In this installment of our “Types of Therapy” series, we will go over Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). At its core, CBT seeks to address cognitive distortions and asserts by addressing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more regulated and realistic ones. Much like what we described in our blog about narrative therapy, our perceptions, expectations, and narratives can shape our day-to-day experiences. When these perceptions take on a negative tinge due to cognitive dissonance, they can often negatively affect us in many ways. Cases like this are where cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful to you or someone you love.
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