Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Atlanta

During cognitive behavioral therapy in Atlanta, you can expect the following at Peachtree Wellness Solutions: 

• Initial assessment: Your therapists will conduct an initial assessment to better understand your specific needs, symptoms, behaviors, and triggers.
• Goal setting: Working with your therapist, you will identify short- and long-term goals and objectives you want to achieve related to your mental health condition.
• Cognitive restructuring: During sessions, you work with your therapist to identify negative thoughts, behaviors, and thinking patterns and start to develop techniques for reframing them into positive ones.
• Exposure tasks: For certain mental health disorders, CBT may include exposure therapy, where you are exposed to something to help desensitize you and learn more positive response methods. For instance, if you have a fear of spiders, exposure tasks can help you overcome this fear in a controlled, safe, and secure setting. 
• Homework tasks: CBT requires active participation. In between therapy sessions, it is normal to be given homework tasks to practice new techniques or other tasks before your next session. Your therapist may also ask you to keep a journal and record your progress in completing these tasks. 
• Skill-building activities: Part of CBT sessions is to learn how to develop coping skills to help you effectively manage your mental health disorder symptoms. This could include learning how to alleviate stress and anxiety or developing effective strategies for dealing with triggers.