Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior.
CBT is grounded in the belief that it is a person’s perception of events – rather than the events themselves – that determines how they will feel and act in response.
CBT can help with:
Depression
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Phobias
Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD)
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Substance dependency
Persistent pain
Disordered eating
Sexual issues
Anger management issues
With CBT, you’ll be able to adjust the thoughts that directly influence your emotions and behavior. This adjustment process is referred to as cognitive reconstructing, which happens through various CBT techniques. Together, often using workbooks, journaling, and mindfulness exercises, we will work together to achieve your goals. In fact, cognitive behavioral therapy is much more than sitting and talking about whatever comes to mind during a session. CBT sessions are highly structured and goal oriented.
Reach out today to discuss if CBT is right for you.