Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Counseling Theory used at Counseling & Consulting Services of Texas

CBT

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It's a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thinking or behavior to improve emotional well-being. It's widely used to treat various mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and phobias.   


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and by changing our thoughts and behaviors, we can change how we feel. 


CBT is structured, goal-oriented, and often involves homework assignments to practice new skills outside of therapy sessions. It's typically a short-term, focused treatment, and it's been shown to be effective for a wide range of mental health conditions.

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

Counseling Theory used at Counseling & Consulting Services of Texas

REBT

REBT stands for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. It's a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by psychologist Albert Ellis. REBT focuses on identifying and disputing irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and replacing them with more rational and adaptive beliefs. Like CBT, it emphasizes the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, but REBT specifically targets irrational beliefs as the root of emotional disturbance. It's an active, directive therapy that encourages clients to actively challenge their irrational beliefs and develop more rational ways of thinking.


Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Albert Ellis. It's based on the premise that our emotional reactions are largely influenced by our beliefs about events, rather than the events themselves. REBT aims to identify and change irrational beliefs that lead to emotional distress.


In REBT, therapists work with clients to:

1. Identify irrational beliefs: These are often rigid, unrealistic, and absolutist beliefs about oneself, others, and the world.


2. Challenge and dispute irrational beliefs: Therapists help clients question the validity of their irrational beliefs and provide evidence to support more rational alternatives.


3. Replace irrational beliefs with rational ones: Clients learn to adopt more flexible, adaptive beliefs that are based on evidence and reason.


4. Practice new beliefs and behaviors: Through homework assignments and role-playing exercises, clients practice applying their new rational beliefs in real-life situations.


REBT is an active, directive therapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and self-acceptance. It's effective for various emotional and behavioral issues, including anxiety, depression, anger management, and relationship problems.