CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured, short-term treatment using talk therapy. Your therapist helps you become aware of undesirable thinking so you can respond to situations in a more productive manner.

CBT can also be an effective tool for anyone who would like to learn how to better manage stressful situations. It teaches you to modify your thinking to better control both your emotions and inappropriate behavior.

To get the most benefit from CBT therapy, it’s important that you’re open and honest with your therapist. If you’re uncomfortable discussing certain things because of painful memories or your feel embarrassed, let your therapist know. If you will commit to sticking with your treatment plan knowing you may not see instant results, you should see improvement after several sessions. Be sure to complete assignments your therapist gives you so you can apply them regularly.

CBT doesn’t work for everyone, so if you’re not seeing results after a few sessions, talk to your therapist to make changes or try a different approach.