About the Treatment Method
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy method that aims for the person to notice the distorted, negative thought patterns (cognitions) underlying their emotional and behavioral problems and replace them with realistic, healthy thoughts. Conducted without the need for medication or together with medication, it focuses on developing the person's ability to cope with the difficulties they face on their own.
Scope and Functioning of the Therapy
Areas where CBT is used and the structure of sessions.
In which disorders is CBT effective?
It is the type of therapy with the highest success rate worldwide in the treatment of depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, phobias, eating disorders, insomnia, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
How long does the process continue?
It does not last for years like classical psychoanalysis (delving into childhood). CBT is a structured therapy that focuses on the present and solving the current problem. It yields quick results, usually completed in an average of 8 to 20 sessions held once a week.
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