Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, problem-oriented treatment modality that is based on the belief that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are related closely. For example, if you are having a negative thought related to people not liking you, then you might feel sadness or anger, which can cause you to isolate yourself from others. CBT also involves focusing on the present rather than the past. In CBT, clients can benefit from learning how to identify and reframe negative thinking patterns, change maladaptive behaviors, and build specific skills that they can practice between sessions to help them overcome their problems.
CBT can be used to help treat children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of problems, including:
- Addictions
- Anxiety
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Trauma
- Relationship Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Abuse
To learn more about CBT, please check out the video below:
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based, non-drug insomnia treatment. It can help clients who have primary insomnia as well as chronic pain, depression, anxiety, etc. CBT-I can help improve the quality of both a client’s sleep pattern and daytime functioning.
To learn more about CBT-I, please check out the video below:
Please contact me today if you are interested in participating in CBT or CBT-I!