Have you ever found yourself overgeneralizing, magnifying negatives, and catastophizing situations? Often this is followed by a flood of consuming emotions, which leaves you feeling out of control. If so, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) might be the right therapy approach for you. CBT can help you have more realistic and effective thoughts to increase self-esteem, optimism and positivity.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based in the belief that thought distortions and maladapative behaviors play a role in the development and maintenance of psychological distress. CBT focuses on stopping, challenging and changing unhelpful negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and develop coping strategies.
Studies have show Trauma-Focused CBT has been very successful in treating clients who have suffered various traumas including: violence, assault, disasters and abuse. Trauma-Focused CBT resolves a broad array of emotions and behavioral difficulties in people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, anxiety and depression following their traumatic experiences.