Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral therapy is a very powerful and popular form of therapy that aims to change the way you view yourself and your actions. Through some exploration of the way you think about things, we can work together to modify the way you think about things and situations. This is a very effective technique for both short term and long term therapy.

CBT is to me, essentially, understanding how our thinking patterns affect our feelings and behaviors. But, we must understand each of these things individually and intersectionally to understand how they impact and affect us. In sessions I will give you education and exercises you can utilize to start being aware of our thoughts and feelings and how we can compassionately re-train those negative triggers so they aren't so debilitating anymore

I have read and studied seminal work from the creator of CBT and have used the model for the entirety of my career. I have used it as evidence based treatment when working with individuals with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, grief/loss, and with couples and families.

At Washington Psychological Wellness, our CBT specialists work to help clients assess, recognize, and deal with problematic and dysfunctional ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Treatment progress is dependent on each individual’s unique circumstances and needs. You and your therapist will actively check-in to ensure that progress is being maintained and that your treatment goals, values, and hopes are being accomplished.

CBT treatment focuses on changing unhealthy thinking patterns and unhelpful behavior patterns to increase overall well-being. CBT is heavily supported by evidence to be an effective treatment specifically for concerns including depression, anxiety, negative self-esteem/self-talk and alcohol and drug use problems.

I most often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice, which focuses on how thoughts affect emotions, behaviors, and experiences. This method can help you change unhealthy thoughts to healthier thoughts that support positive feelings, and improved decision-making. First, we will explore what brought you to therapy and the most appropriate method for you on your healing journey.

CBT is an evidence-based Best Practice model that is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions and behavior are all connected in ways that shape our attitudes, emotional well-being and responses to our experiences. For over 30 years I have seen the effectiveness of this approach. I have extensive training in CBT techniques used to challenge core beliefs and negative thought patterns, manage anxiety, stress and anger, improve boundaries, strengthen relationships and improve self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a transformative approach to counseling that helps you break free from negative patterns and regain control over your life. By exploring the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, CBT empowers you to identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs. Using practical techniques, together we'll build coping skills that foster lasting change and promote emotional well-being. CBT is a collaborative, empowering journey toward a more fulfilling life.

CBT, when used in conjunction with good compassionate care can provide a great basic structure to help explain why we think the way that we do, and how those thoughts relate to our feelings, body sensations, and our actions. I am good at using it and explaining it. However, I understand that understanding what is going on with you is not always enough. I use CBT with other therapies to build understanding that enhances deeper emotional work.

Cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to effectively address mood instability, cognitive distortions and poor coping skills that increase an individual's depression and anxiety.

I am trained in trauma-focused CBT and utilize this approach and concepts to address a variety of issues.

I truly believe that "as you think, so you are". So much of what we are going through can often be improved just from changing our perspective on the situation. CBT is a great modality for reframing our thinking about our daily situations and therefore regaining our power over situations that may be causing us stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy that involves understanding the relationship between an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through CBT and working with their therapist, an individual will work to examine, understand, and change possible distorted thinking or behavior patterns contributing to an individual's life struggles.

I specialize in CBT, a powerful therapy that reshapes thought patterns and behaviors. My expertise empowers clients to overcome challenges, promoting lasting change and improved mental health through exploration of the connection between the our actions, thoughts, and emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works strategically to help you identify your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they all interact to create your internal world.