Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT is an evidence-based therapy used to help clients manage negative thinking patterns. It can be used to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD disorders.

CBT aims to identify and challenge negative thoughts and work on unhelpful behavior patterns. We will set goals and practice new skills to address these patterns.

The therapist helps the client work on the problematic core beliefs and develop healthier coping skills to manage their symptoms better.

CBT recognizes that thoughts and feelings can influence behavior.

The therapist uses question-and-answer sessions to help the clients identify how to respond to challenging situations.

CBT training can help clients develop healthier habits and improve their mental health.

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

Most people with clearly defined behavioral and emotional concerns tend to reap the benefits of CBT. If any of the above issues resonate with you, I encourage you to try cognitive behavioral therapy.

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.

Some CBT techniques are:

Journalling
Challenging beliefs
Relaxation
Meditation
Mindfulness
Social, physical and thinking exercises

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is much more than sitting and talking about whatever comes to mind during a session. CBT sessions are structured to ensure that the therapist and the person in treatment are focused on the different goals of each session, which in turn ensures that each and every session is productive.

If you or someone you know would benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, please contact me today. I would be happy to speak with you about how I may be able to help.

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