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Jersey Behavioral Health 856-856-4499

Therapy we offer

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Cherry Hill, NJ

A practical, proven therapy that helps you change the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck, offered in person and online across New Jersey.

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What is CBT?

Change how you think, change how you feel

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured, goal-focused talk therapy. It is built on a simple idea: our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected, so changing one can change the others.

It is one of the most studied therapies in the world. A review by Hofmann and colleagues found 269 meta-analyses of CBT and examined 106 of them, with strong support for anxiety disorders, stress and more. At Jersey Behavioral Health, CBT is a core part of our PHP, IOP and Virtual IOP.

CBT skills for life beyond the therapy room

For someone in Cherry Hill or Marlton, progress might mean returning to work, managing anxious thoughts before an appointment, or rebuilding a routine after depression. CBT connects those everyday goals with practical exercises you can discuss and practice with your clinician.

Our Cherry Hill programs provide structure for that work. If attending in person is difficult, explore Virtual IOP for New Jersey residents. An assessment helps determine whether that level of support fits your symptoms and schedule.

CBT by the numbers

23.1%
of U.S. adults, about 59.3 million people, lived with a mental illness in 2022. [1]
269
meta-analyses of CBT identified in one major research review. [2]
77%
response rate for CBT in panic disorder, versus 50% for other treatments. [2]
51 to 87%
response rates for CBT in depression across pooled studies. [2]

How CBT works

  • Thoughts

    Spot automatic thoughts and patterns, like all-or-nothing thinking or expecting the worst.

  • Feelings

    Understand how those thoughts fuel anxiety, sadness, anger or cravings.

  • Behaviors

    See how avoidance and old habits keep the cycle going, then try new actions.

  • Balanced thinking

    Test unhelpful thoughts against the evidence and replace them with more realistic ones.

  • Skills for life

    Leave with practical tools you can keep using long after treatment ends.

  • Every plan is personal.

    You'll build coping skills, emotional regulation and relapse prevention strategies.

What a CBT session looks like

Each session has a clear structure, so you always know what you are working on.

  1. Check in

    Review your week, your mood and how practice went.

  2. Set the focus

    Pick one problem or goal to work on together.

  3. Work through it

    Identify the thoughts and behaviors involved and practice a new skill.

  4. Plan practice

    Choose a small, doable step to try before the next session.

Clinically reviewed

  • Reviewed by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director
  • Based on peer-reviewed research and national guidelines
  • Delivered by licensed New Jersey clinicians
  • Sources listed at the bottom of this page

Where we offer CBT

CBT is part of our Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program and Virtual IOP, at our Cherry Hill office or by secure telehealth anywhere in New Jersey.

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Conditions we treat

What CBT can help with

  • Depression

    Break cycles of negative thinking and withdrawal.

  • Anxiety and panic

    Generalized anxiety, social anxiety and panic disorder.

  • PTSD and trauma

    Make sense of painful memories and reduce avoidance.

  • OCD

    Loosen the grip of intrusive thoughts and compulsions.

  • Substance use

    Recognize triggers and build relapse prevention skills.

  • Insomnia and stress

    Calm racing thoughts and improve sleep habits.

Common CBT techniques

Woven through both group and individual sessions.

  • Cognitive restructuring

    Challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts.

  • Behavioral activation

    Rebuild routines and activities that lift mood.

  • Exposure

    Face fears gradually and safely to reduce anxiety.

  • Problem solving and coping skills

    Break problems into steps and manage stress and triggers.

Insurance we work with

We work with most major plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon BCBSNJ, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum. We'll verify your benefits for free, usually the same day.

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  • Horizon BCBSNJ
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Beacon
  • Compsych
  • Health Net
  • Independence Administrators
  • Carefirst

Getting started

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Contact our Admissions Team 24/7 or fill out a brief online form to verify insurance and begin the process.

  2. 2

    Complete a pre-screen

    We'll assess your needs and match you with a personalized treatment plan developed by licensed professionals.

  3. 3

    Start healing

    Schedule your initial intake evaluation and meet your treatment team, often within 24 hours of reaching out.

Frequently asked questions

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

CBT is a structured, goal-focused talk therapy that helps you notice how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors affect each other, then practice new ways of thinking and responding.

Is CBT effective?

Yes. A review of 106 meta-analyses by Hofmann and colleagues (2012) found strong support for CBT, especially for anxiety disorders, and the American Psychological Association recommends CBT as a first-line treatment for depression.

How long does CBT take?

CBT is usually short-term compared with other therapies. How long you work on it depends on your goals, and in our programs CBT is part of your overall treatment plan.

Will I have homework?

Usually, yes. Practicing skills between sessions, like tracking thoughts or trying a small step you have been avoiding, is a big part of why CBT works.

Where do you offer CBT?

CBT is part of our Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program and Virtual IOP, in Cherry Hill and by secure telehealth across New Jersey.

Does insurance cover CBT?

Many plans cover CBT as part of mental health treatment. Our team can verify your benefits for free.

Sources

  1. [1] National Institute of Mental Health. Mental Illness statistics. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness
  2. [2] Hofmann SG, Asnaani A, Vonk IJJ, Sawyer AT, Fang A. The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 2012. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3584580/
  3. [3] Butler AC, Chapman JE, Forman EM, Beck AT. The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: a review of meta-analyses. Clinical Psychology Review, 2006. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16199119/
  4. [4] American Psychological Association. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression, 2019. https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline

Treatment can be life changing. Reach out today.

We'll verify your benefits for free and schedule a confidential assessment.

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In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or dial 911.

Clinically reviewed by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director. This page is for information only and is not medical advice.

Jersey Behavioral Health · 1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Serving Cherry Hill and South Jersey

Our Cherry Hill office is an easy drive from towns across Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties, and our virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in New Jersey. Clients come to us from: