American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

10/08/2026

Next week on October 15th, internationally renowned Dr. Robert L. Leahy, founder of AICT, will be presenting at the Artmed Experience in São Paulo, Brazil.

Dr. Leahy will deliver three presentations:
▪ Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Case Formulation and Interventions
▪ A clinical demonstration on the advanced application of case formulation
▪ A critical discussion of clinical micro-decisions and their implications for practice
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10/05/2026

Check out the October newsletter from The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, featuring:

➡ “The Importance of Practice” by Dr. Bruce Zahn
➡ “Building Better Communication in Your Relationship” by Danielle Honigstein Kasturi, LMSW
➡ Upcoming Presentations by Dr. Robert Leahy
➡ DBT Skills Group focusing on Emotion Regulation Skills

Head to the link in our bio or visit our website to read.
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08/03/2026

Check out the August newsletter from The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, featuring:
➡ “(Un)Healthy Supplements: User Beware” by Dr. Kathleen Taylor
➡ The recent Greek translation of Dr. Robert Leahy’s book, The Jealousy Cure
➡ DBT Skills Group focusing on Interpersonal effectiveness

Head to the link in our bio or visit our website to read.
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07/27/2026

https://www.academyofcbt.org/understanding-regret

Dr Leahy's recent article on understanding regret.

For a number of years I have been interested in various emotions that are often experienced with great difficulty. My theoretical model, which I call Emotional Schema Therapy, proposes that each of us has a theory of our emotions and the emotions of other people. The Emotional Schema Model is a soci...

07/10/2026

Trichotillomania is a body focused repetitive behavior involving recurrent and compulsive urges to pull out hair. If you struggle with Trichotillomania, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can help you understand your triggers and build new responses. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation with an expert CBT clinician.

06/25/2026

Did you know that AICT offers premarital bootcamps? Across six weeks, you and your partner will work two-on-one with our PREP certified social worker, Danielle Honigstein Kasturi, on developing the skills you need for a happy and lasting marriage. Complimentary consultations with Danielle are available. Enroll now!

05/15/2026

When life gets busy, the people we love most can slowly drift to the back burner.

Behavioral activation, a core CBT skill, reminds us that scheduling time together is an act of love.

Date nights. Morning walks. A shared ritual. Put it on the calendar. Better Together starts with one small step.
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05/12/2026

Sometimes the mind tells a story that feels true until we follow it to its logical conclusion. That’s the power of reductio ad absurdum: challenging distorted thoughts by testing where they lead.

When we question the premise, we create space for clarity, self-compassion, and change.

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05/11/2026

Our May newsletter is here! Head to our story or the 🔗 in our bio to read.

04/30/2026

Check out Dr. Robert Leahy, CBT expert, describe how to find freedom from regret.