I had a therapist who did CBT..it helped allot with the suicidal ideation..but did nothing to assist with the past abuse and trauma issues..so I agree it has value, but it only hurt me in the long term because I was not allowed to process traumatic symptoms, for that he had me taking heavy medications..so really I dunno..I just know, now, I should have never allowed it without the traumatic abuse processing..it only prolonged the inevitable reoccourance of symptoms..some things you just cant think your way thru..analytically/reasonably..it just has to be worked thru..dunno if you understand what i am trying to convey..sorry..cant put it any other way..but I hope the best for you whatever you decide..at least your moving forward and trying to find healing..which is great..