How to Find a CBT Psychologist

Locating a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) psychologist can be a difficult task. However, it can be accomplished with patience and persistence. CBT has shown great success when used to treat anxiety disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and clinical depression, as well as many other mental health conditions. CBT works because of its systematic, goal oriented approach aiming primarily to solve issues with dysfunctional emotions and problematic thinking. Many people search for a CBT psychologist because they find that this is the most effective form of therapy for them and wish to experience the results that CBT can offer.

Instructions

How to Find a CBT Psychologist

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  Ask your doctor for referrals to CBT psychologists. Primary care physicians often refer their patients to psychologists when they are suffering from mental health conditions. Therefore, they typically have a lengthy list of psychologists that they frequently work with and can refer you to.

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  Contact your insurance company for a referral. Insurance companies are required to have lists available to their clients with all of the covered providers. Many insurance companies provide a detailed listing of their providers' specialties. Reviewing this list can uncover the psychologists on your insurance company's network that offer CBT.

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  Search online for a psychologist in your local area. Many psychologists have their own websites or are listed on their practices' websites, making them easy to search for online. Many psychologists will list their specialties on their online profiles, allowing a user to immediately see if CBT is an area of specialty. Do not hesitate to call psychologists to ask if they perform CBT if no specialties are listed on their websites.

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  Ask family or trusted friends that you know have seen CBT psychologists for a referral to their psychologists. Though this may feel awkward, your family and friends will likely want the best for you and be happy to provide you with a referral.

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  Refer to the phone book if all else fails. Nearly every psychologist is listed in the phone book. Start calling psychologists in your local area and ask if they perform CBT.