Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps clients recognize negative thought patterns, challenging and correcting those distorted beliefs.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Aster Springs
At Aster Springs, our therapists use many specific approaches that fall under cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), depending on each client’s needs. In every case, the objective is to help each client deal with their underlying thoughts that affect mental distress.
CBT helps clients recognize damaging thought patterns and teaches them to step away from automatic negative thoughts and test them first. Sessions are structured with specific goals. Homework is another key element of CBT. At the end of each session, the therapist assigns the client activities to complete (e.g., keeping a diary of situations that provoke anxiety or depression). During the next session, they review the events together and create a plan for coping with similar situations in the future.
How CBT Works
CBT focuses on identifying and modifying distorted thinking, behaviors, and emotional responses. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of CBT, addresses how clients think and behave. It incorporates mindfulness, emotion regulation, and other techniques.
Negative thoughts can trigger negative emotions and behaviors, making individuals feel bad about themselves. The goal of CBT is to help individuals not just identify these distorted beliefs but also learn to correct them.
The Aster Springs Difference
Our distinctive approach combines compassionate, inclusive care with innovative treatment methods, promoting an environment where daily healing leads to lasting real-world recovery.
Our CBT Approach
Listen in as Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare’s AVP of Clinical Operations, Kate Fisch, LCSW, CEDS, explains cognitive behavioral therapy and how it’s used at Aster Springs.
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