Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, goal-focused approach to counseling that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. By identifying unhelpful patterns, CBT helps you make changes that can improve how you feel and how you respond to life's challenges.
CBT is based on the idea that it's not the situation itself that causes distress, but how we interpret and react to it. When you learn to shift unhelpful thinking patterns, emotional relief and positive change often follow.
CBT can be helpful for concerns such as:
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anger and stress management
- Substance use concerns
- Chronic pain and other ongoing challenges
In CBT sessions we work on practical tools that you can use in everyday life, such as journaling, identifying cognitive distortions, challenging negative thoughts, examining core beliefs, utilizing relaxation techniques, and skill-building exercises.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, CBT may be a good fit for you. Feel free to reach out-I'd be happy to talk with you about how this approach could support your goals.