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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on what is happening with the client in the "here and now", rather than focusing on the past. Though issues from the past inevitably come up and therefore should be attended to, they are not the primary focus of this type of therapy. It is called CBT because the therapist works with the client on thinking patterns (cognitions) and on the behaviors that are causing the client difficulty in his or her life.
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CBT is a brief form of therapy with the number of sessions typically being between 6 and 20 depending upon the client's needs, and it involves exercises and homework between sessions. The therapist first helps the client identify distorted thoughts and mistaken beliefs that lead to problem behaviors. Then evidence for and against these thoughts and beliefs is explored. Thirdly, the therapist joins with the client to develop new behaviors and the client experiments with implementing the new behaviors.
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- Relaxation Techniques
- Identifying and Expressing Emotions
- Overcoming Negative Self Talk
- Changing Mistaken Beliefs
- Asserting Yourself
- Using Visualization
- Referrals for Medication when appropriate
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Science has shown that CBT can be effective for a wide range of mental health problems in both adults and children such as:
Depression
- Anxiety Disorders such as:
- Generalized Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
Eating Disorders such as:
- Overeating
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Physical problems with a psychological component
CBT does not work for everyone. Some people greatly improve with this type of therapy and others see minimal improvement. Studies do show however, that CBT can significantly reduce the chance of recurrence of depressive episodes and anxiety symptoms in many people. For more information or to determine if CBT is for you, contact us today!
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