Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their therapist regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their therapist the following questions about cognitive behavior therapy (CBT):

1. How experienced are you in treating patients with my condition?
   
   
2. Is CBT the best type of therapy for me?
   
   
3. How will CBT treat my condition?
   
   
4. How successful is CBT for treating my condition?
   
   
5. What happens if CBT doesn’t successfully treat my condition?
   
   
6. Do you recommend any other therapy or medication for treating my condition?
   
   
7. What can I expect during a regular CBT session?
   
   
8. How many CBT sessions will I need?
   
   
9. Will I have CBT as part of individual therapy or group therapy?
   
   
10. Will I notice immediate improvement in my thoughts and behaviors?