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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa060.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/types-of-therapy\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/types-of-therapy\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/types-of-therapy","crawl_time":1775659452,"first_indexed_time":1613705133,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,adaa!\/find-help\/treatment-help\/types-of-therapy s443","src_root_hash":"15493478601857663260","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Effective Anxiety and Depression Treatments | Explore Therapy Options & Find Support","meta_descriptions":["Discover proven treatments for anxiety and depression, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and more. Learn how therapy can improve your quality of life, explore ADAA’s Therapy Options Guide, and find a qualified therapist near you."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Anxiety disorders and depression are treatable, and many people find real relief with professional care. With the right therapy and support, symptoms can improve, and quality of life can get better.\nTreatment results vary; some people feel better within weeks, while others need more time. If you have more than one anxiety disorder or another condition, treatment may take longer. A qualified provider will start with a full assessment and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan.\nDownload ADAA’s\nTherapy Options Guide\nto explore your choices.\nVisit ADAA's\nFind Your Therapist directory\nto find a provider near you.\nFor more details about different types of therapy, read\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nTypes of Therapy\nQ&A\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\nAlso known as ACT, this type of therapy uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness (living in the moment and experiencing things without judgment), along with commitment and behavior change, as a way to cope with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations. ACT imparts skills to accept these experiences, place them in a different context, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change.\nVisit ADAA's\nFind Your Therapist directory\nto find a provider near you\nTo learn more in-depth about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other treatments, check out\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy\n-ADAA Webinar\nNo\nCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\nA well-established, highly effective, and lasting treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual.\nIn this type of therapy the patient is actively involved in his or her own recovery, has a sense of control, and learns skills that are useful throughout life. CBT typically involves reading about the problem, keeping records between appointments, and completing homework assignments in which the treatment procedures are practiced. Patients learn skills during therapy sessions, but they must practice repeatedly to see improvement.\nVisit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you\nTo learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nWhat is CBT?\n - ADAA Infographic\nThe Wisdom of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The Perfect Gift for New Moms\n- ADAA Blog\n“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems\n- ADAA Blog\nWhat is CBT?\n- ADAA Video\nWhat is CPT?\n- ADAA Video\nNo\nCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)\nCPT and PE are among the most strongly recommended treatments for PTSD. Many clinical trials conducted among people with many different experiences of trauma and individual characteristics show that they meaningfully improve PTSD symptoms. They even address other concerns associated with PTSD, such as depression, anger, and substance misuse.  \nCPT and PE are both trauma-focused psychotherapies, meaning that they directly address the traumatic experience that led to PTSD. They are also manualized, which means that they are able to be delivered in exactly the way that they were tested in research studies. Lastly, they both fall into the category of cognitive-behavioral therapies, which are “talk therapies” that focus on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  \nThere are also a few differences in how CPT and PE address PTSD symptoms:\nCPT teaches you to examine and modify the unhelpful thoughts you have had since experiencing trauma—which then changes the way you feel and act. CPT relies on written worksheets to work through these thoughts and feelings. CPT is usually delivered in 12, 60-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth.  \nPE uses the technique of gradual and systematic exposure to trauma-related memories and emotions to improve PTSD symptoms. This means that you, with the support of a therapist, engage with situations that you have been avoiding since the trauma. PE is usually delivered in 8-12 90-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth. \nLearn more:\nVisit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you\nWhat is CPT?\n- ADAA Video\nWhat is PE?\n- ADAA Video\nTo learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nNo\nDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)\nIntegrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern meditation, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change. DBT involves individual and group therapy to learn mindfulness, as well as skills for interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and regulating emotions.\nVisit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you\nDialectical Behavioral Therapy\n- ADAA Video\nTo learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nIntegrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression\nNo\nExposure Therapy\nA form of CBT, exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for\nobsessive-compulsive disorder\nand\nphobias\n.\nVirtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRE)*\nVRE is a type of exposure therapy that uses virtual reality (i.e., interactive computer-generated simulations) to present the patient with stimuli for exposure therapy with a therapist. Exposure therapy helps people confront what they fear in a therapeutic manner so that the fear decreases.  VRE has the advantage of being able to present situations that may be difficult to arrange in real life, for example,  flying on an airplane for someone with the fear of flying. The therapist can exactly control the VRE stimuli to create the perfect exposure for that patient, for example, making sure there is no turbulence until the patient is ready for turbulence. Research supports VRE for PTSD, social anxiety, and specific phobias (e.g., fear of heights and flying).\n \nThe virtual reality system is just a tool used within VRE – it is not the therapy. Patients interested in VRE should not be directed toward equipment but rather clinicians trained in VRE and explore how VRE might provide additional benefits over conventional exposure therapy.   \nQ. What questions should a patient ask his\/her doctor or clinician about what virtual reality tool might help their disorder?\nWhat is my diagnosis? What is the evidence for virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? What is your experience using virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? \nQ. How do I know the tool is working for me? \nIf your provider is practicing evidence-based care, they will assess your symptoms and progress using questionnaires or other evaluations throughout treatment. Hopefully, you will notice improvement, usually in experiencing less anxiety and less avoidance.  \nVisit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you\nTo learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nExposure Therapy\n- ADAA Webinar\nNo\nInference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)\nInference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is an evidenced-based treatment for OCD that proposes an alternative explanation of how obsessions are formed and subsequently treated. The treatment process pursues the resolution of a reasoning process termed inferential confusion that has been consistently demonstrated to be a significant cognitive factor relevant to OCD. Treatment of this reasoning process predicts successful outcomes across all symptom dimensions of OCD in numerous randomized controlled trials and does not require exposure and response prevention.\nVisit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you\nAn Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)\n- ADAA Professional Webinar\nIntegrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression\nNo\nInterpersonal Therapy (IPT)\nOften referred to as IPT, interpersonal therapy is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that addresses interpersonal issues in depression in adults, adolescents, and older adults. IPT usually involves 12 to 16 one-hour weekly sessions. The initial sessions are devoted to gathering information about the nature of a person’s depression and interpersonal experience.\nEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)\nEMDR is a type of therapy that can help you heal from past life events that impact you in the present. Utilizing bilateral stimulation, through eye movements, tapping, and\/or tones, EMDR taps into a natural healing process in our brain that helps to “unlock” distressing memories. In doing so, it reduces the overall emotional and physical distress connected to a memory and shifts a negative belief to an adaptive belief.\nResearch\nsupports the effectiveness of EMDR as a therapy to target past traumatic and distressing experiences.\nVisit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you\nTo learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nCheck out this article: \nConsidering EMDR Therapy? What to Expect\nRead more about EMDR from the National Center for PTSD\nNo\nPrescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)\nPrescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)\nare FDA-authorized software-based treatments designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. Delivered via mobile apps or digital platforms, PDTs are prescribed by healthcare providers and are used under medical supervision. They offer evidence-based interventions—often including cognitive behavioral therapy, education, or skill-building—to support mental, neurological, or physical health, much like traditional medications, but through technology.\nVisit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you\nTo learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out\nADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders\nWhat is Prescription Digital Therapeutics?\n- ADAA Video\nWhat is Prescription Digital Therapeutics? for Mental Health Professionals\n- ADAA Video\nThree Things I Need to Know About CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)\n- ADAA Blog\nNo\nADAA Therapy Resources\nFind Your Therapist Directory\n- Search the directory of licensed ADAA mental health providers members who specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders.\nIntegrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression\nTo learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other 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Hero](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Banners\/Types-of-Therapy.png)\n\n![](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-12\/Different%20Types%20of%20Therapy.png)\n\nAnxiety disorders and depression are treatable, and many people find real relief with professional care. With the right therapy and support, symptoms can improve, and quality of life can get better.\n\nTreatment results vary; some people feel better within weeks, while others need more time. If you have more than one anxiety disorder or another condition, treatment may take longer. A qualified provider will start with a full assessment and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan.\n\n- Download ADAA’s [Therapy Options Guide](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/downloads\/Therapy%20options%20guide.pdf) to explore your choices.\n- Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https:\/\/findyourtherapist.adaa.org\/) to find a provider near you.\n- For more details about different types of therapy, read [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n### **Types of Therapy**\n\nQ\\&A\n\n#### Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\nAlso known as ACT, this type of therapy uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness (living in the moment and experiencing things without judgment), along with commitment and behavior change, as a way to cope with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations. ACT imparts skills to accept these experiences, place them in a different context, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change.\n\n- Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https:\/\/findyourtherapist.adaa.org\/) to find a provider near you\n- To learn more in-depth about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act) -ADAA Webinar\n\nNo\n\n#### Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\nA well-established, highly effective, and lasting treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual.  \n  \nIn this type of therapy the patient is actively involved in his or her own recovery, has a sense of control, and learns skills that are useful throughout life. CBT typically involves reading about the problem, keeping records between appointments, and completing homework assignments in which the treatment procedures are practiced. Patients learn skills during therapy sessions, but they must practice repeatedly to see improvement.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [What is CBT?](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/downloads\/What%20is%20CBT.pdf) - ADAA Infographic\n- [The Wisdom of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The Perfect Gift for New Moms](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer\/wisdom-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-perfect) \\- ADAA Blog\n- [“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer-professional\/all-my-fault-addressing-myth-cbt) - ADAA Blog\n- [What is CBT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/aWtJIYC-jAQ?si=J0NZGuGLzf8-ZeKq)\\- ADAA Video\n- [What is CPT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video\n\nNo\n\n#### Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)\nCPT and PE are among the most strongly recommended treatments for PTSD. Many clinical trials conducted among people with many different experiences of trauma and individual characteristics show that they meaningfully improve PTSD symptoms. They even address other concerns associated with PTSD, such as depression, anger, and substance misuse.\n\nCPT and PE are both trauma-focused psychotherapies, meaning that they directly address the traumatic experience that led to PTSD. They are also manualized, which means that they are able to be delivered in exactly the way that they were tested in research studies. Lastly, they both fall into the category of cognitive-behavioral therapies, which are “talk therapies” that focus on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.\n\nThere are also a few differences in how CPT and PE address PTSD symptoms:\n\nCPT teaches you to examine and modify the unhelpful thoughts you have had since experiencing trauma—which then changes the way you feel and act. CPT relies on written worksheets to work through these thoughts and feelings. CPT is usually delivered in 12, 60-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth.\n\nPE uses the technique of gradual and systematic exposure to trauma-related memories and emotions to improve PTSD symptoms. This means that you, with the support of a therapist, engage with situations that you have been avoiding since the trauma. PE is usually delivered in 8-12 90-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth.\n\nLearn more:\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- [What is CPT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video\n- [What is PE?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/rPFLo-J-fGQ?si=Evtk-ujcqzR2DvAk) - ADAA Video\n- To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n\nNo\n\n#### Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)\nIntegrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern meditation, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change. DBT involves individual and group therapy to learn mindfulness, as well as skills for interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and regulating emotions.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- [Dialectical Behavioral Therapy](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt) - ADAA Video\n- To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/integrative-behavioral-health)\n\nNo\n\n#### Exposure Therapy\nA form of CBT, exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for [obsessive-compulsive disorder](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/co-occurring-disorders\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) and [phobias](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/specific-phobias).\n\n**Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRE)\\***\n\nVRE is a type of exposure therapy that uses virtual reality (i.e., interactive computer-generated simulations) to present the patient with stimuli for exposure therapy with a therapist. Exposure therapy helps people confront what they fear in a therapeutic manner so that the fear decreases. VRE has the advantage of being able to present situations that may be difficult to arrange in real life, for example, flying on an airplane for someone with the fear of flying. The therapist can exactly control the VRE stimuli to create the perfect exposure for that patient, for example, making sure there is no turbulence until the patient is ready for turbulence. Research supports VRE for PTSD, social anxiety, and specific phobias (e.g., fear of heights and flying).  \n   \nThe virtual reality system is just a tool used within VRE – it is not the therapy. Patients interested in VRE should not be directed toward equipment but rather clinicians trained in VRE and explore how VRE might provide additional benefits over conventional exposure therapy.\n\nQ. What questions should a patient ask his\/her doctor or clinician about what virtual reality tool might help their disorder?\n\n- What is my diagnosis? What is the evidence for virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? What is your experience using virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem?\n\nQ. How do I know the tool is working for me?\n\nIf your provider is practicing evidence-based care, they will assess your symptoms and progress using questionnaires or other evaluations throughout treatment. Hopefully, you will notice improvement, usually in experiencing less anxiety and less avoidance.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [Exposure Therapy](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-exposure-therapy) - ADAA Webinar\n\nNo\n\n#### Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)\nInference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is an evidenced-based treatment for OCD that proposes an alternative explanation of how obsessions are formed and subsequently treated. The treatment process pursues the resolution of a reasoning process termed inferential confusion that has been consistently demonstrated to be a significant cognitive factor relevant to OCD. Treatment of this reasoning process predicts successful outcomes across all symptom dimensions of OCD in numerous randomized controlled trials and does not require exposure and response prevention.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- [An Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)](https:\/\/adaa.org\/webinar\/professional\/overview-inference-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-i-cbt) - ADAA Professional Webinar\n- [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/integrative-behavioral-health)\n\nNo\n\n#### Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)\nOften referred to as IPT, interpersonal therapy is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that addresses interpersonal issues in depression in adults, adolescents, and older adults. IPT usually involves 12 to 16 one-hour weekly sessions. The initial sessions are devoted to gathering information about the nature of a person’s depression and interpersonal experience.\n\n[Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)]()\n\nEMDR is a type of therapy that can help you heal from past life events that impact you in the present. Utilizing bilateral stimulation, through eye movements, tapping, and\/or tones, EMDR taps into a natural healing process in our brain that helps to “unlock” distressing memories. In doing so, it reduces the overall emotional and physical distress connected to a memory and shifts a negative belief to an adaptive belief. [Research](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24626074\/) supports the effectiveness of EMDR as a therapy to target past traumatic and distressing experiences.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- Check out this article: [Considering EMDR Therapy? What to Expect](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/emdr-therapy)\n- [Read more about EMDR from the National Center for PTSD](https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/understand_tx\/emdr.asp)\n\nNo\n\n#### Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)\n**Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)** are FDA-authorized software-based treatments designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. Delivered via mobile apps or digital platforms, PDTs are prescribed by healthcare providers and are used under medical supervision. They offer evidence-based interventions—often including cognitive behavioral therapy, education, or skill-building—to support mental, neurological, or physical health, much like traditional medications, but through technology.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics?](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-prescription-digital-therapeutics-mental-health-professionals) - ADAA Video\n- [What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics? for Mental Health Professionals](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-prescription-digital-therapeutics-mental-health-professionals) \\- ADAA Video\n- [Three Things I Need to Know About CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer\/three-things-i-need-know-about-cbt-cognitive) \\- ADAA Blog\n\nNo\n\n#### ADAA Therapy Resources\n- [**Find Your Therapist Directory**](https:\/\/findyourtherapist.adaa.org\/) \\- Search the directory of licensed ADAA mental health providers members who specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders.\n- [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/integrative-behavioral-health)\n- To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [What is EMDR?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/dsh3b3pQBrI) -Video\n- [What is CBT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/aWtJIYC-jAQ?si=J0NZGuGLzf8-ZeKq)\\- Video\n- [What is CPT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) -Video\n- [What is PE?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/rPFLo-J-fGQ?si=Evtk-ujcqzR2DvAk),-Video\n- [How to Navigate the Transition to a New Therapist](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer\/how-navigate-transition-new-therapist) - 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If you have more than one anxiety disorder or another condition, treatment may take longer. A qualified provider will start with a full assessment and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan.\n\n- Download ADAA’s [Therapy Options Guide](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/downloads\/Therapy%20options%20guide.pdf) to explore your choices.\n- Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https:\/\/findyourtherapist.adaa.org\/) to find a provider near you.\n- For more details about different types of therapy, read [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n### **Types of Therapy**\n\nQ\\&A\n\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\n\nAlso known as ACT, this type of therapy uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness (living in the moment and experiencing things without judgment), along with commitment and behavior change, as a way to cope with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations. ACT imparts skills to accept these experiences, place them in a different context, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change.\n\n- Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https:\/\/findyourtherapist.adaa.org\/) to find a provider near you\n- To learn more in-depth about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act) -ADAA Webinar\n\nNo\n\nCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\n\nA well-established, highly effective, and lasting treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual.\n\nIn this type of therapy the patient is actively involved in his or her own recovery, has a sense of control, and learns skills that are useful throughout life. CBT typically involves reading about the problem, keeping records between appointments, and completing homework assignments in which the treatment procedures are practiced. Patients learn skills during therapy sessions, but they must practice repeatedly to see improvement.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [What is CBT?](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/downloads\/What%20is%20CBT.pdf) - ADAA Infographic\n- [The Wisdom of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The Perfect Gift for New Moms](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer\/wisdom-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-perfect) \\- ADAA Blog\n- [“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer-professional\/all-my-fault-addressing-myth-cbt) - ADAA Blog\n- [What is CBT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/aWtJIYC-jAQ?si=J0NZGuGLzf8-ZeKq)\\- ADAA Video\n- [What is CPT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video\n\nNo\n\nCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)\n\nCPT and PE are among the most strongly recommended treatments for PTSD. Many clinical trials conducted among people with many different experiences of trauma and individual characteristics show that they meaningfully improve PTSD symptoms. They even address other concerns associated with PTSD, such as depression, anger, and substance misuse.\n\nCPT and PE are both trauma-focused psychotherapies, meaning that they directly address the traumatic experience that led to PTSD. They are also manualized, which means that they are able to be delivered in exactly the way that they were tested in research studies. Lastly, they both fall into the category of cognitive-behavioral therapies, which are “talk therapies” that focus on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.\n\nThere are also a few differences in how CPT and PE address PTSD symptoms:\n\nCPT teaches you to examine and modify the unhelpful thoughts you have had since experiencing trauma—which then changes the way you feel and act. CPT relies on written worksheets to work through these thoughts and feelings. CPT is usually delivered in 12, 60-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth.\n\nPE uses the technique of gradual and systematic exposure to trauma-related memories and emotions to improve PTSD symptoms. This means that you, with the support of a therapist, engage with situations that you have been avoiding since the trauma. PE is usually delivered in 8-12 90-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth.\n\nLearn more:\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- [What is CPT?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video\n- [What is PE?](https:\/\/youtu.be\/rPFLo-J-fGQ?si=Evtk-ujcqzR2DvAk) - ADAA Video\n- To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n\nNo\n\nDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)\n\nIntegrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern meditation, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change. DBT involves individual and group therapy to learn mindfulness, as well as skills for interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and regulating emotions.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- [Dialectical Behavioral Therapy](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt) - ADAA Video\n- To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/integrative-behavioral-health)\n\nNo\n\nExposure Therapy\n\nA form of CBT, exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for [obsessive-compulsive disorder](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/co-occurring-disorders\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) and [phobias](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/specific-phobias).\n\n**Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRE)\\***\n\nVRE is a type of exposure therapy that uses virtual reality (i.e., interactive computer-generated simulations) to present the patient with stimuli for exposure therapy with a therapist. Exposure therapy helps people confront what they fear in a therapeutic manner so that the fear decreases. VRE has the advantage of being able to present situations that may be difficult to arrange in real life, for example, flying on an airplane for someone with the fear of flying. The therapist can exactly control the VRE stimuli to create the perfect exposure for that patient, for example, making sure there is no turbulence until the patient is ready for turbulence. Research supports VRE for PTSD, social anxiety, and specific phobias (e.g., fear of heights and flying).\n\nThe virtual reality system is just a tool used within VRE – it is not the therapy. Patients interested in VRE should not be directed toward equipment but rather clinicians trained in VRE and explore how VRE might provide additional benefits over conventional exposure therapy.\n\nQ. What questions should a patient ask his\/her doctor or clinician about what virtual reality tool might help their disorder?\n\n- What is my diagnosis? What is the evidence for virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? What is your experience using virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem?\n\nQ. How do I know the tool is working for me?\n\nIf your provider is practicing evidence-based care, they will assess your symptoms and progress using questionnaires or other evaluations throughout treatment. Hopefully, you will notice improvement, usually in experiencing less anxiety and less avoidance.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- [Exposure Therapy](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-exposure-therapy) - ADAA Webinar\n\nNo\n\nInference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)\n\nInference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is an evidenced-based treatment for OCD that proposes an alternative explanation of how obsessions are formed and subsequently treated. The treatment process pursues the resolution of a reasoning process termed inferential confusion that has been consistently demonstrated to be a significant cognitive factor relevant to OCD. Treatment of this reasoning process predicts successful outcomes across all symptom dimensions of OCD in numerous randomized controlled trials and does not require exposure and response prevention.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- [An Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)](https:\/\/adaa.org\/webinar\/professional\/overview-inference-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-i-cbt) - ADAA Professional Webinar\n- [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/integrative-behavioral-health)\n\nNo\n\nInterpersonal Therapy (IPT)\n\nOften referred to as IPT, interpersonal therapy is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that addresses interpersonal issues in depression in adults, adolescents, and older adults. IPT usually involves 12 to 16 one-hour weekly sessions. The initial sessions are devoted to gathering information about the nature of a person’s depression and interpersonal experience.\n\n[Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)]()\n\nEMDR is a type of therapy that can help you heal from past life events that impact you in the present. Utilizing bilateral stimulation, through eye movements, tapping, and\/or tones, EMDR taps into a natural healing process in our brain that helps to “unlock” distressing memories. In doing so, it reduces the overall emotional and physical distress connected to a memory and shifts a negative belief to an adaptive belief. [Research](https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24626074\/) supports the effectiveness of EMDR as a therapy to target past traumatic and distressing experiences.\n\n- [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt)\n- To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https:\/\/adaa.org\/node\/7421)\n- Check out this article: [Considering EMDR Therapy? What to Expect](https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/emdr-therapy)\n- [Read more about EMDR from the National Center for PTSD](https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/understand_tx\/emdr.asp)\n\nNo\n\nPrescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)\n\n**Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)** are FDA-authorized software-based treatments designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. 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Boilerpipe Text	Anxiety disorders and depression are treatable, and many people find real relief with professional care. With the right therapy and support, symptoms can improve, and quality of life can get better. Treatment results vary; some people feel better within weeks, while others need more time. If you have more than one anxiety disorder or another condition, treatment may take longer. A qualified provider will start with a full assessment and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. Download ADAA’s Therapy Options Guide to explore your choices. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you. For more details about different types of therapy, read ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders Types of Therapy Q&A Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Also known as ACT, this type of therapy uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness (living in the moment and experiencing things without judgment), along with commitment and behavior change, as a way to cope with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations. ACT imparts skills to accept these experiences, place them in a different context, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you To learn more in-depth about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders Acceptance and Commitment Therapy -ADAA Webinar No Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) A well-established, highly effective, and lasting treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual. In this type of therapy the patient is actively involved in his or her own recovery, has a sense of control, and learns skills that are useful throughout life. CBT typically involves reading about the problem, keeping records between appointments, and completing homework assignments in which the treatment procedures are practiced. Patients learn skills during therapy sessions, but they must practice repeatedly to see improvement. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders What is CBT? - ADAA Infographic The Wisdom of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The Perfect Gift for New Moms - ADAA Blog “Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems - ADAA Blog What is CBT? - ADAA Video What is CPT? - ADAA Video No Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) CPT and PE are among the most strongly recommended treatments for PTSD. Many clinical trials conducted among people with many different experiences of trauma and individual characteristics show that they meaningfully improve PTSD symptoms. They even address other concerns associated with PTSD, such as depression, anger, and substance misuse. CPT and PE are both trauma-focused psychotherapies, meaning that they directly address the traumatic experience that led to PTSD. They are also manualized, which means that they are able to be delivered in exactly the way that they were tested in research studies. Lastly, they both fall into the category of cognitive-behavioral therapies, which are “talk therapies” that focus on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. There are also a few differences in how CPT and PE address PTSD symptoms: CPT teaches you to examine and modify the unhelpful thoughts you have had since experiencing trauma—which then changes the way you feel and act. CPT relies on written worksheets to work through these thoughts and feelings. CPT is usually delivered in 12, 60-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth. PE uses the technique of gradual and systematic exposure to trauma-related memories and emotions to improve PTSD symptoms. This means that you, with the support of a therapist, engage with situations that you have been avoiding since the trauma. PE is usually delivered in 8-12 90-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth. Learn more: Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you What is CPT? - ADAA Video What is PE? - ADAA Video To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders No Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern meditation, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change. DBT involves individual and group therapy to learn mindfulness, as well as skills for interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and regulating emotions. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - ADAA Video To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression No Exposure Therapy A form of CBT, exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobias . Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRE)* VRE is a type of exposure therapy that uses virtual reality (i.e., interactive computer-generated simulations) to present the patient with stimuli for exposure therapy with a therapist. Exposure therapy helps people confront what they fear in a therapeutic manner so that the fear decreases. VRE has the advantage of being able to present situations that may be difficult to arrange in real life, for example, flying on an airplane for someone with the fear of flying. The therapist can exactly control the VRE stimuli to create the perfect exposure for that patient, for example, making sure there is no turbulence until the patient is ready for turbulence. Research supports VRE for PTSD, social anxiety, and specific phobias (e.g., fear of heights and flying). The virtual reality system is just a tool used within VRE – it is not the therapy. Patients interested in VRE should not be directed toward equipment but rather clinicians trained in VRE and explore how VRE might provide additional benefits over conventional exposure therapy. Q. What questions should a patient ask his/her doctor or clinician about what virtual reality tool might help their disorder? What is my diagnosis? What is the evidence for virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? What is your experience using virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? Q. How do I know the tool is working for me? If your provider is practicing evidence-based care, they will assess your symptoms and progress using questionnaires or other evaluations throughout treatment. Hopefully, you will notice improvement, usually in experiencing less anxiety and less avoidance. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders Exposure Therapy - ADAA Webinar No Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is an evidenced-based treatment for OCD that proposes an alternative explanation of how obsessions are formed and subsequently treated. The treatment process pursues the resolution of a reasoning process termed inferential confusion that has been consistently demonstrated to be a significant cognitive factor relevant to OCD. Treatment of this reasoning process predicts successful outcomes across all symptom dimensions of OCD in numerous randomized controlled trials and does not require exposure and response prevention. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you An Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) - ADAA Professional Webinar Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression No Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Often referred to as IPT, interpersonal therapy is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that addresses interpersonal issues in depression in adults, adolescents, and older adults. IPT usually involves 12 to 16 one-hour weekly sessions. The initial sessions are devoted to gathering information about the nature of a person’s depression and interpersonal experience. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) EMDR is a type of therapy that can help you heal from past life events that impact you in the present. Utilizing bilateral stimulation, through eye movements, tapping, and/or tones, EMDR taps into a natural healing process in our brain that helps to “unlock” distressing memories. In doing so, it reduces the overall emotional and physical distress connected to a memory and shifts a negative belief to an adaptive belief. Research supports the effectiveness of EMDR as a therapy to target past traumatic and distressing experiences. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders Check out this article: Considering EMDR Therapy? What to Expect Read more about EMDR from the National Center for PTSD No Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) are FDA-authorized software-based treatments designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. Delivered via mobile apps or digital platforms, PDTs are prescribed by healthcare providers and are used under medical supervision. They offer evidence-based interventions—often including cognitive behavioral therapy, education, or skill-building—to support mental, neurological, or physical health, much like traditional medications, but through technology. Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics? - ADAA Video What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics? for Mental Health Professionals - ADAA Video Three Things I Need to Know About CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) - ADAA Blog No ADAA Therapy Resources Find Your Therapist Directory - Search the directory of licensed ADAA mental health providers members who specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders What is EMDR? -Video What is CBT? - Video What is CPT? -Video What is PE? ,-Video How to Navigate the Transition to a New Therapist - Blog “Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems - Blog Dispelling the Stigma Surrounding Psychotherapy - Blog 5 Tips to Learn if an Anxiety Therapist is the Right Fit for You - Blog Learn about different types of mental health care professionals - Website page Residential Treatment for Youth with OCD: Answers to Your Top 3 Questions -Webinar Can CBT Help with Neurological Disorders? - Webinar Overcoming Social Anxiety: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to Build Self-Confidence and Lessen Self-Consciousness - Webinar Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus Distress - Webinar So You've Decided to Start Therapy for Your Anxiety: Here's How to Make it Work - Blog Important Questions for Your Therapist and Insurance Carrier - Infographic No #ffffff Margin Top 20 Margin Bottom Mobile 0 Boost Search Results Off
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With the right therapy and support, symptoms can improve, and quality of life can get better. Treatment results vary; some people feel better within weeks, while others need more time. If you have more than one anxiety disorder or another condition, treatment may take longer. A qualified provider will start with a full assessment and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. - Download ADAA’s [Therapy Options Guide](https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/Therapy%20options%20guide.pdf) to explore your choices. - Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https://findyourtherapist.adaa.org/) to find a provider near you. - For more details about different types of therapy, read [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) ### Types of Therapy Q\&A #### Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Also known as ACT, this type of therapy uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness (living in the moment and experiencing things without judgment), along with commitment and behavior change, as a way to cope with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations. ACT imparts skills to accept these experiences, place them in a different context, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change. - Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https://findyourtherapist.adaa.org/) to find a provider near you - To learn more in-depth about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act) -ADAA Webinar No #### Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) A well-established, highly effective, and lasting treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual. In this type of therapy the patient is actively involved in his or her own recovery, has a sense of control, and learns skills that are useful throughout life. CBT typically involves reading about the problem, keeping records between appointments, and completing homework assignments in which the treatment procedures are practiced. Patients learn skills during therapy sessions, but they must practice repeatedly to see improvement. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [What is CBT?](https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/What%20is%20CBT.pdf) - ADAA Infographic - [The Wisdom of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The Perfect Gift for New Moms](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/wisdom-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-perfect) \- ADAA Blog - [“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer-professional/all-my-fault-addressing-myth-cbt) - ADAA Blog - [What is CBT?](https://youtu.be/aWtJIYC-jAQ?si=J0NZGuGLzf8-ZeKq)\- ADAA Video - [What is CPT?](https://youtu.be/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video No #### Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) CPT and PE are among the most strongly recommended treatments for PTSD. Many clinical trials conducted among people with many different experiences of trauma and individual characteristics show that they meaningfully improve PTSD symptoms. They even address other concerns associated with PTSD, such as depression, anger, and substance misuse. CPT and PE are both trauma-focused psychotherapies, meaning that they directly address the traumatic experience that led to PTSD. They are also manualized, which means that they are able to be delivered in exactly the way that they were tested in research studies. Lastly, they both fall into the category of cognitive-behavioral therapies, which are “talk therapies” that focus on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. There are also a few differences in how CPT and PE address PTSD symptoms: CPT teaches you to examine and modify the unhelpful thoughts you have had since experiencing trauma—which then changes the way you feel and act. CPT relies on written worksheets to work through these thoughts and feelings. CPT is usually delivered in 12, 60-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth. PE uses the technique of gradual and systematic exposure to trauma-related memories and emotions to improve PTSD symptoms. This means that you, with the support of a therapist, engage with situations that you have been avoiding since the trauma. PE is usually delivered in 8-12 90-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth. Learn more: - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - [What is CPT?](https://youtu.be/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video - [What is PE?](https://youtu.be/rPFLo-J-fGQ?si=Evtk-ujcqzR2DvAk) - ADAA Video - To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) No #### Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern meditation, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change. DBT involves individual and group therapy to learn mindfulness, as well as skills for interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and regulating emotions. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - [Dialectical Behavioral Therapy](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt) - ADAA Video - To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/integrative-behavioral-health) No #### Exposure Therapy A form of CBT, exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for [obsessive-compulsive disorder](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/co-occurring-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) and [phobias](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/specific-phobias). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRE)\* VRE is a type of exposure therapy that uses virtual reality (i.e., interactive computer-generated simulations) to present the patient with stimuli for exposure therapy with a therapist. Exposure therapy helps people confront what they fear in a therapeutic manner so that the fear decreases. VRE has the advantage of being able to present situations that may be difficult to arrange in real life, for example, flying on an airplane for someone with the fear of flying. The therapist can exactly control the VRE stimuli to create the perfect exposure for that patient, for example, making sure there is no turbulence until the patient is ready for turbulence. Research supports VRE for PTSD, social anxiety, and specific phobias (e.g., fear of heights and flying). The virtual reality system is just a tool used within VRE – it is not the therapy. Patients interested in VRE should not be directed toward equipment but rather clinicians trained in VRE and explore how VRE might provide additional benefits over conventional exposure therapy. Q. What questions should a patient ask his/her doctor or clinician about what virtual reality tool might help their disorder? - What is my diagnosis? What is the evidence for virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? What is your experience using virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? Q. How do I know the tool is working for me? If your provider is practicing evidence-based care, they will assess your symptoms and progress using questionnaires or other evaluations throughout treatment. Hopefully, you will notice improvement, usually in experiencing less anxiety and less avoidance. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [Exposure Therapy](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-exposure-therapy) - ADAA Webinar No #### Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is an evidenced-based treatment for OCD that proposes an alternative explanation of how obsessions are formed and subsequently treated. The treatment process pursues the resolution of a reasoning process termed inferential confusion that has been consistently demonstrated to be a significant cognitive factor relevant to OCD. Treatment of this reasoning process predicts successful outcomes across all symptom dimensions of OCD in numerous randomized controlled trials and does not require exposure and response prevention. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - [An Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)](https://adaa.org/webinar/professional/overview-inference-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-i-cbt) - ADAA Professional Webinar - [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/integrative-behavioral-health) No #### Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Often referred to as IPT, interpersonal therapy is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that addresses interpersonal issues in depression in adults, adolescents, and older adults. IPT usually involves 12 to 16 one-hour weekly sessions. The initial sessions are devoted to gathering information about the nature of a person’s depression and interpersonal experience. [Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)]() EMDR is a type of therapy that can help you heal from past life events that impact you in the present. Utilizing bilateral stimulation, through eye movements, tapping, and/or tones, EMDR taps into a natural healing process in our brain that helps to “unlock” distressing memories. In doing so, it reduces the overall emotional and physical distress connected to a memory and shifts a negative belief to an adaptive belief. [Research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24626074/) supports the effectiveness of EMDR as a therapy to target past traumatic and distressing experiences. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - Check out this article: [Considering EMDR Therapy? What to Expect](https://www.healthline.com/health/emdr-therapy) - [Read more about EMDR from the National Center for PTSD](https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.asp) No #### Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) are FDA-authorized software-based treatments designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. Delivered via mobile apps or digital platforms, PDTs are prescribed by healthcare providers and are used under medical supervision. They offer evidence-based interventions—often including cognitive behavioral therapy, education, or skill-building—to support mental, neurological, or physical health, much like traditional medications, but through technology. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics?](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-prescription-digital-therapeutics-mental-health-professionals) - ADAA Video - [What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics? for Mental Health Professionals](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-prescription-digital-therapeutics-mental-health-professionals) \- ADAA Video - [Three Things I Need to Know About CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/three-things-i-need-know-about-cbt-cognitive) \- ADAA Blog No #### ADAA Therapy Resources - 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Readable Markdown	![](https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/Different%20Types%20of%20Therapy.png) Anxiety disorders and depression are treatable, and many people find real relief with professional care. With the right therapy and support, symptoms can improve, and quality of life can get better. Treatment results vary; some people feel better within weeks, while others need more time. If you have more than one anxiety disorder or another condition, treatment may take longer. A qualified provider will start with a full assessment and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. - Download ADAA’s [Therapy Options Guide](https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/Therapy%20options%20guide.pdf) to explore your choices. - Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https://findyourtherapist.adaa.org/) to find a provider near you. - For more details about different types of therapy, read [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) ### Types of Therapy Q\&A Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Also known as ACT, this type of therapy uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness (living in the moment and experiencing things without judgment), along with commitment and behavior change, as a way to cope with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations. ACT imparts skills to accept these experiences, place them in a different context, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change. - Visit ADAA's [Find Your Therapist directory](https://findyourtherapist.adaa.org/) to find a provider near you - To learn more in-depth about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act) -ADAA Webinar No Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) A well-established, highly effective, and lasting treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual. In this type of therapy the patient is actively involved in his or her own recovery, has a sense of control, and learns skills that are useful throughout life. CBT typically involves reading about the problem, keeping records between appointments, and completing homework assignments in which the treatment procedures are practiced. Patients learn skills during therapy sessions, but they must practice repeatedly to see improvement. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [What is CBT?](https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/What%20is%20CBT.pdf) - ADAA Infographic - [The Wisdom of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The Perfect Gift for New Moms](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/wisdom-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-perfect) \- ADAA Blog - [“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer-professional/all-my-fault-addressing-myth-cbt) - ADAA Blog - [What is CBT?](https://youtu.be/aWtJIYC-jAQ?si=J0NZGuGLzf8-ZeKq)\- ADAA Video - [What is CPT?](https://youtu.be/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video No Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) CPT and PE are among the most strongly recommended treatments for PTSD. Many clinical trials conducted among people with many different experiences of trauma and individual characteristics show that they meaningfully improve PTSD symptoms. They even address other concerns associated with PTSD, such as depression, anger, and substance misuse. CPT and PE are both trauma-focused psychotherapies, meaning that they directly address the traumatic experience that led to PTSD. They are also manualized, which means that they are able to be delivered in exactly the way that they were tested in research studies. Lastly, they both fall into the category of cognitive-behavioral therapies, which are “talk therapies” that focus on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. There are also a few differences in how CPT and PE address PTSD symptoms: CPT teaches you to examine and modify the unhelpful thoughts you have had since experiencing trauma—which then changes the way you feel and act. CPT relies on written worksheets to work through these thoughts and feelings. CPT is usually delivered in 12, 60-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth. PE uses the technique of gradual and systematic exposure to trauma-related memories and emotions to improve PTSD symptoms. This means that you, with the support of a therapist, engage with situations that you have been avoiding since the trauma. PE is usually delivered in 8-12 90-minute sessions that can be conducted in-person or over telehealth. Learn more: - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - [What is CPT?](https://youtu.be/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) - ADAA Video - [What is PE?](https://youtu.be/rPFLo-J-fGQ?si=Evtk-ujcqzR2DvAk) - ADAA Video - To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) No Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern meditation, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change. DBT involves individual and group therapy to learn mindfulness, as well as skills for interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and regulating emotions. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - [Dialectical Behavioral Therapy](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt) - ADAA Video - To learn more in-depth about Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/integrative-behavioral-health) No Exposure Therapy A form of CBT, exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for [obsessive-compulsive disorder](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/co-occurring-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) and [phobias](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/specific-phobias). Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRE)\* VRE is a type of exposure therapy that uses virtual reality (i.e., interactive computer-generated simulations) to present the patient with stimuli for exposure therapy with a therapist. Exposure therapy helps people confront what they fear in a therapeutic manner so that the fear decreases. VRE has the advantage of being able to present situations that may be difficult to arrange in real life, for example, flying on an airplane for someone with the fear of flying. The therapist can exactly control the VRE stimuli to create the perfect exposure for that patient, for example, making sure there is no turbulence until the patient is ready for turbulence. Research supports VRE for PTSD, social anxiety, and specific phobias (e.g., fear of heights and flying). The virtual reality system is just a tool used within VRE – it is not the therapy. Patients interested in VRE should not be directed toward equipment but rather clinicians trained in VRE and explore how VRE might provide additional benefits over conventional exposure therapy. Q. What questions should a patient ask his/her doctor or clinician about what virtual reality tool might help their disorder? - What is my diagnosis? What is the evidence for virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? What is your experience using virtual reality exposure therapy for this problem? Q. How do I know the tool is working for me? If your provider is practicing evidence-based care, they will assess your symptoms and progress using questionnaires or other evaluations throughout treatment. Hopefully, you will notice improvement, usually in experiencing less anxiety and less avoidance. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [Exposure Therapy](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-exposure-therapy) - ADAA Webinar No Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is an evidenced-based treatment for OCD that proposes an alternative explanation of how obsessions are formed and subsequently treated. The treatment process pursues the resolution of a reasoning process termed inferential confusion that has been consistently demonstrated to be a significant cognitive factor relevant to OCD. Treatment of this reasoning process predicts successful outcomes across all symptom dimensions of OCD in numerous randomized controlled trials and does not require exposure and response prevention. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - [An Overview of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)](https://adaa.org/webinar/professional/overview-inference-based-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-i-cbt) - ADAA Professional Webinar - [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/integrative-behavioral-health) No Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Often referred to as IPT, interpersonal therapy is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that addresses interpersonal issues in depression in adults, adolescents, and older adults. IPT usually involves 12 to 16 one-hour weekly sessions. The initial sessions are devoted to gathering information about the nature of a person’s depression and interpersonal experience. [Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)]() EMDR is a type of therapy that can help you heal from past life events that impact you in the present. Utilizing bilateral stimulation, through eye movements, tapping, and/or tones, EMDR taps into a natural healing process in our brain that helps to “unlock” distressing memories. In doing so, it reduces the overall emotional and physical distress connected to a memory and shifts a negative belief to an adaptive belief. [Research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24626074/) supports the effectiveness of EMDR as a therapy to target past traumatic and distressing experiences. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - Check out this article: [Considering EMDR Therapy? What to Expect](https://www.healthline.com/health/emdr-therapy) - [Read more about EMDR from the National Center for PTSD](https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.asp) No Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) are FDA-authorized software-based treatments designed to prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. Delivered via mobile apps or digital platforms, PDTs are prescribed by healthcare providers and are used under medical supervision. They offer evidence-based interventions—often including cognitive behavioral therapy, education, or skill-building—to support mental, neurological, or physical health, much like traditional medications, but through technology. - [Visit ADAA's Find Your Therapist directory to find a provider near you](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt) - To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics?](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-prescription-digital-therapeutics-mental-health-professionals) - ADAA Video - [What is Prescription Digital Therapeutics? for Mental Health Professionals](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-prescription-digital-therapeutics-mental-health-professionals) \- ADAA Video - [Three Things I Need to Know About CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/three-things-i-need-know-about-cbt-cognitive) \- ADAA Blog No ADAA Therapy Resources - [Find Your Therapist Directory](https://findyourtherapist.adaa.org/) \- Search the directory of licensed ADAA mental health providers members who specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders. - [Integrative Behavioral Health for Anxiety and Depression](https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/integrative-behavioral-health) - To learn more in-depth about Exposure Therapy and other treatments, check out [ADAA's Patient Guide to Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://adaa.org/node/7421) - [What is EMDR?](https://youtu.be/dsh3b3pQBrI) -Video - [What is CBT?](https://youtu.be/aWtJIYC-jAQ?si=J0NZGuGLzf8-ZeKq)\- Video - [What is CPT?](https://youtu.be/gbDU4gdXBz4?si=OjiiHyEVmJOP3Sc-) -Video - [What is PE?](https://youtu.be/rPFLo-J-fGQ?si=Evtk-ujcqzR2DvAk),-Video - [How to Navigate the Transition to a New Therapist](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/how-navigate-transition-new-therapist) - Blog - [“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer-professional/all-my-fault-addressing-myth-cbt) - Blog - [Dispelling the Stigma Surrounding Psychotherapy](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/dispelling-stigma-surrounding-psychotherapy) - Blog - [5 Tips to Learn if an Anxiety Therapist is the Right Fit for You](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/5-tips-how-know-if-anxiety-therapist-right-fit) - Blog - [Learn about different types of mental health care professionals](https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment#Types%20of%20Mental%20Health%20Care%20Professions) - Website page - [Residential Treatment for Youth with OCD: Answers to Your Top 3 Questions](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/residential-treatment-youth-ocd-answers-your-top) -Webinar - [Can CBT Help with Neurological Disorders?](https://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/can-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-help-neurological-disorders) - Webinar - [Overcoming Social Anxiety: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to Build Self-Confidence and Lessen Self-Consciousness](https://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/overcoming-social-anxiety-cognitive-behavior-therapy-cbt-build-self-confidence-and) - Webinar - [Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus Distress](https://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-tinnitus-distress) - Webinar - [So You've Decided to Start Therapy for Your Anxiety: Here's How to Make it Work](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/so-youve-decided-start-therapy) - Blog - [Important Questions for Your Therapist and Insurance Carrier](https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/Questions-Therapist-Insurance.pdf) - Infographic No \#ffffff Margin Top 20 Margin Bottom Mobile 0 Boost Search Results Off
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