Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | New Jersey

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective, structured, and goal-oriented mental health treatment that changes negative behaviors and thought patterns. The team of caring professionals at Reprieve Behavioral Health offer CBT along with other mental health therapies.

Conditions we treat with CBT include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD, C-PTSD, and Trauma
• Bipolar Disorder
• OCD
• Anger

CBT works by helping individuals identify and recognize irrational or harmful thought patterns and challenging them to determine their accuracy. Those negative thoughts are then replaced by positive, realistic ones, leading to changes in emotional response and behavior patterns.

CBT helps people learn to:

• Identify and overcome unhelpful thinking
• Change harmful behaviors
• Reframe information to recognize the positive
• Change perspective
• Regulate emotions

The core principle of CBT is that situations don’t dictate your feelings; you have the power to determine how you perceive and interpret them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Reprieve Behavioral Health can be best understood in three main parts

They are:

1.   Identify Unhelpful Thoughts

Your therapist will help you uncover negative recurring thought patterns and teach you to recognize harmful thinking traps.

2.   Reframe and Challenge Thoughts

Instead of accepting negative or harmful thoughts as facts, we show you how to analyze them objectively. You practice replacing unhealthy thoughts and behaviors with more balanced and realistic actions and perspectives.

3.   Behavioral Exposure

Instead of avoiding situations that cause anger and anxiety, our therapists teach you behavioral techniques to help you face your fears. You learn how to handle challenging situations instead of avoiding them, leading to greater confidence and self-esteem.

Contact us today and start your healing journey!

What are the 5 steps of CBT?

CBT uses five core steps to help you identify harmful thought patterns and change negative behaviors. These include:

1. Identifying negative situations
2. Becoming aware of your thoughts
3. Identifying negative thinking patterns
4. Challenging and reframing thoughts
5. Changing your behavior

Who is CBT recommended for?

CBT is recommended for those who want to manage and change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. It’s considered one of the gold standards of psychotherapy, delivering proven results for both mental and physical health challenges.

Can CBT help with trauma?

Yes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective treatment for trauma. It’s used extensively to help individuals with PTSD, C-PTSD, military trauma, traumatic grief, physical and sexual abuse, disasters and accidents, and violent events.

How long does a CBT session typically last?

CBT sessions typically last between 45 and 60 minutes, and can be held weekly in a highly structured environment.

Why is CBT good for depression?

CBT helps individuals suffering from depression by providing tools to challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with positive, realistic thought processes.