CBT

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that helps you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to manage your problems effectively. At Overwatch Counseling PLLC in Abilene, Texas, licensed professional counselor Eva Foster, LPC, specializes in CBT to help her clients overcome common mental health concerns. Schedule an evaluation at Overwatch Counseling PLLC by phone or request an appointment online today.

What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a common form of talk therapy. During CBT, Eva works with you in a structured setting to become more aware of thinking patterns that might be causing challenges in your life. CBT helps you identify the relationships among your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, allowing you to respond effectively and appropriately to challenges.

What is CBT helpful for?

CBT with Eva at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, is used to treat the following conditions and others:

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Phobias
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Sleep disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorders
• Sexual problems

Eva can combine CBT with other therapies to optimize mental health outcomes.

What are the benefits of CBT?

The benefits of CBT at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, include:

• Preventing symptoms of a mental health disorder from returning
• Managing symptoms of a mental health condition
• Managing emotions more effectively
• Coping with stressful life events
• Overcoming relationship conflicts
• Improving communication skills
• Dealing with grief in a healthy way
• Managing physical symptoms of mental health disorders
• Overcoming past trauma
• Coping with a long-term medical condition

You can expect improvements in your moods, emotions, and behaviors after undergoing CBT with Eva.

Is CBT right for me?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an effective form of therapy that aims to manage many mental health conditions. 

Eva uses DSM-5 criteria to complete a psychiatric evaluation and discuss your emotions, mood, behaviors, lifestyle, past trauma, and thoughts. She personalizes therapy sessions, offering highly effective results, and can combine CBT with other forms of therapy.

What happens during cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions?

During cognitive-behavioral therapy at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, you can meet with Eva one-on-one or with your partner, spouse, or another family member. She helps you learn more about your mental health, coping mechanisms to build reliance, and practical ways to overcome negative thoughts and behaviors.

Eva provides a safe space for you to talk about your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, and become aware of negative thinking patterns. This allows you to overcome concerns by challenging unhelpful thoughts.

In addition to CBT, Eva also offers mindfulness-based therapy, person-centered therapy, somatic therapy, veterans counseling, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and other therapies based on your specific needs.

Schedule an evaluation with Eva at Overwatch Counseling, PLLC, by phone or request an appointment online today to take advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy.