CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It’s a kind of talk therapy that helps people feel better by changing the way they think, feel, and act. When people have problems like anxiety, depression, or stress, they often have negative thoughts that make things worse. CBT helps you notice those thoughts, challenge them, and replace them with healthier ones.
CBT is structured and time-limited, which means you meet with a licensed therapist once a week, and you work on clear goals. It usually doesn’t last forever, just long enough to help you feel stronger and more in control.
During CBT, you might learn:
CBT works by helping you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. When you change one, you can improve the others. This gives you more power to handle challenges and feel better day by day.
CBT helps identify and challenge negative thought patterns linked to trauma. It helps you reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress by changing the way you think and behave.
EMDR uses guided eye movements to process traumatic memories. It helps you reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences, allowing for quicker emotional recovery and healing.
IFS works with different parts of yourself, like your inner critic or wounded child. It helps you integrate these parts, leading to emotional balance, self-compassion, and healing.
Somatic therapy uses body-based techniques like breathwork and movement to release trauma stored physically. It helps you reconnect with your body, promoting emotional release, relaxation, and grounding.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for a wide range of mental health conditions. It’s commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder and social anxiety), and specific phobias like fear of flying or public speaking.
CBT also helps individuals manage Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), insomnia, eating disorders such as bulimia or binge eating, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It’s useful for treating substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, and can support broader treatment plans for schizophrenia.
Additionally, CBT can address sexual disorders and help improve overall emotional well-being.
CBT is one of the most effective and well-studied forms of therapy. Research shows:
Because it’s goal-based and short-term, CBT helps many people see results within just a few months and the skills they learn can last a lifetime.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that offers numerous benefits for Austin residents, helping you improve mental health and regain control over your life. At Action Behavior Centers, we specialize in providing CBT that supports individuals in:
Manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues
Our approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is tailored to meet the unique needs of each person, whether you’re a child, teen, adult, or part of a family seeking support. We believe in meeting you where you are and guiding you with empathy and proven strategies.
For children and teens, we use age-appropriate techniques like play, storytelling, and visual tools. These methods help them express emotions, manage anxiety, and build confidence in a safe space.
Families benefit from support that focuses on improving communication and strengthening relationships. We work together to create a calm, supportive home where everyone feels heard.
Adults experience structured, goal-oriented sessions that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building effective coping skills. Our goal is to help you feel more in control, improve emotional balance, and handle life’s challenges with confidence.
No matter your age or background, our licensed therapists use real-world tools backed by research. We’re here to help you feel better, think clearer, and move forward with lasting change.
When you’re overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low mood, it can feel like your thoughts are working against you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps by teaching you how to notice and challenge these unhelpful thinking patterns. You’ll start learning how to replace thoughts like “I can’t handle this” or “I’m not good enough” with realistic, balanced ones.
CBT also focuses on changing behaviors that may be holding you back, like avoidance, overthinking, or unhealthy coping habits. It helps you build structure, regulate emotions, and learn practical coping strategies that actually work in everyday life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, or depression, CBT therapy can offer clarity, confidence, and lasting change.
Life is busy but your mental health still matters. Our secure online therapy sessions let you meet your CBT therapist from anywhere: your home, your car, or even a break at work. There’s no commute, no waiting room, and no added stress.
Telehealth therapy gives you the flexibility to get help when and where you need it. It’s therapy designed to fit your life, not the other way around.
To get the most out of your CBT therapy session, it’s essential to prepare for a focused and comfortable experience:
Empowering growth, healing, and resilience through compassionate therapy.
Johanna Domenech, LPC-A
(Supervision with Bianca Vincent, LPC-S)
