Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 requirements, I am ONLY providing Telehealth sessions (no in-person therapy) using the HIPAA compliant platform Simple Practice. Sessions can be performed using your phone, computer, or tablet. I have morning, evening, and weekend times available. Please be aware this is subject to change as conditions related to COVID-19 change. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
CBT can help with:
o Depression
o Anxiety
o Panic attacks
o Phobias
o Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD)
o Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
o Substance dependency
o Persistent pain
o Disordered eating
o Sexual issues
o Anger management issues
There are different CBT techniques you can learn and practice such as:
o Journaling
o Relaxation
o Meditation
o Mindfulness
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.
If you or someone you know would benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, please contact me today. I would be happy to speak with you about how I may be able to help.
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