Frequently, potential clients will call me somewhat mystified. They tell me that their friend/relative/physician/ coworker has recommended CBT. "Can you do that?" they ask quizzically. Let me fill you in on a secret - CBT is not nearly as mysterious as it sounds. CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Aaron Beck founded CBT in the early 1960s, and it has proven to be an extremely effective form of psychotherapy. CBT is, to put it simply, the belief that our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors. Sounds pretty simple, right? Sort of. It gets a little bit more complicated. Take a look at the image below.
Could it really be that simple? Well, it does get a little more complicated. It actually is more like this:
So what can you expect from CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? You'll be talking a lot about your thoughts and how those thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors. The great news is that by examining your thinking, which is often automatic, we can alter and change our feelings and behavior. The other good news is that CBT is very systematic and goal oriented. You'll have plenty of 'homework', and, if done properly, you will notice changes in a relatively short period of time.
Does CBT work for children? Absolutely! CBT is known to be an effective treatment for adults and children alike, for a broad spectrum of mental health issues.
Do I use a CBT method of psychotherapy? I do. I find it to be extremely effective, and many clients experience improvement in a relatively short period of time.
Talk to a professional about whether CBT might be right for you!
Does CBT work for children? Absolutely! CBT is known to be an effective treatment for adults and children alike, for a broad spectrum of mental health issues.
Do I use a CBT method of psychotherapy? I do. I find it to be extremely effective, and many clients experience improvement in a relatively short period of time.
Talk to a professional about whether CBT might be right for you!