8 Atlanta Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists [No Waitlist]

Research shows that CBT can be helpful for all kinds of different issues, from anxiety to ADHD to eating disorders. At the same time, therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so it’s important to find an approach that really resonates with you.

CBT tends to be a good fit if you're someone who wants to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and walk away from sessions with concrete tools you can actually use in your everyday life.

If you’re not sure whether CBT is right for you, schedule a free consultation so we can discuss your situation directly. Our therapists are trained in several different methods, so it’s more than likely that we can find the right approach for what you’re going through.

CBT is typically considered a short-to-medium-term approach, and many people see meaningful progress in 12 to 20 sessions. That said, everyone's situation is different. Some clients benefit from a shorter, focused course of CBT, while others prefer to continue longer-term therapy as they work through deeper patterns or multiple areas of their life.

In a CBT session, you and your therapist work together to identify thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and explore how those thoughts connect to your feelings and behaviors. Sessions are collaborative and practical; you might walk through a challenging situation from the past week, learn a new coping skill, or practice a technique between sessions to build on the work you're doing in the room.

Depending on your situation, your therapist may also blend traditional CBT with other techniques, like DBT, EMDR, or IFS. We’ll work together to find what feels right for you.

CBT requires a level of active engagement and willingness to practice skills between sessions, so it may not be the best fit for someone in acute crisis or who isn't ready to do that kind of between-session work just yet. It can also feel too structured for people who are primarily looking for open-ended emotional processing or relational support. As we get to know you, we’ll be able to figure out which approach makes the most sense for your situation.

CBT can sometimes feel more structured or "task-oriented" than other therapy approaches, which isn't for everyone. It also tends to focus more on present patterns than on exploring past experiences in depth, which is why many of our therapists integrate CBT with other modalities like EMDR, somatic therapy, and IFS to make sure we're working with the whole picture.

Another potential disadvantage of CBT is its logic-based approach to therapy. While this works well for some people, it may not address deeper issues that can stem from trauma or early family dynamics. It relies more on verbal processing than other, body-focused treatments that tend to be more effective in addressing underlying issues.

With that being said, our therapists are able to apply CBT skills in flexible formats to make it fit your unique situation and draw on other methods when appropriate.

Yes, insurance typically covers CBT. That said, we’re a private-pay practice, which means we do not bill insurance directly. Many clients choose to use their out-of-network benefits, and we're happy to provide a superbill to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.