Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Austin, TX

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Julia Ruth Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
(512) 991-5407 View (512) 991-5407
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Simone Ducloux
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I bring a warm, attentive style to my work, integrating clinical perspectives and evidence-based techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and person-centered approaches.
I’m Simone Ducloux, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) passionate about supporting clients through challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, compulsive behaviors, and body image concerns. My background includes working with families to help their children learn music, counseling adults in a community clinic, and supporting young adults in a college counseling center. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of how creativity and self-compassion can empower us to connect with our strengths and trust ourselves to face life’s challenges.
I bring a warm, attentive style to my work, integrating clinical perspectives and evidence-based techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and person-centered approaches.
I’m Simone Ducloux, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) passionate about supporting clients through challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, compulsive behaviors, and body image concerns. My background includes working with families to help their children learn music, counseling adults in a community clinic, and supporting young adults in a college counseling center. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of how creativity and self-compassion can empower us to connect with our strengths and trust ourselves to face life’s challenges.
(855) 303-0225 View (855) 303-0225
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Steven C Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78702
Using the NHA parenting framework as a launchpad, I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
Is your child intense? Is your child highly emotional, willful, and gifted? Do you need some new ideas to connect with your child? Within each of us lies greatness: within your child, within you as a person, and as a parent. I can help you and your child access that greatness and nurture it. I work well with intense children who are struggling with behavioral and attention issues. I provide a safe and caring environment, often taking the therapy session outdoors for experiential activities.
Using the NHA parenting framework as a launchpad, I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
Is your child intense? Is your child highly emotional, willful, and gifted? Do you need some new ideas to connect with your child? Within each of us lies greatness: within your child, within you as a person, and as a parent. I can help you and your child access that greatness and nurture it. I work well with intense children who are struggling with behavioral and attention issues. I provide a safe and caring environment, often taking the therapy session outdoors for experiential activities.
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Staci E Carlton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
It is my passion to help YOU evolve! By choice or necessity, we are motivated to seek change and balance. The desire can grow to be so strong that it pains us. It causes us to act against our authentic self. This can be expressed through substance abuse, depression & anxiety or complicated interpersonal relationships. My therapy approach is about resolving problems using a relational and collaborative style.
It is my passion to help YOU evolve! By choice or necessity, we are motivated to seek change and balance. The desire can grow to be so strong that it pains us. It causes us to act against our authentic self. This can be expressed through substance abuse, depression & anxiety or complicated interpersonal relationships. My therapy approach is about resolving problems using a relational and collaborative style.
(512) 953-7734 View (512) 953-7734
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Lindsey Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
For managing depression and anxiety, therapy will focus on cognitive behavior techniques to address maladaptive thinking and improve coping strategies.
I love self-motivated individuals who are open to digging deep, self-discovery, problem-solving and goal setting. My approach is warm, encouraging, and collaborative. I balance warmth and directness. I'll support you deeply, but also challenge you to grow. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to make change by utilizing your strengths and improving coping skills. I draw on years of experience to help patients tap into their strengths and develop practical tools to move forward. I believe in meeting people where they are and creating a space that feels both safe and empowering.
For managing depression and anxiety, therapy will focus on cognitive behavior techniques to address maladaptive thinking and improve coping strategies.
I love self-motivated individuals who are open to digging deep, self-discovery, problem-solving and goal setting. My approach is warm, encouraging, and collaborative. I balance warmth and directness. I'll support you deeply, but also challenge you to grow. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to make change by utilizing your strengths and improving coping skills. I draw on years of experience to help patients tap into their strengths and develop practical tools to move forward. I believe in meeting people where they are and creating a space that feels both safe and empowering.
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Julie Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Austin, TX 78746
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I would describe myself as a transparent and relational therapist. Going through any phase of life can have its tough times. Life stress and transitions can influence anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. I believe having a safe space to talk through your thoughts and feelings can transform your mental health. However difficult these times may be, I believe it can take time and support to explore how each person can have a voice in how they process their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I offer video sessions and in-person sessions.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I would describe myself as a transparent and relational therapist. Going through any phase of life can have its tough times. Life stress and transitions can influence anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. I believe having a safe space to talk through your thoughts and feelings can transform your mental health. However difficult these times may be, I believe it can take time and support to explore how each person can have a voice in how they process their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I offer video sessions and in-person sessions.
(737) 258-7107 View (737) 258-7107
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Bianca Sanchez, LPC - Evolve Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Austin, TX 78735
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
Do racing thoughts, restless nights, and constant self-doubt drain your energy and peace of mind? Are you overwhelmed by the need for certainty, struggling with poor concentration, or feeling burdened by your own hypersensitivity? Whether your challenges stem from brain chemistry, genetics, or hurtful parenting, you don’t have to face them alone. At Evolve Psychiatry, our compassionate team of medical experts and seasoned psychotherapists partners with you to explore and finally answer these questions. Together, we’ll cultivate the skills you need to feel more confident in yourself and more connected to the world around you.
(737) 355-5804 View (737) 355-5804
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Greta Hicks Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Through cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive talk therapy, we’ll explore patterns that no longer serve you and gently shift them.
Some days you may feel like you’re holding it together for everyone else—yet underneath, anxiety, sadness, or unresolved pain keeps pulling you down. You might look strong on the outside but feel like you're barely making it through. When trauma lingers, it can cloud your confidence and make it hard to feel safe in your own skin. I help adults and adolescents untangle these internal struggles and begin to feel more like themselves again. With an MS in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University, I’ve been guiding individuals toward steadier ground since 2003.
Through cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive talk therapy, we’ll explore patterns that no longer serve you and gently shift them.
Some days you may feel like you’re holding it together for everyone else—yet underneath, anxiety, sadness, or unresolved pain keeps pulling you down. You might look strong on the outside but feel like you're barely making it through. When trauma lingers, it can cloud your confidence and make it hard to feel safe in your own skin. I help adults and adolescents untangle these internal struggles and begin to feel more like themselves again. With an MS in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University, I’ve been guiding individuals toward steadier ground since 2003.
(737) 234-9744 View (737) 234-9744
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Maggie Keeling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, REAT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I use contemporary Cognitive Behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I offer affordable psychotherapy to adult individuals, couples, and families with adult children. If you are hurting, confused, stuck, or mystified by behaviors, feelings, or situations that seem to keep happening despite your best efforts, you've already taken the first step by looking for help. You're capable of living a satisfying life. Working with a caring, qualified person can be just the thing to get you "un-stuck" and back on track. If you decide to work with me, my commitment will be to put you at ease, collaborate with you, and work toward your goals in an atmosphere of respect, compassion, and encouragement.
I use contemporary Cognitive Behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I offer affordable psychotherapy to adult individuals, couples, and families with adult children. If you are hurting, confused, stuck, or mystified by behaviors, feelings, or situations that seem to keep happening despite your best efforts, you've already taken the first step by looking for help. You're capable of living a satisfying life. Working with a caring, qualified person can be just the thing to get you "un-stuck" and back on track. If you decide to work with me, my commitment will be to put you at ease, collaborate with you, and work toward your goals in an atmosphere of respect, compassion, and encouragement.
(972) 736-9696 View (972) 736-9696
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Hannah Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Does it ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it will never be enough? Do you feel disconnected from your sense of self? Do you feel paralyzed with life's challenges or feel that you are somehow behind? Whether you are struggling with your identity, navigating neurodivergence, or looking for extra support through an especially difficult time, I would be honored to guide you with compassion, trust, and honesty towards your goals. Taking the first step can feel like the hardest part, but the good news is that you already have everything within you to overcome life's challenges, heal from past hurts, and live your authentic life.
Does it ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it will never be enough? Do you feel disconnected from your sense of self? Do you feel paralyzed with life's challenges or feel that you are somehow behind? Whether you are struggling with your identity, navigating neurodivergence, or looking for extra support through an especially difficult time, I would be honored to guide you with compassion, trust, and honesty towards your goals. Taking the first step can feel like the hardest part, but the good news is that you already have everything within you to overcome life's challenges, heal from past hurts, and live your authentic life.
(737) 530-7840 View (737) 530-7840
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Dr. Melody Montano
Psychologist, PhD, LPC-S
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. Montano offers comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity in understanding their symptoms and diagnoses. Through thorough assessments, Dr. Montano provides clear treatment recommendations tailored to each individual’s unique needs. These evaluations help individuals and families gain insight into their mental health and create a path forward for effective treatment and support.
Dr. Montano offers comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity in understanding their symptoms and diagnoses. Through thorough assessments, Dr. Montano provides clear treatment recommendations tailored to each individual’s unique needs. These evaluations help individuals and families gain insight into their mental health and create a path forward for effective treatment and support.
(512) 598-5035 View (512) 598-5035
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Anne Kleinert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
I utilize a variety of techniques including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness.
Life seldom goes smoothly. Dealing with its ups and downs can be hard, throw in a crisis or two and life can feel overwhelming. The stress of relationships, family, finances, school, and work can often reduce our ability to enjoy life. These stresses and experiences may leave us emotionally & physically drained and feeling helpless. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that thrives in an honest and open space free of judgment. I emphasize the importance of self-awareness as a tool for regaining power and recognizing patterns within yourself and your relationships. Moving toward doing more of what is working and less of what is not.
I utilize a variety of techniques including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness.
Life seldom goes smoothly. Dealing with its ups and downs can be hard, throw in a crisis or two and life can feel overwhelming. The stress of relationships, family, finances, school, and work can often reduce our ability to enjoy life. These stresses and experiences may leave us emotionally & physically drained and feeling helpless. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that thrives in an honest and open space free of judgment. I emphasize the importance of self-awareness as a tool for regaining power and recognizing patterns within yourself and your relationships. Moving toward doing more of what is working and less of what is not.
(512) 862-2016 View (512) 862-2016
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Brenda Lee Gauthier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, SEP
Austin, TX 78703
Do you ever feel like you know exactly what's wrong, yet nothing really changes? The same reactions, habits, or relationship dynamics you thought you had worked through keep showing up anyway. If that happens, you're not broken. Often it means you're disconnected from the deeper intelligence within your system that knows how to heal. I work with people who are done managing symptoms and ready to transform them at the root, not just the surface. Many of my clients are insightful, capable people who are tired of repeating patterns and want something deeper than coping strategies or surface level change.
Do you ever feel like you know exactly what's wrong, yet nothing really changes? The same reactions, habits, or relationship dynamics you thought you had worked through keep showing up anyway. If that happens, you're not broken. Often it means you're disconnected from the deeper intelligence within your system that knows how to heal. I work with people who are done managing symptoms and ready to transform them at the root, not just the surface. Many of my clients are insightful, capable people who are tired of repeating patterns and want something deeper than coping strategies or surface level change.
(512) 643-7248 View (512) 643-7248
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Miriam Weeden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Austin, TX 78759
احسنت فى بحثك عن معالج....انت اتخذت خطوه كبيره فى طريق النمو اذا كنت تختبرتحديات فى حياتك الشخصيه او مشاكل فى علاقاتك مع الاخرين او تشعربحمل الحياه و ظروفك الخارجيه..اطمئن فانت لست وحدك..انا متحمسه جدا اقف بجانبك و امشى المشوارمعاك. هدفى الاساسى انى اساعدك للتغلب على الاكتئاب او التوتراو القلق او تقويه الثقه بالنفس.
احسنت فى بحثك عن معالج....انت اتخذت خطوه كبيره فى طريق النمو اذا كنت تختبرتحديات فى حياتك الشخصيه او مشاكل فى علاقاتك مع الاخرين او تشعربحمل الحياه و ظروفك الخارجيه..اطمئن فانت لست وحدك..انا متحمسه جدا اقف بجانبك و امشى المشوارمعاك. هدفى الاساسى انى اساعدك للتغلب على الاكتئاب او التوتراو القلق او تقويه الثقه بالنفس.
(817) 736-1117 View (817) 736-1117
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Brian Stacey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I use a multimodal approach to best tailor our sessions to help you meet your goals. With experience in both partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, I have experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders as well as self-esteem building and better understanding your personal identity.
I use a multimodal approach to best tailor our sessions to help you meet your goals. With experience in both partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, I have experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders as well as self-esteem building and better understanding your personal identity.
(737) 325-8892 View (737) 325-8892
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Vincent Hochstatter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Welcome! My name is Vincent Hochstatter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with over 10 years experience in the mental health field serving individuals, adolescents and families. I specialize in several issues in including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions, amongst others.
Welcome! My name is Vincent Hochstatter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with over 10 years experience in the mental health field serving individuals, adolescents and families. I specialize in several issues in including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions, amongst others.
(210) 672-1658 View (210) 672-1658
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Ana T Irizarry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Online Only
My approach to therapy is of empowerment, helping you recognize and build on your inner strengths, even if they seem hidden. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, the loss of a relationship, job or loved one, trauma - big or small, or other challenges. You may feel stuck, dissatisfied, unmotivated, fearful, confused, tense, numb, sad, or like something is missing in your life. I can work with you to help you improve your emotional wellbeing and deepen the connection to yourself and others.
My approach to therapy is of empowerment, helping you recognize and build on your inner strengths, even if they seem hidden. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, the loss of a relationship, job or loved one, trauma - big or small, or other challenges. You may feel stuck, dissatisfied, unmotivated, fearful, confused, tense, numb, sad, or like something is missing in your life. I can work with you to help you improve your emotional wellbeing and deepen the connection to yourself and others.
(737) 260-5719 View (737) 260-5719
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Amberlea Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
Discovering the Wisdom Within: Cultivating consciousness and tuning into presence-- I integrate spirituality into psychotherapy. These two pathways to healing are intimately connected, both offering important and necessary tools for deep healing and awakening. Psychotherapy employs tested processes to understand personality traits, events that create disturbance in our lives, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Spirituality offers us the ability to encourage loving kindness with all that we are. It teaches us to nurture and develop the inner observer, present moment awareness, non-judgment, and heart-centered thinking. Cultivating intimacy with all that we are--light and dark, high and low, superficial and deep.
Discovering the Wisdom Within: Cultivating consciousness and tuning into presence-- I integrate spirituality into psychotherapy. These two pathways to healing are intimately connected, both offering important and necessary tools for deep healing and awakening. Psychotherapy employs tested processes to understand personality traits, events that create disturbance in our lives, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Spirituality offers us the ability to encourage loving kindness with all that we are. It teaches us to nurture and develop the inner observer, present moment awareness, non-judgment, and heart-centered thinking. Cultivating intimacy with all that we are--light and dark, high and low, superficial and deep.
(512) 203-4042 View (512) 203-4042
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Heather Turner Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
My treatment approach blends CBT, Internal Family Systems, restorative practices, and expressive arts therapy including therapeutic journaling.
Welcome! I’m an individual and family therapist specializing in adolescents and adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, PMDD, relationship issues, emotional sensitivity, identity exploration, and life transitions. Within my practice, I offer a warm, collaborative space where it’s safe to bring your full self—your strengths, your stuck points, and the parts you’re still figuring out. I believe that when we feel safe enough in a therapeutic relationship to take risks and let down walls, we pave the way for insight and growth that lead to meaningful change.
My treatment approach blends CBT, Internal Family Systems, restorative practices, and expressive arts therapy including therapeutic journaling.
Welcome! I’m an individual and family therapist specializing in adolescents and adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, PMDD, relationship issues, emotional sensitivity, identity exploration, and life transitions. Within my practice, I offer a warm, collaborative space where it’s safe to bring your full self—your strengths, your stuck points, and the parts you’re still figuring out. I believe that when we feel safe enough in a therapeutic relationship to take risks and let down walls, we pave the way for insight and growth that lead to meaningful change.
(737) 306-1374 View (737) 306-1374
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Tanya Rb Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the main intervention used and we can explore, learn, and work our way to sustainable change.
Hello there, If you are looking for a therapist, it’s important to find a good fit. This is an important relationship. We might be a good fit if you are a high functioning adult who is in a stage of transition. Big changes in life that make adjustment difficult and the feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, irritability that go along with them are some of the main issues I can help with. My experience and education is primarily in trauma and grief and there are many ways those appear in our lives and through the life cycle.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the main intervention used and we can explore, learn, and work our way to sustainable change.
Hello there, If you are looking for a therapist, it’s important to find a good fit. This is an important relationship. We might be a good fit if you are a high functioning adult who is in a stage of transition. Big changes in life that make adjustment difficult and the feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, irritability that go along with them are some of the main issues I can help with. My experience and education is primarily in trauma and grief and there are many ways those appear in our lives and through the life cycle.
(737) 379-1149 View (737) 379-1149

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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.