Cognitive Behavior Therapy Santa Cruz

Cognitive Behavior Therapy is growing exponentially as a treatment of choice for a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. Anxiety, depression, co-dependence, panic and trauma are just a few. Why? Because it is systematic, active versus passive, repetitive and collaborative. It can also be brief and in the long run cost you less to arrive at your desired treatment outcome.

When you go shopping for cognitive behavioral therapy in Santa Cruz, I suggest you ask to what extent the therapist uses cbt in his or her practice. Some therapists might "inform" a more generalized approach with the principles of cbt but don't use it in a structured way involving in-session worksheets and homework. Other therapists may strictly limit their therapeutic techniques to those which are based in cbt. This might unnecessarily limit your options.

With the exception of being too much of a generalist, there is no harm in having more tools in ones belt to expand the possibilities for therapeutic intervention. A treatment modality that is compatible with cbt, yet distinctly different, like EMDR or hypnotherapy or NLP can add depth and synergy to your treatment experience. Simply put, you might get more bang for your buck.