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Common approaches to Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

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What is your go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy?

My approach to helping clients using CBT is to focus on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts.

What tools do you teach in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I teach clients the following tools in CBT:

Cognitive restructuring or reframing: This involves taking a hard look at negative thought patterns and how to fix them.
Guided discovery: This allows you to challenge your beliefs and broaden your thinking. You might be asked to give evidence that supports your assumptions, as well as evidence that does not.
Exposure therapy: Can be used to confront fears and phobias.
Journaling and thought records: Writing is a time-honored way of getting in touch with your own thoughts.
Activity scheduling and behavior activation: Activity scheduling can help establish good habits and provide ample opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice.
Behavioral experiments: Typically used for anxiety disorders that involve catastrophic thinking.
Relaxation and stress reduction techniques: Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation.
Role-playing: This can help you work through different behaviors in potentially difficult situations.
Successive approximation: This involves taking tasks that seem overwhelming and breaking them into smaller, more achievable steps.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy?

As a clinician, I would be evaluating clients' symptoms, measuring the occurrence of specific target behaviors, and assessing progress toward specific goals.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy?

In between sessions, one might supplement CBT with self-monitoring will help clients develop an insight into their difficulties. You can also schedule activities that bring you enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment, recognize how your actions influence your thoughts and emotions, make the best use of your time, break down difficult tasks into more manageable or smaller ones, and face your fears gradually so they diminish.

What should someone do to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy?

One can prepare for their CBT session by doing the following: Make a list of goals and review them with your therapist, prepare yourself to be open and honest with your therapist, keep track of your progress in a journal/notebook, and ask your therapist questions and help create your goals.

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.

What does a cognitive behavioral therapist do?

Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.

What is CBT best for?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.

How much does a CBT session cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

What is the success rate of CBT?

The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).

What is better: CBT or DBT?

The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.

Is CBT conducted in person or online?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in Philadelphia, PA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many sessions is CBT?

Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.

Pricing & insurance

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Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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I had the pleasure of working alongside Marie for years. Her work with her clients is unparalleled. She is clinically exceptional, while somehow maintaining an authenticity that makes working with her in any capacity a wonderfully positive experience. I would recommend Marie to anyone who is serious about helping themselves, and particularly those with a history of trauma.

Read more I had the pleasure of working alongside Marie for years. Her work with her clients is unparalleled. She is clinically exceptional, while somehow maintaining an authenticity that makes working with her in any capacity a wonderfully positive experience. I would recommend Marie to anyone who is serious about helping themselves, and particularly those with a history of trauma.

Philadelphia Aug 2022