Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a short-term, problem-focused behavioral treatment that helps people distinguish between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, freeing them from unhelpful patterns of behavior.

CBT is based on the belief that a person’s perception of events, rather than the events themselves, determines how they 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

Most individuals with clearly defined behavioral and emotional concerns tend to benefit from CBT. If any of the aforementioned issues resonate with you, I encourage you to consider cognitive behavioral therapy.

With CBT, you can adjust the thoughts that directly influence your emotions and behavior. This adjustment process is called cognitive reconstructing and occurs through various CBT techniques.

Some CBT techniques are:

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is much more than simply sitting and discussing whatever comes to mind during a session. CBT sessions are structured to ensure that both the therapist and the individual in treatment remain focused on the various goals of each session, which ultimately guarantees that every session is productive.

If you or someone you know could benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, please contact me today. I would be glad to discuss how I might assist you.