Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of psychotherapy that has been shown to decrease symptoms and suffering. Through CBT, we learn techniques to change how we think, what we do, and how we feel. CBT is an active form of psychotherapy, where the client and clinician identify and implement solutions, allowing clients to reach their goals. To accomplish this, assignments are given in between sessions to reinforce skills to promote change. CBT is evidence based and has demonstrated efficacy in improving wellbeing. 

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T.E.A.M. therapy was created by Dr. David Burns as a framework to conduct evidence-based therapy. The T.E.A.M. acronym stands for:

Testing – A client’s mood and other symptoms are measured at the beginning and end of every session in order to measure progress.

Empathy – An empathic connection between client and therapist is vital for successful therapy. It is important that a client feels that therapy is a safe place to talk openly and freely and to feel heard, understood and valued by the therapist.  

Assessment of Resistance – Clients sometimes have mixed feelings about the process of recovery. Agenda setting helps the client and therapist sort out the client’s motivation to change and whether the rewards are worth the cost. 

Methods – There are many powerful cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal interventions that T.E.A.M. offers to help with depression, anxiety, habits, addictions, and relationship issues.