With regards to psychotherapy, a common opinion I've noticed on MetaFilter is that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is perceived as being the most efficient way to go, in addition to being one of the very few therapies likely to be reimbursed by health insurance. However, this may be coming from a largely American perspective. As such, I'm curious: What are some major features of psychotherapy in countries other than the United States? [more inside]
posted by Keter on Oct 14, 2009 - 17 answers

Asking for a family member: need recommendations for a top-notch cognitive behavioral therapist in downtown Los Angeles or around the Pasadena area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 1 answer

What can my friend/former SO expect from community mental health counseling? [more inside]
posted by dilettante on Jul 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there really no side effects to cognitive-behavioral therapy? Has anybody had a bad outcome or weird experience? [more inside]
posted by pauldonato on Jul 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Please recommend a therapist who specializes in CBT in Virginia. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2009 - 0 answers

Looking for a good CBT therapist in nyc who takes GHI insurance? Any recommendations?
posted by skowtz on Apr 18, 2009 - 1 answer

What are my options when I have decided that I want to receive cognitive behavioral therapy, but I live in a non English speaking country with few mental health resources in general? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2009 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend a mental health professional in the Greater Toronto Area who does CBT? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Need a therapist who specializes in anxiety and CBT in the St. Louis / West St. Louis County area. [more inside]
posted by Locative on Jan 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I am looking for Cognitive Behavior Therapy websites to supplement my independent reading and work. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2008 - 2 answers

I have a friend who suffers from anxiety and panic disorder. She currently sees a therapist, but is interested in a more structured approach. Does anyone have a recommendation for a female therapist in Austin, TX who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? I would also be interested in getting recommendations for brief inpatient programs.
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm not getting a much out of my cognitive-behavioral therapy. Do my therapists suck, or are my expectations just too high? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 17, 2008 - 16 answers

Anxiety sufferers: how many sessions of therapy did it take to notice a difference? [more inside]
posted by saraswati on Jul 31, 2008 - 16 answers

Is dialectical behavioral therapy a good idea for me even though I'm not suicidal and I don't have BPD? Otherwise, will you help me figure out what therapy will work for me? [more inside]
posted by giraffe on Jul 2, 2008 - 7 answers

St. Louis CBT Therapist Referral: I am looking for a referral to great a cognitive behavioral therapist in the St. Louis metro area to deal with depression and anxiety issues. Suggestions?
posted by gd779 on May 20, 2008 - 1 answer

Cognitive behavioral therapist in Cambridge/Somerville/Boston, MA - for a geeky/creative sort? [more inside]
posted by waxbanks on May 7, 2008 - 1 answer

I need a recommendation for either a psychiatrist or psychologist in NYC. Help my brain! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Tips for dealing with irrational anxiety and starting therapy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm having difficulties choosing a (telephone) therapist starting from a long list. Partly practical, partly mental... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 4, 2006 - 3 answers

Is there any point to an Asperger's diagnosis late in life? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2006 - 11 answers