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Can CBT Help My Anxiety?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been around since the 1970s and, today is considered a part of traditional mental health therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, it can be difficult to make everyday decisions. If you have not previously gone to therapy, the prospect of going for the first time might feel intimidating. Positive and…

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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), counselors work with clients to target a specific issue, or set of issues, and develop a treatment plan to work on over a designated number of sessions. Counselors discuss goals with clients and determine methods to reach these goals. There are always bumps along the road and a good therapist working…

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Do I Need Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of mental health counseling that was created by Aaron Beck in the 1970s. CBT practitioners are trained to guide clients through a structured model over a designated number of sessions. Therapists develop a relationship with the clients during initial counseling sessions, discuss goals, develop a treatment plan, and then…

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All About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A cognitive behavioral therapy program, also known as CBT is one of the most common treatment approaches for addiction. It helps individuals recognize negative thoughts that may lead to destructive emotions or behavior. The main goal of CBT is to help individuals improve their behavior and emotions. This is done by overcoming negative thought patterns. Cognitive-behavioral…