Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). Client's attend a limited number of sessions to help them increase awareness of inaccurate or negative thinking so they can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.
CBT can be conducted in isolation or in combination with other forms of therapy to treat mental health conditions, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or eating disorders. CBT can also be an effective tool to help anyone, whether or not they are struggling with a mental health condition, learn how to better manage stressful life situations.
CBT can help with:
- Depression
- Anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD)
- Substance abuse
- Chronic pain
- Eating disorders
- Sexual issues
- Anger management
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 different CBT techniques, including:
- Journaling
- Challenging beliefs
- Mindfulness, relaxation, meditation
- Social, physical and thinking exercises