Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a gold-standard, evidence-based treatment that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is structured, goal-oriented, and effective in treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, panic disorder, and perfectionism.

CBT helps individuals identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress, and teaches practical skills to promote more balanced thinking and adaptive coping strategies.

Core components of CBT include:

• Identifying and challenging distorted or rigid thinking patterns

• Developing skills to manage anxiety, worry, and negative mood

• Engaging in behavioral strategies such as exposure, activity scheduling, and problem-solving

• Learning tools for emotion regulation and stress reduction

• Practicing new, more helpful behaviors that align with personal values and goals

CBT is time-efficient and collaborative, with a focus on building skills that clients can apply outside of sessions. It is one of the most well-researched psychotherapies and is widely recognized for its long-term effectiveness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a gold-standard, evidence-based approach used at Rise Psychology to treat anxiety, OCD, depression, and perfectionism. Dr. Lauren Helm uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors while building practical coping strategies and emotional resilience.