Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Paoli Psychological Associates specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals recover from emotional and relationship problems. CBT is a leading form of psychotherapy that has been scientifically researched and found to be effective. Hundreds of research studies have confirmed the effectiveness of CBT for depression, anxiety, behavior and relationship problems.
At Paoli Psychological Associates, we specialize in CBT. Our licensed professionals are well-trained in CBT and engage in ongoing training to provide effective, research-based treatment.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, structured, goal-oriented type of psychotherapy. Mental health professionals use it to treat or manage mental health conditions and emotional difficulties. It is a modern, widely used, well-researched form of therapy.
CBT is based on the concept that people feel and behave according to how they think. Psychological issues and symptoms are caused by problematic, unhelpful patterns of thinking and faulty learned behaviors.
People suffering from psychological/ emotional/ behavioral problems can learn better ways of coping, relieving their symptoms, and become more effective and content in their lives. CBT offers many useful tools and techniques for this process.
The Research
CBT has been demonstrated in research to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital and relationship problems, eating disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and various other mental health issues. Numerous research studies suggest CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as or more effective than other forms of psychotherapy or psychiatric medications.
What is CBT like?
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the therapist and patient/client work together in a collaborative fashion to develop an understanding of the problem and to develop a treatment strategy. CBT places an emphasis on helping individuals to be their own therapists. Through exercises in the sessions as well as “homework” exercises outside of the sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills, so that they can make changes in their own thinking, emotions, and behavior.
What Sets PPA Apart
While many therapists today have had at least some education and experience in CBT, the level of training in CBT varies. Many therapists incorporate CBT into an eclectic or integrative approach rather than practice CBT in a systematic way as it is done in research. At PPA, our professionals are well trained in CBT and specialize in it.
Paoli Psychological Associates is located in the Main Line suburbs. Our office is based in Paoli, which is convenient to Malvern, Wayne, Radnor, Devon, Newtown Square, Villanova, Berwyn, Devon, Broomall, West Chester, Media, Exton, Downingtown, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and other towns in Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Chester County, PA and the following zip codes: 19301, 19312, 19333, 19073, 19355, 19335, 19087, 19063, 19460, 19406, 19341.
To inquire about our counseling services, contact Dr. Bill Morgan at 610.644.8182
Paoli Psychological Associates
43 Leopard Road, Suite 200
Paoli Executive Green 2
Paoli, PA 19301
610.644.8182
• Counseling
• Psychotherapy
• Testing and Assessment
• Psychological Evaluation
• Consulting
• Life Coaching
• Career Counseling
Overview of Services
- Academic Achievement
- ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
- Anxiety and Panic
- Attention Training
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome
- Biofeedback
- Career Counseling
- Child and Adolescent
- Christian Counseling
- Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Depression
- Divorce Recovery
- Drug and Alcohol Problems
- Eating Disorders
- Educational Evaluation
- Family Issues
- Forensic Evaluation
- Headache
- Health and Wellness
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Marriage and Family
- Men’s Issues
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- Post-Traumatic Stress
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relationships
- School-Related Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress Management
- Tele-Therapy
- Women’s Issues
- Workplace Issues