Care without the wait

15 licensed therapists & providers in Arkansas—4 in North Little Rock. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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James Luebben

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What is your go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy?

Cognitive behavioral therapy is about the interaction of thinking, feelings, and behavior. We sometimes find that we are “stuck” with a feeling. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on how we can change our thinking and our behaviors to resolve our difficult feelings.

What tools do you teach in cognitive behavioral therapy?

In cognitive behavioral therapy, we discuss the practical issue of finding ways to behave that support how we want to feel. We also focus on how our thinking patterns can keep us trapped in our problems. We often have a number of “shoulds” that we hold ourselves to that keep us unhappy.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I often know that clients are making progress when they begin “experimenting” with new ways of acting. But I really see progress when clients find themselves discarding old thinking patterns

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients who are using cognitive behavioral therapy often benefit from exercises to help them to be more aware of their thinking patterns.

What should someone do to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy?

To get ready for cognitive behavioral therapy, be ready to identify not only the feelings you want to escape, but also the feelings you want to have. Cognitive behavioral therapy is great for building something new.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) FAQs

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.

What does a cognitive behavioral therapist do?

Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.

What is CBT best for?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.

How much does a CBT session cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

What is the success rate of CBT?

The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).

What is better: CBT or DBT?

The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.

Is CBT conducted in person or online?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in North Little Rock, AR is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many sessions is CBT?

Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in North Little Rock accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Arkansas Health and Wellness

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage

  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at North Little Rock
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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The ability to talk without interruption
Nevaeh Mar 2026
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I love that she’s attentive , and you can tell she cares. I feel I will be able to learn better coping skills as a patient of Dr. Smith. I’ve been in therapy on and off for years cause I never felt like the therapist cared. She cares.
Stone Mar 2026
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★★★★★
having the opportunity to gain trust and reassurance to straight up drop my overfilled emotional dumpster of emotional problems on someone who is willing to listen means so much to me when it comes to being a weekly regular. Also having that small fridge in the lobby is pretty cool because theres always options on sodas too which is definitely casually enjoyable. the environment in the lobby is always very calming less like a waiting room and more like a save room to catch my breath from trying to rush to not be late for my appointments. id like to add how important it is to have a consistent therapist as well, i grew up with therapists here and there consistently swapping in and out before and always had to start from scratch with life events that resulted in me just giving up trying to get therapy let alone care enough to open up to get anyone to understand me. which ultimately lead me up to who i am today as for my current therapist, id say its really comfy and reassuring knowing someone who understands where the life story is so far as my events and experiences are kept track of to see my progress of personal development. its very important understanding and fleshing out details of my issues and life events with my therapist to learn different perspectives from a zoomed out scale to comprehend and dissect aspects of the "why's and what next steps" to aim for a healthy direction on what level of momentum is needed for my next personal quests and self development, its not just a sit down and pour my heart out session and pay a fee whatever but its more of a metaphorical way of expressing how i can put my own psychological puzzle together and where pieces go and what pieces are needed to complete the puzzle. being real with yall i felt like an absolute mess of emotions like an overfilled dumpster of problems when i first started going to sessions, thriveworks helped me realize im not the metaphorical dumpster of emotional problems but rather to BE the dump truck driver taking on the ambitious goal of needing to haul off the dumpster and dispose of my emotional problems in a clean safe efficient way to make sure i dont let my problems overfill and fester more health hazards for myself and others. Id say i wouldnt be where i am without thriveworks and including a shoutout to my therapist Mr.Luebben for being incredible at listening and helping with the exhausting amount of excessive problems ive endured within my life. From the consistency, care and comfort, to the sodas in the lobby id recommend thriveworks to anybody who crosses my path when they need as much help as i did.
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Lidia Dec 2025
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★★★★★
Jim has been a great therapist for me. Initially I was going to speak to him on my first visit about changing to a female therapist. He was so easy to talk to that the idea of that flew right out the window.
Carl Dec 2025
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★★★★★
i can definitely appreciate the comfort and closure of speaking with my therapist, from being the first time ever going to therapy to making it something to look forward too with high ambtion id say it's probably the most healthiest decision ive made in years
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Adriana Sep 2025
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★★★★★
She was thorough and clear about all we talked about during session.
Dacota Sep 2025
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Make small notes of the little details. So we don't re talk about something , that we have already talked about out. To kind get through this and move foward not back wards.
Feliciti Sep 2025
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★★★★
I feel listened to, and when I ask questions they are answered honestly and helpfully.
Freia Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

4704 W Commercial Dr Suite A
North Little Rock, AR 72116

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Little Rock is located near W Commercial Dr and North Hills Blvd, off US-167. It is close to North Hills Golf Course and just a short distance from the Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock.

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Phone number

(501) 819-8075
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Languages spoken by AR providers

  • English
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Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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