Cognitive Behavior Associates is a group practice started by Joel L. Becker, Ph. D and his associates in 2005. Dr. Becker is also responsible for founding a group practice and institute for training in Boston, Massachusetts in the late 1970's, both of which were two of the earliest organizations offering treatment and training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. 

CBA is one of the largest group practices in the Los Angeles area offering short-term, problem focused therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a form of psychotherapy based on scientific, empirical findings.  CBA offers therapy and training based on the classical models of CBT and has incorporated the newest forms of CBT as they have been tested empirical on patient groups. We provide evaluation and treatment for the full-range of psychological disorders.