About Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that what we think influences how we feel. The goal of CBT is to help clients take control of how they interpret and deal with life issues.

By replacing negative thoughts or core beliefs with thoughts that are more balanced, you can change your life—often dramatically.

CBT is effective in treating a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, phobias and addictions.

About Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). DBT adds to CBT the use of dialectics, which is the idea that everything is composed of opposites and that clients can make progress by learning to understand and synthesize oppositional states of mind.

DBT is a structured therapy that takes place in stages with identifiable targets. Like CBT, the goal of DBT is to teach clients skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others.

If you would like to know more about this therapy, Dr. Freitag can discuss it with you or refer you to more information.