CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you change thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck. Find CBT therapists at Origins in North Carolina and online.

  • 7 clinicians at Origins
  • 6 accepting or with limited availability
  • In person across North Carolina and online

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions influence one another. It helps you notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test out new ways of thinking and responding.

CBT is structured and practical, often with skills to practice between sessions. It is one of the most researched therapies and is used for anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias and many other concerns.

Common questions

What is CBT good for?

CBT has strong research support for anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, insomnia and more. It works best when adapted to your needs and identity.

Is CBT just about positive thinking?

No. CBT is about seeing situations more accurately and building useful skills, not forcing yourself to think happy thoughts.

How do I find a therapist who offers CBT?

7 Origins clinicians offer CBT, and 6 of them are accepting new clients or have limited availability right now. They see clients in person in Cary NC, Durham NC – Southpark and Greenville, NC and online in 7 states. Use the therapist directory to filter for CBT, read each clinician's profile and book a free 15-minute consultation online or at 252-220-0420.

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Meet the clinicians

Each clinician below lists this in their profile. Select a card to read more and book a free consultation.

  • Allisa Dilling

    Allisa Dilling

    MS, LCMHCA, NCC · Therapist (she/her)

    Therapy for kids, teens, parents, and educators who want more calm, connection, and confidence.

    • In person: Cary NC · Durham NC – Southpark
    • Online: North Carolina
    • Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults, Children
    • Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +1
    • Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale

    🟢 Accepting clients

  • Dr. Crissa Allen

    Dr. Crissa Allen

    PhD, LCMHC, NCC · Therapist (she/her)

    Therapy for high achievers who are ready to stop living by everyone else's expectations and feel more at home in their own lives.

    • Online: North Carolina
    • Ages: Adults
    • Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
    • Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale

    🟢 Accepting clients

  • Ellis Graham

    Ellis Graham

    MS, LMFT · Therapist (she/they)

    Queer, neurodivergent-affirming therapy for anxiety, trauma, relationships, and the exhaustion of holding everything together.

    • Online in 7 states
    • Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
    • Insurance: Aetna, CHAMPVA, Cigna +2
    • Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale

    🟢 Accepting clients

  • Jessica Carlyle

    Jessica Carlyle

    MS, LCMHCA · Therapist (she/her)

    Therapy for people-pleasers, helpers, and trauma survivors who are ready to make space for themselves too.

    • In person: Greenville, NC
    • Online: North Carolina
    • Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults, Children
    • Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA
    • Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale

    🟢 Accepting clients

  • Madison (“Madi”) Fulford

    Madison (“Madi”) Fulford

    MS, LCMHCA, LCASA · Therapist (she/her)

    OCD & Anxiety Therapy for Ages 12+ in Greenville, NC

    • In person: Greenville, NC
    • Online: North Carolina
    • Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
    • Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +1
    • Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale

    🟢 Accepting clients

  • Madison Heath

    Madison Heath

    MSW, LCSW · Therapist (she/her)

    Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for executive dysfunction, perfectionism, OCD, and the pressure to somehow do all the things.

    • Online: North Carolina
    • Ages: Adults
    • Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
    • Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale

    🟠 Limited Availability

  • Audrey Doidge

    Audrey Doidge

    MS, LCMHC · Therapist (she/her)

    Neurodivergent-affirming therapy for people who are tired of trying to make default advice work for a brain that works differently.

    • Online: North Carolina
    • Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults, College Students
    • Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
    • Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale

    🟡 Waitlist

Listed by availability first, then by whether the clinician's own summary mentions this focus. Fit is something you work out with a clinician, which is what the free 15-minute consultation is for.

Find care near you

Clinicians at these offices list this in their profile and see clients in person. Select an office for its address, hours and clinicians.

  • Cary, NC

    1 clinician here lists this · accepting new clients

    110 Iowa Ln, Suite 201, Cary, NC

  • Durham – Southpark

    1 clinician here lists this · accepting new clients

    5007 Southpark Dr, Suite 200-B, Durham, NC

  • Greenville, NC

    2 clinicians here list this · all accepting new clients

    704 Cromwell Drive, Suite A, Greenville, NC

Find the right fit

Book a free 15-minute consultation or give us a call, and we’ll help you find a clinician who fits your needs, your identity and your schedule.