Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program (CBT) helps people develop the skills necessary to manage depression, anxiety, and other mood-related symptoms that interfere with life functioning. The program runs Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. At the end of each day, people return home to re-engage in life and practice the skills they learned in the program.

Contact Information:

CBT Partial Hospital Program
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
1st Floor Goddard Building
Providence, RI 02906

To register, call (844) 401-0111. Once enrolled, call (401) 455-6224.

For Physicians and Clinicians
Physicians and clinicians, you may fax us a completed Patient Referral Form or a representative at our Call Center will also assist you in starting the admissions process.

Looking for an MSW/MA Internship Opportunity? Email your request along with a resume to Erin Ursillo at eursillo@butler.org. Please note: To intern in our partial programs, MSW or MA students must be able to commit to a morning schedule of M-F so that they can carry a caseload.

About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT is a form of talk therapy that focuses on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; the way you think affects the way that you feel which also affects the way you act. CBT offers a problem-solving approach to living. While you cannot control other people or situations, you can control the way you perceive and react to a particular situation. CBT teaches you the skills to change your thinking and manage your reactions to stressful people and situations. Treatment consists of group therapy, medication management, brief daily check-ins with a therapist, and aftercare planning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is designed to help you overcome:

Feeling depressed a lot of the time
Having trouble sleeping or low energy
Not feeling like your usual self
Becoming upset or tearful easily
Feeling anxious or worrying a lot
Having panic attacks
Experiencing mood swings that come on suddenly
Having thoughts of suicide
Having trouble thinking clearly
Having trouble calming down
Using troublesome behaviors to feel better temporarily
Having suffered stress that makes it hard to function
Having difficulty enjoying life

Learn More About the Program

How long will I attend the program?

The program length is individualized to your needs but does require a minimum commitment of five days. Consistent attendance once enrolled is required.

What is a typical day like?

Each day, you will participate in 4 group therapy sessions on a variety of content to help with your mood. You will meet with a therapist for a brief one-on-one session each day and will meet with one of our medication prescribers on your first day, on your last day, and in between as needed.

What should I bring with me?

Picture identification.
Insurance card.
List of current medications.
Name and contact information for current outpatient providers.
Lunch (or you may use the cafeteria services).
Many people find it helpful to bring a notebook.

What happens when I am ready to leave the program?

At the beginning of your enrollment, you will meet with one of our care planning staff members who will help you determine what level of assistance you will need in developing an aftercare plan for you when you leave the program.

Partial Hospital FAQs

Scheduling

Our 24-hour call intake department can assist in scheduling start dates for any of our partial programs. People can self-refer by calling (844) 401-0111 or they can be referred by family, school, or outside providers. Outside referrers can also call our intake line or complete and fax the Ambulatory Referral Form.

May I smoke?

Butler Hospital is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Smoking is not permitted in the buildings or on the grounds. If you smoke or use tobacco products, our medical team can make recommendations for smoking cessation products to help you manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms while on campus with us. We appreciate your cooperation with our smoke-free policy.

Is transportation provided?

We do not provide transportation.

Is lunch provided?

Lunch is not provided, but cafeteria services are available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You may eat in the cafeteria or in the program space, where there is a room for you to relax and enjoy your lunch. You may also bring your lunch from home. A refrigerator and microwave are available.

May I use my phone?

Cell phone use is permitted only during breaktimes however we ask that all patients refrain from taking pictures or recording videos on our campus as it is a violation of confidentiality and privacy.

Is parking available?

Yes. Ample parking is available and is free of charge. For partial patients, parking is permitted in Lot A as well as in Lot B if no parking is found in Lot A. View the Butler campus directory for parking lot locations.

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