Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that addresses how our thoughts impact our emotions and behaviors. This approach is used to help us shift negative or irrational thinking patterns, creating positive changes in our emotions and behaviors. Our thoughts are very powerful and affect how we feel, behave, and interact with the world around us.
Below is a simple outline of the approach, which will be discussed more in your sessions. You and your counselor will work together to explore how these thinking patterns play out in your life and identify examples specific to your experiences. This will help you develop skills to manage your thoughts and empower you to live a fulfilling life.
Event ➝ Thought (Perception) ➝ Emotion ➝ Behavior
What does CBT most effectively treat?
CBT is one of the most researched therapeutic approaches and successfully treats the following mental health experiences:
Anxiety
Depression
Panic attacks
Phobias
Low self-esteem
Difficulty in relationships or friendships
At Cooper Counseling Center, we use evidence-based approaches that help you make long-term changes and feel more confident in managing your life.
These approaches include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Benefits and results of CBT
CBT can help with symptoms of anxiety and depression through proper support and counseling. Our counselors will help you:
Shift your thinking to overcome thoughts that are holding you back from achieving your goals and living a fulfilled life
Improve your ability to navigate everyday stressors and difficult moments
Positively shift the way you interact with the world
Overcome worries, fears, or irrational beliefs
Enhance your interactions with co-workers, friends, and loved ones
Feel more confident about yourself and empowered in your abilities