What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Aureen Pinto Wagner, PhD

Aureen Pinto Wagner, PhD is a clinical child psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) who developed the child-friendly Worry Hill® CBT approach. She is the Director of The Anxiety Wellness Center, in Cary, North Carolina and a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF) and its Training Committee. Dr. Wagner is an international speaker who trains clinicians in CBT, and frequently presents workshops for parents and school professionals.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? ADAA Member Aureen Pinto Wagner, PhD shares an introduction to CBT as a treatment option for your mental health journey including what CBT’s goals and core principals are, when it is generally used, and what to expect if seeking CBT treatment.

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Aureen Pinto Wagner, PhD

This page was updated 09/07/22

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