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The ABC’s of CBT

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of mental health challenges and is often considered a “gold standard” treatment for depression and anxiety. As its name suggests, CBT works to systematically evaluate how our thoughts and behaviors work together to influence how we feel. By understanding what we are thinking […]

Cognitive Restructuring: Part 2

What is Cognitive Restructuring?  Cognitive Restructuring is a fundamental component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and refers to our ability to assess and challenge automatic negative thoughts that contribute to heightened distress.  Not to be mistaken with simply “thinking positively,” when done effectively, this skill allows us to cope with our stressors by balancing our thoughts in […]

Cognitive Restructuring: Part 1

What is Cognitive Restructuring? Building Awareness of Automatic Negative Thoughts Cognitive restructuring is another core component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive restructuring refers to our ability to assess and challenge automatic negative thoughts that contribute to heightened distress. Not to be mistaken with simply “thinking positively,” when done effectively, cognitive restructuring allows us to cope […]

Cognitive Restructuring: Part 3

What is Cognitive Restructuring?   Cognitive restructuring is a crucial component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive restructuring refers to our ability to assess and challenge automatic negative thoughts that contribute to heightened distress.  Not to be mistaken with simply “thinking positively,” when done effectively, cognitive restructuring allows us to cope with our stressors by balancing our thoughts in […]

How Does Online Therapy Work?

As a result of COVID-19, there has been a sharp increase in the availability of psychotherapy services through telehealth. Social distancing guidelines and concern regarding the physical safety of psychotherapy clients have brought on a positive and effective evolution in accessibility to mental health services. Although, broadly speaking, this is beneficial, we must also be […]

Moving Forward During COVID-19

I never planned on expanding my practice to Coronado during a global pandemic. Just a few months ago, I was busy carefully laying out detailed plans and timelines to grow my practice here. And then, suddenly, all these plans came to a halt. My concerns quickly went from understanding how to construct a soundproof room […]

Do I Have Anxiety or An Anxiety Disorder?

Co-Author Courtney Maliakkal, B.S. Public awareness of anxiety and related disorders has spread considerably, leading many of us to wonder, “Do I have an anxiety disorder?” Because there are many kinds of anxiety disorders and these disorders vary in presentation, the answer to this question is complicated. With this blog post, we hope to give you […]