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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the most effective and extensively researched treatments for anxiety disorders.
The cognitive part of CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping patterns of thinking that influence, how we perceive and respond to the world. By becoming more aware of our automatic internalized self talk, we can then begin to change it, for healthier, coping thoughts that allow us to move forward in our lives. Our mind plays tricks on us, and when we learn about our patterns of thinking, we can begin to overcome anxiety. |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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The behavioral aspects of Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes building practical, actionable tools to manage anxiety more effectively, These may include techniques such as breathing retraining, behavioral plans for increasing affect regulation, as well as gradual exposure to anxiety in order to increase one's tolerance to anxiety. A key goal of Cognitive Behavioral therapy is to help individuals shift their with anxiety. Rather than viewing anxiety as something that is feared or intolerable, clients learn to understood it as a natural, manageable part of the human experience.
If you are new to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you might think of therapy as just recounting the week, talking about your parents, or see therapy as someone just needing a friend to talk to. However, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is goal directed, focusing on helping you change your life for the better, and learning tools, doing exercises to shift your thinking, and creating lasting change in a shorter timeframe empowering you to move forward with confidence and without ongoing dependence on treatment.
If you are new to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you might think of therapy as just recounting the week, talking about your parents, or see therapy as someone just needing a friend to talk to. However, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is goal directed, focusing on helping you change your life for the better, and learning tools, doing exercises to shift your thinking, and creating lasting change in a shorter timeframe empowering you to move forward with confidence and without ongoing dependence on treatment.
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