How we help...
Below you will find more information about how we help our clients and a link to learn more about each topic.
Below you will find more information about how we help our clients and a link to learn more about each topic.
What is CBT?
CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy. It is a research-supported approach to therapy that relies on increasing self-awareness and developing strategies to cope with and process difficult emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It may be used as part of therapy plans for a wide range of specific diagnoses or presenting concerns like disordered levels of anxiety, trauma recovery, stress related to life transitions, and more. You can explore basic information about CBT by clicking on the link below, and you should always feel free to get in touch with the team at The Center for CBT in New York City to discuss any questions you have about our services.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic experiencing is a body-centered therapy approach. You’ve likely experienced the adverse effects that feelings like anxiety have on the body. When we’re stressed, we may have elevated blood pressure. Anxiety can cause an upset stomach. Depression often leads to fatigue and body aches. That’s because certain emotional responses trigger our bodies to enter an elevated state of response, which you may have heard called fight, flight, or freeze. When people experience chronic stress, anxiety, or hold onto unprocessed trauma, they can be stuck in this fight, flight, or freeze state. At The Center for CBT in New York City, we offer somatic experiencing therapy to release this pent-up survival energy from the body, allowing us to experience a state of relief and calm.
What is Individual Therapy?
Therapy is a form of treatment where people meet with a therapist to resolve challenging emotions, complicated thoughts, problematic behaviors, or difficulties in relationships, career, and other aspects of life. When you partner with a therapist, you can move beyond past struggles, heal wounds left by trauma, and generally make the time to become the most fulfilled version of yourself. If this sounds like something you need, learn more about individual therapy sessions using the link below, and don’t hesitate to contact The Center for CBT in New York City to get started today.
What is Couples & Relationship Therapy?
This type of therapy is used to help people develop, repair, and sustain relationships. This can be any kind of relationship, including work partnerships or long-term friendships. However, most people schedule couples and relationship therapy with romantic partners. At The Center for CBT in New York City, we are an affirming and judgement free zone. Whatever your relationship style or sexual orientation, you are welcome to explore and grow with our team. Learn more at the page linked below or reach out to us today.
What is Therapy for Young People & Teens?
Many adults forget how difficult it actually is to be a young person. If your preteen child (10+) or teen is struggling, the therapists at The Center for CBT in New York City are here to help. Therapy can benefit young people who are struggling at home, in school, or in social settings to harness their strengths, increase emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, and learn how to thrive in all areas of their lives.
What is Therapy for Quarter-Life Transitions?
Quarter-life transitions, sometimes called quarter-life crisis, is a time of change and fluctuation in most people’s lives. In the 20s and 30s, people have to work through a significant amount of change. Most people transition to true adulthood at this time, getting jobs, living alone or with roommates or romantic partners, starting families, and more. With this much change, there is often a higher level of stress. For those who are struggling with quarter-life transitions, the therapists at The Center for CBT in New York City are happy to offer support and guidance to help you develop strategies to manage worries and stresses and find greater levels of purpose, stability, and satisfaction.
What is Big "T" Trauma?
Trauma is any event (witnessed or experienced) that overwhelms an individual’s ability to process the experience. When this happens, the body holds onto a wound left by the traumatic experience, which can have numerous adverse physical, emotional, and cognitive effects. Big “T” trauma is usually one or a series of events where a person perceives they are in extreme danger. High risk career fields like military service, firefighting, and police are at the greatest risk for big “T” trauma, but it may also occur as the result of car accidents, domestic violence, assault, and other frightening experiences. Whatever type of trauma you’ve experienced, the results can be detrimental, but at The Center for CBT in New York City, our therapists can help you heal from past trauma and move forward.
What is Little "t" Trauma?
Trauma is any event or experience that a person’s mind or body is unable to process naturally. Big “T” trauma is easy to identify. Things like war, violence, and physical or sexual abuse that put a person in extreme danger are all consider big “T” trauma. Little “t” trauma can be more difficult to identify, but it has many of the same psychological and physiological effects as big “T” trauma. Sources of little “t” trauma can be things like fights with friends or loved ones, relationship conflict or breakdown, loss of home or financial stability, legal difficulties, or workplace issues. Whether you’re dealing with big “T” or little “t” trauma, the knowledgeable professionals at The Center for CBT in New York City are here to support you as you heal and renew your fulfilling life.
What is Panic Disorder?
Panic disorder is a condition related to anxiety that causes panic attacks. These attacks may happen often or the fear of panic attacks may cause you to change your behavior or be unable to interact with certain people, engage in specific activities, or feel safe leaving home. When panic prevents you from leading a fulfilling life, you don’t have to just accept it. Working with a therapist at The Center for CBT in New York City, you can regain control, reduce the number and severity of your panic attacks, and reclaim your healthy, satisfying life.
What is Social Anxiety?
As the name indicates, social anxiety is an anxiety disorder that causes people to experience elevated levels of stress, worry, fear, or anxiety in social situations. For some people, this occurs in large crowds. Others experience social anxiety even while interacting with small groups of people. When social anxiety is not addressed, it can lead to difficulties in all areas of a person’s life. From work and academic settings to developing and maintaining romantic relationships, social anxiety can make it challenging to comfortably interact with others. At The Center of CBT in New York City, our knowledgeable therapists can help you understand and overcome social anxiety and its impact on your life.
What is OCD?
OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This is a condition that leaves people obsessing over unwanted thoughts and feelings, experiencing unwanted sensations, or struggling against the compulsion to perform specific actions. Many people with OCD have mild and manageable symptoms for years, but overtime, this condition can become more severe, especially when people are under added stress. Working with a therapist at The Center for CBT in New York City can help you recognize and manage your OCD symptoms. Learn more by clicking the link below or reach out to our office.
What is a Phobia?
Phobias are fears. We are all afraid of something, but when fears of things, people, or experiences that don’t actually pose a threat cause excessive levels of anxiety or limit what you’re able to do, they can become a serious concern. When specific phobias aren’t addressed, they can lead to unexpected difficulties in your personal, professional, and social life. The team of knowledgeable therapists at The Center for CBT in New York City are happy to offer effective therapy options to help people overcome phobias and lead more fulfilling lives. You can learn more by clicking the link to the full page below or by contacting our team.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is an acronym that stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This condition impacts the ability of individuals to synthesize information, concentrate, organize thoughts, remember details, and perform myriad executive functions. While many people think of this as a childhood condition, anyone at any age can have or develop ADHD. Untreated ADHD makes it difficult for individuals to perform well in their career fields, maintain relationships, and keep up with regular daily tasks. At The Center for CBT in New York City, we can help you better understand ADHD and its impact on your life and start developing skills to cope with the effects of ADHD and lead a more satisfying life.
What is Depression?
Depression is a mood disorder. Like other mood disorders, depression is a condition that occurs when natural emotions are experienced with no known cause, to a level that is disproportionate to the circumstances, or for an extended period of time. In the case of depression, this may include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, lack of motivation, and other emotions that leave people feeling low or depressed. It’s perfectly natural to have these feelings, but when they start to overwhelm you, keep you from participating fully in your daily life, leave you feeling numb to other emotions, or consider whether your life is worth living it’s time to talk to one of our therapists who can help you understand and navigate this condition. You can learn more by clicking the link below or by reaching out to The Center for CBT in New York City.
What Should I Do Next?
When you’re ready to begin therapy, we hope you’ll consider contacting The Center for CBT in New York City. We offer a safe space where you are free to be who you really are and express yourself and your values authentically. We embrace, value, and welcome people of all sexual orientations, genders, and racial identities. The Center for CBT in New York City makes beginning your therapy journey simple. You can get started any time by completing our online consultation request form. One of our team members will be in touch within 24 business hours to answer your questions.
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