Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a short-term, goal-oriented treatment approach that helps people recognize the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and break free from patterns that no longer serve them.

CBT is based on the idea that it’s not just events themselves, but our interpretation of them, that shapes how we feel and act. By identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, CBT helps individuals respond to life’s challenges in more effective and empowered ways.

CBT is especially effective in treating:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Panic attacks

• Phobias

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Substance use concerns

• Chronic pain

• Sexual concerns

• Anger and irritability

How does CBT work?
CBT sessions are structured and collaborative. You and your therapist will work together to define your goals, explore the thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back, and practice new strategies for change—both during sessions and between them.

This process, called cognitive restructuring, helps you reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and shift into more balanced, adaptive perspectives.