Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT is a type of psychotherapy.

It is a highly effective in the treatment of anxiety, depression, AD/HD, and a host of other problems.

As you might expect, it has twin areas of focus:

• Cognitive approaches. Our feelings and behavior are largely shaped by our understanding of the world–our expectations, beliefs, assumptions, and biases. Often, these mental models serve us well. But sometimes, we fall into patterns of thinking that hold us back. In this approach, you will learn techniques for recognizing and changing the patterns that keep you anxious and stuck.
• Behavioral approaches. We all have ways different ways of dealing with stress and anxiety, some more effective than others. Often, we are not fully aware of how our behavior affects these emotions. In CBT, we try to understand how our habits keep us stuck, and we come up action plans to change those habits.

Comprehensive research has demonstrated that this therapy is effective for a host of problems, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, OCD, and eating disorders.  It can also be helpful for relationship and work-related issues.