University of Kentucky's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic
University of Kentucky's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic
Decades of research has supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an effective treatment for anxiety- and mood-related issues. Individuals with anxiety and depression experience negative thoughts about themselves and their environments, which results in avoidance of both stressful situations and enjoyable activities.
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CBT begins by helping an individual learn what is happening in their bodies when they are anxious or sad. It then teaches them how to challenge negative thoughts and expectations. Finally, it sets up experiments where the individual confronts feared situations or approaches previously enjoyable situations, allowing them to learn that they are capable of handling the outcome that arises.Although CBT often begins in a therapist’s office, the goal is for skills to be practiced at home and in the community.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.