About Us
The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy of Greater Columbus, Inc. (CCBT) was established in 1995 by the efforts Dr. Kevin Arnold, psychologist, and Mr. Barry Keith, LISW, as well as several others. Dr. Arnold has served as its Director since then, and Mr. Keith continues as a Independent Practicing Affiliate (IPAs) at CCBT. CCBT is a multi-disciplinary behavioral health out-patient practice that includes psychologists, clinical social workers, professional clinical counselors, independent chemical dependency counselors, and applied behavior analysis/behavioral intervention professionals. In addition, educational consultations and speech/language services can be accessed through CCBT. While offering training to parents, professionals, and clinicians is a vital part of CCBT, CCBT's primary function is the delivery of behavioral health services within a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) model. Dr. Arnold, who is Board Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, and the clinical staff/IPAs strive to integrate any individual, couples, or family therapy into a CBT treatment model. CCBT integrates behavioral psychology methods such as those used by Skinner, Iwata, or Wolpe, along with those from cognitive therapy from Beck, Ellis, Mahoney, Michenbaum, Freeman, and Young. Additionally, CCBT offers services, through county boards of mental retardation and developmental disabilities, the Autism Scholarship Program, and private payment arrangements, to families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation, or other developmental disabilities. Psychological and psycho-educational evaluations are also available to determine the diagnosis of various behavioral health problems including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Court-related assessments are also available at CCBT, including assessments related to chemical and alcohol dependency that can assist a court or administrative agency (e.g., the Supreme Court or other licensing boards) in adjudicating cases.
Mission: To improve the emotional and behavioral lives of children, adolescents and adults; to improve the happiness and durability of marriages and relationships; and to provide individuals with high quality mental health testing and assessments that are evidence-based.
Vision: Those with emotional and behavioral needs in Columbus will receive high quality diagnostics, consultations, and therapeutic interventions so that their lives are better by allowing CCBT to serve their needs.