The basics
Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based form of therapy that helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It teaches practical coping strategies you can put to use in real situations right away.
- Identifies and reframes harmful thought patterns.
- Builds healthier coping skills for managing difficult emotions.
- Develops practical strategies for handling everyday stress.
- Strengthens emotional and mental resilience over time.
What it treats
Conditions CBT Can Effectively Address
CBT is used to treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
Schedule an AppointmentWhatever's bringing you in, your therapist builds the approach around your specific situation and goals. Treatment adjusts as your progress and feedback come in.
Step by step
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works at Clarity Psychiatry
Initial CBT Assessment
Your therapist conducts a thorough evaluation to understand your concerns, goals, and life experiences, then builds a personalized treatment plan around them.
Structured Therapy Sessions
Sessions are structured around exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, working collaboratively to find new ways to respond to life's stressors.
Practical Coping Skills
You'll learn proven strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and anger, with tools you can put to use right away.
Online CBT Therapy
For patients who prefer it, CBT sessions are also available online, so you can access care from home, work, or wherever is most comfortable.
Your first visit
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your first CBT appointment starts with your therapist listening closely to your concerns and answering any questions you have. From there, you'll walk through your personalized treatment plan together, so you understand exactly how CBT will help you work toward your goals.
Most patients leave their first session with a clearer sense of what to expect from treatment and a few initial strategies to start practicing right away.
Questions
FAQs on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
−Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based form of therapy that helps you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to improve your mental health and emotional well-being.