Our therapists offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Providence, RI

My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy is starting with a discussion focused on their values and beliefs. I enjoy talking to individuals about their day-to-day experiences because it opens up the door for them to reflect on their own patterns of behavior as we talk about what is working and what changes they would like to make.

I teach the following tools in cognitive behavioral therapy:

• Journaling: Providing individuals with short writing prompts, tracking patterns of behaviors and reoccurring thoughts, to help better identify triggers and stress responses and form connections.
• Reframing: Supporting individuals as they examine negative patterns of thinking and develop new ways to approach issues and find solutions.
• Relaxation: Identifying tools and or activities to help reduce stress and improve their ability to cope and resolve issues.

I know a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy when they share how they found new ways to respond to old challenges and identify ways they can better cope with past stressors.

Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy by developing a routine for themselves that includes activities and hobbies that they enjoy, and by building a set of coping tools that can be used when situations start to feel too overwhelming.

To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy session, an individual can start by reflecting on patterns of thinking that they have and identifying related goals they would like to work on.