Cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT) is a short-term,
action-focused form of psychotherapy. CBT aims to address specific
problems utilizing techniques that have been supported by research
findings. The aim of CBT work is to improve your feelings/mood by
making changes in the way you think about a situation, the
way you behave, and/or the way you interpret and respond to your
emotions. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy, CBT work
usually does not focus on discovering the origin of a problem or
gaining insight into a problem. Rather, CBT focuses on how an
existing problem(s) can best be solved.
For more information, see:
What problems
can be addressed with CBT?
What happens in a CBT
session?
CBT treatment is appropriate for a number of different problems:
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Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Phobias
-
Eating Disorders
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Anorexia Nervosa relapse prevention
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Overweight/Obesity
-
Relationship difficulties
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Insomnia
-
Complicated bereavement
-
Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder
-
Career problems/Unemployment
-
Procrastination
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Graduate school/early career adjustment issues
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