Our therapists offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Cornelius, NC

Krystal: My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy is explaining how the relationship between what we think and feel influences our behaviors. I find the best benefit in using examples of this relationship in everyday situations because it really helps demystify the therapeutic process and makes the treatment model more accessible to people.

Christian: My go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy is teaching coping skills, mindfulness, putting negative/non-productive thoughts on trial, and much more.

Krystal: I teach the following tools in cognitive behavioral therapy:

• Recognizing cognitive distortions: Identifying the everyday mistakes we make in our thinking that influence our emotional response to situations.
• Adaptive thinking strategies: Restructuring our thoughts in situations to provide ourselves the opportunity to reframe thoughts so they are more realistic and positive.
• Developing coping skills: Identifying and practicing a toolkit of coping skills that can be readily accessed to help calm the physical responses to anxiety, depression, anger, etc.

Christian: I teach the following tools in cognitive behavioral therapy: coping skills, mindfulness, putting negative/non-productive thoughts on trial, and many more.

Krystal: I know a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy when he/she is able to identify moments in which they engaged in cognitive distortions, can access and utilize coping skills when needed, and can improve their mood by reframing challenging and distressing thoughts on their own.

Christian: I know a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy when they are able to use skills with minimal guidance from me, moving towards their goals, and challenging negative thoughts.

Krystal: Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy with books and workbooks on the topic, as well as online resources, like articles and podcasts.

Christian: Clients can do anything to take care of themselves and work towards their goals.

Krystal: To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy sessions, an individual can come with an open mind and give himself/herself permission to challenge and change longstanding beliefs.

Christian: To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy session, an individual can prepare to be honest and be supported.