Cognitive behavior therapy is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that can help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This type of therapy is based on the ideas that unhelpful thinking patterns and learned behaviors can contribute to emotional distress. When you change these patterns, you can improve how you feel and how you function.
When you attend cognitive behavior therapy sessions, your therapist will work with you to identify negative or distorted thoughts, such as all-or-nothing thinking or excessive self-criticism. You then learn how to challenge and replace these thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones. At the same time, cognitive behavior therapy focuses on helping you develop healthier responses, coping skills, and problem-solving skills.
Additionally, cognitive behavior therapy is goal-oriented. This means that every session is focused on specific concerns and practical solutions. We recommend practicing the skills we teach in between sessions. Some of the most common activities we recommend include journaling, thought tracking, and gradual exposure to feared situations. With this approach, you can become empowered to actively participate in your own healing.
We use cognitive behavior therapy to treat a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, and other mental health concerns. This type of therapy can also help with everyday challenges, like low self-esteem, relationship issues, and major life changes.
If you are ready to take the next step in your own healing, cognitive behavior therapy may be beneficial. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment.