Learn how CBT for social anxiety works, from reframing distorted thoughts to gradual exposure, and what to expect when working with a therapist.

Learn what to expect from ERP for OCD, including how exposures are built, how homework works, and how the pace can be adjusted for each client.

Sometimes our brains can be vulnerable to distorting reality. This is how it happens, why it happens, and some ways you can deal with them.

CPT vs. Prolonged Exposure: compare two evidence-based PTSD therapies, how each works session by session, and how to choose the right fit for you.

Understanding unhelpful behaviors can help you move beyond mental health labels, identify why habits persist, and learn how CBT supports change.

Many people expect therapy and healing to feel comforting and peaceful. They think that once they start doing “the work,” they’ll finally feel calmer, more confident, and at peace. And sometimes that does happen. But more often, healing feels uncomfortable before a person feels at peace. One of the misconceptions I see is people assuming that discomfort means they’re doing something wrong. In reality, discomfort is often part of the process. When you begin changing long-stand

Explore behavioral activation and motivation through CBT and Torah, and see how taking meaningful action can support changes in mood.

Explore three common myths about CBT and learn how this therapy addresses emotions, adapts to individual needs, and supports lasting change.

Have you ever felt like a fraud? Or that the praise other people give you doesn’t seem to match how you view yourself? We’ve all felt like this to some degree, and the higher our expectations of ourselves, the more likely we’ll be to feel this way. This experience is commonly referred to as “impostor syndrome.” While this phrase became popular over the past twenty years, it was coined by psychologists in the 1970s to describe the phenomenon of high achieving individuals who c

Every behavior serves a purpose or function. Knowing the four functions of behavior helps us understand why we act, and how to respond to unhelpful behaviors in ourselves and the people around us. The Four Functions of Behavior Most functions of behavior fall into four categories, with the acronym EATS: Function 1: Escape Sometimes things feel so overwhelming that we just want to avoid them. We all feel that way periodically, and escape means doing whatever we can to leave th

It’s amazing how quickly the mind picks up habits. Some stick around because they’re helpful, and others stay simply because they’re familiar. Many people come into therapy feeling frustrated that they “know better” but still slip into the same reactions or thought loops. The truth is that the brain doesn’t change just because we want it to. It changes through repetition and practice. That’s where therapies like CBT and DBT come in. They give the brain a new roadmap. One of t

We all go through times when everything just feels… blah. You’re not exactly sad, but you’re not excited either. Things you usually enjoy feel flat, and even small tasks start to feel like too much effort. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—everyone hits these dips sometimes. From a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) point of view, that lack of motivation isn’t laziness or a character flaw. It’s usually part of a cycle. When you feel low, you naturally pull back from

Postpartum anxiety is extremely common, yet many new mothers struggle to recognize when their “maternal instincts” and natural protectiveness cross over into an unhelpful preoccupation with their baby’s safety. Part of the confusion stems from the crucial emphasis on child safety reinforced by hospital staff, pediatricians, well-meaning bubbies , and even distant relatives and acquaintances. Whether or not it’s appropriate for your great-aunt-twice removed to weigh in on your

One of the first things people notice when they start CBT is how much we talk about thoughts, emotions, and urges. They’re three distinct building blocks of our inner experience, but they can easily get tangled together. Taking time to tell them apart is actually one of the most powerful ways to gain self-awareness and emotional balance. Thoughts: The Stories Our Mind Tells Thoughts are the words or pictures that show up in your mind. They’re the running commentary that inter

Self-esteem is a term we often use without fully understanding its meaning. While we’ve put a strong emphasis on building healthy...

We all have different relationships with sleep and rest. Some of us are early birds and get up with the sun, others prefer to sleep in...

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