Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of treatment that focuses on the interaction between events that occur in our lives and what we think, feel
and do in response to those events.
 The therapist collaborates with the client to examine the
relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. By
exploring patterns of thinking that lead to self-destructive actions and the
beliefs that direct these thoughts, people can modify their
patterns of thinking to improve coping. CBT is a type of psychotherapy that is different from
traditional psychodynamic and depth psychotherapy in that the therapist and the patient
will actively work together to help the patient develop skills. People who seek CBT can expect
their therapist to be problem-focused, and goal-directed in addressing their
concerns.
Because CBT is an active intervention, one can also expect to do
homework or practice outside of sessions.