Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of evidence-based intervention that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses. The premise of CBT is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and by changing negative or distorted thinking, we can improve how we feel and behave. It is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that has been proven to treat anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on practical strategies to help individuals develop healthier coping skills and more realistic, balanced ways of thinking.
You might benefit from CBT if you…
Struggle with negative thoughts about yourself
Procrastinate because tasks feel overwhelming
Find yourself jumping to conclusions or assuming what others are thinking
Feel stuck in negative patterns that you can’t seem to break
Have trouble managing worry about work, school, relationships, or the future
Struggle with low confidence or self-esteem
What does the research say about virtual therapy and treatment outcomes?
There have been many studies exploring the effectiveness of virtual therapy on symptom reduction, most of which have found virtual therapy to be as effective as in-person. A large meta-analytic study (a study that combined the results of many different smaller studies to get a clearer and more reliable result) compared clinical interventions delivered via videoconferencing with those delivered in-person. Overall, they found that in-person and virtual interventions produced similar outcomes. Given the effectiveness, virtual therapy is here to stay!
