Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Helps Residents of Naperville, IL, Develop Healthier Ways of Thinking
Achieving mental wellness is a journey, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective, evidence-based approach that can guide you on that path. CBT at Natural Motivations, Inc. focuses on identifying and restructuring negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional and behavioral challenges. By working together, our therapists in Naperville, Illinois, will help you learn unhelpful patterns that impact your life and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding to external stimuli.
What Is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior. CBT is grounded in the belief that it is a person’s perception of events—rather than the events themselves—that determines how he or she will feel and act in response. CBT therapy helps with conditions like:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Substance dependency
- Persistent pain
- Disordered eating
- Sexual issues
- Anger management issues
Most people with clearly defined behavioral and emotional concerns tend to reap the benefits of CBT. If any of the above issues resonate with you, we encourage you to try cognitive behavioral therapy. With CBT, you’ll be able to adjust the thoughts that directly influence your emotions and behavior. This adjustment process is referred to as cognitive reconstructing, which happens through different CBT techniques.
Some commonly used CBT techniques include:
- Journalling
- Challenging beliefs
- Relaxation
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Social, physical, and thinking exercises
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is much more than sitting and talking about whatever comes to mind during a session. CBT sessions are structured to ensure that the CBT therapist and the person in treatment are focused on the specific goals, such as gaining greater control over their thoughts and emotions, fostering resilience, and boosting overall well-being.
CBT Therapy at Natural Motivations, Inc.
The compassionate therapists at Natural Motivations create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, gain insight, and build lasting skills that contribute to a happier, healthier life. Because CBT equips clients with practical strategies to challenge cognitive distortions, improve problem-solving skills, and enhance emotional regulation, the benefits of CBT extend beyond the duration of the sessions. We strive to arm you with invaluable tools that continue to serve you long after therapy concludes.
A New and Improved You Awaits
If you or someone you know would benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, contact Natural Motivations, Inc. in Naperville today to begin working toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. We can be reached by phone or email. Our team looks forward to speaking with you about how therapy at our practice can help!