American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

04/30/2026

Check out Dr. Robert Leahy, CBT expert, describe how to find freedom from regret.

04/29/2026

Learn more about agoraphobia from AICT. Call today for a complimentary consultation.
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04/28/2026

AICT is excited to offer Premarital Bootcamps, led by couples’ therapist Danielle Honigstein Kasturi, LMSW. These structured, six-week programs are designed to equip couples with practical, evidence-based tools for building and sustaining a healthy relationship. Each bootcamp draws on PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program), an empirically validated curriculum shown to improve relationship satisfaction and communication while reducing conflict and rates of separation.

 Over six sessions, you’ll meet two-on-one with Danielle for engaging, skills-based lessons and guided exercises, with ample opportunity to apply what you learn directly to your own relationship. Bootcamps are offered virtually or in-person to accommodate your preferences and availability. 

You will learn:

* Practical and simple communication tools for difficult conversations
* Ability to recognize and prevent destructive patterns 
* Expanded trust, safety, and emotional connection
* Insight into your partner’s relationship expectations, values, and goals
* Renewed confidence in each other’s commitment to building a life together
* Decreased risk of infidelity and divorce

Call today for a complimentary consultation.
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04/28/2026

The way we talk to ourselves matters. When we’re struggling, it’s easy to think “I’m a failure” or “I’m worthless” — but those are feelings, not facts. This Tuesday’s technique? Turn that harsh label into something gentler.
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04/24/2026

Mattering is the sense that we are significant and valued by others, and that our presence makes a difference. It’s not just about being liked or included. It’s about feeling seen, needed, and impactful. And when that feeling is missing, the effects can be profound. Mattering matters!
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04/23/2026

Forgiveness can help you get past the grudges that make you angry, anxious and depressed. But it’s not easy..

Some scientists say training people to practice forgiveness could be a powerful public health tool.

04/17/2026

Active listening means setting aside opinions, defenses, and responses to truly understand your partner. Feeling heard is one of the strongest connections you can build.
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04/16/2026

Dr. Robert Leahy explains how we get stuck in a comparison trap that maintains unrealistic expectations. Check it out.

04/15/2026

Have you been thinking about starting couples therapy with your partner? At the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, we have specialists to assist no matter the stage your relationship is in. Read on for more information!

04/14/2026

This week’s technique, Traveling to the Future, is a simple but meaningful exercise: think of something that feels overwhelming right now, then imagine yourself 1–2 years down the road, looking back at it
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04/09/2026

Repeating the same argument without resolution is one of the most frustrating experiences in a relationship, and one of the most common.

In our April newsletter, Danielle Honigstein Kasturi, LMSW, shares a proven, step-by-step framework for working through conflict together.

If you are looking for couples counseling or would like to work on your relationship skills, give us a call to set up a complimentary consultation with Danielle.

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04/07/2026

This Technique Tuesday, we’re focusing on a simple but effective CBT strategy: deliberately imagining a range of outcomes, not just the worst one.

When you catch yourself spiraling into a worst-case scenario, pause and deliberately generate other possible outcomes — good ones, neutral ones — with just as much detail and attention.

Over time, this practice trains your brain to widen its lens instead of narrowing it toward fear. The more you practice, the more balanced your thinking becomes.
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