CBT is one of the most commonly used evidence-based mental health therapies. It is the first-line treatment for several mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
It also has effective results in helping those in recovery restructure negative thoughts that drive addiction, set goals for treatment, and build positive coping strategies to relieve stress and alleviate cravings for drugs and alcohol. It is goal-oriented, short-term, and blends cognitive therapy (understanding thoughts and cognition) with behavioral therapy (modifying behaviors and actions).
During CBT sessions, you will learn how your thoughts influence your mood and behavior. You will also explore triggers with your therapist that drive symptoms of mental health problems and substance abuse. CBT may include homework assignments in the evening after you return home, such as progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, gratitude journaling, and mood tracking.
Each of our treatment programs provides patients with access to CBT and other evidence-based mental health therapies. Depending on the level of care, you participate in CBT on a daily, weekly, or bi-weekly basis. Some of the other services you will have access to in our CBT day treatment programs include:
with therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, targets deep brain regions using guided eye movements and auditory stimulation to process trauma and reduce associated emotional distress. When paired with CBT, this can improve treatment outcomes for those who struggle with underlying trauma.
CBT treatment typically lasts 12 to 20 weekly sessions. However, this can vary based on the individual needs of each patient.
