American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

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.

04/29/2026

Learn more about agoraphobia from AICT. Call today for a complimentary consultation.
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04/28/2026

AICT is excited to offer Premarital Bootcamps, led by couples’ therapist Danielle Honigstein Kasturi, LMSW. These structured, six-week programs are designed to equip couples with practical, evidence-based tools for building and sustaining a healthy relationship. Each bootcamp draws on PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program), an empirically validated curriculum shown to improve relationship satisfaction and communication while reducing conflict and rates of separation.

 Over six sessions, you’ll meet two-on-one with Danielle for engaging, skills-based lessons and guided exercises, with ample opportunity to apply what you learn directly to your own relationship. Bootcamps are offered virtually or in-person to accommodate your preferences and availability. 

You will learn:

* Practical and simple communication tools for difficult conversations
* Ability to recognize and prevent destructive patterns 
* Expanded trust, safety, and emotional connection
* Insight into your partner’s relationship expectations, values, and goals
* Renewed confidence in each other’s commitment to building a life together
* Decreased risk of infidelity and divorce

Call today for a complimentary consultation.
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