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Check out our latest articles and news about CBT including information about mindfulness, acceptance, self-compassion, relationship problems, schema identification, dealing with urges, interpersonal communication and more. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a term used to describe a form of therapeutic treatment that combines strategies used in both cognitive and behavior therapies as well as other scientifically proven evidence-based treatments.

These treatments have demonstrated to be highly effective in alleviating a variety of struggles including: panic, social phobia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety and rumination, eating disorders, marital distress, anger, chronic pain, and trauma. CBT helps individuals develop effective coping skills.

The Benefits of Schema Therapy for Couples

Do entrenched patterns of thinking and behavior dominate your relationship? Schema therapy for couples is designed to address these core issues, facilitating a shift towards...

CBT Tips for Coping With Workplace Stress

In a world constantly moving at full speed, stress within the workplace has become a widespread issue. Alarmingly, a recent study suggests that about 83%...

Conflict Resolution: Embracing Nonviolent Communication

Conflict is a natural part of any relationship, whether it be with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague. However, the way we approach and...

Is Social Media Damaging our Relationships?

The excitement you feel when your social media post is “liked,” or otherwise validated, is due to the release of dopamine in your brain, which...

Adults Need Time-Outs Too

I’m frequently asked whether it’s ever OK to walk away from a fight. Absolutely, it’s essential. But the method you use to do so is...

11 Interpersonal Schemas

Interpersonal schemas are basically mental frameworks or blueprints that we develop throughout our lives to make sense of our interactions with other people. They’re like...

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Navigating Modern Dating: 15 Manipulative Tactics to Spot and Avoid

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Understanding Confirmation Bias: Simple Strategies to Combat It

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Cognitive Dissonance Explained: Key Concepts and Everyday Examples

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Top-Rated Therapy Services | Bay Area CBT Center Mental Health Clinic San Francisco

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Best Anxiety Therapy Los Angeles: Bay Area CBT Center

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Best DBT Therapy Los Angeles: Bay Area CBT Center

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Bay Area CBT Center: Top San Francisco Mental Health Services

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Find a Top Therapist in San Francisco: Bay Area CBT Center

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Behavior Therapy: Techniques, Benefits, and How It Works

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Understanding the Sphere of Concern vs the Sphere of Influence

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