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)