Cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy in Barranquilla, Colombia

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

It is a type of psychotherapy that works on the link between what we think, feel and do. It helps identify thoughts that cause distress, review them more objectively and change behaviors that keep the problem going.

Which problems does it help with?

It is one of the most evidence-based therapies for anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders and chronic pain management, among others.

What are sessions like?

They are structured and goal-oriented. The therapist teaches concrete techniques, such as recording thoughts, gradually facing feared situations or planning activities, and assigns practice between sessions. What you do outside sessions is an important part of progress.

How long does it last?

It is usually short-term: many treatments are completed in 12 to 20 sessions, though it depends on the problem and the person. It is combined with medication when a psychiatrist considers it necessary.

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