Our therapists offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Colorado Springs, CO

My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy is identifying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I find the best benefit when clients are able to acknowledge their own emotions and feelings because it brings self-awareness to how they interact with others and turns the focus inward.

In my office, I have a feelings wheel identification pillow available for my client to help develop a larger vocabulary for their emotions.

I know a client is making meaningful progress when they report improved mood and functioning. This means a reduction in symptoms related to their specific issue, such as decreased anxiety, depression, or stress. They also report improvements in their daily functioning and quality of life.

Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy by engaging in behavioral experiments. When clients are willing to step out of their comfort zone and engage in behavioral experiments to test the validity of their beliefs or assumptions, they demonstrate a willingness to try new behaviors and observe the outcomes without judgment.

To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy session, an individual can clarify goals and expectations. Take some time to reflect on what specific issues or concerns they want to address in therapy and what they hope to achieve. Setting clear goals can help guide the therapy process.