Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior. CBT is grounded in the belief that it is a person’s perception of events – rather than the events themselves – that determines how he or she will feel and act in response. Most people with clearly defined behavioral and emotional concerns tend to reap the benefits of CBT. With CBT, you’ll be able to adjust the thoughts that directly influence your emotions and behavior.

Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgmental ear just to listen? Do you think you could benefit the most from individualized attention? Are you hesitant to talk to others about your problems? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then individual therapy could be the solution you’ve been seeking. Individual therapy differs from group or alternative therapy methods in the way that you are the sole focus of a single therapist who helps you develop and achieve your goals for therapy.

The global pandemic highlighted the grueling stress that healthcare workers endure on a daily basis. Finding ways to manage the stress of these demanding jobs can be challenging. Jobs such as doctors, nurses, first responders, therapists, and counselors care for others on a daily basis. At times, caring for others in your job and in your home life leaves little time or effort to care for yourself. These careers can lead to compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and vicarious trauma. Finding ways to manage the stress of these roles as well navigating work life balance is a goal of providing counseling services to individuals in this industry. 

Life is full of decisions and changes, many of which are difficult to deal with. Sometimes this may look like starting college, switching to a new job field, ending a relationship, becoming a parent, or transitioning to retirement. Whether these changes are planned or unplanned they can still be difficult to navigate and having a trained professional to help you through these times can provide you some guidance in these unknown changes. 

All counseling sessions are telehealth at Counseling Perspectives. This means that you can attend your session as the convenience of your home or wherever else you have a quiet space and secure internet connection.