Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Yes, and at Ott Counseling, it often is. Many of our therapists incorporate CBT with other approaches that they specialize in. These may include therapies like mindfulness-based stress reduction, progressive counting, brainspotting, or other options. Our goal is always to build a treatment plan that is in line with your challenges and goals.

Cognitive behavior therapy sessions are both conversational and collaborative. You and your therapist will work together to identify key thought patterns, explore how they may be affecting your feelings and behavior, and then ultimately develop tools to shift unhelpful cycles.

With the help of cognitive behavior therapy, some clients begin noticing changes within just a few weeks. Other individuals may benefit from a longer process. It ultimately depends on your goals and what you're working through. With that being said, CBT is often considered a shorter-term, results-focused therapy.

Not at all - CBT can help support healing from several challenges including OCD, trauma, chronic stress, self-esteem issues, and more. It is a flexible therapy that adapts to many life challenges, making it a therapy our therapists often incorporate into a customized treatment plan for your needs.

Yes! Our therapists offer cognitive behavior therapy in age-appropriate ways for kids and teens. We additionally offer therapists that specialize in these age groups, allowing for a customized and specialized approach for our younger clients. We use games, art, storytelling, & other therapy methods to support younger clients, and help them build emotional awareness and confidence.

Sometimes! Cognitive behavior therapy often includes small, manageable tasks between sessions - like journaling or practicing a new skill - to help you apply what you’re learning in real life. This helps you create healthy habits that are therapy based and allows your therapist to get feedback from your real life experiences to further customize your therapy.

If you’re curious about how your thoughts and patterns affect your mood or behavior, cognitive behavior therapy might be a great option. This therapy option is something that we can discuss more thoroughly during an initial consultation to determine if it is a good fit for your concerns and ultimate goals for therapy.

Both! Ott Counseling provides in-person cognitive behavior therapy sessions in our Buffalo office, as well as virtual therapy for clients across Buffalo and other parts of Western New York. We are able to practice and offer teletherapy for clients based anywhere in the state of New York.

Definitely - Cognitive behavior therapy is structured and skill-focused, which can often feel very different from open-ended talk therapy. It might be exactly the change you’re looking for. You can always give us a call to get your questions answered or to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists!

Cognitive behavior therapy can help you understand your own patterns, and help you respond to the stresses of life in healthier, more productive ways. These life stresses may include work stress, parenting struggles, social anxiety, perfectionism & more.