Feeling Good Institute

My treatment is not finished yet but I can categorically say that these last few weeks have been the best in the last 30 years.

(YES. YOU READ CORRECTLY. 3 x 10 = 30 ).

After all those years of suffering from chronic depression, I read Dr. David Burns' book "Feeling Great" (which explains TEAM CBT)

I immediately identified myself with the PATIENT RESISTANCE TO TREATMENTS approach as I had already tried "everything".

Unfortunately, I have not found ANY certified TEAM CBT therapist in Brazil.

I got in touch with the Feeling Good Institute that referred me to some certified professionals outside the USA because American therapists couldn't help me because I live in Brazil.

I opted for Dr. Dipti Joshi (India) who has been doing an EXCELLENT job and I already have clear symptoms improvement. She is very patient, empathetic, and technically accurate.

After we broke the language barrier (I'm a non-native English speaker) the results started to show up.

If you are a psychologist, get certified. Don't think twice.

If you are a patient, don't think.... just do it !!

I made conventional CBT in Brazil, the USA, and Germany: the effectiveness and productivity of TEAM CBT are much superior/more "professional".

In addition, I found the experience of doing therapy remotely via Zoom excellent because you have the option to record sessions and watch again later.

My special thanks to Dr. David Burns who created this method, to Dr. Dipti Josh who has been applying the method, and to Ms. Lea Crase of the Feeling Good Institute who patiently responded to my contact and referred to Dr. Dipti Josh ( and other psychologists outside the USA)

The therapists here are extraordinarily skillful, warm and compassionate. I highly recommend FGI.
I began working with Ellen Sande one week ago hoping for relief from some very deep-seated negative thoughts which have plagued me for several years. I expected that perhaps over the course of a few months of therapy and hard work I'd experience a little relief, which would have been welcome. This isn't my first go-round with therapy -- I've seen two other therapists at different institutions over the past two years with no success, and I felt nervous about starting up with yet another therapist. But after two 2-hour sessions my anger, resentment and anxiety disappeared. Completely. It's like waking up from a long and terrible nightmare. I feel immensely grateful for Ellen's expertise and the unique, effective cognitive tools implemented by all of the therapists at FGI.
If you're looking for relief from immense emotional distress, look no further. You'll find it here.

How strange it is to not control,
The thoughts that tumble through your head,
Conflict, anger, a shout or frown,
Give rise to terror, fear and dread

I’ve often got worthless advice
But color me impressed
Instead of words they gave me tools,
And left me to do the rest