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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well-researched and widely used forms of therapy — and for good reason. It helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and how small, intentional changes can lead to meaningful improvements in mental health.

If you're feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, CBT offers practical tools to help you move forward.

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What Is CBT?​

 

CBT is a short- to mid-term, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on identifying and shifting:

  • Negative or distorted thought patterns

  • Unhelpful behaviors that keep you feeling stuck

  • Emotional responses that feel overwhelming or out of proportion

In CBT, you’ll learn how your inner dialogue (thoughts) impacts your feelings and actions — and how to challenge and reframe those thoughts in healthier, more supportive ways.

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What CBT Can Help With

CBT has been shown to be effective for many mental health concerns, including:

  • Anxiety and panic attacks

  • Depression

  • Stress and burnout

  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

  • PTSD and trauma-related symptoms

  • Low self-esteem or self-criticism

  • Perfectionism or people-pleasing

  • Sleep problems (including insomnia)

  • Phobias and avoidance behaviors

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What to Expect in CBT Sessions

CBT is collaborative and structured — it’s not just talking, it’s learning skills you can use in real life.

In sessions, you might:

  • Identify recurring thought or behavior patterns

  • Learn how to recognize distorted thinking (“I always mess up,” “I’m not good enough”)

  • Practice reframing thoughts to be more realistic and helpful

  • Explore how past experiences influence current thinking

  • Work on specific goals, like reducing anxiety or increasing motivation

  • Get homework or journaling prompts to support progress between sessions

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Why It Works

CBT is effective because it helps you:

  • Gain awareness of mental habits that aren’t serving you

  • Develop tools to handle stress, emotions, and uncertainty

  • Feel more in control of your reactions and choices

The skills you learn in CBT can continue helping you long after therapy ends — making it a powerful, long-term investment in your mental health.

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Is CBT Right for Me?

CBT is a great fit if you're:

  • Looking for practical tools and strategies

  • Wanting to actively participate in your own healing

  • Ready to explore how your thoughts and habits shape your experience

Whether you're dealing with daily stress or a long-standing issue, CBT offers a clear path toward greater emotional balance, self-understanding, and resilience.

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