Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least 18 years of age 2. Has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy 3. Able to send and receive information effectively with familiar communication partners 4. Able, during the consent process, to answer questions about the study to indicate that they understand and consent to participation 5. Has pain that at least moderately interferes with some aspect(s) of their daily activities 6. Able and willing to participate in all assessment and group sessions regardless of randomization outcome 7. Appears on a screening assessment to have enough cognitive ability to recognize their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to be able to benefit from CBT-CP Exclusion Criteria: (if met then participant will not eligible to participate) 1. Previously received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for chronic pain 2. Endorses that most of their pain is attributable to a recent event (e.g. trauma, surgery that occurred in the past 3 months) 3. Unable to attend weekly CBT-CP sessions from a location in the state of Maryland