What is CBT

 

The Cognitive Triad

Our psychological mind is made up of three components: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT theory suggests that by targeting maladaptive thinking patterns and changing behaviors, one can create long-lasting changes to improve emotional well-being.

What Does CBT Look Like

  • Goal oriented-we will develop clear and specific goals within your first few sessions.

  • Present oriented - while it is important to understand how thought patterns and behaviors emerge, we will focus the majority of our session time on helping to improve one’s ability to manage, cope, and thrive in the here and now.

  • Take Home Assignments- A main component of CBT are take home assignments to practice the skills learned during our sessions.

What can CBT help with:

CBT therapy has been shown to be efficacious in treating many mental health concerns. Providers are trained in the following evidence-based approaches:

Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, Social Anxiety-Cognitive and Exposure Therapy

OCD- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy

Depression- Cognitive Therapy and Behavioral Activation

PTSD/Trauma- Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure

ADHD- Behaviorlal Management and Cognitive Therapy

Insomnia- CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)