FOR COMPLEX CARE & COLLABORATIVE TREATMENT

Support for a Diagnosis That Needs More Than One Kind of Care

If a psychiatrist, psychiatric NP, or behavioral health practice pointed you here, it's because they need a therapy partner who communicates, not one who disappears after intake. We match complex and high-acuity clients with a clinician suited to the case, and stay in contact with the referring prescriber when that's part of the plan.

Clinicians trained in high-acuity, complex, and dual-diagnosis presentations

Direct, ongoing communication with the prescribing or referring provider

Treatment plans built to complement medication management, not duplicate it

NY · NJ · CT · In-person & telehealth

1,500+
Clients served every year
20+
CBT experts
<1 week
Typical time to intake
4
Master trainers

Common Reasons People Reach Out

Complex Doesn't Mean Unmanageable

01

A Diagnosis That Needs More Than Medication Alone

Medication can stabilize, but it rarely resolves the patterns underneath a diagnosis on its own. We provide the therapy half of a treatment plan that's already underway.

02

A Case That's Outgrown General Talk Therapy

Borderline personality disorder, complex PTSD, or a presentation that doesn't fit neatly into one category. These need a clinician trained for it, not a generalist learning on the job.

03

Self-Harm or Suicidal Ideation That Requires Real Structure

High-risk presentations need a clear plan and a clinician who won't flinch from the conversation. We provide both.

04

Emotional Dysregulation That's Hard to Stabilize

Intense, fast-moving emotional states that strain relationships and make daily functioning harder than it should be. Skills-based approaches help build real stability.

05

A Patient Who's Cycled Through Providers Before

Prior treatment that didn't stick, or a provider who couldn't keep up with the complexity. We take handoffs seriously and build continuity from session one.

06

A Need for Ongoing Communication With the Prescribing Team

Some cases genuinely need the therapist and prescriber talking to each other. We're set up for that, not just willing to do it once if asked.

Our Approach to Care

Evidence-Based Care Designed for Meaningful Change

We provide specialized mental health care grounded in proven, evidence-based therapies, not generic talk therapy with no clear direction. Our clinicians use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to your goals, your pace, and what’s actually going on beneath the surface.

Expert Clinician Matching

You're matched with a clinician experienced in complex and high-acuity presentations, not just the next available opening.

Specialized Care for Complex Diagnoses

From BPD to complex trauma to emotional dysregulation, our clinicians treat the cases that need real training, not general practice.

Rapid Access to Care

Our intake team works to get high-acuity clients seen quickly, because a delay in care is a different kind of risk for this population.

Coordinated Care

We communicate directly with prescribers and referring psychiatric teams when that's part of the treatment plan, not as an afterthought.

Meet Our Specialists

Matched to What Brought You Here

Every CBT Collective clinician is trained by our master training team: former Beck Institute faculty, researchers, and authors. Rather than choosing from bios, our intake team matches you with the specialist whose expertise fits.

Joel Seltzer

Joel Seltzer

Psy.D.
Specialities:
OCD
,
Skin-picking/Hair-pulling/Trichotillomania
,
ARFID
,
Trent Codd

Trent Codd

LCMHC
Specialities:
OCD
,
Panic Disorder
,
Depression
,
Adelyn Melnikoff

Adelyn Melnikoff

LCSW
Specialities:
ADHD
,
Anxiety
,
PTSD
,
Scott Temple

Scott Temple

Ph.D.
Specialities:
Depression
,
Anxiety
,
Chronic Illness / Medical Diagnosis
,
Pooja Melkote

Pooja Melkote

Psy.D.
Specialities:
ADHD
,
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
,
School Refusal
,
Allison Tilki

Allison Tilki

LCSW
Specialities:
Anxiety
,
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
,
School Refusal
,
Bryanna Fatigate

Bryanna Fatigate

Ph.D.
Specialities:
Anxiety
,
ADHD
,
Depression
,
Grace Slifkin

Grace Slifkin

LCSW
Specialities:
OCD
,
Agoraphobia
,
ARFID
,
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Your Path to Care

What Happens After You Reach Out

  1. 1

    Request a Consultation

    Schedule online in minutes. No lengthy forms, no waiting on hold.

  2. 2

    Get Matched with a Clinician

    We take the time to understand what you need and match you with the clinician suited to it.

  3. 3

    Start Treatment

    Begin care in person or via telehealth, with a clear plan from session one.

  4. 4

    Ongoing Support

    We stay responsive, and coordinate with the rest of your care team when it’s helpful.

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For Referring Partners

Refer a Client for Specialized Care

Refer a client and our care coordination team handles the rest: clinician matching, benefits verification, and scheduling. With the client’s consent, we’ll keep you updated so you know they’re connected and progressing.

Referring from a psychiatric or behavioral health practice? We work alongside:

Psychiatrists

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Behavioral Health Practices

Prescribing Clinicians

Academic Psychiatry Programs

We're Here to Help

Not Sure Where to Start?

A quick conversation with our intake team is the fastest way to get started.