CBT Counseling at Thriveworks in The Woodlands, TX
Thriveworks in The Woodlands is here to help you re-learn the power of thoughts and take back the control. Our counselors are trained in a therapeutic strategy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a process of identifying the destructive thoughts, acknowledge them as lies, and, finally, replace them with positive, realistic thoughts.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment today, give us a call at 281-667-9790.
What Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Address?
In CBT, cognitive distortions are primarily addressed. CBT puts the control back in your hands and enables you to mold your thoughts and emotions.
Cognitive distortions come in many variations, but a few include:
- Should Statements- “I should do…” Should means you don’t authentically believe in what you are doing and are being influenced by outside factors. It whispers the lie that the only way to succeed is by being unauthentic at best, and miserable at worst.
- Catastrophizing- When you take things out of proportion (i.e., believing you’ll lose your house just because you were late to work).
- All-or-Nothing Thinking- Also known as black and white thinking, this is the cognitive distortion that makes you think that one mess up means you must completely start over.
- Emotional Reasoning- This is when you believe that how you feel is who you are. For example, “I feel dumb, so I am dumb.” Your feelings are valid; your thoughts can lack truth. Feeling some way does not mean you are a certain way.
- Mind Reading- This is when you think you know what someone is thinking or feeling based off assumptions. Just because someone doesn’t text you back right away doesn’t mean they hate you!
It might feel overwhelming, but with a therapeutic strategy like CBT and a supportive counselor, you can dismantle the lies in your life and rebuild your future.
How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work?
CBT in a Thriveworks The Woodlands session will be client-centered. This means every session will vary depending on where you are at and how you want to grow!
The basics of CBT that will be found in most CBT-focused sessions are simple.
- Identify the negative thought
- Uncover the root lie of that thought
- Challenge the lie with a rational truth
- Replace the lie with a positive, true thought.
- Repeat until you start to believe the positive, true thought over the lie!
It’s okay if this process sounds intimidating. Our The Woodlands counselors are trained in CBT and will be with you every step of the way.
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Used For?
Cognitive distortions will always be destructive on some level. However, they can become extra dangerous when they develop in conjunction with a mental illness. Because of this, CBT is highly effective in treating mental illnesses such as:
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- OCD
- Insomnia
- Impulsive behaviors
- Addictions
- Self-harm
- Relationship issues
No one is perfect; we all struggle with these cognitive distortions on some level. If you feel like your thoughts and/or emotions are spiraling out of control, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be helpful.
If you are interested in learning more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Thriveworks The Woodlands or want to schedule an appointment with a licensed counselor, call 281-667-9790 today.
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