COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY IN CHARLOTTE, NC

Treating conditions like schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and PTSD has always been a challenge, but cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, has proven to be one of the most effective tools available, often equaling or outperforming other therapies and even many medications. It focuses on recognizing negative thought patterns and behaviors, analyzing their causes and effects, and working to modify them so that they have less of an impact on mood and long-term mental health and well-being.

At Charlotte Therapy Center, we offer cognitive behavioral therapy for a wide range of mental health and emotional issues, from marital issues, grief, and trauma to depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Our friendly, conscientious therapists work closely with each client to offer the best available treatment, whether that is CBT, EMDR, something else, or a combination of techniques. We are located in Matthews and serve Charlotte and the surrounding communities.

Are you considering cognitive behavioral therapy for yourself or a loved one? Contact Charlotte Therapy Center today to learn more about our therapy services and their benefits.

WHAT IS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY?

One of the fundamental aspects of many emotional or mental health conditions is negative, disturbing, or destructive thought patterns. These are often spontaneous, difficult to control, assumed to be true, and can have a dramatic impact on mood and long-term well-being. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps a patient to recognize these negative thoughts, analyze them realistically, and find any evidence that refutes or disproves them. By considering these negative thoughts objectively, and recognizing their impact on emotions and mood, a patient can learn to engage in healthier, more productive thought patterns with help and guidance from an experienced therapist.

HOW DOES CBT WORK?

During a CBT session, a therapist will use a combination of one-on-one discussion, teaching calming and coping skills, desensitization, role-play, and other techniques to help the patient learn to:

  • Be more aware of mood and feelings

  • Understand underlying motivations and the resulting actions

  • Become aware of automatic negative thoughts

  • Identify unrealistic, distorted, or irrational thoughts and beliefs

  • Challenge underlying assumptions that may be wrong or inaccurate

  • Find evidence and facts that disprove those assumptions

  • Find a new way of looking at the situation

  • Engage in more positive and healthy thinking patterns

  • Face problems in a clear, rational manner

  • Set realistic, attainable goals

  • Work towards those goals in a systematic manner

  • Deal with failure, setbacks, or disappointment in a positive way

With plenty of effort, work, and practice by both the patient and the therapist, CBT can be effective in treating a wide range of conditions, and it is an extremely safe, valuable tool.

WHAT CONDITIONS IS CBT EFFECTIVE FOR?

Either alone or in combination with other therapies or medications, cognitive behavioral therapy can be beneficial for treating the following conditions:

  • Behavioral issues in children and adolescents

  • ADHD

  • Insomnia

  • Eating disorders

  • Marital problems

  • Anger issues

  • Substance abuse

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Phobias

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder

  • And more…

CBT often requires less intensive and long-term treatment that other therapies because it works by giving patients the skills necessary to confront problems and work through difficult situations themselves. It is a flexible and effective treatment that has great long-term results.

SCHEDULE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY IN CHARLOTTE, NC

Learn how to improve your emotional and mental health today with cognitive behavioral therapy from our team at Charlotte Therapy Center. We are dedicated to helping you enjoy a healthier, brighter future.

Call today or contact us online to schedule a CBT appointment in Charlotte, Mint Hill, Concord, Ballantyne, or the surrounding areas!

Charlotte Therapy Center accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as private pay clients. Please feel free to contact us anytime for additional information.

Gain control over your life again with the empowerment of therapy and counseling. Contact Charlotte Therapy Center today.