What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched therapeutic approaches to date. Numerous studies prove that it affects people who engage in it with the help of a qualified therapist.

CBT is effective for many mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and trauma disorders. It supports the idea that people have cognitions, or thoughts, that are unhelpful that can lead to unhelpful behaviors. To change these behaviors, CBT therapists help clients examine their negative ways of thinking.

Your CBT therapist will first examine your negative thought patterns. Recognizing your unhelpful thoughts can lead to clarity about your actions. Once you understand how your unhelpful thoughts influence your behavior, your therapist will work with you to identify more helpful ways of thinking. Additionally, your therapist will help you find more positive ways of coping with negative thoughts and strong emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy utilizes individualized learning through homework activities that can help you more efficiently integrate the strategies you learn in therapy into your everyday life. Once you’ve incorporated some of these strategies into your daily life, your therapist will work with you to continue to reshape any negative or unhelpful ways of thinking that might arise.

Therapists Who Specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Sway Health

Chicago

Illinois

Sway Health is a leading telehealth provider specializing in bipolar disorder treatment. We offer an integrated approach combining expert psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation, guided by data-driven, measure-based guidance. Our convenient telehealth services, paired with ongoing support through Constant Care, provide affordable and personalized treatment plans. Learn more at Sw...

Jared Fuson, LPCC-S

Columbus

Ohio

I am a master’s level therapist who is independently licensed in Ohio. I have 12 years of counseling experience in many different facets of behavioral health. I tailor your treatment plans to your current needs. Utilization of tele-therapy sessions with frequency discussed throughout the process: weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly options available. I understands that this process can be difficult ...

Dahyana Paul, PMHNP-BC

Boston

Massachusetts

I provide personalized, holistic mental health care for children, families, and individuals—whether at home, work, or online. I specialize in therapy and medication management for conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. Using evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and supported as we work together toward healing and wellness.