Our therapists offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Maumelle, AR

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Maumelle, AR—Therapists and Counselors

In research studies, cognitive behavioral therapy brought substantial and sustainable change into client’s lives by first addressing their thoughts. CBT proved an effective treatment for many physical, relational, mental, social, and psychological challenges, and in fact, it brought measurable relief to anxiety and depression clients. One of the biggest reasons for its success is that CBT equips clients with emotional and cognitive skills that they use long after therapy ends.

The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Maumelle offer cognitive behavioral therapy, and we have seen first-hand the power that a changed attitude can bring. Reach out today to get started.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What Is It?

As a therapeutic method, cognitive behavioral therapy is intensely practical. In any given session, clients and therapists will work through a real situation the client is facing. Examples of such issues may include…

• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Mood swings
• Self-destructive habits
• Depression
• Self-mutilation
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• General health issues
• Child and adolescent issues
• Insomnia
• Anger management
• Drug and/or alcohol addiction
• Relationship issues

Cognitive Distortions: Untrue, Negative Thoughts

Interpreting a situation inaccurately can lead to uncomfortable emotions and unhelpful actions. Interrupting these cognitive distortions before they escalate into actions means being able to recognize them. A few examples of cognitive distortions follow:

• Polarized or “black and white” thinking—putting every life situation into an either-or category. There is no room for shades or grey or in-betweens.
• Blaming—finding fault anywhere and everywhere. Often, blame is misplaced, and often, it is unhelpful to the current circumstances.
• Catastrophizing—expecting devastation, calamity, and failure. Any normal setback or obstacles becomes a sign of the catastrophe to come.
• Control fallacies—taking too much control over a situation (feeling guilty for one’s spouse’s addiction) or abdicating legitimate control within a situation (blaming luck, fate, or a higher power for one’s own choices).
• Filtering—negating anything positive so that one only sees the negative within the world.
• Overgeneralization—taking a lesson from one experience and applying it universally, even to other situations that are not logically connected.
• Emotional reasoning—equating one’s internal emotional reality with an external situation. Many competent people feel incompetent from time to time.
• Personalization—taking other people’s actions as a direct reflection of oneself. For example, if a friend cannot meet for coffee, then that means I am a boring person (when in reality, that friend may just be busy with work).

Schedule an Appointment for CBT Counseling at Thriveworks Maumelle

Think back to the positive change you thought of a few moments ago. What would it look like to have help changing your thought patterns so that goal could become a reality? If you are ready to meet with a therapist, know that Thriveworks Maumelle offers cognitive behavioral therapy, and we have appointments available.

When you contact our office, a real person will answer your call (no voicemail, no automated response). New clients often have their appointment the same week. Weekend and evening appointments are offered, and most insurance plans are accepted.

Let’s work together for a positive change. Call Thriveworks Maumelle today.