Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a systematic and proven psychotherapy that investigates the relationship between your thoughts, actions, and emotions. CBT helps you overcome negative thought patterns by reshaping them into positive ones. This evidence-based talk therapy helps you build healthier coping mechanisms, reduce stress, and learn positive and healthy thinking patterns.

Clinical studies have reported that CBT is among the most effective therapies for a wide range of mental health conditions. Different studies found that CBT is an effective method to reduce the symptoms and provide long-lasting change in emotional stability and psychiatric well-being.

At Rise Well Behavioral, we integrate CBT into our Intensive Outpatient Program through a combination of personalized individual therapy, group therapy, and other therapeutic approaches to gain the best results. CBT helps you to manage the symptoms in real-life circumstances. Through CBT, you can unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to adopt healthier thinking patterns and habits.

Core Skills in CBT

CBT helps to develop strategies to cope with life challenges and improve emotional health. Main skills are:

Recognizing Negative Thoughts

Identify damaging self-talk

Cognitive Restructuring

Focus on and dispute beliefs that are overly restrictive and unhelpful

Behavioral Activation

Take part in activities that are positive and that you find satisfying

Problem-Solving Skills

Gain control in dealing with daily life stressors

Benefits of CBT in IOP

Many people notice improvements within weeks of starting CBT.

Emotion Regulation

CBT supports the management of overpowering emotions and reducing overwhelming thoughts. With the help of stress-coping strategies, one becomes more centered and sufficiently prepared to manage the situation, which promotes emotional stability.

Relief from Stress and Anxiety

CBT teaches the recognition of the negative thoughts associated with stress, anxiety, and depression. Restructuring these thoughts provides relief and makes challenges more manageable. Over time, the symptoms decrease both in intensity and frequency.

Enhanced Coping Mechanisms

CBT prepares individuals with concrete strategies to handle challenging situations, whether they are related to work or personal relationships. These strategies help individuals remain calm while managing stressful situations.

Reframe Thought Pattern

Emotional distress is mostly a result of negative and dysfunctional thoughts. CBT addresses these thoughts by changing your perspective. This shift helps to understand the difficult situation more objectively and improves decision-making ability.

Improve Self-Esteem

Effective use of CBT skills improves how you deal with challenges and builds confidence and self-esteem. Over time, you will feel more self-empowered and able to take charge of your life.

How CBT Works in Our IOP

At Rise Well Behavioral, we integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in our teen intensive outpatient program to enable adolescents to identify the relationships between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors constructively and to implement positive changes that are resilient and enduring. Unlike traditional weekly sessions, our Intensive Outpatient Program allows you to connect with your therapist multiple times in a structured therapy setting. We combine CBT with other evidence-based approaches to help you achieve long-term wellness.

Our IOP approach includes:

Multiple weekly sessions to reinforce learning

Combination of group and individual therapy for balanced care

Peer support from others on a similar journey

Integration with other therapies such as DBT and EMDR for whole-person healing

This structure helps you not only learn CBT techniques but also apply them in real-life situations with continuous guidance.

What Happens in a CBT Session?

Before suggesting the CBT treatment, we conduct a thorough examination of your mental health by asking several questions to assess your suitability. CBT techniques include:

Establishing Trust

Each session starts with a safe space where teens can easily open up about their feelings and any issues they are currently facing.

Skill Building

Therapists present the basic CBT techniques of thought reframing, problem solving, and other coping techniques.

Interactive Practice

Teens use skills to manage real-life situations such as peer pressure and school stress through activities, role-plays, and group discussions.

Reflection

The therapist and teen work together to review what worked, what didn’t, and how strategies can be applied outside of therapy.

Practical Strategies

Teens finish every session with structured, actionable steps they can implement in their personal, academic, and social lives.

What Our Patients Think of us

Brandie Petet

Provider Alston is very kind and attentive. She listens very well, and she is very concerned about your medications working their best. I highly recommend her.

Melissa Bailey

Excellent dr to manage ADD. They are caring and take time to truly understand and do what’s best for the individual patient. Rebecca & Christine continually go the extra mile for patients.

Louanne Dickenson

Therapist listened to my situation and issues. Knowledgeable of condition and how to help me

Chérie King

Kai is a great practitioner and I receive excellent care from her. Televisits work smoothly and are so convenient

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

A Teen IOP provides structured therapy and support for adolescents dealing with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Teens continue living at home and attending school while participating in multiple therapy sessions each week.

How does Rise Well's Teen IOP help teens?

Our program uses evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships. Teens gain practical strategies they can use at school, at home, and in daily life.

Are parents involved in the program?

Yes. Family involvement is a key part of treatment. We provide family sessions and guidance so parents can actively support their teen’s progress.

How do I know if IOP is right for my teen?

IOP is ideal for teens who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization. Our team conducts an assessment to recommend the most appropriate level of care.