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At Thriveworks, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy or talk therapy. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that can contribute to various mental health issues or challenges that people are struggling with.
Cognitive behavioral therapists specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and can help you to identify and comprehend your thought patterns, which often encompass automatic negative thoughts, cognitive distortions, and self-defeating beliefs. Once these negative thought patterns are pinpointed, cognitive behavioral therapists aim to challenge and replace them with the objective of fostering more constructive and logical thinking. In addition, these therapists place significant emphasis on implementing positive behavioral changes based on the newly established, healthier thought patterns.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective for addressing conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors, making it well-suited for issues related to distorted thinking and emotional regulation.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
The success rate of CBT varies depending on the intentions of the client and their condition(s).
The selection between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on an individual’s unique needs and challenges. CBT is commonly chosen for addressing conditions such as anxiety and depression, whereas DBT is especially beneficial for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation issues, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with our Thriveworks therapists in Williamsville, NY is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Generally, CBT is considered a short-term therapy, typically lasting for about 12 to 20 weekly sessions. In some cases, it might extend to around 16 to 20 sessions for more complex issues.
Let’s imagine a scenario we’ve probably all experienced at some point in our lives:
“I’m running late to work. The alarm didn’t go off, I’ve already spilt the coffee, and I just knew I shouldn’t have watched ‘one more’ Netflix episode last night. I can never resist one more. In fact, now that I’m thinking about it, I don’t have much discipline at all! And now, if I don’t get to work on time, I’ll get fired, and won’t be able to pay the bills, and that’s just one step away from homeless. I really should’ve gone to bed earlier.
“On the way out the door, I grab the project I’ve been working on for ages. It’s just the way my boss wanted it, but that doesn’t matter now since I’m late for work. They’re going to be so disappointed when I walk in late…”
Sound familiar? Nearly every one of those sentences contains a cognitive distortion. They’re common thinking patterns that wreak havoc on our mental health and general satisfaction with life. Left unchecked, they can snowball and convince us that we’re worthless, bound for a disaster at any moment, and should just give up already.
That’s no way to live! Fortunately, you don’t have to live like that anymore. The counselors at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY are trained in a technique called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a therapeutic approach meant to attack the negative and destructive thoughts and thinking patterns that can occur in everyone’s day-to-day life and constitute the foundation of many mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Stephen Covey wrote the book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” He believes that humans have the ability “to choose, to respond [and] to change”. Cognitive distortions often will take away your power to do that. They lie and claim you don’t have a choice, that it’s too late to respond and you are forever stuck as you are.
The licensed mental health providers at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY know how hard it can be to break free from this cognitive distortion cycle. It’s so easy to begin “spiraling” and lose hope and your sense of control. CBT gives you back the control and hope by stopping those negative thoughts in their tracks. Thoughts and emotions often lead to behavior. CBT can help you live the life of your choosing, instead of the life shown to you through negative thoughts.
There are more cognitive distortions than we can list here, but here are a few of the more common ones:
There are countless other distortions, and you probably have a few unique to you. None of them are too hard or controlling that the counselors, psychiatrists, therapists, and other qualified mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY can’t help you get past them. Sometimes cognitive distortions can stand on their own, but other times they can escalate into something worse. CBT can be crucial in overcoming many struggles, including but not limited to:
CBT can help with practically anything you are struggling with! The counselors at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY are trained in this evidence-based technique to give you the best possible results.
CBT works to recognize a destructive thought, strip it of its power, and then replace it. It focuses on self-awareness and gives power back to you. In a CBT session, you will work closely with a counselor at identifying negative thinking behaviors. Then, you will determine strategies to stop that pattern and replace it with a positive thought. It sounds simple, but is much harder to do in practice. That’s why the counselors at Thriveworks in Buffalo, NY are there to help you every step of the way.
Your thoughts don’t have to control you. CBT helps you realize that you have control over them. If you are ready to regain control, call and schedule an appointment with us today. Thriveworks providers in Buffalo, NY can meet with new clients quickly–usually within 24-48 hours of their initial booking. Thriveworks also accepts most major health insurance plans, helping to keep therapy affordable and accessible. Thriveworks members can reach out to their provider by phone or email between sessions. Call the Buffalo office today to find out more about Thriveworks benefits and get matched to a certified CBT provider.
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