<p>Anyone who has experienced a single or repeated experience of <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/sex" title="Psychology Today looks at sexual">sexual</a>, physical, or mental abuse or who has developed post-<a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/trauma" title="Psychology Today looks at traumatic">traumatic</a> symptoms, <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/depression" title="Psychology Today looks at depression">depression</a>, or <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/anxiety" title="Psychology Today looks at anxiety">anxiety</a> as a result of the loss of a loved one or exposure to violence in the home or community can benefit from TF-CBT. If a child or adolescent also exhibits serious behavioral, substance-abuse, or <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide" title="Psychology Today looks at suicidal">suicidal</a>-ideation problems, other forms of treatment, such as dialectical behavior therapy, may be more appropriate as an initial intervention and can be followed up with a trauma-sensitive approach.&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>WARNING:</strong></em></p> <p>Look for a licensed mental health professional with specialized training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as further training and supervised experience in trauma-focused therapy. In addition to these credentials, it is important to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable working.</p> <p><br></p> <h5>References</h5> <p>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Child Welfare Information Gateway. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children affected by sexual abuse or trauma. August 2012.</p> <p>Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy National Therapist Certification Program website</p>