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Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) is a group practice founded by Dr. Joel L. Becker in 2005, and is one of the largest cognitive-behavior therapy practices in Southern California. We specialize in short-term, problem-focused therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Our treatments are individualized for a full range of psychological disorders.
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A well-informed patient will be more successful in therapy. We make use of a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, and consult with additional health care providers. Being clear about what treatment will consist of allows us to provide the best quality services to each of our clients.
Staff: Joel Becker, Ph.D., Pamela Elfenbaum, Ph.D., Denica Gordon-Mandel, L.C.S.W., Greg Stanford, Psy.D., & Flora Zakan-Greenberg, Ph.D.
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Getting To Know Cognitive Behavior
Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) is a group practice founded by Dr. Joel L. Becker in 2005, and is one of the largest cognitive-behavior therapy practices in Southern California. We specialize in short-term, problem-focused therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Our treatments are individualized for a full range of psychological disorders.
View 5 Photos
A well-informed patient will be more successful in therapy. We make use of a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, and consult with additional health care providers. Being clear about what treatment will consist of allows us to provide the best quality services to each of our clients.
Staff: Joel Becker, Ph.D., Pamela Elfenbaum, Ph.D., Denica Gordon-Mandel, L.C.S.W., Greg Stanford, Psy.D., & Flora Zakan-Greenberg, Ph.D.
Take the first step to finding help. Call Cognitive Behavior now – (310) 858 3831
Rates & Insurance
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Individual Sessions 0
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Couples Sessions 0
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Groups Sessions 0

It’s typical for mental health professionals to not participate in your insurance network. However, numerous insurance plans do provide coverage for out-of-network services, which means you might receive partial reimbursement for your expenses.Learn more
Treatments & Expertise
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Existential
- Cognitive Processing (cpt)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-based (mbct)
- Exposure Response Prevention (erp)
- Positive Psychology
- Acceptance And Commitment (act)
- Trauma Focused
- Rational Emotive Behavior (rebt)
- Family Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
Client Focus
- Couples
- Individuals
- Family
- Child
- Traumatic Brain Injury (tbi)
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Obsessive-compulsive (ocd)
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal
- Addiction
- Psychosis
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Chronic Pain
- Infertility
- Women's Issues
- Adhd
- Developmental Disorders
- Trauma And Ptsd
- Family Conflict
- Sexuality: Bisexual
- Lgbtq+
- Grief
- Marital And Premarital
- Sex Therapy
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Transgender
- Infidelity
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Lesbian
- Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Existential
- Cognitive Processing (cpt)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-based (mbct)
- Exposure Response Prevention (erp)
- Positive Psychology
- Acceptance And Commitment (act)
- Trauma Focused
- Rational Emotive Behavior (rebt)
- Family Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Teen
- Children
- Adults
- Preteen
- Elders (65+)
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Education & Training
My Practice Information
Cognitive Behavior
Beverly Hills, CA
(310) 858 3831
Cognitive Behavior
Arcadia, CA
(310) 858 3831

Cognitive Behavior, PHD
Booking Widget

Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) is a group practice founded by Dr. Joel L. Becker in 2005, and is one of the largest cognitive-behavior therapy practices in Southern California. We specialize in short-term, problem-focused therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Our treatments are individualized for a full range of psychological disorders.
View 5 Photos
A well-informed patient will be more successful in therapy. We make use of a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, and consult with additional health care providers. Being clear about what treatment will consist of allows us to provide the best quality services to each of our clients.
Staff: Joel Becker, Ph.D., Pamela Elfenbaum, Ph.D., Denica Gordon-Mandel, L.C.S.W., Greg Stanford, Psy.D., & Flora Zakan-Greenberg, Ph.D.
About Cognitive Behavior
Identity
Getting To Know Cognitive Behavior
Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) is a group practice founded by Dr. Joel L. Becker in 2005, and is one of the largest cognitive-behavior therapy practices in Southern California. We specialize in short-term, problem-focused therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Our treatments are individualized for a full range of psychological disorders.
View 5 Photos
A well-informed patient will be more successful in therapy. We make use of a collaborative relationship between the client and therapist, and consult with additional health care providers. Being clear about what treatment will consist of allows us to provide the best quality services to each of our clients.
Staff: Joel Becker, Ph.D., Pamela Elfenbaum, Ph.D., Denica Gordon-Mandel, L.C.S.W., Greg Stanford, Psy.D., & Flora Zakan-Greenberg, Ph.D.
Take the first step to finding help. Call Cognitive Behavior now – (310) 858 3831
Rates & Insurance
-
Individual Sessions 0
-
Couples Sessions 0
-
Groups Sessions 0

It’s typical for mental health professionals to not participate in your insurance network. However, numerous insurance plans do provide coverage for out-of-network services, which means you might receive partial reimbursement for your expenses.Learn more
Treatments & Expertise
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Existential
- Cognitive Processing (cpt)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-based (mbct)
- Exposure Response Prevention (erp)
- Positive Psychology
- Acceptance And Commitment (act)
- Trauma Focused
- Rational Emotive Behavior (rebt)
- Family Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
Client Focus
- Couples
- Individuals
- Family
- Child
- Traumatic Brain Injury (tbi)
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Obsessive-compulsive (ocd)
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal
- Addiction
- Psychosis
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Chronic Pain
- Infertility
- Women's Issues
- Adhd
- Developmental Disorders
- Trauma And Ptsd
- Family Conflict
- Sexuality: Bisexual
- Lgbtq+
- Grief
- Marital And Premarital
- Sex Therapy
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Transgender
- Infidelity
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Lesbian
- Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Cognitive Behavioral (cbt)
- Existential
- Cognitive Processing (cpt)
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-based (mbct)
- Exposure Response Prevention (erp)
- Positive Psychology
- Acceptance And Commitment (act)
- Trauma Focused
- Rational Emotive Behavior (rebt)
- Family Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Teen
- Children
- Adults
- Preteen
- Elders (65+)
Not sure if you’re the right fit for Cognitive‘s Practice? Take This Quick Survey
Education & Training
My Practice Information
Cognitive Behavior
Beverly Hills, CA
(310) 858 3831
Cognitive Behavior
Arcadia, CA
(310) 858 3831