Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a short term, problem-focused approach to behavioral therapy. It helps individuals distinguish between their beliefs, thoughts, and emotions, ultimately liberating them from unproductive behavioral patterns. 

CBT operates on the principle that it's a person's interpretation or perception of events, rather than the events themselves, that shapes their emotional responses and actions. 

What can CBT help with?

• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Panic attacks
• Phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Substance dependency
• Persistent pain
• Disordered eating
• Sexual issues
• Anger management issues

Those who have well-defined behavioral and emotional challenges are often good candidates for CBT. This treatment approach empowers you to reshape self-defeating thought patterns, reign in overwhelming emotions, and shift ineffective or harmful behaviors. CBT is a versatile tool comprised of a multitude of techniques and interventions. 

Common CBT Techniques & Exercises

• Challenging thought patterns 
• Reframing
• Self-monitoring
• Guided discovery
• Successive approximation
• Role play
• Decatastrophizing
• Emotional reasoning
• Thought stopping
• Meditation/Relaxed breathing
• Cognitive diffusion
• Mindfulness
• Visualization
• Systematic exposure
• Contingency management
• Stimulus control 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy goes beyond free-form conversations. CBT involves structured sessions, where the therapist and individual in treatment work collaboratively towards specific objectives to ensuring productivity in each session.  

Please reach out to me for a free consultation if you're interested in exploring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!