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CBT therapy: thoughts, anxiety & patterns

If you are searching for CBT therapy for anxiety, CBT for kids, or the difference between CBT and DBT, these episodes offer a place to begin. Cognitive behavioral therapy explores relationships among thoughts, feelings, and actions. The featured conversations range from a direct introduction to examples discussed in parenting and major life changes.

Conversations hosted by Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, QS.

A little context before you listen

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

CBT is a talking therapy that helps people examine thinking and behavior patterns and practice changes. A therapist works with the person to assess their needs and agree on an approach. CBT is used for several difficulties, including anxiety and depression.

Learn more: NHS: cognitive behavioural therapy.

CBT vs. DBT: which episode explains the difference?

Episode 91 compares the approaches while discussing perfectionism, self-validation, and emotional regulation. Episode 49 in the DBT guide goes further into DBT’s structure and skills. These interviews help you prepare questions for a clinician; they do not select a treatment for you.

Where would you like to begin?

Episode 91

Start here: CBT, DBT, and perfectionism

Dr. Lisa Napolitano explains cognitive distortions, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-validation. Her conversation with Diana connects the terminology to examples and distinguishes cognitive and behavioral work from the broader discussion of DBT skills.

Original episode: CBT, DBT & Renewing the Mind: Practical Tools for Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome & Emotional Regulation w Dr. Lisa Napolitano

Listen to the episode →Read the transcript

Episode 69

CBT in conversations about children and parenting

Dr. Staci Weiner discusses psychological evaluations, neurodivergence, parenting through divorce, and CBT. Listen for the role of assessment and context when families are trying to understand behavior, labels, and support.

Original episode: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Through Divorce & Trauma: Psychological Evaluations, CBT & Cultural Wisdom, w Dr. Staci Weiner

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Episode 125

Thought patterns during grief and divorce

Shirley Barthelemy discusses self-blame, cognitive distortions, identity, and emotional recovery after divorce. CBT is part of this broader conversation about grief and rebuilding confidence, rather than the episode’s only subject.

Original episode: How to Heal After Divorce: Grief, Identity Loss & Emotional Recovery with Shirley Barthelemy, MS, LMHC, LPC, CAP

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Questions to take with you

  • Which thinking or behavior pattern would I want help understanding?
  • How would a clinician adapt treatment to my circumstances, culture, and goals?

These prompts are invitations to reflect, not a screening tool or a diagnosis.

Keep exploring the archive

The following episodes also mention CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy in their titles, show notes, or available transcripts. Some mentions are brief. They are additional places to explore after the featured interviews.

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