Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is the most researched and empirically-validated therapy that exists. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a goal-oriented, problem-focused, and structured approach to treating many psychological issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, relationship conflict, and psychosis. It is based on the idea that the way in which a person interprets events, situations, and people influences their subsequent mood and behavior.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
It is based on the principle that faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and learned patterns of negative behavior can play a role in psychological problems.
The aim of cognitive behavioral therapy is to teach those suffering from psychological behavior problems better ways of dealing with their issues so that they can lead normal, healthy lives, unhindered by their mental health issues.
CBT is a highly structured form of therapy that uses “cognitive strategies” to help you identify and manage thoughts that get in the way of you living the life you want to live.
How can cognitive-behavioral therapy help me?
All of our Psychotherapists in Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) and Kingsway (Etobicoke) at FHS are trained in CBT. This modality can help clients struggling with the following disorders and situations:
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety & Depression
- Body image
- Chronic Pain
- Developing goals for the future (education, career, etc.)
- Eating disorders
- Emotional dysregulation
- Family & parenting issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief & loss
- Improving Self Esteem
- Interpersonal conflicts
- Life transitions
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Attacks
- Postpartum depression, prenatal anxiety, post natal anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Self worth & body image
- Sexuality & Gender
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidality & self-harm
- Trauma & PTSD
- Work & School stress
Cognitive-behavioral therapy also places importance on teaching a client how to help themselves in situations where their therapist is not present to talk them through it.
The goal is to equip each individual with the necessary knowledge and skills to calmly and effectively handle uncomfortable, stressful events without repeating patterns of negative behavior.
During your appointment, your Psychotherapist at For Health’s Sake will talk with you about the troubles you are experiencing. They will listen and provide you with a safe space to communicate before coaching you through your issues and helping you to recognize unhealthy behaviors and patterns of thinking.
Contact For Health’s Sake for an appointment
If you think that you or a loved one could benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, contact For Health's Sake today to set up an appointment with one of our skilled Psychotherapists. At FHS, our philosophy is to help our clients in any way we can – whether that be through our physical or mental health services.
Andrea Hui
As a BIPOC immigrant Psychotherapist, I’m ready to work with you to navigate through any life challenges that may arise. I look forward to supporting you through any issues related to everyday life, major life transitions, relationships, self-identity, addictions, loss, career/life goals, motivation, anxiety, depression, and stress management. Having worked…
Registered Psychotherapist - Leslieville
Normand Dæmon
I’m a proud queer person who grew up in Etobicoke and returned to the area as a seasoned clinician with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I opened the Kingsway location of For Health’s Sake with my Mum as the first franchise site, because I wanted…
Clinic Owner (Kingsway) / Care Coordinator (Kingsway) / RSW MSW, Psychotherapist - Kingsway
Breanna Power
My name is Breanna and I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to work through life’s difficulties. I am a Registered Social Worker and I provide individual and relationship therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, who struggle with trauma-related experiences, anxiety, emotional regulation, difficult relationships, disordered eating, body image…
RSW, MSW, Psychotherapist - Downtown
Carly Ball
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, stress, low mood, shame, trauma, or a sense of low self-worth? It’s completely understandable to find yourself caught in a cycle of self-criticism. If you’re hoping to quiet that negative inner voice, feel genuinely understood, find a sense of calm, and gain better…
Registered Psychotherapist - Downtown, Leslieville