COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL

UNLOCKING WELL-BEING WITH COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY AT THOUGHT WISE

Are you grappling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or overwhelmed by stress? Do irrational beliefs cloud your judgment? It’s time to consider how transforming your thoughts can significantly improve your life. At Thought Wise, we specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a well-recognized and effective approach available both at our Jacksonville location and remotely via telehealth.

HOW COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE

CBT is a form of therapy that focuses on the interconnection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s designed to help you identify and challenge automatic thought processes that negatively impact your emotions and actions. By participating in CBT, you’ll learn to:

• Stop negative thought cycles.
• Transform thoughts to change behaviors and outcomes.
• Develop healthier belief systems.
• Cultivate rational thoughts and feelings about life.
• Face fears and build robust coping skills.
• Accept others and yourself.
• Challenge automatic thoughts and behaviors.

THE WIDE-RANGING BENEFITS OF CBT

Cognitive Behavior Therapy is proven effective for various issues, including depression, conduct problems, adolescent drug use, substance abuse, anger issues, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and eating disorders.

GOALS AND OUTCOMES OF CBT

CBT aims to foster:

• A better understanding of life events.
• Increased self-compassion.
• Awareness of how events trigger behaviors, leading to consequences.
• Enhanced thinking and behavioral skills.
• Reduced anxiety and depression.
• Empowerment to choose your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

THE THOUGHT WISE APPROACH TO CBT

At Thought Wise, our approach to CBT involves active participation in your wellness journey. You’ll work alongside our therapists to navigate through your thoughts and behaviors, gaining direction, expertise, and constructive feedback. This therapy offers a platform to discuss your challenges, aspirations, and the underlying reasons behind your thoughts and actions.

ENGAGING ACTIVITIES IN CBT

During CBT sessions, you may engage in various exercises, including:

• Exploring your ‘self-talk’ with your counselor.
• Addressing sources of stress or difficulty.
• Role-playing to prepare for real-life situations.
• Vocalizing and rewording automatic thoughts.
• Identifying ‘events,’ the ‘thoughts’ they trigger, and the subsequent ‘behaviors.’

EMBRACE CHANGE WITH COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY

CBT at Thought Wise is more than just therapy; it’s a pathway to deeper self-understanding and acquiring life-enhancing skills. It’s a favored approach due to its applicability in numerous life areas and its effectiveness in fostering significant personal growth and change.

Ready to start your journey with Cognitive Behavior Therapy? Contact Thought Wise today to learn how CBT can make a positive difference in your life.