1. Use mental health directories (with smart filters)
   
   

These are the most reliable platforms where therapists list their specialties:

• • Psychology Today: Works in many countries, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and parts of Europe.
    Use filters like:

• • • “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)” (since BA is often under the CBT umbrella).
    • Keywords: “Behavioral Activation” in the therapist’s bio or approach.

• • TherapistAid Directory: U.S.-based, but BA-focused therapists do pop up.

• • Local psychology association websites

For example:

• • • Belgium: Compsy.
    • UK: BACP.
    • Canada: ca.

2. Search with precise terms
   
   

• • Use Google or Bing and search for:
  • “Behavioral activation therapist near me”.
  • “Behavioral activation depression treatment [your city or country]”.
  • “Cognitive behavioral therapy + behavioral activation [your language]”.
  • You might find clinics, individual therapists, or mental health centers that explicitly offer BA.

3. Ask therapists directly

Not all therapists list every modality online, but many know and use BA even if it’s not advertised.

When reaching out, ask:

• • “Do you use behavioral activation as part of your approach for treating depression?”
  • Or if you want to be casual: “I’ve been reading about behavioral activation and think it might fit me. Is this something you use in your practice?”

If they say yes, you can also ask:

• • How often do you use BA?
  • Is your approach more behavioral, cognitive, or a mix?
  • Have you worked with clients who prefer action-oriented methods?

4. Consider online therapy platforms
   
   

Platforms like:

• • BetterHelp, Talkspace, or Online-Therapy.com sometimes allow you to request specific approaches like BA.
  • Ask during intake: “I’m looking for a therapist who uses behavioral activation. Can you match me with someone?”

5. Check for BA-specific training

Some therapists mention:

• • “Trained in behavioral activation.”
  • “BA for depression.”
  • “Structured activity scheduling” (another term for BA techniques).

You might also look for therapists trained in:

• • BA for older adults (if that’s relevant).
  • BA for clients struggling with low motivation.

A CBT therapist with a behavioral orientation can still be a great fit if you can’t find someone explicitly trained in BA.

Many use BA as a foundational part of their depression treatment.

Summary

Step:	What to do:
Use directories.	Psychology Today, national associations.
Search online.	Use “behavioral activation + [location]”.
Contact therapists.	Ask directly about their BA experience.
Explore online options.	Therapy platforms with BA therapists.
Look for CBT-behavioral.	Many CBT therapists use BA techniques.