American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

American Institute for Cognitive Therapy AICT is an internationally recognized group of clinical psychologists.

Providing in-person therapy in NYC and telehealth in 43 states, including New Jersey and Connecticut.

Today is bipolar awareness day. Swipe for more from AICT.
03/30/2026

Today is bipolar awareness day. Swipe for more from AICT.

Gottman spent decades studying what makes relationships last, and the answer might surprise you. It’s not compatibility ...
03/27/2026

Gottman spent decades studying what makes relationships last, and the answer might surprise you. It’s not compatibility or romance — it’s whether you consistently turn toward each other in the small, ordinary moments of daily life.
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Check out these 7 steps to reduce worry at work, from CBT expert and author of The Worry Cure, Dr. Robert Leahy. . . ...
03/26/2026

Check out these 7 steps to reduce worry at work, from CBT expert and author of The Worry Cure, Dr. Robert Leahy.
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The next cycle of our adult DBT group begins tonight with mindfulness skills. The last day to enroll is 4/8, when we beg...
03/25/2026

The next cycle of our adult DBT group begins tonight with mindfulness skills. The last day to enroll is 4/8, when we begin the Emotion Regulation module.

Group details can be found on our website, or you can give us a call at (212) 308-2440.
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We all carry hidden rules that shape how we move through the world. Things like “If I’m not perfect, people won’t accept...
03/24/2026

We all carry hidden rules that shape how we move through the world. Things like “If I’m not perfect, people won’t accept me” or “If I let my guard down, something bad will happen.” These conditional beliefs can quietly drive anxiety without us even realizing it.

This week’s technique is all about bringing those rules to the surface so you can start questioning whether they’re actually working for you.

Give the exercise in this post a try and see what comes up. You might be surprised by the rules you’ve been living by.
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Introducing our new weekly series: Better Together Every week, we’ll be sharing tools, insights, and research-backed con...
03/20/2026

Introducing our new weekly series: Better Together

Every week, we’ll be sharing tools, insights, and research-backed concepts to help you build stronger, healthier relationships with your partner, your family, and yourself.

We’re kicking things off with something every couple should know about: The Four Horsemen.

Gottman research has identified four communication patterns that quietly erode relationships over time: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. They don’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s an eye-roll. A silent treatment. A habit of pointing the finger instead of the behavior.

Ready to go deeper? Call (212) 308-2440 to schedule a complimentary consultation with an expert clinician for individual or couples therapy.
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Your worth isn’t determined by what others think of you. Approval-seeking is something many of us struggle with, and it ...
03/18/2026

Your worth isn’t determined by what others think of you.

Approval-seeking is something many of us struggle with, and it often shows up in ways we don’t even notice. Learning to recognize and work through these patterns can be a powerful step toward building a more confident, authentic life.

Swipe through for 10 cognitive therapy steps to help you get there.
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It’s Technique Tuesday! This week we are exploring “Welcoming the Visitor,” a mindfulness-based approach to handling int...
03/17/2026

It’s Technique Tuesday! This week we are exploring “Welcoming the Visitor,” a mindfulness-based approach to handling intrusive thoughts. When an unwanted thought shows up, our instinct is often to push it away or suppress it. But research shows that the more we fight a thought, the stronger it tends to become. What you resist persists.

Instead, try treating that thought like an unexpected visitor. Welcome it in, acknowledge its presence, and make room for it without judgment. You do not have to agree with the thought or act on it. You simply allow it to pass through, because thoughts are visitors, not permanent residents.

This technique can be especially helpful for anxiety, OCD, and intrusive thought patterns. If you find yourself struggling with thoughts that feel impossible to shake, therapy can help you build the tools to respond differently.
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Our virtual dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) group is now accepting new members. The next module begins on March 25t...
03/13/2026

Our virtual dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) group is now accepting new members. The next module begins on March 25th. Swipe for details.
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Worry doesn’t have to run your life. Dr. Robert L. Leahy, author of The Worry Cure and one of the world’s leading CBT ex...
03/11/2026

Worry doesn’t have to run your life.

Dr. Robert L. Leahy, author of The Worry Cure and one of the world’s leading CBT experts, breaks it down into 7 actionable steps you can start using today.

Swipe through to see all 7 steps ➡️

Whether you’re stuck in a loop of “what ifs” or overwhelmed by anxiety that feels impossible to shake, these evidence-based strategies can help you finally break free.

📖 Want to go deeper? Pick up The Worry Cure or 📞 Call (212) 308-2440 to schedule an intake.
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Dr. Robert Leahy’s book Emotional Schema Therapy will be published in May in Poland by Jagiellonian University Press.
03/09/2026

Dr. Robert Leahy’s book Emotional Schema Therapy will be published in May in Poland by Jagiellonian University Press.

Approximately 24% of people with OCD experience intrusive thoughts about harming themselves or others. Graphic, unwanted...
03/09/2026

Approximately 24% of people with OCD experience intrusive thoughts about harming themselves or others. Graphic, unwanted, out-of-nowhere images that feel completely at odds with who you are as a person.

In this month’s newsletter, Dr. Nicholas Demas breaks down what Harm OCD really is and the most common ways people misinterpret their symptoms.
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