Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a specific type of psychotherapy designed to treat a variety of mental health issues, such as depression, eating disorders, chemical dependency, and anxiety. Sometimes referred to as talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy provides patients with the necessary coping skills to combat negative thought patterns & behaviors.
Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are cornerstone evidence-based approaches in our Therapy Division—helping patients reframe thinking patterns, manage intense emotions, and build practical skills. Virtual sessions tailored for individuals across life stages, integrated with STARR for nervous system optimization.
- Breaks negative thought cycles (CBT) and intense emotional swings (DBT).
- Builds skills for relationships, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
- Effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD, borderline traits—often faster symptom relief.
History & Science
- CBT, developed by Aaron Beck in the 1960s, focuses on identifying and challenging distorted thoughts (cognitive distortions) that fuel anxiety/depression. It works via neuroplasticity—repeated practice rewires prefrontal cortex pathways, reducing amygdala overreactivity and reconsolidating fear-based memories through exposure and cognitive restructuring.
- DBT, created by Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s for borderline personality disorder (now widely used), combines CBT with mindfulness/acceptance from Zen practices. It targets emotion dysregulation by teaching distress tolerance—reconsolidating trauma through validation + change, balancing limbic system hyperactivity with prefrontal control.
Both promote memory reconsolidation: New learning during “recalled” emotional states updates old fear associations, making them less triggering.
How We Use It at Regional Psychiatry
Our LMHCs/LCSWs blend CBT/DBT with STARR’s somatic tools (e.g., breathwork for DBT distress tolerance) and trauma modalities (EMDR/Brainspotting) for full continuum care. Virtual, flexible—family involvement where helpful.
Ready to reframe and regulate? Book Your Intake or call 407-462-1254.