Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling
Cognitive behavioral counseling is a type of psychotherapy based on the idea that your own distorted thoughts and beliefs lead to your negative moods and unhealthy behavior. Cognitive behavioral therapy says that other people, situations and events aren't responsible for your mood and behavior — you are.
According to the theory behind cognitive behavioral therapy, you have automatic but inaccurate thoughts or beliefs in certain situations. These inaccurate thoughts lead to unhealthy moods and behavior, such as anxiety and overeating. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you become aware of these inaccurate thoughts and beliefs. You learn to view situations more realistically. This allows you to behave and react in healthier ways — even if the situation itself hasn't changed.
Why it's done
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common type of psychotherapy. It combines features of both cognitive therapy and behavior therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is helpful for numerous mental illnesses and stressful life situations. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of many effective ways to treat a wide range of mental illnesses and life stressors.
When to consider seeing a cognitive behavioral therapist
Cognitive behavioral therapy may be used because:
- It's your preferred treatment choice
- You don't want to take psychiatric medications
- You've tried other treatments and they haven't worked
- Other treatments aren't appropriate for your situation — for instance, you can't tolerate the side effects from antidepressants
- You want to experience emotional growth and healing
- You're having a hard time overcoming negative moods and self-destructive behavior
- You want to prevent a relapse of your condition after stopping other treatment
In severe cases, cognitive behavioral therapy may be more effective when it's combined with other treatments, such as medication.
Helping Hand Counseling Center
Offering Cognitive Behavior counseling services using psychoanalysis techniques designed for Individuals and Couples.
Flexible hours and reasonable fees!
Phone: 954-882-1066
Please contact me with any questions you have!
Thank you,
Sandy Piacente, LMHC
