Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has shown to be effective for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions and eating disorders to name a few. It is based on the premise that psychological difficulties are related to unhelpful ways of thinking and learned patterns of unhelpful behaviors.
This treatment is effective at challenging faulty thinking and learning new ways to cope with difficult situations.
The Benefits
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often viewed as a rigorous form of therapy because of the depth of work and self reflection involved. For the same reasons, it is also an extremely beneficial form of therapy, because the patient and therapist work together to achieve healing.
- Affords the patient a support network
- Improves self-awareness and self-esteem
- Fosters improved communication skills
- Improves coping skills
