Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective and versatile therapeutic approach. But just what types of mental health conditions can it help with? While this is not a comprehensive list, …
CBT and Anxiety
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and effective approach when it comes to treating anxiety. A basic tenet of CBT is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all …
Why do we refer to CBT as ‘evidence based’?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – commonly referred to as CBT – is a cornerstone of modern psychotherapy. It is widely supported and acclaimed for what is called evidence-based efficacy. It is …
Online Therapy and CBT
It’s no secret that online therapy has proliferated in the U.S. over the last few years. The COVID shutdowns – paired with the mental health challenges that COVID manifested – …
Social Anxiety and the Trap of Outdated Data
It can feel strange to think about our brain lying to us, but that is often what happens when we are dealing with social anxiety disorder. In the throws of …
Navigating the Waves of Post-partum Social Anxiety
The postpartum period is often marked by hormonal fluctuations, lack of sleep, and stress as parents navigate their new roles. For approximately 10% of parents (moms and dads alike!), this …
When it is More than Post-COVID Social Discomfort: Recognizing the Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term social anxiety has been thrown around as a catchall for the discomfort many felt as restrictions lifted and we began to …
Weight loss in middle age (Part 2 of 2)
Part 1 of this blog focused on jump-starting a weight loss program and more general tips for losing weight in middle age. In Part 2, the focus of the tips …
Weight Loss in Middle Age (Part 1 of 2)
As people age, their metabolism slows down with resulting weight gain if energy intake and expenditure are not adjusted. Depending on your activity level, your calorie needs may be reduced …
Revisiting the Cognitive Appraisal Model of OCD
According to the Cognitive Appraisal Model of OCD, almost everyone has unwelcome thoughts (Rachman, 1998; Salkovskis, 1985). However, for individuals with OCD, the thoughts tend to “stick,” because they are …