy services include weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and improving lifestyle behaviors. Our nurse practitioner can see you on an outpatient basis as well. We believe that mental health issues are a combination of faulty beliefs, biology, and spiritual struggles. We aim to provide safety for your healing while helping you discover your true worth and lovability!
Manna is located in the Gwinnett County area (northeast corner of Atlanta), just off 85N. Manna provides three levels of care with a variety of issues: PHP (eating disorders, women’s trauma), IOP (eating disorders, women’s trauma, adolescent mental health, family support), and OP, including dietary counseling (LD, RD) and psychiatric services (DNP). Our outpatient services are more generalized and include depression, anxiety, grief and other life issues. We treat all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder for all populations and use a Family Based Treatment process. We can incorporate principles based in Christianity in the therapeutic process. Nutrition therapy services include weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and improving lifestyle behaviors. Our nurse practitioner can see you on an outpatient basis as well. We believe that mental health issues are a combination of faulty beliefs, biology, and spiritual struggles. We aim to provide safety for your healing while helping you discover your true worth and lovability!
(770) 464-5407 View (770) 464-5407
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The Counseling Center at Duluth
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096
The Counseling Center is an outpatient treatment center offering both an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and an Outpatient Program to help people recover from substance abuse and cope with mental illness. Programs at The Counseling Center provide evidence-based methods that combine substance abuse treatment with principles of the 12-steps. Treatment is individualized and designed to teach the necessary skills to live a clean, sober, and productive life.
The Counseling Center is an outpatient treatment center offering both an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and an Outpatient Program to help people recover from substance abuse and cope with mental illness. Programs at The Counseling Center provide evidence-based methods that combine substance abuse treatment with principles of the 12-steps. Treatment is individualized and designed to teach the necessary skills to live a clean, sober, and productive life.
(470) 444-4281 View (470) 444-4281
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Sunrise Detox Duluth
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096
Each Sunrise Detox location is a licensed drug and alcohol medical detoxification facility. Dedicated to helping people who struggle with substance abuse, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders recover, our staff is made up of caring, and licensed professionals in substance abuse treatment.
Each Sunrise Detox location is a licensed drug and alcohol medical detoxification facility. Dedicated to helping people who struggle with substance abuse, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders recover, our staff is made up of caring, and licensed professionals in substance abuse treatment.
(470) 288-3249 View (470) 288-3249
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Depression Treatment | Lakeview Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30097
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Lakeview Behavioral Health in Norcross, Georgia, may be an effective treatment option for adults who can benefit from step-down support after completing a higher level of care for a mental health concern or a substance use disorder. Our IOP also serves adults who are stepping up from traditional outpatient services, as well as those who are receiving care for the first time. We offer adult mental health and addiction IOPs. Adults who receive treatment at the IOP level typically participate in programming three to five days per week for approximately three hours per day. Our IOP offers more frequent treatment than what is provided in traditional outpatient therapy but includes fewer meetings than our partial hospitalization program. Depending on the needs of each patient, their personalized treatment plan can include group and family therapies. Group therapy is the primary method of treatment in our IOP, with each treatment day including multiple groups. We also offer on-site 12-Step groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings.
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Lakeview Behavioral Health in Norcross, Georgia, may be an effective treatment option for adults who can benefit from step-down support after completing a higher level of care for a mental health concern or a substance use disorder. Our IOP also serves adults who are stepping up from traditional outpatient services, as well as those who are receiving care for the first time. We offer adult mental health and addiction IOPs. Adults who receive treatment at the IOP level typically participate in programming three to five days per week for approximately three hours per day. Our IOP offers more frequent treatment than what is provided in traditional outpatient therapy but includes fewer meetings than our partial hospitalization program. Depending on the needs of each patient, their personalized treatment plan can include group and family therapies. Group therapy is the primary method of treatment in our IOP, with each treatment day including multiple groups. We also offer on-site 12-Step groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings.
(678) 671-4013 View (678) 671-4013
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Drug & Alcohol Rehab | Lakeview Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30097
Lakeview Behavioral Health is a clinically excellent addiction treatment center in Norcross, Georgia. When a person has become addicted to alcohol, opioids, or other substances and reduces or stops their use of those substances, the distressing symptoms of withdrawal can threaten their commitment to recovery. In some cases, people who try to end their substance use without professional help can risk their health or even their lives. There is a safer and easier way to accomplish the courageous goal of ending substance use. Lakeview Behavioral Health offers a nonmedical detoxification, or detox, program to help patients begin their recovery journeys. Detox at our hospital is a short-term program that can have many long-term advantages. Our patients typically complete detox services in five to seven days. During this time, patients can receive ongoing support from a team of professionals that specializes in the detox process. This team provides evidence-based treatment that can minimize patients’ pain and protect their health. Once patients complete our detox program, they can move to their next level of care to continue developing a solid foundation for recovery.
Lakeview Behavioral Health is a clinically excellent addiction treatment center in Norcross, Georgia. When a person has become addicted to alcohol, opioids, or other substances and reduces or stops their use of those substances, the distressing symptoms of withdrawal can threaten their commitment to recovery. In some cases, people who try to end their substance use without professional help can risk their health or even their lives. There is a safer and easier way to accomplish the courageous goal of ending substance use. Lakeview Behavioral Health offers a nonmedical detoxification, or detox, program to help patients begin their recovery journeys. Detox at our hospital is a short-term program that can have many long-term advantages. Our patients typically complete detox services in five to seven days. During this time, patients can receive ongoing support from a team of professionals that specializes in the detox process. This team provides evidence-based treatment that can minimize patients’ pain and protect their health. Once patients complete our detox program, they can move to their next level of care to continue developing a solid foundation for recovery.
(678) 671-4013 View (678) 671-4013
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Serenity Grove
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30026
Serenity Grove was founded with a simple philosophy... to help our clients overcome addiction. We provide the most effective evidence-based substance use disorder treatments available, and we are a dual-diagnosis center with a psychiatrist as part of the team. As a private treatment center, we offer both residential and outpatient treatment options. Our Serenity Plus Plan© is grounded in the therapeutic community model and simply put our treatment team consists of experienced and properly trained medical, psychiatric and counseling professionals that get results. Make the no obligation call today to speak to an intake specialist for complete details regarding our state of the art treatment services.
Serenity Grove was founded with a simple philosophy... to help our clients overcome addiction. We provide the most effective evidence-based substance use disorder treatments available, and we are a dual-diagnosis center with a psychiatrist as part of the team. As a private treatment center, we offer both residential and outpatient treatment options. Our Serenity Plus Plan© is grounded in the therapeutic community model and simply put our treatment team consists of experienced and properly trained medical, psychiatric and counseling professionals that get results. Make the no obligation call today to speak to an intake specialist for complete details regarding our state of the art treatment services.
(706) 717-6577 View (706) 717-6577
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Purple Recovery Center for Men
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096
The discovery of recovery is an experience that includes group challenge, personal responsibility and brotherhood. Purple's research proven, intensive, 4-6 month residential program promotes successful long-term recovery through its gradual step down in intensity prior to independent apartment living. The clients are immersed into a recovering community of graduates (alumni) and staff, responding to client needs in real time. Each person participates in daily morning reflection, life skills development and five weekly intensive group sessions that provide an opportunity to address addiction issues and to mark their progress in their recovery plan. Daily attendance at 12 Step meetings builds the foundation for their ongoing long-term recovery. $3300/ Monthly www.purpletreatment.com
The discovery of recovery is an experience that includes group challenge, personal responsibility and brotherhood. Purple's research proven, intensive, 4-6 month residential program promotes successful long-term recovery through its gradual step down in intensity prior to independent apartment living. The clients are immersed into a recovering community of graduates (alumni) and staff, responding to client needs in real time. Each person participates in daily morning reflection, life skills development and five weekly intensive group sessions that provide an opportunity to address addiction issues and to mark their progress in their recovery plan. Daily attendance at 12 Step meetings builds the foundation for their ongoing long-term recovery. $3300/ Monthly www.purpletreatment.com
(678) 582-8241 View (678) 582-8241
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LIV Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30026
LIV Recovery Center, located in Johns Creek, Georgia, is a client-focused outpatient program. Our primary goal is to transform lives by assisting individuals and their families in overcoming the obstacles associated with early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, Trauma Challenges, and Mental Health Conditions. We are dedicated to offering a transparent and compassionate route to accessible and impactful treatment. Our team is experienced and well-informed, ready to provide you with guidance, solutions, and various levels of care. These encompass trauma-informed, evidence-based, and experiential treatment options, designed to cater to the diverse population within our community.
LIV Recovery Center, located in Johns Creek, Georgia, is a client-focused outpatient program. Our primary goal is to transform lives by assisting individuals and their families in overcoming the obstacles associated with early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, Trauma Challenges, and Mental Health Conditions. We are dedicated to offering a transparent and compassionate route to accessible and impactful treatment. Our team is experienced and well-informed, ready to provide you with guidance, solutions, and various levels of care. These encompass trauma-informed, evidence-based, and experiential treatment options, designed to cater to the diverse population within our community.
(678) 846-2129 View (678) 846-2129
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Samba Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30026
Samba Recovery is an individualized substance abuse & co-occurring disorder treatment program for adults. We offer a whole person approach in partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) levels of care. our range of evidence-based addiction and co-occurring mental heaalth therapies are used to adress underlying issues of substance usew such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and more. Our comprehensive treatment is designed for relentless improvement to help each patient achieve lasting and sustainable recovery for overall health and wellness.
Samba Recovery is an individualized substance abuse & co-occurring disorder treatment program for adults. We offer a whole person approach in partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) levels of care. our range of evidence-based addiction and co-occurring mental heaalth therapies are used to adress underlying issues of substance usew such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and more. Our comprehensive treatment is designed for relentless improvement to help each patient achieve lasting and sustainable recovery for overall health and wellness.
(678) 324-3041 View (678) 324-3041
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Emerge Healing Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30026
Emerge Healing Center is a safe and structured environment for individuals to find freedom from addiction, mental health issues, and PTSD. Located in the Metro-Atlanta area near Alpharetta, our outpatient program is central to 12-Step meetings, resources, and placed in a serene setting dedicated to putting you at ease during the time when you need it most.
Emerge Healing Center is a safe and structured environment for individuals to find freedom from addiction, mental health issues, and PTSD. Located in the Metro-Atlanta area near Alpharetta, our outpatient program is central to 12-Step meetings, resources, and placed in a serene setting dedicated to putting you at ease during the time when you need it most.
(770) 824-9657 View (770) 824-9657
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Lakeview Behavioral Health Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096
Lakeview Behavioral Health is a premier provider of inpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults. We offer clinically excellent care for adults age 18 and older who have mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. We also treat those who have addictions to substances such as alcohol, meth, cocaine, and opioids. Adults who receive care in our inpatient program are typically experiencing severe symptoms that are disrupting their lives. At our hospital, inpatient care allows patients to stabilize and address troubling symptoms before they transition to a less intensive level of care. Our team of multidisciplinary professionals creates a personalized treatment plan for each patient. During your time in our program, your care plan may include services like medication management and evidence-based therapies, such as family and group sessions. We understand that each patient has different needs, and we work to customize their experience with us.
Lakeview Behavioral Health is a premier provider of inpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults. We offer clinically excellent care for adults age 18 and older who have mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. We also treat those who have addictions to substances such as alcohol, meth, cocaine, and opioids. Adults who receive care in our inpatient program are typically experiencing severe symptoms that are disrupting their lives. At our hospital, inpatient care allows patients to stabilize and address troubling symptoms before they transition to a less intensive level of care. Our team of multidisciplinary professionals creates a personalized treatment plan for each patient. During your time in our program, your care plan may include services like medication management and evidence-based therapies, such as family and group sessions. We understand that each patient has different needs, and we work to customize their experience with us.
(678) 671-4013 View (678) 671-4013
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Valor Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30026
Whether working alone with a therapist or in a group setting for therapy, a partial hospitalization program will give you the best strategies to cope with your symptoms.
Whether working alone with a therapist or in a group setting for therapy, a partial hospitalization program will give you the best strategies to cope with your symptoms.
(470) 722-2482 View (470) 722-2482
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30026
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Alpharetta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Alpharetta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
(678) 647-7210 View (678) 647-7210

More Treatment Centers Nearby

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Johns Creek & Alpharetta Counseling
Treatment Center, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30097
JCAC offers counseling in office and online. We specialize in play therapy for children, counseling for adolescents & adults, couples therapy, and EMDR trauma counseling. Each of our therapists are highly specialized to offer an excellent counseling experience. We offer weekend and late afternoon appointments. We are an outpatient counseling center meaning we offer weekly counseling services. We do not offer inpatient or emergency services. Our intake line is answered by a counselor ready to listen Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Call or Click here to schedule a time for us to call you: www.Calendly.com/JCACounseling
JCAC offers counseling in office and online. We specialize in play therapy for children, counseling for adolescents & adults, couples therapy, and EMDR trauma counseling. Each of our therapists are highly specialized to offer an excellent counseling experience. We offer weekend and late afternoon appointments. We are an outpatient counseling center meaning we offer weekly counseling services. We do not offer inpatient or emergency services. Our intake line is answered by a counselor ready to listen Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Call or Click here to schedule a time for us to call you: www.Calendly.com/JCACounseling
(470) 635-3338 View (470) 635-3338
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Imagine Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30096
At Imagine Wellness Center, we believe in the transformative power of healing. As a dedicated mental health outpatient provider, we specialize in supporting individuals facing mood and thought disorders rooted in PTSD and other trauma-related challenges. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers clients to navigate their journeys toward recovery and resilience. We provide a comprehensive range of care levels tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring that everyone receives the appropriate support for their unique circumstances.
At Imagine Wellness Center, we believe in the transformative power of healing. As a dedicated mental health outpatient provider, we specialize in supporting individuals facing mood and thought disorders rooted in PTSD and other trauma-related challenges. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers clients to navigate their journeys toward recovery and resilience. We provide a comprehensive range of care levels tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring that everyone receives the appropriate support for their unique circumstances.
(470) 660-3723 View (470) 660-3723
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Dunwoody Recovery Place LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Dunwoody Recovery Place is Atlanta’s premier substance abuse treatment facility, catering to your individualized needs in an intimate and safe environment, with private rooms and bathrooms providing you the space you need to recover.
Dunwoody Recovery Place is Atlanta’s premier substance abuse treatment facility, catering to your individualized needs in an intimate and safe environment, with private rooms and bathrooms providing you the space you need to recover.
(470) 837-5247 View (470) 837-5247
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Red Top Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Red Top Wellness Center is a primary mental health residential treatment facility located in Cartersville, GA. Our team of mental health professionals provide a foundation of stability for those struggling with underlying mental health challenges through the use of evidence-based treatment modalities. Our goal is to create an environment outside the typical stereotype of mental health treatment that allows individuals the necessary time and resources to grow and progress through issues that had previously felt immovable. Our mission statement is to provide the highest quality of care while making treatment an enjoyable experience, leaving our clients with a long-lasting positive impact long after they have completed our treatment program.
Red Top Wellness Center is a primary mental health residential treatment facility located in Cartersville, GA. Our team of mental health professionals provide a foundation of stability for those struggling with underlying mental health challenges through the use of evidence-based treatment modalities. Our goal is to create an environment outside the typical stereotype of mental health treatment that allows individuals the necessary time and resources to grow and progress through issues that had previously felt immovable. Our mission statement is to provide the highest quality of care while making treatment an enjoyable experience, leaving our clients with a long-lasting positive impact long after they have completed our treatment program.
(678) 430-8122 View (678) 430-8122
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Mt Sinai Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Mt. Sinai is located on 43 acres in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. We are a premier dual diagnosis inpatient treatment center. We offer detox and residential levels of care. At Mount Sinai Wellness Center, we use evidence-based practices and integrative therapies in our Georgia addiction treatment programs to help men and women take on the challenges of drug and alcohol dependence. Overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol is an extensive process that will vary from patient to patient. It is imperative to find a facility that will develop a personalized treatment plan built around your unique needs. Addiction is a unique and multi-faceted disease. We know that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to this problem. Our team can help you find a treatment plan that works for you.
Mt. Sinai is located on 43 acres in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. We are a premier dual diagnosis inpatient treatment center. We offer detox and residential levels of care. At Mount Sinai Wellness Center, we use evidence-based practices and integrative therapies in our Georgia addiction treatment programs to help men and women take on the challenges of drug and alcohol dependence. Overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol is an extensive process that will vary from patient to patient. It is imperative to find a facility that will develop a personalized treatment plan built around your unique needs. Addiction is a unique and multi-faceted disease. We know that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to this problem. Our team can help you find a treatment plan that works for you.
(706) 701-5660 View (706) 701-5660
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Ruth House Ministries Inc
Treatment Center, CADC II, MATS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30096
Ruth House Ministries is a Christ-centered, long term (12+ month), residential recovery program for women 18+ addicted to or abusing drugs or alcohol. Our program provides a platform for the regeneration of substance abusers and their families who meet the entrance criteria. Organized in 2008 to combat the ravages of drugs and alcohol in North Georgia, the Ruth House is blessed to have seen tremendous changes in the lives of women and their families. Ruth House Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit, tax exempt, 501 (c)(3) corporation.
Ruth House Ministries is a Christ-centered, long term (12+ month), residential recovery program for women 18+ addicted to or abusing drugs or alcohol. Our program provides a platform for the regeneration of substance abusers and their families who meet the entrance criteria. Organized in 2008 to combat the ravages of drugs and alcohol in North Georgia, the Ruth House is blessed to have seen tremendous changes in the lives of women and their families. Ruth House Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit, tax exempt, 501 (c)(3) corporation.
(706) 334-8888 View (706) 334-8888

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Treatment Centers

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.