Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

This therapy involves tangible skill developmet to help you regulate how you feel and behave. Cognitive distortions are identified and challenged. Feelings tracking is often used to help clients identify feelings in their mild vs. strong stage (think: displeased vs. enraged) so they can make conscious decisions on how to respond and avoid simply reacting in regrettable ways. Being able to identify and connect why you are feeling a certain way helps reduce distress, allows you to feel more grounded, and makes for clear-headed decision making. The utilization of therapy assignments for cognitive restructuring, tracking mood, thoughts, and feelings is common. Breathing techniques, meditation/mindfulness, positive self-statements, boundary, and assertiveness training can all fall under the heading of CBT.