CBT Therapy Questions To Ask Clients - Excel & Google Sheets

CBT Questions Database – Editable Spreadsheet for Therapists (Excel & Google Sheets)
499 Prompts Across 6 Core CBT Domains

This comprehensive CBT Questions Spreadsheet is designed for therapists and mental health professionals seeking a flexible, editable tool for session planning, note-taking, or clinical reference. With 499 categorized questions, you’ll be equipped to support clients through a variety of therapeutic approaches using CBT.

Available in Excel and Google Sheets, this tool is fully editable—users can add their own questions or adjust existing ones to suit their style. Each tab features an overview of its relevance to CBT, and questions are grouped into clear subcategories with short descriptions for quick navigation.

🌟 Includes:

• Hyperlinked Table of Contents to jump between sections

• Editable dropdowns for easy filtering and customization

• Pre-filled 499 questions + space to add your own

• Subcategory tables with short descriptions in every tab

🧠 Covers 6 Core CBT Categories with Detailed Subcategories:

1. Cognitive Distortions
• All-or-Nothing Thinking
• Overgeneralization
• Mental Filter
• Discounting the Positive
• Jumping to Conclusions
• Catastrophizing
• Emotional Reasoning
• Should Statements
• Labeling
• Personalization
• Mind Reading
• Fortune Telling

2. Thought Identification
• Spotting Automatic Thoughts
• Understanding Thought-Emotion Links
• Examining Thought Patterns

3. Emotional Regulation
• Identifying Emotions
• Understanding Triggers
• Exploring Connections
• Managing Strategies
• Reframing Emotions

4. Behavioral Activation
• Understanding Avoidance Patterns
• Identifying Meaningful Activities
• Setting Goals and Priorities
• Breaking Down Barriers
• Encouraging Commitment
• Reflecting on Progress

5. Core Beliefs & Values
• Uncovering Core Beliefs
• Exploring Origins of Beliefs
• Challenging Limiting Beliefs
• Identifying Personal Values
• Aligning Actions with Values
• Strengthening Positive Beliefs

6. Strengths-Based Inquiry
• Identifying Strengths
• Exploring Past Successes
• Leveraging Strengths
• Strengths in Relationships
• Building Resilience
• Future-Focused Strengths

Whether you're using this spreadsheet digitally or printing out sections, it’s designed to save you time, spark insight in sessions, and grow with your clinical needs.