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

Solomon Abebe, PMHNP-BC, APRN

Charlotte

North Carolina

I provide compassionate and holistic mental health care tailored to each individual’s needs. Specializing in conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma, I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Through virtual consultations, I ensure accessible care, developing personalized treatment plans that encompa...

Time of Need Counseling, LLC

Catonsville

Maryland

I have over 18 years of experience counseling individuals in their time of need, I’ve learned a lot about what is helpful and what can make the difference in the life of someone through counseling. The most central ideas in my work are 1. People are doing the best that they can…but people can change their own response and alter their environment to bring about change in their life. 2. With supp...
I’m dedicated to offering top-notch care to each of my patients. My goal is to make every visit comfortable, clear, and personalized just for you. With years of experience, I’m here to support your mental health with kindness and a holistic approach. I believe in looking beyond symptoms to understand the whole person, so we can come up with treatments that truly fit you. Your well-being is my m...