Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy of Greater Columbus

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Welcome to The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy of Greater Columbus, Inc.

CCBT provides psychotherapy and mental health assessments as well as coaching and wellness services to children, families, couples, and businesses through its staff and independent practicing affiliates (IPAs). IPAs are independently licensed professionals who affiliate with CCBT. CCBT focuses on providing therapy that employs cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies.

What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

CBT is a method of psychotherapy that targets how one thinks and acts as a way of modifying how one feels. The general method was largely validated through studies done by Aaron T. Beck and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania.

CBT works to overcome distorted thinking about you, the future, and the world around you. Often, the distorted thinking can be related to an interference of recognizing the reality of your situation caused by depression, anxiety, or other mood states. Also, disruptions to your normal behaviors, such as engaging in enjoyable activities or keeping to a daily routine, can undermine your sense of competence and your enjoyment of life.

By helping a client use behaviors (keeping to a routine, acting in enjoyable ways), CBT teaches how to test the evidence in life to accept or dispel distorted ideas or challenge unhealthy beliefs or attitudes.

Additionally, some forms of CBT incorporate methods often called behavioral therapy strategies. These include learning to overcome fear through exposure to anxiety, preventing rituals, relaxation training, or controlling exposure to triggers of unhealthy behaviors. It is often also helpful to identify where a client might be in their readiness to change and help you to overcome you internal obstacles to benefiting from CBT. (continued...)

If you think your child might have ADHD, and he or she is between 5 and 10 years old, download the Vanderbilt ADHD form (link) and complete it. The form can be taken to your pediatrician to discuss the possibility. If an assessment for ADHD is needed, your pediatrician can refer you to CCBT for that diagnostic assessment.

How to make your initial appointment with CCBT:
New patients must CALL prior to being scheduled so that intake information can be taken, insurance contacted when appropriate, and suggestions for staff be provided. Please do not use email to make an initial appointment as those emails will not be answered. New patients must call 614.459.4490.

CCBT is pleased to announce that eight of its Independent Practicing Affiliates will be attending, in October 2009, the 2-day basic training from the Gottman Institute for couples/marriage therapy. CCBT is providing stipends for the tuition costs to build CCBT's capacity to provide empirically supported couples/marriage therapy.

CBT and Behavior Couples Therapy Noted as Empirically Supported
A newly published article in Newsweek magazine reviews the problems in psychotherapy that result from a lack of scientific grounding in treatments. It mentions specifically cognitive-behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and behavior couples therapy as methods that have been shown to have an effect on many patients. If you would like to read the article, here is the link:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/216506

Want to know more about CBT? Go to the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies website for more information.

Recruiting Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, and Professional Clinical Counselors with experience in CBT

CCBT always is seeking to add independent practicing affiliates who are licensed to practice independently in Ohio. If you own a small practice in Ohio, and want to become a part of CCBT, we provide state-of-the-art practice supports and technology to promote both your clinical skills and the business of your practice. If you join CCBT in Columbus, we offer a comfortable and supportive environment for you to apply your clinical tools and skills. Practitioners with already developed caseloads are welcome, but newly licensed individuals with training in CBT are also welcome. Group Contracts are held by CCBT with all major carriers in Ohio, allow us to foster a faster development of your patient load than other practices can typically offer. Contact Dr. Arnold at , sending a letter that details your professional background and a vita, to begin the dialog.

Why join CCBT? If you are a clinician and want to join the practice, please contact the office by .