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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a common type of talk therapy. In CBT, you work with a mental health professional, such as a psychologist or other licensed therapist, in a structured way. You attend a limited number of sessions to help you become aware of thought patterns that may be creating problems in your life. Looking at the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors helps you see difficult situations more clearly and respond more effectively.
CBT can be a very useful tool in the treatment of many mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or eating disorders. Sometimes CBT is the only treatment needed. In other cases, it is used in conjunction with other treatments, such as medication or equipment.
You don't have to have a mental health condition to benefit from CBT. CBT can be an effective way to learn to cope better with stressful life situations, etc.
Why it's done
Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to treat a wide range of mental health concerns. It's often the preferred type of psychotherapy because it can quickly help you learn about and cope with specific challenges. CBT generally includes fewer sessions than other types of therapy and is done in a structured way. CBT often involves homework as a way to practice your skills.
CBT is a useful tool for learning ways to deal with emotional challenges. For example, CBT may help you:
CBT is a useful tool for learning ways to deal with emotional challenges. For example, CBT may help you:
- Manage symptoms of mental health conditions.
- Keep symptoms of mental health conditions from coming back.
- Treat a mental health condition when medicines aren't a good option.
- Learn techniques for coping with stressful life situations.
- Learn ways to manage emotions.
- Deal with relationship conflicts and learn better ways to communicate.
- Cope with grief or loss.
- Overcome emotional trauma related to abuse or violence.
- Cope with a medical condition.
- Manage long-term physical symptoms.
Mental disorders that can be treated with CBT
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- Phobias.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder, also called PTSD.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Eating disorders.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also called OCD.
- Substance use disorders.
- Bipolar disorders.
- Schizophrenia.
- Sexual problems.
For some people, CBT is most effective when it is used in conjunction with other treatments, such as antidepressants or other medications.
Frequently asked questions about CPT
You can decide for yourself whether you want to try cognitive behavioral therapy. Or you may be suggested to try CBT by a healthcare provider or someone else.
Find a therapist. You may get a referral from a healthcare provider, health plan, friend, or other source. Or you can find a therapist on your own.
Analyze your concerns. Before your first appointment, think about what issues you would like to work on. Tell the therapist about how you experience your distress, such as anxious thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Although you can also discuss this with your therapist, having some idea about it beforehand can help at the beginning of therapy.
Find a therapist. You may get a referral from a healthcare provider, health plan, friend, or other source. Or you can find a therapist on your own.
Analyze your concerns. Before your first appointment, think about what issues you would like to work on. Tell the therapist about how you experience your distress, such as anxious thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Although you can also discuss this with your therapist, having some idea about it beforehand can help at the beginning of therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be done individually or in groups with family members or with people who have similar problems.
CBT often includes:
CBT often includes:
- Exploring your mental health status.
- Learning techniques such as relaxation, coping, resilience, stress management, and self-confidence.
- Practicing coping with anxiety and thoughts that keep coming back, upsetting you, and are difficult to get rid of.
- You will learn to approach situations that you have been avoiding and tolerate them.
At your first session, your therapist gathers information about you and asks what concerns you'd like to work on. The therapist asks you about your current and past physical and emotional health to get a deeper understanding of your situation. Your therapist may talk with you about whether you might benefit from other treatment as well, such as medicines.
The first session also is a chance to interview your therapist to see if you and the therapist are a good match. Make sure you understand:
The first session also is a chance to interview your therapist to see if you and the therapist are a good match. Make sure you understand:
- The therapist's approach.
- What type of therapy is best for you.
- The goals of your treatment.
- The length of each therapy session.
- How many therapy sessions you may need.
CBT is generally short-term therapy. It may range from about 5 to 20 sessions. You and your therapist can talk about how many sessions may be right for you. Factors to think about include:
- Your condition or situation.
- How severe your symptoms are.
- How long you have had your symptoms or have been dealing with your situation.
- How quickly you make progress.
- How much you practice skills between sessions.
- How much stress you're having.
- How much support you receive from family members and other people.
In general, cognitive behavioral therapy does not involve much risk. But sometimes you may experience unpleasant emotions. This is because CBT can make you explore painful feelings, emotions, and experiences. You may cry, get upset, or feel angry during difficult sessions. You may also feel physically exhausted. These reactions usually become easier to tolerate over time as you practice your skills.
In some forms of CBT, such as exposure therapy, you may be required to face situations that you would prefer to avoid, such as airplanes if you have a fear of flying. This can lead to short-term stress or anxiety.
However, working with a qualified therapist can reduce any risks. The coping skills you learn will help you manage and overcome negative feelings and fears
In some forms of CBT, such as exposure therapy, you may be required to face situations that you would prefer to avoid, such as airplanes if you have a fear of flying. This can lead to short-term stress or anxiety.
However, working with a qualified therapist can reduce any risks. The coping skills you learn will help you manage and overcome negative feelings and fears
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If you choose treatment in our clinic, the doctor consultation is free.
The cost of the consultation will cover part of the treatment course.
The cost of the consultation will cover part of the treatment course.
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