Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps you identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, learn practical coping skills, and make lasting changes.
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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
How CBT Works
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Instead of only exploring why something started, CBT emphasizes what’s maintaining it now—and teaches practical strategies to shift patterns that keep you stuck. Many people like CBT because it’s skills-based, measurable, and designed to create real-life change.
Who Can Benefit From CBT?
CBT can be a great fit if you want a practical, skill-building approach that helps you understand patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and take clear steps toward change in everyday life.
CBT may help with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress management
- Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
- Trauma
- Substance Abuse
- Life Transitions
What to Expect in CBT
In CBT, you’ll work with your therapist to clarify goals and identify specific patterns you want to change. Sessions are typically structured and collaborative: you’ll learn tools (such as cognitive reframing, behavioral strategies, and emotion regulation skills), practice applying them to real situations, and track progress over time. Sometimes there’s simple between-session practice (like journaling, exposures, or behavior experiments) to help you build momentum and confidence.
Meet Your Care Team
Our specialized clinicians are experts in treating this condition and are here to support your journey to wellness.
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Alethia Wood
MS, MA, LAC, ASAT
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Clark Wheeler
LAC
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Shawn Rodrigues
MC, LPC
FAQs About CBT Therapy
How long does CBT take?
It depends on your goals and how complex the concerns are. Some people see meaningful improvement in a shorter, focused period, while others prefer a longer course to work on deeper or more persistent patterns.
Is CBT a good fit if I want to talk about my past?
It can be. CBT often focuses on present-day patterns, but your past matters—especially when it shaped core beliefs. Many CBT therapists integrate insight about past experiences while staying oriented toward practical change.
What can I do to get the most out of CBT?
Come in with real examples from your week, be open about what you tried (even if it “didn’t work”), and focus on small consistent practice. The more you apply skills in daily life, the faster you build traction.
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