Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective type of therapy that can help you find relief from symptoms related to anxiety and depression. It can help you change the way you think, feel, and behave.

Change your mind + change your life.

By exploring the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and actions, CBT helps you uncover and reprogram negative patterns of thinking, feeling and relating, along with self-sabotaging behaviors. This collaborative and evidence-based therapy focuses on practical techniques to help you suffer less, and find more joy in your life.

When you work with one of our therapists, CBT therapy will be incorporated into your therapy sessions to support you with actionable skills and ‘homework’ you can practice between sessions. CBT therapy is a structured therapeutic approach that can help you identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that are contributing to your current struggles and stressors.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

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Ready to reclaim control over your thoughts and emotions, and rediscover a life free from the grip of anxiety? We can help.

CBT works by helping you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and problematic behaviors. Through intentional exercises and experiments, your therapist can help you learn to recognize and reframe negative thinking patterns, gain new perspectives on your life, and help you reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress.

How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work?

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Here at The Holistic Counseling Center, we integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into your therapy sessions to address the interconnectedness of your mental, emotional, and physical health. By combining  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with traditional talk therapy, mindfulness practices, somatic awareness, and various holistic mental-health modalities, we provide comprehensive support for your healing journey. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a helpful tool for increasing self-awareness, self-confidence and personal growth. We look forward to supporting you!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at The Holistic Counseling Center

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What Issues Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treat?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is highly effective in treating a wide range of issues and conditions, including:

  • Anxiety

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Panic Attacks

  • Social Anxiety

  • Burnout

  • Complex Relational Trauma (C-PTSD)

  • Depression

  • Existential Crisis

  • Grief and Loss

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Narcissistic Abuse

  • Parenting

  • Perfectionism

  • Postpartum Depression

  • Motherhood

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Relationship Stress

  • Self-Sabotage

  • Spiritual Awakening

  • Stress Management

What People are Saying

★★★★★ 

“Kim is a skilled therapist who advocates for the emotional growth of her clients while holding a safe space for them to come just as they are. Her approach is gentle yet effective. I highly recommend her.”

- Erin, Folsom, CA

Meet The Team

Life’s too short to just survive,
Our therapists can help you thrive!

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Kim Burris

Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Shadow Work, Existential Crisis + Conscious Evolution

MA, LMFT, Founder

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Dr. Susan Pomeranz

Anxiety, Stress/Burnout, Life Transitions, Disordered Eating, Couples + Spirituality

Ph.D, LMFT

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Perri Griffin

Anxiety, Shadow Work, Postpartum,
Existential Crisis, Life Purpose + Spirituality

MA, LMFT

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Tessa Wendell

Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Motherhood,
Relationships, Couples, Teens + Moms

MA, AMFT

Ready to work together?

Here’s how to get started:

  • Preparing for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves a few simple steps to help you make the most of your therapy experience. Firstly, it's helpful to reflect on your reasons for seeking therapy and what you hope to achieve. Consider jotting down any specific goals or concerns you'd like to address during your sessions.

  • The duration of healing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can vary depending on several factors. These include the nature and severity of your concerns, your level of engagement in therapy, and your willingness to practice the skills learned outside of sessions. While some individuals may experience significant improvements relatively quickly, others may require longer-term therapy to address underlying issues and achieve lasting relief. It's important to understand that healing isn't always linear, and progress may occur at different rates for different people. You can discuss the frequency of sessions and duration of treatment with your therapist.

  • CBT offers effective treatment for various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality disorders, eating disorders, and insomnia. This therapeutic approach is designed to address a wide range of psychological issues, making it beneficial for anyone seeking support and relief from various mental health challenges.

  • With CBT, your therapist targets maladaptive thoughts and behaviors contributing to your depression symptoms. For instance, if you feel isolated and hopeless, your therapist might challenge negative thoughts by helping you remember positive life events and recent social interactions. This can help you see that not all thoughts are 100% true, and expand your capacity for thoughts and feelings other than the ones you feel ‘stuck’ with. Various interventions can be used to disrupt negative cycles that keep you in a depression cycle, increasing your capacity for changing your thoughts, feelings and ways of being in the world to help alleviate your depression symptoms.

  • CBT is an evidence based treatment for healing anxiety, meaning it has been shown in clinical studies to reduce anxiety symptoms. Our therapists will use CBT therapy as part of your treatment plan to help you find relief from anxiety symptoms by addressing the problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviors contributing to your symptoms.

  • If you’re ready to explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, make sure to work with a licensed mental health professional with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All of our therapists here at The Holistic Counseling Center are licensed to practice psychotherapy and are trained in CBT.

  • If you’re ready to get started with CBT, reach out to schedule a free consultation call. We’ll discuss what’s going on in your life, look at logistics like fees and schedules, and if it feels like a good fit, we can schedule your first appointment to begin psychotherapy in the next few days!

FAQ’s about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Make an Appointment for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy therapy in California

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Feeling ready to explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with one of our therapists? Let’s chat! Click below to schedule your complimentary consultation call and our intake coordinator will reach out to discuss logistics and schedule your first appointment. We offer CBT to anyone in California via virtual therapy and in-person CBT for anyone in El Dorado Hills, near Folsom and Sacramento.

If you have any other questions feel free to send a message through this contact form and we’ll get back to you in the next 48 hours.