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Benefits of Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Insomnia is a common disorder that affects as many as ⅓ of Americans on a short term basis. Insomnia is characterized by having trouble falling or staying asleep or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep. It can cause extreme daytime fatigue, a...
The Anxious Mind. Are We Predisposed?
Racing heart. Knots in the stomach. Trouble focusing. Sweaty palms. Regardless of the cause, these symptoms of anxiety are a nearly universal part of life. Almost everyone can relate to feeling this way at some point, but why? What is the purpose of anxiety, aside...
Stepping Out for OCD This Summer
On June 9th, 2018, friends, family and mental health professionals gathered with those experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to walk in solidarity and raise awareness of OCD. The One Million Steps 4 OCD walk, coordinated by the International OCD Foundation...
The Search For the Right Therapist
Working with a therapist means starting a relationship based on vulnerability. It means getting to know someone who, starting out as a stranger, may quickly know some of the most intimate details of your life. This is not a decision that many people are willing to...
Calming Breath: It’s All About the Exhale
I have a ridiculously sensitive startle reflex that has made me the butt of jokes for many years. Every coworker, family member, and friend has at some point accidentally startled me. I even joke with new coworkers that they haven’t finished their orientation until...
We’re Growing!
This year has brought big changes to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center: On August 1st, 2018, we opened the doors to our second location on New Leicester Highway. For several years, the CBT Center has been growing steadily in the services we offer and the number...