Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

CBT is a well-researched form of psychological treatment that has been proven effective in treating many conditions.

Depression, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, substance abuse issues, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness are all conditions that CBT can effectively treat.

Through CBT, clients experience improved functioning and a healthier outlook on life. Some argue that CBT has shown to be as effective as, or even more effective than, other forms of therapy and psychotropic medications.

CBT is rooted in addressing a client’s thinking.

The Cognitive Triangle, a core concept in CBT, presents the theory that feelings and behavior originate in a person’s thinking. The more firmly a person’s thinking is rooted in reality, the more stable and grounded that person will be.

The more positive a person’s mindset, the better they will be able to handle obstacles and adversity. Similarly, the more negative and irrational a person’s thinking, the harder it will be to cope with life’s ups and downs.

Clients undergoing CBT therapy will need to complete specific tasks between sessions. These tasks, or “homework assignments,” are designed to shift the client to a new mode of thinking by increasing self-awareness and mindfulness. A client’s ability to commit to completing these tasks in between sessions will broadly impact their outcome.

Clients are deemed ready to graduate from CBT once they can successfully decrease their automatic negative thoughts and tendency to jump to negative assumptions. The client experiences a more positive view of the world, improved self-care, and a significant improvement in self-esteem and self-concept.

If this sounds like something you are interested in experiencing and benefitting from, contact me today. I look forward to hearing from you and accompanying you on your journey towards mental health.