Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Idaho

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of behavioral therapy. It works by helping you change maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that are not serving you. When you change thought patterns and behaviors that are unhelpful to you, you can improve symptoms of behavioral and mental health disorders and better get through life’s challenges.

CBT is one of the many evidence-based treatments Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho uses. This article will cover what you should know about CBT and how it is used in our programs. If you have any questions or are ready to start treatment at Icarus Idaho, please call us today.

Idaho Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program

Behavioral therapies like CBT are one of the core elements of the treatment programs at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho. We offer inpatient and outpatient programs, both of which involve cognitive behavioral therapy and other treatments or types of counseling.

Inpatient treatment at Icarus Idaho involves living on-site at our center while engaging in an all-day treatment schedule, including CBT, daily throughout the week. The outpatient programs at Icarus Idaho are more flexible, allowing clients to live at home, work, and tend to other responsibilities while receiving whole-person treatment.

We provide free evaluations for incoming clients. During the intake and evaluation process, the Icarus Idaho team will work with you to decide which of our therapy programs is the right match for you at this time.

What to Expect From CBT Sessions

You will be expected to take an active role in your healing with CBT. Most of the time, you can expect that a CBT therapist will work with you on the following.

Goal Setting in CBT

You’ll be assigned an individual therapist to work with one-on-one at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho. These sessions will operate in addition to group sessions in your program. Your individual therapist at our center will work with you to meet specific goals. In individual CBT sessions, you might set goals like:

Symptom management or reduction. CBT for mental or behavioral health disorders usually focuses on symptom reduction. Your CBT therapist might have you fill out a questionnaire periodically to track your progress. Or, they might check in with you verbally to see how things are going, what your barriers are, and how they can adjust treatment.
Emotion regulation. CBT teaches coping skills that help people regulate their feelings and increase their tolerance for distress. Lacking these skills can negatively affect your emotional well-being and make day-to-day life harder.
Navigating relationships. You might work to set boundaries, see new perspectives, or use active listening skills with a cognitive behavioral therapist. These interpersonal skills can help you maintain healthy relationships.
Acknowledging unhelpful thoughts. CBT helps you identify thoughts that may be causing distorted thinking patterns so that you can change them.
Behavior changes. Similar to addressing thoughts, many people set CBT goals regarding behavioral change. For example, you might create a plan to navigate substance abuse-related triggers.

CBT goals tend to vary based on factors like why you pursue the therapy. Our clients are highly involved in setting their unique therapy goals.

Cognitive Reframing (Cognitive Restructuring)

Cognitive reframing is a powerful cognitive behavioral therapy technique anyone can use. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches you to identify cognitive distortions (another name for negative thought patterns). Examples of cognitive distortions include all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, mind reading, or discounting the positive.

Let’s say that you have an automatic thought like, “I already messed up, so I might as well just relapse.” To reframe that statement, you might say, “Using a behavior does not mean I need to do it again. This does not undo the progress I’ve made.”

A CBT therapist will likely point out cognitive distortions you express during sessions. This lets you and your therapist practice cognitive reframing in real-time.

Coping Skill Development

At Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho, our therapists help clients establish plans for navigating difficult moments, stressors, or triggers they may encounter in everyday life. Coping strategies are usually an important part of this pursuit. Cognitive behavioral therapists can help you learn new skills. For example, self-monitoring, breathing exercises, behavioral activation, and mindfulness.

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Benefits of CBT

CBT is non-invasive. For many people, this is a strong appeal of the treatment. While everyone is unique, CBT is a good baseline treatment for many people seeking help for their mental health, with benefits including but not limited to:

Quality of life. CBT is linked to better quality of life scores in various groups.
Improved management of mental disorders. Consistently, we see improvements in mental health symptoms with CBT.
Time efficiency. Though how soon you notice benefits can vary, CBT is known to produce positive results quickly for many therapy clients. Some of the strategies you learn in CBT can be used right away.
Increased functioning. While mental health problems can decrease functioning, treatments like CBT can increase your ability to function at work and in other areas.
CBT encourages you to get through everyday situations in a way you are proud of. It also gives you the skills (e.g., problem-solving skills) necessary to do so.
Self-awareness. CBT promotes self-awareness, which can be valuable in virtually all aspects of a person’s life.

Some disorders can improve to the extent that you no longer meet the criteria for it with treatments like CBT. Even when the complete absence of symptoms isn’t possible, CBT can expand your life and help you take control of your symptoms.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For?

CBT is one of the most popular types of therapy. While it’s effective in the treatment of many mental disorders, CBT can also aid personal growth and assist people through other life challenges. Research repeatedly shows that CBT is a helpful treatment for:

Anxiety disorders. CBT can reduce symptoms of conditions like generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A type of cognitive behavioral therapy called CBT with exposure and response prevention (ERP) is known widely as one of the most effective therapies for OCD treatment.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) is a form of CBT adapted to address trauma symptoms. For many trauma survivors, TF-CBT is an accessible and beneficial treatment.
Drug and alcohol abuse. CBT has been proven effective for substance use disorders when used both on its own and alongside other treatments.
CBT is one of the most evidence-based depression treatments. Research shows that combining medication with CBT is more effective than medication for depression alone.
Bipolar disorder. CBT can help someone with bipolar disorder identify the warning symptoms of episodes so that they can be addressed quickly. It can also reduce symptoms of depression or mania, increase medication adherence, and treat comorbid (co-occurring) conditions.
Dual-diagnosis. In addition to standalone mental health and substance use, we work with clients enduring substance abuse and co-occurring disorders (e.g., mood disorders), which CBT can be helpful for.
Eating disorders. CBT is considered one of the most evidence-based therapies for eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Life transitions. People going through life transitions may benefit from CBT. This can include difficult changes, like grief and loss.
CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) is effective for short and long-term insomnia, often leading to a reduction in sleep difficulties and better sleep quality.
Physical health conditions. People with physical health conditions may experience emotional distress, which CBT can help alleviate.
CBT techniques help you reduce stress.

CBT can also be used for concerns like low self-esteem. Even though strategies will be adjusted to fit the needs of the client, an impressive number of groups can benefit from the treatment. Young adults, adults, and teens can all receive CBT.

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How CBT is Used at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho

At Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho, CBT is used alongside other treatments as part of a comprehensive approach. Every professional at Icarus Idaho has their own background. This includes specializations in certain treatments and diagnoses. Alongside CBT, your treatment plan might include:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Groups.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Contingency Management.
Solution-Focused Therapy.
Family Therapy Sessions.
Motivational interviewing.
Experiential Therapy.
Life Skills.
Relapse Prevention.
12-Step.

The Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho team will help you make a custom treatment plan. When you first seek treatment with us, we’ll schedule an intake assessment to help get to know you better. From the first day of treatment at Icarus Idaho to the aftercare process and beyond, our team will be there for you or your loved one.

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Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho provides comprehensive mental health, dual-diagnosis, and addiction treatment. Our inpatient and outpatient programs that use CBT and other evidence-based treatments are covered by most major insurance plans, and our individualized approach allows our team to support you in your unique healing journey.

Please call Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho to learn more about how our Idaho therapists can help you or your loved one heal now. All calls to Icarus Idaho are confidential and commitment-free.

FAQs Regarding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Idaho

Is cognitive behavioral therapy covered by insurance?

Yes! CBT is usually covered by health insurance plans. When you call Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho, we will run a free insurance verification check for services at our center.

How much will seeing a cognitive behavioral therapist cost?

Without insurance, an average therapy session can cost $100-200 or more. Your health insurance coverage should help you pay for CBT sessions. Icarus Idaho accepts most forms of health insurance, which will often cover most to all of your services. We are here to discuss other payment options if needed.

What type of doctor does cognitive behavioral therapy?

A doctor like a psychologist might use cognitive behavioral therapy. The treatment can also be (and often is) performed by a licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or therapist.

Where do I find a CBT therapist in Idaho?

Cognitive behavioral therapists can work at treatment centers like Icarus in Idaho. They can also work in private practice settings or community centers.

Are CBT and dialectical behavior therapy the same?

No. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) stems from CBT, but the two aren’t the same.

How long does CBT take to work?

It depends. Often, people are in CBT for 12-20 weeks total. However, some individuals need more or fewer sessions. A variation of CBT called intensive CBT, for example, takes less time.