Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Beaverton, OR
My therapeutic focus utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia.
I specialize in helping individuals cope and transcend some of life's most difficult stressors that often cause anxiety and depression. I work with clients who are caregivers, as well as those dealing with loss and grief. I work with clients facing chronic and terminal illness to find meaning and purpose in their lives. I specialize in working with clients suffering with pain, sleep problems, and experiencing insomnia. I also specialize in health behavior change, whether your goals are to improve your physical health via diet, exercise, and adaptive thinking, I will help motivate you to take action and ascend!
My therapeutic focus utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia.
I specialize in helping individuals cope and transcend some of life's most difficult stressors that often cause anxiety and depression. I work with clients who are caregivers, as well as those dealing with loss and grief. I work with clients facing chronic and terminal illness to find meaning and purpose in their lives. I specialize in working with clients suffering with pain, sleep problems, and experiencing insomnia. I also specialize in health behavior change, whether your goals are to improve your physical health via diet, exercise, and adaptive thinking, I will help motivate you to take action and ascend!
I use many modalities in a blended way, such as Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Nature Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness, and psycho-education.
Are you looking for help with your relationships, have past trauma, anxiety, depression, or experiencing life transitions or grief? All of these impact how we feel about ourselves and our world, and can leave us feeling emotionally tired. I work with clients to untangle it all, find strengths, unlock stuck relationships, better understand and address anxieties, and practice new ways of thinking and being. Come learn more effective ways to communicate, while using better boundaries. Together, we create change based on new, healthy thoughts and beliefs, build self-esteem, and develop more fulfilling relationships.
I use many modalities in a blended way, such as Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Nature Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness, and psycho-education.
Are you looking for help with your relationships, have past trauma, anxiety, depression, or experiencing life transitions or grief? All of these impact how we feel about ourselves and our world, and can leave us feeling emotionally tired. I work with clients to untangle it all, find strengths, unlock stuck relationships, better understand and address anxieties, and practice new ways of thinking and being. Come learn more effective ways to communicate, while using better boundaries. Together, we create change based on new, healthy thoughts and beliefs, build self-esteem, and develop more fulfilling relationships.
We are licensed clinical psychologists who have been trained in several different therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT)and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Drs. Chanel Dismuke & Calle Pierson have experience in a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and concerns related to individuals in the LGBTQA2s+ and BIPOC communities. Our goal is to provide evidence-based individual therapy services in a safe, collaborative environment. We aim to help you explore your sense of self, values, and goals and to help you identify and address barriers achieving your goals and promoting quality of life.
We are licensed clinical psychologists who have been trained in several different therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT)and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Drs. Chanel Dismuke & Calle Pierson have experience in a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and concerns related to individuals in the LGBTQA2s+ and BIPOC communities. Our goal is to provide evidence-based individual therapy services in a safe, collaborative environment. We aim to help you explore your sense of self, values, and goals and to help you identify and address barriers achieving your goals and promoting quality of life.
My approach is centered around CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which will help my clients with anxiety, depression, attachment, and adjustment issues.
I understand that life gets messy and has its challenges. Living with stress, depression, and low self-esteem can be overwhelming and sometimes can make you feel stuck. My goal as a counselor is to walk alongside my clients and show them that they have the power to turn things around and make their lives better. I will provide a safe place for my clients to explore their struggles and learn new, healthy tools, and coping skills. I have experience working with children, foster children, parents, foster parents, and I am committed to showing all clients they have the strength to work through difficult challenges.
My approach is centered around CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which will help my clients with anxiety, depression, attachment, and adjustment issues.
I understand that life gets messy and has its challenges. Living with stress, depression, and low self-esteem can be overwhelming and sometimes can make you feel stuck. My goal as a counselor is to walk alongside my clients and show them that they have the power to turn things around and make their lives better. I will provide a safe place for my clients to explore their struggles and learn new, healthy tools, and coping skills. I have experience working with children, foster children, parents, foster parents, and I am committed to showing all clients they have the strength to work through difficult challenges.
Regardless of whether this is your first attempt at therapy or you are continuing on your therapeutic journey, thank you for choosing you. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling and aim to meet each individual where they are in their own emotional well being. Working collaboratively with clients is a corner stone of my practice and allows for each individual to work towards living and being their authentic self. My clinical work is eclectic and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solutions Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Regardless of whether this is your first attempt at therapy or you are continuing on your therapeutic journey, thank you for choosing you. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling and aim to meet each individual where they are in their own emotional well being. Working collaboratively with clients is a corner stone of my practice and allows for each individual to work towards living and being their authentic self. My clinical work is eclectic and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solutions Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
My approach consists of evidence-based treatment including, Cognitive Behaviotal Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression).
I am passionate about exploring your story at your own pace and helping you become unstuck, feel alive, and move towards the "you" that you know you can be. If life is currently difficult for you, allow me to provide guidance, support, accountability, and a therapeutic relationship. I specialize in EMDR therapy and find it an effective way to process difficult target memories that are stuck in our minds. For any life challenge that you are experiencing, let's get started addressing the root problem.
My approach consists of evidence-based treatment including, Cognitive Behaviotal Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression).
I am passionate about exploring your story at your own pace and helping you become unstuck, feel alive, and move towards the "you" that you know you can be. If life is currently difficult for you, allow me to provide guidance, support, accountability, and a therapeutic relationship. I specialize in EMDR therapy and find it an effective way to process difficult target memories that are stuck in our minds. For any life challenge that you are experiencing, let's get started addressing the root problem.
I take an eclectic approach, utilizing principles from motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, and social learning theory.
I provide therapy and parent training for young children demonstrating challenging behaviors at home or at school. I also provide therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing significant difficulties with anxiety, ADHD, and/or depression. A primary speciality of mine is working with parents to better understand their children and their children's unique parenting needs. This sometimes involves a comprehensive assessment to explore concerns related to ADHD, Autism, or learning differences.
I take an eclectic approach, utilizing principles from motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, and social learning theory.
I provide therapy and parent training for young children demonstrating challenging behaviors at home or at school. I also provide therapy services for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing significant difficulties with anxiety, ADHD, and/or depression. A primary speciality of mine is working with parents to better understand their children and their children's unique parenting needs. This sometimes involves a comprehensive assessment to explore concerns related to ADHD, Autism, or learning differences.
I help with a combination of narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused brief therapy modalities, but if someone needs something completely different, I will adapt.
I have worked in Corporate America and for the military. I have played sports and started churches. The breadth of my experiences are wide and my mission is to make a difference in the lives of those I am blessed to work with as a counselor. My ideal client will be between the ages of 12-85, individual, couple or family, dealing with a variety of issues from trauma/ptsd, to depression and other mental health disorders, and potentially co-occurring substance use disorder.
I help with a combination of narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused brief therapy modalities, but if someone needs something completely different, I will adapt.
I have worked in Corporate America and for the military. I have played sports and started churches. The breadth of my experiences are wide and my mission is to make a difference in the lives of those I am blessed to work with as a counselor. My ideal client will be between the ages of 12-85, individual, couple or family, dealing with a variety of issues from trauma/ptsd, to depression and other mental health disorders, and potentially co-occurring substance use disorder.
Maureen M Nelson
Professional Counselor Associate , MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97008
My approach is person-centered, incorporating CBT techniques like DBT to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms and achieve their personal growth goals.
Currently scheduling Couples, Individuals and OHP clients. Let's find your path to healing and growth together. Have you been doing life stuffing your anxiety & depression? Wondering when you'll feel better? Are you navigating relational difficulties with your spouse, children or significant other & would like some additional support? With faith integration as desired, gentle curiosity & patient attention, I provide empathetic counseling tailored to your unique needs and goals. Don't walk this path alone. With evidence-based practices, I create an attuned environment where you feel seen, heard & supported in your growth.
My approach is person-centered, incorporating CBT techniques like DBT to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms and achieve their personal growth goals.
Currently scheduling Couples, Individuals and OHP clients. Let's find your path to healing and growth together. Have you been doing life stuffing your anxiety & depression? Wondering when you'll feel better? Are you navigating relational difficulties with your spouse, children or significant other & would like some additional support? With faith integration as desired, gentle curiosity & patient attention, I provide empathetic counseling tailored to your unique needs and goals. Don't walk this path alone. With evidence-based practices, I create an attuned environment where you feel seen, heard & supported in your growth.
Stephanie Chytalo
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
I use a trauma informed approach, pulling from a range of modalities such as harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, acceptance and commitment therapy, grief therapy, narrative therapy and life review.
As of September 1, 2024 - wait list only. I work with people navigating life transitions, a loss of some sort, or contemplating change - and all the emotions that may get stirred up, those contemplating sobriety and those who are in recovery, estrangement from family members, anticipatory or complicated grief, older adult related issues, and body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) disorders such as trichotillomania (hair pulling), dermatillomania (skin picking).
I use a trauma informed approach, pulling from a range of modalities such as harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, acceptance and commitment therapy, grief therapy, narrative therapy and life review.
As of September 1, 2024 - wait list only. I work with people navigating life transitions, a loss of some sort, or contemplating change - and all the emotions that may get stirred up, those contemplating sobriety and those who are in recovery, estrangement from family members, anticipatory or complicated grief, older adult related issues, and body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) disorders such as trichotillomania (hair pulling), dermatillomania (skin picking).
I have training in CBT, DBT, ADHD assessments, WPATH letters, adoption, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I support clients in their autonomy as they make changes in their lives in a side-by-side journey. My philosophical and theoretical background is in Existential Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Theory. I have nearly 5 years of experience in residential care with children and adolescents, and their families, and have also worked in outpatient settings with individuals, children, families, adolescents and adults. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, knitting, travel, playing the piano and time with friends and family.
I have training in CBT, DBT, ADHD assessments, WPATH letters, adoption, and Collaborative Problem Solving.
I support clients in their autonomy as they make changes in their lives in a side-by-side journey. My philosophical and theoretical background is in Existential Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Theory. I have nearly 5 years of experience in residential care with children and adolescents, and their families, and have also worked in outpatient settings with individuals, children, families, adolescents and adults. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, knitting, travel, playing the piano and time with friends and family.
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Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97005
I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Psychotherapy, and Play Therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
The social challenges that we are currently facing have created an increased need for mental health support. As a therapist, I am passionately dedicated to helping you find the healing, closure, and acceptance that you need. I strive to create a safe and secure environment where you can be heard and understood, and I am committed to working with you to make progress. I will be with you every step of the way as you navigate through the process of change. Let me help you on your journey to finding the freedom that comes with healing.
I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Psychotherapy, and Play Therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
The social challenges that we are currently facing have created an increased need for mental health support. As a therapist, I am passionately dedicated to helping you find the healing, closure, and acceptance that you need. I strive to create a safe and secure environment where you can be heard and understood, and I am committed to working with you to make progress. I will be with you every step of the way as you navigate through the process of change. Let me help you on your journey to finding the freedom that comes with healing.
Andrew Drwenski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97003
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Structural Family Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy in addition to regular use of CBT and client centered methods.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I'm here to help you (and your family) live the best possible life. I'm ready to work hard with you to adjust to change, cope with trauma, build coping skills around depression, anxiety, and help you see yourself in a more compassionate light. I offer in person sessions on Fridays as well as Telehealth to best meet you where you are.
I specialize in Structural Family Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy in addition to regular use of CBT and client centered methods.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I'm here to help you (and your family) live the best possible life. I'm ready to work hard with you to adjust to change, cope with trauma, build coping skills around depression, anxiety, and help you see yourself in a more compassionate light. I offer in person sessions on Fridays as well as Telehealth to best meet you where you are.
Neupathway (Percival Fisher)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Percival Fisher Jr. is a skilled Mental Health Therapist and Graduate Nurse with 14 years of experience integrating holistic care in mental health and nursing. He utilizes evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and strength-based therapy, to empower individuals in achieving mental wellness. Percival is adept at clinical frameworks for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention across various settings like hospitals, agencies, and online platforms. He excels in creating safe, welcoming environments for diverse clients, focusing on case management, care coordination, and psychotherapy.
Percival Fisher Jr. is a skilled Mental Health Therapist and Graduate Nurse with 14 years of experience integrating holistic care in mental health and nursing. He utilizes evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and strength-based therapy, to empower individuals in achieving mental wellness. Percival is adept at clinical frameworks for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention across various settings like hospitals, agencies, and online platforms. He excels in creating safe, welcoming environments for diverse clients, focusing on case management, care coordination, and psychotherapy.
Elizabeth Leah Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ DBT, Hypnotherapy, Family & Couples Therapy, Expressive Arts/ Play & Art Therapy, Addictions Counseling, NLP, Gestalt & Life Coaching, as well as Jungian Therapy.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.
I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ DBT, Hypnotherapy, Family & Couples Therapy, Expressive Arts/ Play & Art Therapy, Addictions Counseling, NLP, Gestalt & Life Coaching, as well as Jungian Therapy.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.
Erin Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97007 (Online Only)
Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Oregon, with over two decades of clinical experience. As a highly sensitive person with a passion for integrating trauma-informed care across all systems of care, empathy is the driving force behind Erin’s work. Drawing eclectically from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, existentialism, systems theory, polyvagal theory, and positive disintegration, Erin uses each moment as a guide for the next. Erin is also known for encouraging creativity throughout the therapeutic process.
Erin Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Oregon, with over two decades of clinical experience. As a highly sensitive person with a passion for integrating trauma-informed care across all systems of care, empathy is the driving force behind Erin’s work. Drawing eclectically from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, existentialism, systems theory, polyvagal theory, and positive disintegration, Erin uses each moment as a guide for the next. Erin is also known for encouraging creativity throughout the therapeutic process.
I am passionate about being able to provide a mix of traditional and art therapy therapeutic components. I utilize a variety of modalities and interventions with a focus on creating a therapeutic connection blending Art Therapy (AT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), skills training, and mindfulness techniques. I am a firm believer that the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors create the lens from which we see the world. The way we feel about a situation “colors” our thoughts and perceptions. As an art therapist, I strive to help others add different "colors" to their situation.
I am passionate about being able to provide a mix of traditional and art therapy therapeutic components. I utilize a variety of modalities and interventions with a focus on creating a therapeutic connection blending Art Therapy (AT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), skills training, and mindfulness techniques. I am a firm believer that the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors create the lens from which we see the world. The way we feel about a situation “colors” our thoughts and perceptions. As an art therapist, I strive to help others add different "colors" to their situation.
I take a direct stance and incorporate the use of CBT, DBT and SFT along with different modalities to actively engage beyond talk therapy.
As circumstances change in our life it may become difficult to process or solve issues causing distress or begin to feel as though you are hopeless or stagnant. Together, we can navigate change and explore strategies, by integrating a humanistic and cognitive behavioral approach, to create a space of awareness to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship discord, parenting struggles and other life stressors so you can live the life you want.
I take a direct stance and incorporate the use of CBT, DBT and SFT along with different modalities to actively engage beyond talk therapy.
As circumstances change in our life it may become difficult to process or solve issues causing distress or begin to feel as though you are hopeless or stagnant. Together, we can navigate change and explore strategies, by integrating a humanistic and cognitive behavioral approach, to create a space of awareness to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship discord, parenting struggles and other life stressors so you can live the life you want.
LCN Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97008 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression using several different treatment options ( CBT, EMDR, Brief treatment).
As a Detroit lady living in OR I'm bringing Motor City magic to your doorstep. My goal is helping you be a Goal Getter by Eliminating Barriers & Accomplish Your Goals. I support folxs in OR & WA. I'm an ally for LGBTQ+ folxs. I work with the other New Kids On The Block which are Trauma, Grief, Anxiety and Depression because if one shows up they all show up! The disrespect with that group is real and it's time to say goodbye, adios, sayonara to that unspoken entourage. I also have passion for treating Postpartum Depression and Maternal Mental Health. Dad's let's talk about how the baby blues impacts y'all too.
I specialize in treating anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression using several different treatment options ( CBT, EMDR, Brief treatment).
As a Detroit lady living in OR I'm bringing Motor City magic to your doorstep. My goal is helping you be a Goal Getter by Eliminating Barriers & Accomplish Your Goals. I support folxs in OR & WA. I'm an ally for LGBTQ+ folxs. I work with the other New Kids On The Block which are Trauma, Grief, Anxiety and Depression because if one shows up they all show up! The disrespect with that group is real and it's time to say goodbye, adios, sayonara to that unspoken entourage. I also have passion for treating Postpartum Depression and Maternal Mental Health. Dad's let's talk about how the baby blues impacts y'all too.
Some of the modalities in which I am trained are: CBT ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy); DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy); Imago; Gottman Method; Psychodynamic; Family Systems; BST (Brief Strategic Therapy); and Emotion Focused.
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in an unhealthy relationship? Stuck in the same emotional state - anxious, fearful, depressed, numb? As Sheryl Sandberg says, "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change." I work with clients to explore their mental health needs and develop healthier coping skills, thought processes and lifestyles. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities in my practice to address the unique needs of each individual.
Some of the modalities in which I am trained are: CBT ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy); DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy); Imago; Gottman Method; Psychodynamic; Family Systems; BST (Brief Strategic Therapy); and Emotion Focused.
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in an unhealthy relationship? Stuck in the same emotional state - anxious, fearful, depressed, numb? As Sheryl Sandberg says, "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change." I work with clients to explore their mental health needs and develop healthier coping skills, thought processes and lifestyles. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities in my practice to address the unique needs of each individual.
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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.