n this 6-week intensive certificate course, you’ll master the skills and competencies of CBT, fully preparing you to apply CBT with a wide variety of clinical populations.CBT expert and author Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D., LPC, who trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy, will guide you step-by-step through the following in-depth modules:

Week 1
Introductory Concepts of CBTGet started with the fundamental, core concepts of CBT. You’ll join Jeff as he examines and reveals the power of Aaron Beck’s original CBT model. He’ll then walk you through effective strategies for socializing your clients to the cognitive model and three levels of cognition.

• Foundations in CBT
• Rationale for Techniques & Approach
• Neurobiological Findings
• Outcome Studies

• Treatment Concepts
• Socialization to the CBT Treatment Model
• Three Levels of Cognition
• Eliciting & Labeling Distortions
• Identify & Evaluate Automatic Thoughts

Week 2
Cognitive ConceptualizationDive deep into cognitive conceptualization, the cornerstone of CBT that drives treatment planning, and gain a truly integrative understanding through a series of case studies and role plays. Jeff shares insight on effective CBT clinical application, including session structure and phases of treatment, before looking at some current adaptations of the cognitive model including DBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy. End the week’s training with a section on apps and technology in CBT.

• Cognitive Conceptualization
• Case Formulation
• Collaborative Empiricism
• Symptom Driven Treatment Planning

• Application in Clinical Practice
• Case Studies/Role Plays
• The Therapeutic Relationship
• Session Structure
• Phases of Treatment

• Offshoot Models
• Third Wave Approaches
• DBT
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Schema Therapy

• Technology in CBT
• Smart Phone Apps
• Text Dialogues

Week 3
CBT for Bipolar, Depressive and Substance Use DisordersDuring week 3, you’ll move into the application of CBT to specific problems and symptom sets you see in the clinical setting, and this week will focus on bipolar and depressive related disorders as well as addiction and substance use disorders. There’s also a brief section on suicide risk assessment, documentation and cognitive components of treating suicidality.

• Bipolar and Depressive Related Disorders
• Cognitive Model of Depression
• Behavioral Activation
• Sleep Hygiene
• Activity Monitoring & Scheduling
• Modify Negative Cognitions
• Gratitude & Meaning
• Nutritional Interventions
• Bipolar Disorder

• Substance Use Disorders
• Impulse Control Models
• Monitor cravings & Resist Urges
• Relapse Prevention

• Suicidal Clients
• Risk Assessments
• Reasons for Living Inventories

Week 4
CBT for Anger, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD & OCDFurther building upon the application of CBT for specific clinical conditions, this section moves into anger management, multiple anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, PTSD and OCD. Case studies will demonstrate and reinforce the application of CBT for these conditions.

• Anxiety Disorders
• Generalized Anxiety
• Cognitive Model of Anxiety
• ”Worry Cure”
• Phobias
• Hierarchy Work
• Desensitization
• Panic Disorder
• Cognitive Model of Panic
• Interoceptive Strategies

• Anger
• Cognitive Model of Anger
• Role of Values & “Moral Resistance”
• Symptom Management

• OCD
• Intrusive Thoughts
• Metacognitive Strategies
• Exposure & Response Prevention

• PTSD
• Prolonged Exposure
• Nightmare Re-scripting
• Trauma Narratives

Week 5
Cluster B Personality Disorder Diagnosis and TreatmentLearn about making a personality disorder diagnosis, and examine the unique characteristics and corresponding assessment strategies. You’ll then move into application of CBT for non-borderline cluster B personality disorders including histrionic and antisocial personality disorders. Additional information on DBT and schema focused therapy will be covered.

• Personality Disorder Treatment
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Schema Focused Therapy

• Personality Disorder Diagnosis
• Characteristics
• Assessment Techniques

• Cluster B Personality Disorders
  • Antisocial
  • Psychopathy
  • Behavior Management
  • Histrionic
  • Schema Modification
  • Constructive Alternatives for “Getting Noticed”

Week 6
Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis and TreatmentContinue with treatment ideas for additional cluster B personality disorders including narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. The course will conclude with additional case studies and advanced CBT strategies.

• Cluster B Personality Disorders
  • Narcissistic
  • Subtypes of Narcissism
  • Schema Mode Work
  • Borderline
  • DBT Based Strategies
  • Emotion Regulation Skills
  • Distress Tolerance Skills
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
  • Believe Reconstruction

• Advanced Strategies
• Modify Deep Seeded Beliefs
• Continuum Work
• Construct New Beliefs
• Internalization Exercises
• Build Resilience
• Cognitive Behavioral Chain Analysis
• Schema Mode Work

Jeff Riggenbach – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Elevate Your Clinical Skills with a Deep-Dive into Evidence-Based, Results-Oriented Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by Dr. Jeff Riggenbach is an advanced, practice-focused training program built for mental health professionals who want to expand their therapeutic effectiveness using one of the world’s most researched and validated psychological models.

Rather than offering generic theory or surface-level summaries, this course gives you step-by-step clinical tools, real-world strategies, and case-based insights to confidently apply CBT in sessions with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and beyond.

Whether you’re a new therapist refining your framework or a seasoned clinician seeking to sharpen your interventions, this course will guide you in bridging cognitive science with practical transformation.

What You’ll Gain from This CBT Masterclass

Grounded in decades of empirical research and real-world clinical application, this course is your roadmap to mastering the intricacies of CBT with both depth and precision.

🧠 Understand the Core Architecture of CBT

Grasp how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interwoven—and how to use that connection as a therapeutic gateway for lasting change.

🛠️ Acquire Actionable Techniques for Real Clients

Learn how to design interventions that reduce distorted thinking patterns, reframe maladaptive beliefs, and empower behavioral change.

🎯 Apply CBT Across a Range of Diagnoses

Explore how CBT adapts for various mental health challenges including panic disorder, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and chronic stress.

📋 Integrate Worksheets, Thought Records & Homework Assignments

Gain access to practical tools that deepen client insight and accelerate therapeutic progress between sessions.

💬 Master Collaborative Empiricism

Discover how to foster therapeutic alliance by guiding clients to evaluate their thoughts—not through confrontation, but through curiosity and compassion.

🧩 Use CBT with Comorbid and Complex Presentations

Address cases where multiple issues intersect, ensuring that your CBT framework remains flexible, client-centered, and clinically sound.

Who Is This Course For?

This training is specifically designed to support:

• Mental health professionals (psychologists, counselors, social workers, marriage & family therapists)

• Nurse practitioners & physician associates in psychiatric settings

• Graduate students & residents seeking practical frameworks for therapy application

• Experienced clinicians pursuing a clinical refresh or advanced tools for difficult cases

If you’re serious about delivering therapy that is structured, measurable, and transformative, this course provides the insight and confidence to do just that.

About Dr. Jeff Riggenbach

Dr. Jeff Riggenbach is an internationally respected psychologist, author, and educator known for his ability to translate complex psychological theory into accessible, real-life practice. With expertise in personality disorders and CBT, his trainings have empowered thousands of clinicians across the globe.

In this comprehensive CBT program, Dr. Riggenbach blends academic rigor with clinical pragmatism—offering both the “why” and the “how” behind effective cognitive-behavioral practice.

What Sets This CBT Course Apart

• Rooted in research, designed for daily practice

• Includes templates, scripts, and session-ready tools

• Clinically sophisticated without being overwhelming

• Teaches therapeutic structure without losing the art of human connection

• Applicable to both individual and group therapy settings

Move Beyond Insight. Facilitate Lasting Psychological Change.

CBT isn’t just a theory—it’s a structured pathway to measurable healing. With Jeff Riggenbach’s CBT course, you’ll strengthen your ability to create clarity, foster resilience, and empower clients to become their own agents of change.

→ Enroll now and refine your practice with one of the most respected minds in cognitive therapy.