COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR NYC

Living in New York City comes with unique challenges. Over time, the stress of corporate spaces, fast-paced environments, and high costs of living can take their toll. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be an effective type of therapy to help you thrive. As an evidence-based treatment modality, CBT helps clients successfully overcome a broad range of challenges.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy. It teaches you how to recognize and cope with unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that shape your life. The therapy is based on the following principles:

Thoughts

Your mind does the heavy lifting, manufacturing a thought about a situation that may be consistent with an unhealthy pattern of thinking that does not serve you.

Feelings

As a result of an unproductive interpretation, you have an emotional response or feeling about what you believe.

Behaviors

You act in response to your feelings and the interpretations you make about life’s events.

What Conditions Benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

  • Depression 

  • Anxiety 

  • Bipolar disorder 

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder 

  • Sexual dysfunction

The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to change your negative pattern of thinking. Breaking dysfunctional patterns will alleviate your mental health symptoms. Many mental health conditions can improve with cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Our team at Healthy Minds NYC may use CBT to help you manage your:

  • Phobias 

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 

  • Alcohol or drug use 

  • Relationship problems and more!

Below, we’ve outlined some of the particular benefits for CBT in treating ADHD and anxiety in New York City.

What is the Benefit of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD?

Many individuals with ADHD experience issues with executive functioning. Executive functioning skills include everything from self-control to flexibility of thought. As a result, those with ADHD may have more difficulty managing and controlling their impulses. This can cause or exacerbate stress in some individuals.

NEW COPING STRATEGIES

BOOST PRODUCTIVITY

When living with ADHD, it’s common to develop strategies to cope with poor executive functioning skills. Over time, these coping strategies may turn into patterns. CBT allows those with ADHD to evaluate their own thinking. Often, this helps make decisions about which strategies are causing more harm than good.

Many individuals with ADHD find that CBT can help them learn to better direct their focus to boost productivity. As a result, they experience reduced stress levels.

SUPPORTING YOUR MEDICATION

We have found that CBT works best in combination with other therapies and wellness strategies. At Healthy Minds NYC, some clients also rely on medication management and engage in life coaching to manage their mental health alongside Cognitive-behavioral therapy. In essence, CBT can be one important component of a comprehensive wellness plan.

What is the Benefit of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety?

Individuals with anxiety tend to develop unhelpful thought patterns. These patterns can negatively impact their ability to engage with the world around them. During cognitive-behavioral therapy, anxious individuals can challenge these patterns in a safe, supportive environment. 

CBT offers an opportunity to practice metacognition, or “thinking about the way you think.”

First, you will learn to approach and change your anxious thoughts with support. Over time, you will gain the skills necessary to challenge them outside of the therapeutic environment. 

Furthermore, psychotherapy provides an opportunity to learn new, effective, and healthy coping strategies. For example, you might learn breathing and relaxation techniques to employ in high-anxiety scenarios. These are tools you can use for the rest of your life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • At Healthy Minds NYC, we believe the right therapist is essential to your mental health journey. That's why we require all clients to start with a free 15-minute consultation call. Our experienced team will take the time to understand your unique needs and match you with a therapist who can help you achieve your goals. Don't wait to prioritize your mental health - schedule your consultation call today.

  • During this call we will create a care plan you can sustain by discussing the following:

    • the goals and preferences you have for therapy

    • the right therapist for you based on your needs and style

    • the schedule for your first session (virtual or in-person) and frequency of sessions

    • details about your out-of-pocket cost and insurance

    • any questions you may have regarding care so you’re confident to begin.

  • Healthy Minds NYC is an out-of-network provider. However, we do work with many major insurance plans. Visit our rates and insurance page here to learn how we can help you utilize your insurance benefits to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

  • We recommend you schedule a call with our care coordinator to discuss any major changes to your care. We know your time is valuable, and when you schedule a call, we can have all of your information prepared and ready so you can quickly get the answers you need. You can also text us via the chat feature on our website and our team is happy to respond during business hours with the best next actions you can take.