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• Collaborative and Goal-Oriented Sessions: CBT is a teamwork-based approach. Together we will work to identify specific goals. Some examples of goals could be reducing anxiety, improving mood, or changing unhelpful habits. Sessions are often focused and active, with clear direction and collaboration. You’re not just talking about your problems—you’re working on understanding and changing them.

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• Understanding the Connection Between Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior:  Thoughts, feelings, and behavior are all interconnected. They influence each other and by learning what you can control and what changes you can make you will learn new ways to improve your relationship with your thoughts and your overall mood.

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• Identifying Unhelpful Thinking Patterns: Through psychoeducation and collaboration you’ll start to notice automatic thoughts that influence how you feel and act. For example, “I always mess things up” or “People will think I’m weak.” Through our conversations and through intentional journaling or tracking you learn to recognize these patterns, evaluate their accuracy, and replace them with more balanced and compassionate perspectives. You can't change the fact that thoughts sometimes randomly pop into your mind, but you can counter that thought with something more helpful.

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• Learning and Practicing New Skills: As we work together we will determine different coping skills and/or behaviors you can engage in that work best for you and make sense when it comes to your goals and expected outcome from therapy. Some examples of these skills include:

  • Techniques for calming anxiety or managing stress

  • Ways to challenge self-critical thinking

  • Behavioral strategies to boost motivation or mood

  • Communication or problem-solving skills

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