Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that can help you become aware of negative thinking. The treatment can help you take a new look at challenging situations and deal with them in an effective way.

CBT is effective on a number of mental health challenges and diagnosed disorders, including:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Sleep disorders

• Eating disorders

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Phobias

CBT can also help you learn long-term, constructive techniques for coping with stressful life situations. The talk therapy helps you to manage emotions, resolve relationship conflicts, cope with grief or loss, and learn better ways to communicate.

CBT has been proven to produce changes in patients’ thoughts and behaviors, thus improving the quality of life for many people. CBT approaches psychological treatment with these core principles:

• Psychological problems are based, at least partly, on faulty ways of thinking

• Psychological problems can result from learned patterns of unhelpful behavior

• Those suffering from psychological problems can learn new and better ways of coping to relieve symptoms and improve function

Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps you change destructive thinking patterns. It points out distortions in thinking that are creating problems and helps you reevaluate them in a new, constructive way.

CBT also helps you gain a better understanding of the motivation and behavior of others. It teaches you problem-solving skills that are useful in difficult situations.

Through CBT, you can develop a greater sense of your own self-confidence and trust in your own abilities. You learn to face your fears, rather than avoid them. CBT also offers calming strategies to help you relax your mind and body.

Your cognitive-behavioral treatment is unique to you and your particular obstacles and troubles. Dr. Branda works with you and teaches you a variety of helpful strategies so that with time, you become your own therapist.

If you’re working through a problem, dealing with depression or anxiety, or have relationship problems, cognitive behavioral therapy can help you. Contact Dr. Branda at Summit Psychology to learn how this talk therapy can revolutionize your way of thinking. Call the office today or schedule an appointment using the online tool.