Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented, solution-focused therapeutic approach that empowers individuals to recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT helps people identify how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, offering practical tools and strategies to cope and thrive.
Who Might Benefit from CBT?
CBT is backed by extensive research demonstrating its effectiveness for a wide range of mental health concerns in children, adolescents and adults. Countless studies have shown CBT to be a powerful tool for improving mental health and overall well-being.
CBT is effective for individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, including:
Anxiety: CBT can help individuals manage excessive worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, and specific phobias. If you or your child frequently worries, is fearful, or has anxiety-related issues that interfere with daily life, work, or school, CBT can help them manage and reduce anxiety.
Depression: CBT equips individuals with techniques to challenge and reframe negative thought patterns that contribute to depression. When you or your child experiences negative thinking traps, persistent sadness, low energy, or withdrawal from activities they used to enjoy, CBT can provide strategies to improve mood and overall well-being.
Emotion-Regulation and Behavioral Problems: If you or your child displays behaviors that you’d like to change, like anger outbursts or impulsivity, CBT can teach coping skills and problem-solving techniques.
Trauma: CBT, specifically Trauma Focused-CBT (TF-CBT) can be instrumental in processing traumatic experiences and reducing the emotional impact of traumatic events. Click here to learn more about TF-CBT.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): CBT, particularly Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), is a leading treatment for OCD. Click here to learn more about ERP.
Attention, Hyperactivity, and Self-Regulation: CBT can help people with ADHD successfully manage symptoms for optimal performance. CBT techniques can be applied to build skills like organization, time management and productivity, improved relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and boost self-confidence and self-esteem.
Stress Management: CBT offers valuable tools to cope with everyday stressors, build resilience, and maintain wellness.
CBT for Kids
We understand that children and adolescents have unique needs. CBT for kids involves:
Age and Developmentally-Appropriate Techniques: Our therapists use child-friendly concepts and language and creative methods to engage young minds and make a relatable, warm, and inviting experience. They understand the things that are important to young people at different ages and stages and provide examples and create connections in relevant and meaningful ways.
Parental Involvement: Parents are integral to the process, collaborating with therapists to support their child's progress.
Play-Based Approaches: For younger children, play therapy techniques may be used to make therapy more engaging and relatable. Play is a powerful tool to help children process and understand their thoughts, feelings and the way that they act and also to practice new skills.