Understanding therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a practical, structured therapy that helps you notice and shift the thought patterns driving anxiety, low mood, and stuck behaviors.

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What Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with

Anxiety and worry
Depression and low mood
Panic and phobias
Stress and unhelpful thinking patterns

What to expect

CBT is active and skills-based. You and your therapist identify the thoughts and behaviors keeping a problem going, then practice concrete tools — often with between-session exercises you can use right away.

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Common questions

How long does CBT take?

CBT is often shorter-term and goal-focused — many people see progress within a few months, though it depends on your goals.