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Cognitive behavioral therapy is a goal-oriented form of therapy that usually focuses on depression, anxiety and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). A therapist helps a person discover what behaviors are holding him or her back, works with the client to identify negative thoughts and teaches him or her to reframe them so that he or she can have a better self-image and healthier relationships with friends and loved ones.

CBT focuses on problem solving and clients create so-called 'thought records'. These worksheets help the person see how his mind is clouding his ability to look at things logically. For example, when someone assumes that his loved one 'hates' him, this falls under a so-called 'cognitive distortion'.

By working with a CBT therapist, a client can learn techniques that he or she can adopt and use in everyday life. Therefore, CBT is not a long-term treatment, but lasts a few months. After completing the therapy, the person is able to deal with their negative thoughts independently. They know how to notice them, analyze their validity and reframe them from a negative to a more balanced perspective.

If you struggle with chronic negative thinking, CBT may work for you. It's time to find a therapist trained in this type of therapy and start feeling better now.

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