Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the newer forms of psychotherapy that focuses on the “here and now”. It tends to be briefer than traditional talk therapy because it is problem focused and goal oriented. The patient is an active participant in the entire process leading to change. The cognitive portion of therapy focuses on modifying self-defeating/unhealthy thinking. The behavioral portion focuses on learning new, more adaptive behavioral skills. Patients and therapists mutually agree on very specific, achievable goals to work on at the start of treatment. Often patients are given homework assignments between sessions to practice and integrate newly acquired skills in real life situations.
Common CBT techniques include:
Relaxation Training
Exposure &Response Prevention
Habit Reversal Training
Stimulus Control
Systematic Desensitization
Behavioral Rehearsal
Cognitive Reframing
Assertiveness Training
Time Management
Organizational Skills and Systems
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
The first step you need to take is either to email behavehealthy@aol.com or call (917) 969-8484. The Director of Healthy Behaviors of Westchester will contact you within 1 business day for a free phone consultation.
WHAT NEXT?
If you think Healthy Behaviors can help you, we will set up an initial evaluation. Initial evaluations are usually conducted in our office and last 60 minutes. After an initial meeting you will be given feedback and you will then have the opportunity to decide whether you would like to continue with therapeutic services or one of our specialized programs. Therapy sessions are typically 1x/week for 45 minutes. Programs are designed mutually with your therapist for your specific needs.
DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
We are considered an out of network provider by most insurance companies. Therefore it is important that you contact your health insurance company to determine what your benefits are for out-of-network providers. Many plans reimburse a significant portion of our fees.
Healthy Behaviors of Westchester
50 Main Street
Suite 1000
White Plains, NY 10606
(917) 969-8484 behavehealthy@aol.com