Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT Fort Lauderdale
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a scientifically validated therapy. This means that its proven to be very effective for a variety of mental health issues. During our first therapy session, I’ll review your goals, strengths, and unique history. Collaboratively, we’ll discuss and create an action plan.
People tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will descend like fine weather if you are fortunate. But happiness is the result of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly.’ This quote, I believe, mirrors your treatment approach, which I love!
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a scientifically proven treatment modality for symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, sleep conditions, and more. CBT has been shown to be as effective as antidepressant medications for individuals struggling with depression and may be even more effective than medication in relapse prevention. CBT works under the assumption that situations alone do not necessarily cause stress. However, it is our evaluation of an event or situation that may result in distressing emotions. CBT can help people become aware of their negative thought patterns, learn coping skills to combat symptoms and experience life in a more rewarding manner.
There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
What you can expect from CBT
- Learn to solve real-life problems
- Receive support and understanding
- Identify and challenge distorted thinking
- Increase more realistic and positive thinking
- Learn coping skills to stop problematic behaviors
- Decrease distressing emotions
- Homework assignments and takeaway skills to manage stress
- Improve relationships
