Treatment at the CBT Center of Central NJ generally begins with a free phone consultation with our Founder/Director, Dr. Michelle Drapkin. She will briefly ask about your needs and see which of our therapists is a good fit for your goals. You can read about our background here. If our Center is not a good fit, we do our best to provide referrals to other trusted providers. Reach out via email michelle@CBTCenterofCentralNJ.com or phone/text 732.455.9662.
Treatment at the CBT Center of Central NJ generally begins with a free phone consultation with our Founder/Director, Dr. Michelle Drapkin. Reach out via email michelle@CBTCenterofCentralNJ.com or phone/text 732.455.9662.
Individuals
Couples & Families
Broadly, we are trained therapists who work with you to treat whatever behaviors you might want to work on in order to live the life you value. Most frequently, this includes stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and perfectionism. We also are certified to treat trauma and PTSD. We are trained in various CBT protocols to help identify and treat the behaviors that are getting in the way of you living the full and meaningful life you deserve.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychological treatment that has been around for decades and is effective at treating a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, and other struggles. Think of CBT like a “big umbrella” under which there are many different approaches to help people improve their overall functioning and quality of life. Know more about CBT.
Traditional Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; pronounced “act”)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Dialectical behavior Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open-DBT
The CBT Center of Central NJ does not directly accept most insurance plans. The only exception is BlueCross Blue Shield PPO plan; that is the only plan we are in-network with. We are considered an out-of-network provider for all other insurance plans. If you have a PPO plan (other than BCBS), they typically reimburse around 70-80% for out-of-network providers. If you’re are interested in using your PPO insurance, we suggest you call them and ask about their policy on out-of-network behavioral health care. You will want to ask these questions:
If you come to us for treatment, you will be required to pay for your session in full at the time of service and we will provide you with a monthly statement that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. This is often called a “superbill.” If you have BCBS PPO, you will be responsible for your copay/coinsurance at the time of service.
We accept cash, check, or credit card. We require a credit card on file, which we keep securely in your health portal. Some clients use health savings plans (HSA/FSA) to pay for therapy services.
We have years of training and we never stop learning. We are here because we’re passionate about helping people, as cliché as that sounds, and have devoted our careers to doing so. We work hard to practice what we preach and take good care of ourselves to bring our best selves to work to help others.
We love questions and want to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Send us an email (michelle@CBTCenterofCentralNJ.com) or call/text (732.455.9662) and we will answer whatever question you may have.