Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that helps you deal with uncomfortable feelings and thoughts, especially after experiencing Trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

CBT focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and teaches you how to change negative thoughts into more positive ones.

We will help you determine if CBT is the best therapy for your unique needs. We'll give you the highest-quality In-Person and Telehealth CBT Trauma and PTSD Therapy available in Pennsylvania.

Our Trauma and PTSD specialists will provide the services you need to get better and reclaim your life after Trauma.

You are not alone; healing is possible, and your healing starts here.

• Understanding Your Feelings: We start by dicussing your experiences and how they affect you. This discussion helps us understand what you’re going through.
• Spotting the Problem: CBT helps you identify negative or unhelpful thought patterns causing problems in your life. These could be things like:
  • Always expecting the worst,
  • Blaming yourself for everything, or
  • Thinking in black-and-white terms
• Changing Negative Thoughts: You’ll learn to spot and challenge negative thoughts that make you feel worse. Once you've identified these negative thoughts, CBT teaches you how to challenge them. You learn to ask yourself:
  • Is this thought true?
  • Is there another way to look at this situation?
  • What's the evidence for and against this thought?

• Facing Your Fears: Gradually, you’ll face memories or situations that make you anxious in a safe way, which helps reduce fear and anxiety over time.
• Learning New Skills: CBT also focuses on changing unhelpful behaviors you have linked to those negative thoughts and feelings. You’ll gain tools to manage stress and anxiety that you can use in everyday life. These tools might involve:
  • Facing your fears instead of avoiding them.
  • Trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zone.
  • Practicing relaxation techniques
• Staying Strong: We’ll create a plan to help you keep making progress and handle any challenges that come up in the future.

• Proven to Work: Studies show that CBT is one of the best treatments for PTSD, helping many people feel better and live happier lives.
• Empowerment: CBT helps you take control of your thoughts and feelings, making you feel stronger and more confident.

• Quick Results: Many people start to feel better in just a few weeks, making CBT a fast and effective option.
• Personalized Care: ACRS therapists will work with you to create a plan that fits your unique needs and goals.

Who Can Benefit from CBT?

CBT is helpful for anyone who has gone through a traumatic experience, like veterans, survivors of abuse, or first responders. If you’re dealing with symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, or feeling anxious, CBT can help you find relief.

Get Started Today!

If you or someone you know is looking for help with Trauma or PTSD, ACRS is here for you. Contact us today to set up a meeting and take the first step toward feeling better.

• Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE): Involves gradual exposure to trauma-related memories and situations to reduce avoidance and anxiety.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on changing your negative thought patterns and behaviors.
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): is a type of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy that focuses on helping you develop skills to manage your emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and cope with distressing situations.
• Narrative Therapy: Encourages you to tell your stories, helping you understand your experiences.

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR is effective for both Trauma and PTSD, but it is particularly well-studied for PTSD.
• Somatic Experiencing: Focuses on your body’s physical response to Trauma and aims to release stored tension and Trauma
• Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Includes meditation and deep breathing to help you manage Trauma-related stress and anxiety.
• Psychoeducation: Educating you about Trauma and its effects can help you understand your experiences and develop coping strategies.