Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of thoughts in shaping emotions and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is commonly used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. 

 

During CBT, a therapist works with a person to identify unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to their distress. The therapist then helps the person develop new, more positive ways of thinking and behaving. CBT can be conducted in individual or group settings, and it often includes homework assignments to practice outside of session. 

 

Research has shown that CBT can be an effective treatment for mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. CBT may also be helpful for treating other conditions, such as chronic pain, insomnia, and substance abuse.

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CBT has been shown to be an effective form of anxiety treatment in numerous research studies. In fact, CBT is often considered the gold standard for treating anxiety disorders. CBT typically involves meeting with a therapist on a regular basis for a period of several weeks or months. During CBT sessions, patients work with their therapist to identify negative thoughts and beliefs about themselves and the world around them. They then work to challenge and change these thoughts and beliefs. Patients may also be asked to practice anxiety-provoking situations outside of therapy in order to help them overcome their fear.

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If you would like to know more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, contact me today. I would love the opportunity to hear how I can help you feel like your best self again. 

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