Episode 26 | CBT for Youth Facing Real-Life Challenges with Sandy Pimentel, PhD & Brian Chu, PhD

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 In this rich and clinically grounded episode, host Shaina Siber, LCSW  is joined by Dr. Brian Chu and Dr. Sandy Pimentel to talk about how CBT can be delivered effectively and flexibly with children and adolescents—especially those managing chronic stress, social exclusion, systemic barriers, and complex family dynamics.

Drawing from their new book, CBT Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Youth, they offer practical tools and clinical decision-making strategies to maintain CBT fidelity while adjusting to developmental needs and contextual factors. This conversation is designed for therapists seeking to strengthen case conceptualization, intervention planning, and outcome monitoring in real-world clinical settings.