Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented, and skill-based psychotherapy treatment that focuses on the interconnection of one’s thoughts, behaviours, and emotional experiences and takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. The therapist teaches techniques to examine and reduce unhelpful thoughts and implement new ways behaving outside of the sessions that result in desired emotional and behavioural outcomes.
The goal of CBT therapy is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel. It is used to help treat a wide range of issues in a person’s life, from sleeping difficulties or relationship problems, to drug and alcohol dependency or anxiety and depression. As your psychotherapist in Toronto, I personalize and customize the CBT therapy to your specific needs and personality.
Take a look at this video to learn more about CBT: