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By Mayo Clinic staffYou might decide on your own that you want to try cognitive behavioral therapy, or a doctor, relative, friend, employer or someone else may suggest therapy to you. In any case, consider these points to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy:
- Find a therapist. You can find a therapist on your own — looking through the phonebook, for instance — or you can get a referral from your doctor, health insurance plan, friend or other trusted source. Be sure to ask a prospective therapist if he or she is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Understand the costs. If you have health insurance, contact your health plan to be sure you understand what coverage it offers for psychotherapy treatment. Some health plans cover a set number of psychotherapy sessions per year. Also, talk to your therapist about fees and payment options.
- Review your issues. Before your first appointment, spend some time thinking about what issues you'd like to work on. While you also can sort this out with your therapist, having some sense in advance may provide a starting point.
