ABCT

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) is dedicated to the scientific understanding and treatment of psychological problems. Membership in our organization is ideal for those who are committed to the understanding and amelioration of problems of the human condition through the investigation and application of behavioral, cognitive, and other evidence-based principles to assessment, prevention, and treatment.

Membership is open to all persons who agree with the purposes and objectives of ABCT and who are in good standing of either the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the National Association of Social Workers, or possess other acceptable qualifications and experience, and who are: (1) practicing clinicians; (2) engaged in research or other activities pertinent to the development and advancement of cognitive and behavioral therapies; or (3) interested in acquiring professional knowledge and competence in some aspect of the cognitive behavioral therapies with a view toward eventual participation.

Several benefits are afforded to our members to facilitate acquisition of professional knowledge and competence in general aspects of the cognitive and behavioral therapies. However, our members also benefit from access to an extraordinarily robust and active Special Interest Community, delving into treatment approaches, populations, and specific disorders.

Membership year: November 1, 2020 – October 31, 2021

Full Membership

• New Members: $320 USD (includes one-time $30 initiation fee AND electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice
• Renewing Members: $290 USD (includes electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice

New Professional 1 Membership

• New and Renewing Members: $95 USD (includes electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice

New Professional 2 Membership

• New and Renewing Members: $155 USD (includes electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice

New Professional 3 Membership

• New and Renewing Members: $210 USD (includes electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice

Post-Baccalaureate Membership

• New and Renewing Members: $95 USD (includes electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice

Student Membership

• New and Renewing Members: $84 USD (includes electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive Behavioral Practice

Emeritus Members

• All Emeritus Members: $95 USD (includes electronic journals)
• $85 optional print copy of Behavior Therapy
• $85 optional print copy of Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
• You must be fully retired, have been an ABCT member for 20 years (do not have to be consecutive years), and 70 years or older
• Emeritus Members cannot hold office (but you can if you switch back to Full Member status)
• You must call the ABCT Central Office directly at (212) 647-1890 to become an Emeritus Member

Q: What is the ABCT membership year and when do my benefits start?

A: The ABCT membership year is from November 1 to October 31 of the following year. Membership for 2015 begins November 1, 2014 and ends October 31, 2015.

Benefits are available in the following timeline:

• Immediate benefits upon membership signup: Registration for the annual convention at member rates, discounts on publications and webinar registrations, and Find a CBT Therapist enrollment for professional members.
• Within two weeks of membership signup: List serve access (you may opt-out by emailing bmazzella@abct.org), online journal access to Behavior Therapy and Cognitive & Behavioral Practice, as well as issues of the Behavior Therapist through Elseiver.
• Note: Issues of print journals are made available in a calendar year, January-December. For 2015 members, journal subscriptions will be mailed beginning January 2015.

Contact Sue Bezares, Membership Services Associate at 212-647-1890 x.212 or sbezares@abct.org if you have concerns about your membership benefits.

Q: I want to become a member, but I'd like to pay online. Do I also need to send the PDF application?

A: No. A payment submitted online or with your PDF application serves the same purpose. If you do pay online, here's information you do need to send separately, by mail, or by FAX to 212-647-1865 or by EMAIL to membership@abct.org.

• Full members - proof of licensure if you intend to enroll in Find a CBT Therapist.
• New Professionals - proof of completion of a terminal degree OR proof of licensure with 24 months prior to the date you are applying for membership.
• Students - proof of enrollment in the form of a student ID, letter from your advisor or department head.

Q: I'd like to join, but I don't know the applicable membership category.

A: We provide a description of each membership category in the online store and on the PDF application, but if you still have concerns, contact Sue Bezares, Membership Services Associate at 212-647-1890 x.212 or sbezares@abct.org.

Q: I'm paid through the current membership year and would like to attend your upcoming convention at member rates. Why do I have to pay membership for the upcoming year to receive the preferred rates?

A: The ABCT membership year is from November 1 to October 31 of the following year; the annual convention typically takes place within this period. In order to receive the member rates for convention registration, you must be a member for the period in which the convention takes place.

Q: How do I edit my membership information?

A: Sign in at the ABCT homepage using the Member Log In button at the top left of the page. Once you are signed in, click on the orange button labeled My Member Account on the left. Make your changes and save. The information will populate the Membership Directory and for professional members, the Find a CBT Therapist data.

Need more information about ABCT membership? Call us at 212-647-1890 or email membership@abct.org.