Refined Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Los Angeles

What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

CBT is a psychotherapy, also referred to as talk therapy, that helps people identify negative thinking patterns and beliefs and focuses on changing them in the pursuit of improving one’s mental and emotional health. The foundations of CBT imply that our beliefs and thinking patterns influence our behaviors. So, if these thinking patterns are negative, making positive changes can have positive changes in our lives.

Areas of Focus for CBT

What CBT looks like varies depending on the situation, and implementations will change from one treatment plan to the next. In essence, this modality is a combination of behavior and cognitive therapy. However, some key areas of focus include:

• Identifying negative feelings and recognizing harmful thought patterns, and how these thoughts and feelings influence behavior
• Challenging unhelpful beliefs once the patterns are identified in the hopes of reframing thought processes
• Actively working to change behavioral patterns contributing to the overarching problem
• Learning and implementing coping strategies to manage stress and deal with challenging situations effectively without substance use
• Equipping people with the necessary skills for solving current problems and preventing future issues

When implemented effectively – and in combination with other treatments – this form of behavioral cognitive therapy can successfully help individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). 

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works

As mentioned, CBT is based on the idea that thoughts and feelings influence behaviors. So, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected. The hope is that when we change negative thoughts and feelings, it influences harmful behaviors. In the case of addiction treatment, the goal is to change substance use and the thought patterns leading to substance use. However, therapy isn’t solely about talking through problems. It requires hard work and active participation in changing thinking and behavior.

So, what does this process look like? It’ll vary from person to person, but the process will generally consist of:

• Identifying specific negative, distorted, and unhelpful thought patterns influence your behavior
• Understanding how these negative thought patterns are contributing to one’s struggle with SUD, mental health, and other problematic behaviors
• Reframing whatever negative thoughts you previously identified into positive, realistic thoughts
• Learning and practicing new behaviors that align with your therapy goals and new thought patterns
• Setting realistic goals and using problem-solving skills to approach challenges in a healthier way

What Makes CBT Different From Other Therapies?

Some key ways CBT differs from other therapies is that it is pragmatic, highly structured, collaborative, and focuses on current issues. It prompts people to implement a change instead of simply discussing problems abstractly.

How CBT Helps Heal From Addiction

This therapeutic method offers a compassionate and understanding approach to addiction healing. At Profound Treatment, our therapists are not just experts – they’re caring guides who help people untangle the web of thoughts and emotions fueled by addiction. They help you understand the deep connection between thoughts, feelings, and emotions and help you develop coping strategies for dealing with triggers and maintaining lasting sobriety.

Benefits of Participating in CBT

CBT also helps treat a variety of conditions, such as:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

CBT also offers many additional benefits, including:

• Producing relatively fast results
• Cultivating a more positive outlook on life
• Creating long-lasting, positive change
• Preventing or reducing the risk of relapse
• Improving one’s overall mood
• Providing a hands-on treatment approach that helps clients feel empowered in their treatment journeys

The Success Rate for CBT and Addiction

CBT’s efficacy lies in its targeted approach toward changing the root thought processes and behaviors of addiction. As an extensively researched evidence-based modality, CBT demonstrated success in helping reduce drug use and overcoming addiction. But, clients must be willing to do the work.

CBT Session at Profound Treatment, Los Angeles

Therapists implement CBT differently. However, some techniques or tools our Profound therapists may use to facilitate CBT include:

• Breathwork
• Journaling
• Cognitive restructuring
• Nightmare exposure
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Unraveling cognitive distortions

What Are Therapy Sessions Like?

While at Profound, you’ll engage in one-on-one meetings with a therapist – and possibly group therapy. Your therapist will ask questions about your history, substance use patterns, and mental health concerns to gain insight into your behaviors and thought processes. From there, they’ll work with you to determine the best course of treatment and create a recovery plan.

Subsequent sessions will focus on identifying negative thought patterns that may contribute to addictive behaviors. Once identified, you and your therapist will begin working toward changing these thought patterns, developing coping skills, and focusing on avoiding future relapse. The ultimate goal is to help you gain control of your behavior and achieve lasting sobriety.

Finding the Best Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Los Angeles

At Profound Treatment, we understand the importance of finding an effective addiction treatment and are proud to provide some of the best cognitive behavioral therapy programs in Los Angeles. Our staff is highly experienced in using CBT, and in conjunction with other treatments, we can help you on your path to sobriety.

What Makes Profound Treatment Different?

Addiction is complex and requires specialized treatment. Our staff is highly trained to create individual treatment plans, and our facility is designed to incite calm, luxury, and sophistication. Call Profound Treatment to learn more about our facility, our services, and how our implementation of CBT can help you overcome addiction today.

Many cognitive and behavioral therapies can help individuals overcome a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder (SUD). One that proves particularly effective in treating conditions such as these is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is an evidence-based modality that focuses on identifying negative thoughts and feelings, understanding how these thoughts and feelings influence behavior, and changing said thoughts and feelings to improve one’s overall quality of life. At Profound Treatment, we understand the importance of effective treatment and are proud to provide some of the best cognitive behavioral therapy programs in Los Angeles. Curious to learn more? Call (310) 340-2609 for more information today.