Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy, commonly referred to as CBT, is used by the majority of psychiatrists for good reason. This form of psychological treatment has proven quite effective for all sorts of psychological problems including anxiety disorders, depression, marital issues, mental illness, eating disorders and drug/alcohol use. Partake in cognitive behavioral therapy with the guidance of our psychiatrist, Dr. Aaron D. McDaniel, M.D., and you stand a good chance of enjoying a significant improvement in your quality of life. Plenty of psychiatrists insist this form of behavioral therapy is as effective or even more effective than psychiatric medication and psychological therapy.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is focused on central principles. For one, this therapy is based on the principle of psychological problems being partially based on flawed thought processes. Psychological issues are also caused by learned patterns of behavior that are unhelpful. However, it is possible for those suffering from such issues to master better approaches to coping, ultimately relieving symptoms and helping patients become that much more productive, happier and effective. This therapy is centered on efforts to alter patterns of thought. Recognizing thought process distortions that prove problematic and reevaluating those thoughts with reality squarely in mind really does prove quite helpful. The overarching goal is to obtain a better understanding of behavior, motivations and the problem-solving skills necessary to handle challenging situations. If enough effort is exerted to alter behavioral patterns, it is possible for patients to make significant progress.