Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - GearingUP Counseling

CBT has been the most popular therapy system for decades for a reason.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exploded in popularity in the 1990’s, but its development began in the 1950’s with two therapists who were becoming frustrated and disillusioned with how therapy worked. Albert Ellis first shared his ideas for a cognitive treatment model with his Rational Emotive Therapy system in the 1950’s, but Dr. Aaron Beck developed what became modern day Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Dr. Beck began to develop CBT as a way to bring the scientific method to the therapy room. Therapists could finally know what actually worked based on research and generate more consistent results and therapeutic benefits for their clients. Dr. Beck’s noticed that his depressed clients often shared a consistent self-generated stream of negative thoughts. He began to experiment with ways to change thoughts, modify behaviors, and develop new coping mechanisms to help clients create the change they hoped to see. He published his first cognitive treatment model for depression in 1967, and then expanded his cognitive treatment methods to other mental health issues over the following years while improving and refining his understanding of effective cognitive therapy techniques.

The popularization of CBT therapy in the 1980’s and 1990’s was due to an overwhelming amount of research from decades of studies showing consistent, measurable improvements for most CBT clients in a relatively short amount of time. Whereas most other therapy systems may take years before the client experiences any benefits, CBT clients were often showing improvements in a few months or even a few weeks. CBT was proven to be effective for many of the most common mental health issues, and the results were easily replicated with different clients and different therapists time and time again. The combination of clear structure, easy implementation, and effective skills usage outside of the therapy office made CBT the first choice of many therapists for decades. Research has also proven that CBT is effective for almost all ages (3-70+ years old), all genders and sexual orientations, and all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds as well.

Researchers have shown that CBT is an effective therapy for the following issues:

Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Eating Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Sleep Issues and Insomnia
Anger Management
Substance Use Disorders and Addiction
Self-Harm and Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI)
Grief and Loss
Parenting Issues
Relationships and Couples
And many more

Forms of CBT at GearingUP

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapists often utilize specialized approaches for specific clients, mental health issues, and diagnoses. GearingUP offers many different forms of CBT including the following:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

CBT treatment for depression addresses negative thinking patterns through different coping mechanisms, proactive cognitive strategies, and additional tools like thought disputation skills. Recurrent and relapsing depression often comes back because of how we think about and experience our lives, but CBT teaches us how to break these cycles of negative thinking and regain control of our lives.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety

With CBT’s focus on thinking patterns, we learn how to identify and manage our anxious thoughts while also confronting the belief systems that create those anxious thoughts. We learn how to use skills to handle our personal pattern of anxiety triggers, challenge worried thoughts, use relaxation techniques and physical exercises to calm down, and build confidence in our ability to face the challenges of the future.

Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma and PTSD

Trauma Informed CBT therapy for PTSD and other trauma conditions first builds a sense of safety by learning new coping skills before addressing past traumatic experiences. With sensitivity to triggers and gradual exposure, we are able to process past traumas at our own pace while managing trauma triggers, reducing nightmares and flashbacks, challenging trauma related beliefs, and more through practical skills application.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD

CBT treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) utilizes multiple tools including cognitive techniques, exposure therapies, and more to help us address obsessive-compulsive thought cycles. We gradually learn how to challenge OCD beliefs, face our fears without compulsion responses, and how to proactively manage intrusive thoughts. Over time, we are able to regain control of our lives and restore our own sense of confidence and empowerment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder

CBT addresses panic disorders by helping us understand early warnings in our minds and bodies, challenge our catastrophic thinking patterns, and over time confront the situations that cause us to panic through exposure and other techniques. We build a better toolbox of coping skills and strategies so we don’t need to avoid panic-inducing scenarios, and we can once again enjoy our lives without compromise.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)

CBT-ED helps break the cycle of eating disorders and disordered eating by challenging our distorted thoughts regarding food, weight, and body image. By identifying and disputing our negative beliefs, we are able to build healthier eating habits, develop more wholesome coping skills, and gradually change our behaviors to build a more balanced relationship with food.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use and Addiction

CBT addresses addiction and substance use through identifying and changing our maladaptive thoughts, behaviors, and triggers that reinforce and maintain addiction cycles. You will learn how to challenge enabling beliefs, manage cravings, implement healthy coping skills, and create a toolbox of relapse prevention strategies. CBT also helps you address underlying emotional issues that can lead to relapse so you are ready to handle the challenges of the future.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) helps you rebuild healthy sleep patterns by addressing sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and negative thought patterns like worry. Through proven techniques like sleep restriction and relaxation strategies, you will be able to identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that interrupt sleep, reset your body’s natural sleep-wake rhythm, and finally find long-term relief from insomnia without medication.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety

CBT for social anxiety helps you overcome the negative thoughts and beliefs about social situations that hold you back from connecting with others. Through gradual exposure, you and your CBT therapist will challenge and restructure your thoughts around issues such as anxiety-driven predictions, fear of judgment, and self-consciousness. You will learn how to use practical skills to develop social confidence, reduce avoidance, and build long lasting relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Specific Phobias

CBT tackles specific phobias through a gradual, controlled exposure process augmented with skills to help you face your fears in a safe and manageable way. Your CBT therapist will help you challenge phobic thoughts, implement relaxation techniques, and work through irrational beliefs by building confidence through successful exposures at your pace. Let’s work together to face your fears and put your phobias in the past.

Newer Therapies Developed From CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has also served as a foundation for the development of other newer therapies that build upon the framework and theories of CBT with different approaches and methodologies. These newer approaches include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).

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CBT for All Ages at GearingUp

While all versions of CBT share the same general characteristics, GearingUP’s CBT programs are catered to each age or type of client and their common issues, goals, and more. Here are some of the different versions of CBT available at GearingUP:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults

CBT for Adults engages with the complexities and life challenges of adults as well as their more mature cognitive abilities. Adults are able to work with more abstract concepts, engage in deep analysis of their thinking patterns, and apply skills and coping strategies on their own. Adult clients often utilize CBT skills to address challenges for their particular stage of life such as work stress, relationships, and family responsibilities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents

CBT for teen clients adapts the standard CBT format to include both talk therapy as well as more active or creative elements. Teen clients are able to discuss issues more pertinent to their lives including school stress, identity formation, family struggles, and more. CBT for adolescents often includes a greater focus on emotions and impulse control, building independence and confidence, and better coping for adulthood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children

CBT for children adapts the skills and strategies of CBT to make them more palatable for children through play and activities, art and creative expression, and stories and metaphors. Parents are often more involved in this form of CBT to coach their children at home and reinforce practice of the skills and strategies their child is learning. Instead of talk therapy with abstract concepts about thoughts, CBT therapists use rewards and praise, visual aids, and fun to help modify the child’s behavior directly.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Parents

Parenting programs with CBT often focus both on helping parents become CBT coaches for their children at home to reinforce their therapeutic growth, and also parents learn an abridged version of CBT to help them manage their own stress and emotions while working with their child. CBT therapists often help parents address family issues, discipline decisions, and communication strategies to help parents create a happier, more harmonious household.

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works

1.

Identifying Thought Patterns

By tracking distorted thoughts, triggers, and patterns, you and your therapist create a treatment plan with clear goals and how to achieve them.

2.

Challenging Negative Beliefs

Using proven strategies like looking for evidence and questioning negative assumptions, you are able to be more accurate and balanced in your thinking.

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Changing Behaviors

Regular practice of new coping skills and healthy habits helps you build new neural pathways to break negative thinking cycles.

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Building Skills

CBT also equips you with a range of practical skills and tools like relaxation techniques, stress management skills, problem solving strategies, and more.

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Practice and Mastery

By practicing both in sessions and at home, you will master the CBT system over time to foster long-term growth and positive change!

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Key Interventions of CBT at GearingUP

Below are a small sample from over 100 key interventions from GearingUP’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program:

Tracking “Should” Statements

A critical early step is writing down every assumption, rule, “if-then” statement, “musts,” “should,” or rule that crosses your mind. Your CBT therapist will review these with you, discuss how much you believe each statement, and work with you to challenge your assumptions to see what’s truly valid or not.

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Progress vs Perfection

You may be struggling with perfectionism even if you are not necessarily aware of your perfectionistic thoughts! This exercise helps you differentiate between progress vs perfection thinking, how it may be impacting your day-to-day life, and how to better accept progress instead of demanding perfection.

Changing Criticism Into Curiosity

Your CBT therapist will show you how to identify judgmental and critical thoughts and how to transform them instead into curiosity and questions to create new opportunities. Instead of focusing on criticism such as, “I’m not good at public speaking,” you’ll learn how to use those thoughts to ask new questions like, “why is public speaking difficult for me?”

Examining Confirmation Bias

If you start with a negative thought, then you are likely only paying attention to negative outcomes. Confirmation bias reinforces negative thinking cycles since the brain usually interprets events based on past predictions, experiences, and outcomes. By tracking your own confirmation bias, you will begin to see how inaccurate your thoughts can be and why it’s important to change them.

Challenging False Dichotomies

Our brains often process choices in false dichotomies or all-or-nothing thinking patterns such as, “I”m either a winner or a loser.” This kind of “black or white” thinking is rarely accurate, but it can create false narratives, self-fulfilling prophecies, and belief systems that last for years to come. Your CBT therapist will help you to identify these overly simplistic thoughts and show you how to shift your perspective.

Turning Worries Into Predictions

Worried thoughts create a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, but they never seem to have a specific event that happens, a due date, or anything solid beyond a vague sense of things being generally “wrong.” Your CBT therapist will work with you to turn your worries into predictions instead that can be tested, observed, and challenged to see what’s accurate and worth paying attention to or what is just a negative thought cycle.

Productive vs Unproductive Worrying

Not all worrying is unhealthy – it’s more about what’s productive or unproductive. GearingUp’s CBT therapy will teach you how to tell the difference and how to test your worries to see what’s productive or unproductive. You will be able to determine what’s worth worrying about and what you can let go with specific questions like, “am I worrying about things over which I have little or no control?”

Challenging Personal Schemas

Schemas are deeply held beliefs about ourselves, other people, and the world that influence how we experience our lives. You will identify and examine your own schemas as a part of your CBT therapy at GearingUp through a simple question and answer process. Once your schemas are identified, your CBT therapist will work with you to analyze and challenge them to see what’s worth keeping and what you can let go.

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Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has a number of benefits compared to other therapy systems:

Evidence-Based and Effective

CBT is one of the most thoroughly researched and evidence-based therapies in the history of psychotherapy. It has been proven effective with most clients and most diagnoses, across ages and cultures, and it is still considered one of the most effective therapy approaches to this day.

Easily Applicable to Real Life Situations

CBT’s skills and tools can be easily used in the real world in the moment when upsetting events occur. The emphasis on practice and mastery of step by step instructions is intended for the client to be able to use skills on their own in the real world and for years or decades into the future.

Addresses Root Causes

Instead of giving you temporary solutions or skin deep explanations, CBT digs deep to address the root causes of your issues to truly address what brought you to therapy. Breaking negative cycles or self-sabotaging thought patterns requires real work, but the work also brings long lasting results.

Long-Term Resilience

CBT’s goal is to prepare and empower you for the future. Instead of continuously relying on a therapist to help you work through challenges for years to come, CBT equips you with the tools to solve problems on your own. Your therapist is always available if needed, but their goal is to prepare you for whatever may come in the future.

Structured and Collaborative

CBT works because clients work with a proven, structured curriculum that delivers real results. You may have tried non-directive therapy in the past and found that there was no clear direction or goals being pursued week to week. CBT creates a collaborative environment for you to work with your therapist to achieve your goals in a research based program.

Widely Applicable Across Issues

CBT has been proven to be effective with a number of different mental health issues, and it is recommended for clients dealing with comorbidities, dual diagnosis, or even issues not related to mental health such as chronic pain, hypertension, or relationship issues. Learning how to work with our thoughts and behaviors brings a number of positive benefits to our lives.

GearingUP vs Other CBT Programs

	GearingUP	Other online CBT therapists	Other in-person CBT therapists
Directly trained by the founder of CBT, Dr. Aaron Beck’s clinical team
Directly trained by Dr. Judith Beck, the daughter and successor of Dr. Aaron Beck
Continuous exclusive evidence-based updates to CBT curriculum from new trainings
Ongoing trainings in the latest CBT treatments and CBT related practices (Mindfulness, etc.)
CBT Therapists with an average of 12 years of experience with CBT Therapy
Specific CBT programs for each age and many diagnoses such as Insomnia, Substance Use, and more
On-Staff Experts In Related Therapy Systems like MBCT, ACT, Advanced Mindfulness, and more
Integration of Related Clinical Tools such as Trauma Informed Care, Gottman Relationship Research, Attachment Theory, and more
CBT Curriculum Includes Supplemental Research in Neuroscience, Positivity, Optimism, and more
Ability to Coordinate, Connect, and Integrate CBT Into Other Clinical Therapy Programs
CBT Program Lead by Clinical Psychologists with over 40 Years of Clinical Experience
Multiple CBT Options for Your Specific Needs and Schedule
CBT Covered By Insurance

GearingUP’s Completed CBT Trainings

Every CBT clinician at GearingUP has received extensive training and supervision in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in an effort to deliver the best CBT therapy in Texas. Here is a summary of the different trainings and certifications completed by Dr. Sylvia Gearing and GearingUP’s CBT therapists:

Graduate school training with Dr. John Rush, a member of Dr. Aaron Beck’s clinical research team, 1978-1983
In-person multiple day training with Dr. Judith Beck in “CBT Therapy”
In-person multiple day training with Dr. Judith Beck for “CBT for Eating Disorders”
“Advanced Mindfulness” presented by Elena Rosenbaum LCSW, 2014
“Mindfulness: The Health Power of Compassionate Presence” presented by ThomasRoberts LCSW, LMFT, 2017
New Directions in Treatment of Complex Trauma: Mindfulness, Affect Regulation, and Emotional Processing, presented by Dr. John Briere, 2017
“Advanced Mindfulness” presented by Terry Fralich LCPC, 2019
“Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program” presented by international Mindfulness experts Dr. Jack Kornfield and Dr. Tara Brach, 2021-2023
Weekly Advanced Mindfulness Training and Coaching with Ronya Banks LCSW, mindfulness expert and graduate of the prestigious “Community Dharma Leader” training program through Spirit Rock (one of the most advanced Mindfulness certifications in the United States), 2021-current
“Foundational CBT Training” presented by Dr. Kevin Chapman, Dr. David Tolin, and Dr. Robert Leahy, et.al., 2025
“Advanced CBT for Anxiety Disorders” presented by Dr. Kevin Chapman, Dr. Martin Antony, Dr. Leslie Sokol, Dr. Robert Leahy, et.al., 2025
“Advanced CBT for Depression” presented by Dr. Keith Dobson, Dr. Josephine Ridley, Dr. David Tolin, Dr. Robert Leahy, et.al., 2025
“Advanced CBT for Trauma” presented by Dr. Barbara Rothbaum, Dr. David Tolin, Dr. Debra Kaysen, Dr. Robert Leahy, et.al., 2025

What You’ll Get From CBT at GearingUP

Master Your Mind, Master Your Life

Imagine having a personalized toolkit of proven strategies to handle life’s challenges. Through CBT, you’ll gain powerful techniques to manage stress, overcome obstacles, and build the life you want. Our clients don’t just survive; they thrive.

Real-World Coping Strategies

From handling workplace stress to managing relationship challenges, you’ll learn practical techniques that work in real-life situations. Our evidence-based approaches include thought disputation, anxiety reduction, and mood improvement tools you can use anywhere, anytime.

Your Personal Mental Wellness Blueprint

Develop a customized set of tools including:

Stress-busting techniques that take just minutes
Powerful thought-reframing methods
Proven mood-lifting activities
Confidence-building exercises
Relationship-strengthening strategies

Beyond Traditional Therapy

Unlike traditional therapy that keeps you coming back without a plan or an end in sight, CBT empowers you to become your own advocate. You’ll learn skills that grow with you, adapting to new challenges as your life evolves.

Build Your Mental Wellness Arsenal

Expert-crafted worksheets and journal ideas
Personalized action plans
Crisis prevention strategies
Self-care routines that stick
Communication enhancement tools

Lasting Results, Not Quick Fixes

Your journey with CBT creates lasting change. Our clients report continued improvement even after completing therapy, using their new skills to:

Handle school and workplace challenges with confidence
Build stronger relationships
Manage anxiety and stress more effectively
Make better decisions under pressure
Create balanced, fulfilling lives

Success That Spans a Lifetime

Think of CBT as an investment in your future self. The tools you’ll gain aren’t just for managing current challenges – they’re life skills that enhance every aspect of your world, from career growth to personal relationships.

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Typical Outcomes From CBT Therapy

CBT’s effectiveness has been proven through thousands of studies over decades of research around the world. Here are some highlights of the typical outcomes of CBT treatment:

reduction of clinical depression symptoms in most clients.

success rate for treating panic disorders and social anxiety.

percent of General Anxiety cases showing improvement.

of clients maintain CBT improvements after a 1-year follow up.

of CBT clients reported functioning better at work and school.

of CBT clients report better sleep quality.

I am so glad I found GearingUp! Counseling here is much more than talking or venting. There is a comprehensive program with specific strategies to help - not only with what is going in now, but also any future issues that may arise. It's a full toolbox for finding joy!

Isabella G.

I’ve never seen this before - they’re so thorough instead of using a “one size fits all” approach and putting you with someone random. I’m so glad I found this practice! 10/10 would recommend.

Katrina J.

The therapists are highly trained and very professional. I'm a completely different person now thanks to GearingUp (thanks June!).

Noor F.

Dr. Milton Gearing helped me with personal and relationship issues. He taught me how to counter negative thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and many other things that have helped me find lasting happiness. I'm forever grateful to him and highly recommend him for anyone looking for help.

Bruce M.

Dr. Gearing has helped me a great deal. I have gained so many skills to cope with anxiety that will help me live a happier, calmer life. I can't thank her and GearingUP enough for all they've done for me.

Heather W.

My therapist Melissa was extremely helpful in finding ways to deal with my anxiety - particularly social anxiety and self esteem. I learned through therapy that half the battle is in thinking positively and logically.

Hugh T.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Why is it called “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?”

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gets its name from its focus on both “cognitive” processes (our thoughts and how we think) and “behavioral” aspects (our actions and responses). The name reflects how the therapy works on both levels, helping people understand and change their thought patterns while also modifying their behaviors for better outcomes. Like having a skilled mechanic for your mind and daily habits, CBT helps you tune up both your thinking and your actions to get the results you want in life.

How do I know if CBT is right for me?

CBT might be right for you if you’re looking for a practical, results-focused approach to therapy. It’s particularly effective for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and just feeling stuck. Unlike therapies that focus mainly on past experiences, CBT helps you create positive change right now through actionable strategies and practical tools. Whether you’re struggling with relationships, work stress, or personal growth, our proven approach helps you build the skills to create the life you want. If you’re willing to actively participate in your mental health journey and want tools you can use long-term, CBT could be an excellent fit. The best part? You’ll see actual progress, not just endless talking. Most clients see progress within a few sessions. Ready to take that first step? Get Started Now

How is CBT different than other therapies?

CBT stands out from other therapies through its practical, present-focused approach. While traditional therapies often explore childhood experiences or unconscious patterns, CBT concentrates on current challenges and concrete solutions. It’s structured and goal-oriented, typically seeing results within 12-20 sessions rather than continuing indefinitely with no end in sight. CBT provides specific tools and techniques you can practice between sessions, making it more actionable and science based than basic supportive therapy. You’ll learn to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, with measurable progress along the way.

How long does CBT Therapy last?

CBT typically requires less time than traditional therapies, and research shows that it is effective for most clients within 3-12 months of treatment. Many clients start seeing positive changes within the first few sessions. The exact duration depends on your specific goals and challenges – some clients achieve their goals in just a few months, while others benefit from additional sessions or want to explore larger topics. Your therapist will work together with you to set clear objectives and regularly review your progress, ensuring therapy stays focused and effective. Unlike open-ended therapy approaches, CBT is designed to give you the tools you need to become your own advocate.

How many sessions per week does CBT require?

Most clients attend CBT sessions once per week, which provides enough time to practice new skills between sessions while maintaining steady progress. Some people may benefit from twice-weekly sessions depending on their goals, the issues they are working with, or during particularly challenging periods. The frequency is flexible and can be adjusted based on your needs, schedule, and progress. What’s most important is finding a rhythm that allows you to integrate the techniques into your daily life while staying engaged with the therapy process. Speak with a GearingUP therapist to determine what would be best for your needs.

How will I know if CBT therapy is working?

You’ll notice CBT working in several concrete ways. Most clients report improved ability to handle daily challenges, better emotional regulation, and reduced symptoms of anxiety or depression. You’ll start recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and have specific tools to address them. We track progress using measurable goals and standardized assessments, so you’ll see clear evidence of your improvement through data. Many people find their friends and family notice positive changes too, like being calmer under pressure or communicating more effectively. Success looks different for everyone, but you should feel more capable and in control of your responses to life’s challenges.

What happens in a typical CBT session?

A typical CBT session is structured to make the most of your session time. We’ll start by reviewing your progress and any challenges since your last session. Together, we’ll identify specific thought patterns or behaviors you’d like to work on, then discuss evidence-based skills and techniques to address them. You will regularly learn new coping strategies, work through current challenges, and set realistic goals. You’ll leave with practical homework exercises to try between sessions, helping you build confidence and skills in real-world situations.

Can I do CBT online, or does it have to be in person?

We offer both in-person and online therapy sessions. Our secure telehealth platform makes it convenient to receive therapy from the comfort of your home, and research shows that online CBT can be just as effective as in-person sessions for many people.

Is there homework with CBT therapy?

Yes, CBT includes practical exercises to work on between sessions. Think of it more as “home practice” rather than homework. These practices might include tracking your thoughts in a journal, trying new coping strategies, or trying out relaxation techniques. This practice is crucial because it helps you apply what you learn in therapy to real-life situations so it’s ready when you need it. Think of it like learning a musical instrument – the weekly lesson is important, but it’s the practice between lessons that really builds your skills. Most exercises take just 10-15 minutes per day.

Who is eligible for CBT treatment?

CBT is suitable for most adults, adolescents, and children seeking mental health support. It’s particularly effective for people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, phobias, or just feeling stuck. While there’s no specific eligibility criteria, you’ll benefit most if you’re willing to actively participate in your treatment and practice new skills. CBT can be adapted for different ages, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. The main requirement is being ready to engage in the process of changing thoughts and behaviors.

How much does CBT cost?

GearingUP offers multiple forms of CBT that are partially or fully covered by most insurance policies, but individual plan benefits will determine the cost for each client. GearingUP also offers self-pay pricing, cash discounts, and sliding scale pricing for those who qualify.

Is CBT covered by my insurance?

Yes, GearingUP has multiple versions of CBT that may be fully or partially covered by most insurance policies including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, Baylor Scott & White, and more. Our office would be happy to check your benefits for you to see if your plan covers CBT treatment at GearingUP. Contact us today to get started or Get Started Now

How do I get started, and how soon can I begin CBT?

Getting started is simple. We often have same-day or next-day appointments available for new clients, but generally speaking your first therapy appointment will be within one week of contacting our office. Get Started Now

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Locations GearingUP Offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

We're happy to offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the following locations.

Dallas (Lakewood)

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Frisco West

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McKinney

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North Richland Hills

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Plano (Mapleshade)

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Plano (Stonebriar)

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Prosper

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