Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a form of therapy that is based on the connection between thoughts, behavior and emotions.  The “cognitive” part of CBT assumes that certain thinking patterns are more likely to lead to anxiety, depression and many other emotional difficulties.

By learning to recognize these thought patterns in yourself, and how to change them, you will be able to change negative emotional states.

The “behavior” part of CBT seeks to change what you do (behavior patterns) that create or maintain emotional problems.

CBT involves a certain kind of therapy relationship that emphasizes the partnership between therapist and patient.

You will help to decide the goals and how they will be achieved. You will also work actively on your problems, including doing tasks between sessions.

CBT is fairly structured and focused. Patients often come to therapy feeling that they do not know where to start.  CBT gives them a clear direction.

CBT is often shorter than other forms of therapy (12 to 24 weeks).