Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT combines cognitive (the patterns of thoughts about yourself and the world) and behavioral (your reaction to certain situations or thoughts) therapy treatments to change the way the way your thoughts dominate your day or your reactions.
This therapy modality is aimed to reduce symptoms of
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance Abuse
- Insomnia
- PTSD
- OCD
- Low Self-Esteem
- Irrational Fears
- And many other mental health illnesses.
CBT theory is based on how our thoughts influence emotions/feelings and emotions/feelings influence our reactions, mood and attitude.
While each client’s therapy treatment is specific to their own personal issues and goals they would like to achieve, the process of CBT will fall along these lines:
Assess current thought patterns, complete forms requested from your counselor, review and educate about the problems you’re facing.
Set goals! You’ll set a list of goals/changes you want to attain from therapy and work with your counselor to setup the strategies you’ll use.
Your healing requires your participation!
Begin using the strategies agreed upon by you and your counselor in your everyday life to help redirect those negative thought patterns and overcome that fearful or anxious situation.
Some strategies used in CBT include, but are not limited to:
- Journaling
- Relaxation and Stress Reducers
- Role playing
- Thought Restructuring
- Deep Breathing
- Exposure Therapy
CBT is considered a short-term treatment plan, but is not a “quick-fix” solution. Results are dependent on consistency and commitment to healing.
This therapy treatment is safe and effective for all ages. It has shown to help children and adults improve their moods, behavior and change distorted thought patterns.
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