Morris Cognitive Behavioral Consulting, LLC

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What types of services do you offer?

MCBC offers a range of evidence-based services, including individual therapy, intensive outpatient services, executive functioning coaching, parent training, skills-based interventions, and group therapy. We also provide consultation to organizations, as well as professional trainings, courses, webinars, and seminars.

Session lengths and structure

Services are individualized and vary in frequency and duration based on clinical needs.

Initial intake sessions: 90 minutes
Standard individual therapy sessions: 45 or 60 minutes, typically scheduled weekly
Brief or skills-focused sessions: 30 minutes when clinically appropriate
Intensive Outpatient Services (IOP): multiple sessions per week with varying session lengths, based on level of care and clinical need

Treatment frequency and structure are collaboratively determined and may adjust over time depending on progress and goals.

 Do you take insurance?

​MCBC is an out-of-network provider and does not directly bill insurance companies. However, many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement depending on their out-of-network mental health benefits.

If you plan to use insurance benefits, we recommend contacting your insurance company to inquire about reimbursement rates for out-of-network outpatient mental health services. This will help you understand your potential coverage prior to beginning treatment.

Payment is collected at the time of each session, and clients may then submit claims directly to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. MCBC does not receive payment directly from insurance carriers.

To support reimbursement, our office provides a detailed monthly superbill that includes all required diagnostic and billing codes needed for submission to your insurance company.

What are your office hours?

Appointments are typically available Monday through Friday, with limited weekend availability upon request. Both daytime and evening sessions are offered based on clinician availability.

Where are you located?

All services are currently provided via secure Telehealth, allowing for convenient access to care from your home or private setting.

What should I know before my first appointment?

The initial evaluation is approximately 90 minutes and is designed to thoroughly understand your concerns, history, and treatment goals.

Payment is due at the time of service. At this time, MCBC accepts payment via Zelle and major credit cards.

How do I schedule an appointment?

To schedule an initial evaluation, you may contact us directly:

Phone: (973) 671-8933
Email: DrMorris.cbc@gmail.com

 What is CBT?                                  

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the gold-standard, evidence-based psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological and behavioral conditions. Originally developed by Dr. Aaron Beck in the 1970s for the treatment of depression and anxiety, CBT has since been extensively researched and empirically supported across numerous disorders, including anxiety disorders, OCD, mood disorders, eating disorders, and a range of complex behavioral and medical presentations.

CBT is a structured, goal-oriented, and skills-based approach that focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. The core principle of CBT is that changes in thinking and behavior lead to meaningful improvements in emotional well-being and daily functioning.

In practice, CBT is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. It is adapted based on diagnosis and symptom presentation and may include specialized, evidence-based protocols such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, behavioral interventions for BFRBs, and other targeted approaches for complex medical and behavioral conditions.

The overall goal of CBT is to reduce symptoms, improve functioning, and help individuals develop practical, evidence-based skills that support long-term emotional and behavioral change.    

What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a gold-standard, evidence-based psychotherapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. Originally designed for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DBT has since been extensively researched and applied to a broad range of complex and treatment-resistant presentations, including chronic emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, eating disorders, and impulsive or maladaptive behavioral patterns.

DBT is a structured form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that integrates traditional CBT strategies with additional components designed to enhance emotional and behavioral regulation, particularly for individuals who have not fully benefited from standard CBT approaches.

A core feature of DBT is its balance between acceptance and change. Rather than focusing exclusively on symptom reduction, DBT emphasizes both validating the individual’s current emotional experience while simultaneously building concrete skills to create meaningful behavioral change. This dialectical approach is influenced by principles from Zen philosophy and is woven throughout the treatment model.

DBT is organized around four core skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness (as well as Walking the Middle Path skills for adolescents and families). These modules are designed to address skill deficits that interfere with emotional stability, relationships, and effective functioning.

In clinical practice, DBT is delivered in a structured, multi-component format that often includes individual therapy, skills training, parent coaching, and family-based work. The overall goal is to help individuals build emotional stability, reduce harmful behaviors, improve relationships, and create a more balanced and meaningful life.

                                                      We look forward to connecting with you!

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