Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional thinking, emotions, and behaviors.
CBT is grounded in the belief that it is a person’s perception of events – rather than the events themselves – that determines how one might respond.
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
Response rates vary depending on the condition, often showing significant improvement in 5-20 sessions.
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 restructuring, a therapeutic technique that involves identifying, challenging, and replacing unhelpful or irrational thought patterns, often referred to as cognitive distortions.
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 us today. We would be happy to speak with you about how we may be able to help.