Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Maybe you’re struggling with relationships or finding it hard to kick a bad habit? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help. At Directions Counseling & Coaching, we offer CBT therapy in Columbus, Ohio to help you learn and grow towards a more fulfilling life.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Maybe you’re struggling with relationships or finding it hard to kick a bad habit? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help. At Directions Counseling & Coaching, we offer CBT therapy in Columbus, Ohio to help you learn and grow towards a more fulfilling life.
CBT is a practical, hands-on approach that helps you tackle problems by understanding and changing your thoughts and behaviors. If you’re a visual learner, think of your brain as a garden, where negative thoughts are the annoying weeds sprouting up unannounced. The key to uprooting them is having the right tool. CBT is that tool, designed to help you cultivate a healthy garden full of life, ultimately leading you to a better future.
One of the best things about CBT is that it doesn’t take forever. Typically, it involves about 5 to 10 months of sessions, depending on your unique challenges. You’ll meet with a therapist once a week for about 50 minutes, during which you’ll learn strategies that can lead to significant improvements in your life quality.
CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. The therapy focuses on teaching you to catch, challenge, and change unwanted thoughts which influence your emotions and actions.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, battling depression, or trying to overcome eating disorders, CBT has proven effective in addressing these issues—and more. It’s been rigorously tested and has helped many people in Columbus to:
You’ll spend your time discussing current challenges and identifying the thoughts and habits that may be holding you back. Your therapist will help you build new skills to react differently to these thoughts and feelings.
While CBT focuses on changing harmful thought patterns, DBT includes additional techniques like mindfulness and emotional regulation, often used for more intense behavioral issues.
In many cases, CBT is covered by health insurance plans, especially if it’s deemed medically necessary. Coverage can vary, so it’s important to check with your insurance provider. Click here for more information on fees and insurance.
CBT is right for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of their behavior and managing their problems by changing their thinking and behavior. It’s especially suitable for individuals willing to actively engage in their own treatment by doing homework and applying techniques outside of therapy sessions.
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Directions Counseling & Coaching provides therapy services throughout greater Columbus, in person at our Powell location or online, for adults, kids, couples, and families.
