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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Suzanne:
My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy is using Choice Theory by William Glasser, M.D. Dr. Glasser's work on how we can choose positive, adaptive, and functional thoughts and actions, in effect “driving our own bus in the direction we want to go,” to experience more positive, adaptive, and functional emotions is simple and easy to understand. He ties this in with meeting essential needs and improving relationships so that an individual achieves the personal freedom to design their best world with the people they need.
Danielle:
An approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy is identifying and processing their emotions. I find the best benefit of changing the automatic negative thoughts is being able to see a situation from a different perspective you may not have considered. You get an opportunity to try different behaviors and figure out who you are as a person again.
Suzanne:
I teach about essential needs and their relationship to wants. I teach the relationship between thoughts/actions/emotions/physical state and building our life and connecting with our relationships. I teach the habits that cause disconnect in relationships and the habits that build connection in relationships. I teach how to challenge one's cognitions and reframe or replace them with more positive, adaptive, and functional cognitions. I teach how to evaluate thoughts and actions to see if other choices are available. I teach about cognitive distortions and how to address them. And I teach communication skills for communicating thoughts to others.
Danielle: I teach some of the following tools in cognitive behavioral therapy:
Suzanne:
I know a client is making meaningful progress when the client can distinguish the difference between their thoughts and emotions, are saying they feel more in control of their thinking, and are realizing they can make different choices when they tell me their relationships have improved or they are setting appropriate boundaries without guilt.
Danielle:
Clients are making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy when they are having less intense and less frequent symptoms, redirecting their thoughts more naturally, and engaging in healthy coping skills purposefully.
Suzanne:
Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy by reading Dr. Glasser's book, Choice Theory.
Danielle:
Clients can supplement their time in cognitive behavioral therapy with healthy coping skills such as communicating with their support system, engaging in positive hobbies, practicing mindfulness techniques, eating balanced meals, and getting into a good sleep routine.
Suzanne:
To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy, an individual can jot down some notes on what their predominant thoughts have been about themselves or their situation and what actions they've tried to take.
Danielle:
To prepare for their first cognitive behavioral therapy session, an individual can make a list of things they would like to work on in therapy, so you and your therapist can discuss individualized goals without you feeling overwhelmed. It would be beneficial for clients to have information on their current medications and any side effects that have been impacting them as well. Lastly, remembering a therapist is there to help and support you, not judge or shame, can be a healthy reminder to help you feel comfortable.
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 Winston-Salem, NC 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.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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