Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
About Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a structured, short-term treatment model for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and can include their caregivers in the treatment, which is typically 12-16 sessions. The goals of TF-CBT are to help the child develop coping strategies for traumatic stress reactions and reduce problematic symptoms and behaviors common in children exposed to trauma.
The phases of treatment include:
- Stabilization
- Trauma narration and processing
- Integration and consolidation
Who Can Benefit From TF-CBT and How it Can Help
If a child or adolescent (ages 3-18) is exposed to one or more traumatic events is experiencing:
- Symptoms of PTSD
- Elevated levels of depression, anxiety, shame, or other dysfunctional abuse-related feelings, thoughts, or developing beliefs
- Trauma-related behavioral problems, including age-inappropriate sexual behaviors
TF-CBT can help by improving:
Qualifications for NM TF-CBT Specialty Rate
Provider approval requires the following:
- Independently Licensed Mental Health Professional
- Complete Introduction to TF-CBT Therapist Training
- Complete consultation
- Complete three separate TF-CBT cases (one during consultation)
- Use at least one standardized instrument to measure trauma symptoms
- Register & pass the exam through the TF-CBT National Certification Program
If you already meet these standards, you may complete the TF-CBT Provider Application linked below. See the TF-CBT National Therapist Certification Program website for full details on the certification process and costs.
TF-CBT Specialty Provider Rate Application
Complete an application and provide all requested information and supporting documentation.
TF-CBT Therapist Training and Consultation
Complete an application to participate in an upcoming State Sponsored TF-CBT Therapist Training.
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