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Cognitive behavioral therapy?

Ok, I suffer from social anxiety. I would really like to get help from a therapist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy. Does medical insurance cover something like that? How do i go about finding a therapist and getting help?

You should call your insurance company and see what your mental health benefit is. Usually insurances have a list of licensed therapists on their panel that they will give you based on where you live and sometimes what type of therapy, but that’s usually by categories such as individual/child/family/couples/etc. You would then contact these therapists and ask what their theoretical orientation is; in your case, you would ask if they utilize cognitive behavioral therapy. Keep in mind that you are allowed to "shop" for a therapist. That is, if you try one out and don’t get a good vibe, try another. You need to be comfortable with this person if you want to take care of your stuff.

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4 Responses to “Cognitive behavioral therapy?”

  1. Searcher Says:
    February 12th, 2010 at 7:28 am

    Your best bet is to contact an office manager of the cognitive behavioral therapy and ask them if they can accept your insurance. Typically, their office manager can find out what will be covered.
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  2. jodyfl55 Says:
    February 12th, 2010 at 8:13 am

    YES USUALLY YOUR INSURANCE COVERS THIS THERAPY. YOU CAN CALL AND CHECK FIRST…. I HAVE USED THIS THERAPY AND IT IS BY MY EXPERIENCE THE BEST!!! YOU CAN FIND A THERAPIST BY CALLING A LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER IN YOUR AREA …. SPECIFY THE KIND OF THERAPY YOU WANT "COGNITIVE" THEY SHOULD HAVE SEVERAL NAMES. GOOD LUCK!!!! IT REALLY HELPED ME!
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    ME

  3. mommanuke Says:
    February 12th, 2010 at 8:24 am

    If your insurance covers any kind of talk therapy, it should cover cognitive therapy. To find out who practices it in your area, check the yellow pages first, as they often put it in their listing. Otherwise, you can contact the local chapter of the American Psychologists and ask them for a referral to this type of practitioner.
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  4. Sophra Says:
    February 12th, 2010 at 8:42 am

    You should call your insurance company and see what your mental health benefit is. Usually insurances have a list of licensed therapists on their panel that they will give you based on where you live and sometimes what type of therapy, but that’s usually by categories such as individual/child/family/couples/etc. You would then contact these therapists and ask what their theoretical orientation is; in your case, you would ask if they utilize cognitive behavioral therapy. Keep in mind that you are allowed to "shop" for a therapist. That is, if you try one out and don’t get a good vibe, try another. You need to be comfortable with this person if you want to take care of your stuff.
    References :

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