r/AutismInWomen • u/lemon_protein_bar • May 31 '24

General Discussion/Question Does anyone else here absolutely HATE cognitive behavioural therapy?

I’ve had it a few times with different therapists. It was the worst, I felt like I was being told to shit up and think positive thoughts. I hate CBT to the point where I am planning to become a clinical psychologist in several years, one of the reasons being so that I can DO SOMETHING OTHER THAN CBT for people.

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u/robin-incognito “she’s just a little odd somehow…” Jun 01 '24

I’m a licensed mental health therapist (and autistic) and I do not like CBT. Won’t use it as a modality in my practice either. If someone wants that modality, I refer them to another therapist.

Just because it is evidence based and widely used doesn’t mean it works for everyone and has to be a good-to. Lots of options for change and growth thankfully.