Bryn Mawr CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Counseling offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services in Bryn Mawr PA. Areas of service near Bryn Mawr include: Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, Ardmore, Berwyn, Broomall, Devon, Gladwyne, Havertown, Lower Merion, Media, Paoli, Rosemont, Radnor, Narberth, Newtown Square, Villanova, Wayne, West Chester, Wynnewood.
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is an umbrella term referring to a variety of evidence-based approaches often labeled as the “gold standard” of treatment. CBT works by helping individuals understand how negative thoughts and emotions contribute to maladaptive behaviors patterns. In “traditional” CBT, clients identify “automatic thoughts”, develop more effective ways of thinking and challenge existing beliefs through behavioral experiments.
Contemporary forms of CBT, often referred to as Process-Based CBT, instead focus on helping individuals become self-accepting. The goal is to reduce the struggle of escaping unwanted thoughts and feelings, and instead refocus on what matters in life. By practicing mindfulness and acceptance skills, clients learn to regulate emotions in the moment and respond with self-compassion.
Who Would Benefit From CBT?
Anyone can benefit from CBT as it helps create mental and emotional well-being. CBT has been shown by research to effectively treat PTSD, OCD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and a host of other mental health concerns.