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What is CBT?
CBT explores how thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and actions influence one another. Sessions often focus on specific goals and practical exercises that can be used outside appointments.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in NYC
Practical tools for thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps people notice unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, test alternative responses, and practice skills in everyday situations.
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Care that starts with understanding
Support for the way you actually live.
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Concerns CBT may address
- Anxiety, panic, and persistent worry
- Depression and avoidance
- Stress and difficult life transitions
- Social anxiety and self-critical thinking
- Some trauma-related and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, with appropriate specialized methods
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How the process works
- Discuss the concerns affecting your day-to-day life
- Identify patterns that maintain distress
- Practice more balanced thinking and useful behaviors
- Review what helps and refine strategies over time
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Tools you may learn
Depending on your goals, treatment may involve thought records, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, graded exposure, problem-solving, and between-session practice. Specialized protocols are used when clinically indicated.
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Collaborative, individualized care
CBT is not about forcing positive thinking. It is about examining assumptions, understanding reactions, and developing skills that are realistic for your circumstances.
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NYC in-person and virtual options
Ask about the availability of CBT-informed services in New York City and telehealth across New York. The provider can discuss whether CBT or another approach best fits your needs.
Take the next step
Care should feel personal, never rushed.
Connect with Transcending Psychiatry to discuss available New York appointments and find out what kind of support may fit your needs.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does CBT take?+
Length varies by goals, condition, severity, and individual response. Your clinician can discuss a suitable plan.
Does CBT involve homework?+
It often includes optional or agreed-upon practice between sessions to help apply skills in daily life.
Is CBT only for anxiety?+
No. CBT approaches are used for several concerns, including depression and stress, with adaptations for specific conditions.
Can CBT be provided online?+
Some CBT approaches can be delivered through telehealth when appropriate and available.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact Transcending Psychiatry to discuss appointments, eligibility, and available treatment options.
If you are experiencing an immediate mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
More New York services
New York City • In-person and telehealth options subject to availability