How to Find a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing destructive thinking. A cognitive behavioral therapist can help you learn to challenge your negative thoughts and develop a healthier outlook on life, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Depression, anxiety disorders and a variety of other conditions may be improved by cognitive behavioral therapy. If you choose to try this form of therapy, you will need to find a therapist in your area who has had special training.

Instructions

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  Use online resources. Check with the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (abct.org) or the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists (nacbt.org). You can enter your location to get a list of therapists in your area.

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  Call your health insurance company to ask for names of cognitive behavioral therapists in your area and to find out if your insurance benefits cover the therapy.

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  Ask your doctor to recommend a therapist or tell you about any local organizations that can help you find a therapist.

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  Check the phone book for therapists who offer cognitive behavioral therapy.

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  Call hospitals in your area to see if they can give you the name and phone number of a cognitive behavioral therapist who offers services near you.