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Repose

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with room for the whole person

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills for noticing thought patterns and trying new responses. At Repose, it is paired with attention to the body.

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Overview

What CBT is

CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and actions affect each other. Together with your therapist, you notice patterns that keep you stuck, test them gently, and practice new responses. It is structured, collaborative, and focused on the present.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of therapy. It is often part of care for anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

What we help with

What CBT can support

CBT can help with worry, panic, low mood, perfectionism, and unhelpful habits. It can also support sleep, stress at work or school, and the way you talk to yourself when things go wrong.

At Repose, CBT is often combined with somatic awareness, so new thoughts and new body responses can grow together.

Common concerns

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • OCD
  • Stress
  • Self-esteem
  • Sleep
A cognitive behavioral therapy session at Repose

Who this is for

For people who like structure and practical tools

CBT can be a fit if you want clear goals, skills you can practice between sessions, and a way to track change over time. It works for many ages and can be adapted for teens, young adults, and couples.

CBT is available in person and online.

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Skills that travel

Small, steady practice can shift long-standing patterns.

We will walk you through each skill, one step at a time.

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How we work

What CBT sessions include

Mapping patterns

Connecting situations, thoughts, feelings, and actions to see the cycle.

Trying new responses

Small experiments that test old beliefs in real life.

Building skills

Tools for worry, low mood, and stress you can use anywhere.

Your role

CBT is a partnership

  • Bring real examples

    Recent moments give the clearest picture of what is happening.

  • Practice between sessions

    Short exercises help new patterns take root.

  • Give honest feedback

    If a tool does not fit, we adjust it together.

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What to expect

  1. Step 1

    Preparation

    A consultation, then setting clear, shared goals with your therapist.

  2. Step 2

    Process

    Learning and practicing skills, one pattern at a time.

  3. Step 3

    Integration

    Using skills on your own, with less support over time.

  4. Step 4

    Ongoing

    Reviewing progress together and planning for future stress.

Questions people ask

Questions about CBT

Is CBT only about changing thoughts?
No. CBT also works with behavior, emotion, and body sensations. At Repose, therapists often add somatic awareness so change is felt as well as understood.
Will I get homework?
Often, yes, but it is usually short and practical. You and your therapist decide together what feels doable.
How long does CBT take?
It depends on your goals. Some people use CBT for a focused period; others combine it with longer-term therapy. Your therapist will review progress with you regularly.
Do you take insurance for CBT?
Insurance coverage depends on your plan, not the type of therapy. See our Insurance and Fees page.

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When you're ready, we'd be glad to talk it through.

A free consultation can help you find the right therapist.

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