/r/CBTpractice/

r/CBTpractice

12k members
r/CBTpractice is a subreddit with 12k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cbt, anxiety, negative thoughts, therapy, and cognitive distortions.
A subreddit focused on the practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the important role of thinking. CBT starts with the assumption that changing maladaptive thinking leads to change in behavior and emotions. The treatment focuses on changing an individual's thoughts (cognitive patterns) in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state.

Popular Themes in r/CBTpractice

#1
Advice Requests
: "What is the best book for practicing CBT on myself?"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Personal CBT Plan Generator App, CompassElf"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Why Does It Feel So Hard to Find Real Friends? Feeling Stuck and Alone."
7 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Why I’m building digital CBT tools for therapists — and looking for early testers"
3 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Would love your input: Building a community app to support ERP for OCD - what would actually help you feel supported?"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/CBTpractice

#1

Cbt

: "What is the best book for practicing Cbt on myself?"
180 posts
#2

Anxiety

31 posts
#3

Negative Thoughts

: "I made a free app for training focus by inputing thought distortions and having AI challenge them"
22 posts
#4

Therapy

: "I just had my first experience with a truly directive CBT therapist who was not afraid to forcefully dispute my irrational beliefs when he noticed them. This is sadly missing in most modern Therapy"
20 posts
#5

Cognitive Distortions

: "which article/book best describes/differentiates the Cognitive Distortions"
14 posts
#6

Thoughts

13 posts
#7

New Yorkers

: "New Yorkers, Are Spiraling Thoughts Stressing You Out?"
12 posts
#8

Spiraling Thoughts

: "New Yorkers, Are Spiraling Thoughts Stressing You Out?"
12 posts
#9

Depression

11 posts
#10

App

: "Looking for reviews on 'Unstuck' App for CBT"
8 posts

Member Growth in r/CBTpractice

Yearly
+739 members(6.7%)

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Last updated: October 15, 2026