Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists in La Crescenta, CA

Photo of Dr. Adel Mostafavi, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(424) 361-1839 View (424) 361-1839
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Dr. Randall Bailey
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(424) 396-0264 View (424) 396-0264
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Dr. Kailee Marin
Psychiatrist, DO
Online Only
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Marin is a board-certified osteopathic physician at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Embracing a collaborative approach to mental health care, Dr. Marin draws on her background as an osteopathic physician with additional training in integrative psychiatry. She incorporates a diverse range of treatment options into her practice to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and preferences.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Marin is a board-certified osteopathic physician at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Embracing a collaborative approach to mental health care, Dr. Marin draws on her background as an osteopathic physician with additional training in integrative psychiatry. She incorporates a diverse range of treatment options into her practice to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and preferences.
(818) 572-9977 View (818) 572-9977
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Dr. Waqar Zuberi
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
Zuberi employs a holistic approach to treatment, integrating medication management with psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Zuberi is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. His clinical interests span a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and family-related challenges. With a unique ability to support patients across the lifespan, he integrates medication management with a deep understanding of family dynamics, social stressors, and emotional development.
Zuberi employs a holistic approach to treatment, integrating medication management with psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Zuberi is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. His clinical interests span a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and family-related challenges. With a unique ability to support patients across the lifespan, he integrates medication management with a deep understanding of family dynamics, social stressors, and emotional development.
(818) 805-1565 View (818) 805-1565
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Claudette Banda
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
She uses CBT along with other evidence-based approaches, selecting methods that best align with your goals, symptoms, and comfort level.
Welcome New Patients! Claudette is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She earned her Master’s degree from Yale and has specialized in women’s mental health for more than a decade. As a certified Menopause Society provider, she offers warm, evidence-based care and sees it as a privilege to help women navigate every stage of life with confidence and improved mental well-being.
She uses CBT along with other evidence-based approaches, selecting methods that best align with your goals, symptoms, and comfort level.
Welcome New Patients! Claudette is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She earned her Master’s degree from Yale and has specialized in women’s mental health for more than a decade. As a certified Menopause Society provider, she offers warm, evidence-based care and sees it as a privilege to help women navigate every stage of life with confidence and improved mental well-being.
(818) 572-9407 View (818) 572-9407
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Dr. Prudhvi Bandi
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
(818) 862-5915 View (818) 862-5915

More Psychiatrists Nearby

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Debra E. Sweeney
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
I combine medication management with therapy approaches like CBT and insight-oriented work, depending on what fits you best.
Hi, I’m Debra, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience in mental health care. I’m passionate about helping people feel better and live more balanced lives. I believe care should be compassionate, respectful, and tailored to each person’s unique background and values. For me, mental health care is a partnership—we work together to build trust, understanding, and a path toward feeling well.
I combine medication management with therapy approaches like CBT and insight-oriented work, depending on what fits you best.
Hi, I’m Debra, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience in mental health care. I’m passionate about helping people feel better and live more balanced lives. I believe care should be compassionate, respectful, and tailored to each person’s unique background and values. For me, mental health care is a partnership—we work together to build trust, understanding, and a path toward feeling well.
(949) 990-4256 View (949) 990-4256
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Danielle Webster
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, RN
Long Beach, CA 90807
Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, mood instability, or trauma. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from others, and they’re seeking clarity, emotional stability, and tools to feel more in control of their lives. Whether it's managing stress, healing from trauma, or building healthier habits, my clients are ready to take steps toward lasting change and emotional wellness.
Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, mood instability, or trauma. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from others, and they’re seeking clarity, emotional stability, and tools to feel more in control of their lives. Whether it's managing stress, healing from trauma, or building healthier habits, my clients are ready to take steps toward lasting change and emotional wellness.
(562) 647-1508 View (562) 647-1508
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Gregory Sayer
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAACAP
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Sayer is experienced in cognitive behavioral ( CBT), interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT), and parent management training for children with behavioral or anxiety symptoms.
Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
Sayer is experienced in cognitive behavioral ( CBT), interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT), and parent management training for children with behavioral or anxiety symptoms.
Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
(323) 746-1030 View (323) 746-1030
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Lauren Toneck
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
Welcoming New Patients! Lauren is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Dual licensed in pediatrics and psychiatric mental health, Lauren has a decade of experience as a nurse practitioner. She delivers integrative, whole-person care that addresses physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Her diverse background enhances her ability to support children, adolescents, and families navigating complex behavioral health challenges.
Welcoming New Patients! Lauren is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Dual licensed in pediatrics and psychiatric mental health, Lauren has a decade of experience as a nurse practitioner. She delivers integrative, whole-person care that addresses physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Her diverse background enhances her ability to support children, adolescents, and families navigating complex behavioral health challenges.
(310) 361-3080 View (310) 361-3080
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Jacquelyn Hamed | Anxiety, Depression & ADHD
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP, APRN, BSN
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
(628) 345-8766 View (628) 345-8766
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Paige Schaeper
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
Paige uses CBT along with other evidence-based approaches, selecting methods that best align with your goals, symptoms, and comfort level.
Welcoming New Patients! Paige is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She takes a holistic approach to mental healthcare, maintaining the client at its core and integrating both Eastern and Western medicine to optimize overall wellbeing. With more than a decade of experience, Paige has expertise in evaluation and diagnosis, therapy, and medication management.
Paige uses CBT along with other evidence-based approaches, selecting methods that best align with your goals, symptoms, and comfort level.
Welcoming New Patients! Paige is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She takes a holistic approach to mental healthcare, maintaining the client at its core and integrating both Eastern and Western medicine to optimize overall wellbeing. With more than a decade of experience, Paige has expertise in evaluation and diagnosis, therapy, and medication management.
(818) 514-7489 View (818) 514-7489
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Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(213) 528-3312 View (213) 528-3312
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Fitz Martin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
I use CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing to promote lasting wellness.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing holistic, compassionate care across the lifespan. I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, and OCD using evidence-based approaches and personalized plans to help each patient achieve balance, stability, and lasting wellness. I enjoy working with diverse clients and commonly treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I provide empathetic, individualized care that meets patients where they are, supporting their stability, growth, and overall quality of life.
I use CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing to promote lasting wellness.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing holistic, compassionate care across the lifespan. I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, and OCD using evidence-based approaches and personalized plans to help each patient achieve balance, stability, and lasting wellness. I enjoy working with diverse clients and commonly treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I provide empathetic, individualized care that meets patients where they are, supporting their stability, growth, and overall quality of life.
(747) 335-2306 View (747) 335-2306
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Dr. Uchenna Okoye
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Okoye is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Known as "Dr. O," she is passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness and holistic health. Dr. Okoye treats clients with a patient-centered philosophy, fostering a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative, and respecting individual experiences and cultural backgrounds.
Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Okoye is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. Known as "Dr. O," she is passionate about helping individuals achieve mental wellness and holistic health. Dr. Okoye treats clients with a patient-centered philosophy, fostering a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each patient's unique narrative, and respecting individual experiences and cultural backgrounds.
(213) 652-7529 View (213) 652-7529
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Maima Fortune
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Hi there, I'm Maima! I use patient-centered care to provide evidence-based best practice for every individual. My focus area is medication management for depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, Bipolar, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. I use the Patient Centered Care Model to improve each health outcome. We discuss the best possible outcome and set realistic expectations to meet them.
Hi there, I'm Maima! I use patient-centered care to provide evidence-based best practice for every individual. My focus area is medication management for depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, Bipolar, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. I use the Patient Centered Care Model to improve each health outcome. We discuss the best possible outcome and set realistic expectations to meet them.
(323) 701-0590 View (323) 701-0590
Photo of Dr. Adel Mostafavi, Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(424) 484-5385 View (424) 484-5385
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Dr. Deborah Fein
Psychiatrist, DO
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Dr Deborah Fein is a psychiatrist in private practice providing mental health services in Los Angeles. Her treatment is focused on providing a personalized experience, throughout the entire course of treatment. Patients are able to contact her directly, which helps to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. Treatment recommendations are based on the best current research and clinical evidence. Dr. Fein will take a medical history and may recommend labs, studies, or referrals to other clinicians, as appropriate, so that any complicating factors in the treatment can be properly addressed and treated.
Dr Deborah Fein is a psychiatrist in private practice providing mental health services in Los Angeles. Her treatment is focused on providing a personalized experience, throughout the entire course of treatment. Patients are able to contact her directly, which helps to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. Treatment recommendations are based on the best current research and clinical evidence. Dr. Fein will take a medical history and may recommend labs, studies, or referrals to other clinicians, as appropriate, so that any complicating factors in the treatment can be properly addressed and treated.
(424) 543-1766 View (424) 543-1766
Photo of Maurice Carter, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Maurice Carter
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Chatsworth, CA 91311
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree who has a passion for helping people from all backgrounds to improve their mental health. I provide personalized psychiatric medication management services that are based on the mental health needs identified during a comprehensive assessment. I provide a friendly, non-judgmental environment that encourages clients to honestly share their mental health struggles, which helps me to provide a personalized treatment plan.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree who has a passion for helping people from all backgrounds to improve their mental health. I provide personalized psychiatric medication management services that are based on the mental health needs identified during a comprehensive assessment. I provide a friendly, non-judgmental environment that encourages clients to honestly share their mental health struggles, which helps me to provide a personalized treatment plan.
(747) 298-9189 View (747) 298-9189
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Healthpiper
Psychiatrist
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
healthPiper was created by top clinicians to be treatment that we would trust with our families. There is no treatment that compares: we average 4.98 on reviews.io. We guarantee appointments that are within 2 days, and often it is faster. Every clinician is hand-picked for top-training, kindness, and expertise, and responds to clients 365 days a year. People describe us better than anything they imagined existed, and they tell their family and friends. Most of our clients come by word of mouth. If you use insurance, it will automatically be applied for your medications, which you can buy from any pharmacy you choose.
healthPiper was created by top clinicians to be treatment that we would trust with our families. There is no treatment that compares: we average 4.98 on reviews.io. We guarantee appointments that are within 2 days, and often it is faster. Every clinician is hand-picked for top-training, kindness, and expertise, and responds to clients 365 days a year. People describe us better than anything they imagined existed, and they tell their family and friends. Most of our clients come by word of mouth. If you use insurance, it will automatically be applied for your medications, which you can buy from any pharmacy you choose.
(747) 318-5173 View (747) 318-5173

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FAQ - Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Psychiatrists
Do psychiatrists provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Yes, many psychiatrists provide CBT as a therapeutic approach in sessions with clients. CBT is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health challenges. Psychiatrists who provide CBT can be particularly valuable when your condition may benefit from both therapy *and* medication, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD or PTSD. However, some psychiatrists choose to focus primarily on medication management rather than ongoing therapy. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to confirm that they actively incorporate CBT techniques into their practice (rather than focusing solely on prescribing medication)

What is the difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist?
The primary difference between CBT with a psychiatrist versus a therapist is that a psychiatrist can integrate medication management with CBT treatment, while non-psychiatrist therapists (such as psychologists, counselors, or social workers) provide CBT without the ability to prescribe medications. In a CBT session with a psychiatrist, you will work on the same core techniques as you would with any CBT provider, such as identifying cognitive distortions or challenging negative thought patterns. However, a psychiatrist can also monitor how medication affects your symptoms. This integrated approach can be especially helpful for conditions like major depression or bipolar disorder, where medication often works together with therapy to produce better outcomes than either treatment alone.

Should I see a psychiatrist or therapist for CBT?
The choice to see a psychiatrist or therapist depends on the severity of your symptoms and whether medication might be part of your treatment plan. A psychiatrist who provides CBT is appropriate when you have more severe mental health symptoms that may require medication. A non-psychiatrist therapist may be appropriate when your symptoms are mild to moderate, you prefer to try therapy without medication first, or you are already stable on medication prescribed by another provider. It is worth noting that psychiatrists typically charge higher rates than other therapists due to their medical training, and psychiatry sessions are not always covered by insurance. Therefore, some people start with a therapist for CBT and later add a psychiatrist to their treatment team if medication becomes necessary.