A Structured, Evidence-Based Approach to Changing Thoughts, Behaviors & Emotions
Your Thoughts Shape How You Feel — and How You Feel Shapes What You Do

What Is CBT?
- Identifying negative or distorted thought patterns
- Challenging those thoughts with realistic alternatives
- Changing behavioral responses to triggers or emotions
- Building coping skills and emotional regulation tools

What CBT Therapy Looks Like at NMHS
Learn how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected
Identify triggers and automatic negative thoughts
Practice challenging and reframing those thoughts
Track progress toward clearly defined goals
Build new habits and behavioral responses
Use worksheets, real-life examples, and home practice (especially with teens or kids)
Who Can Benefit From CBT?
- Anxiety and panic disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- Trauma and PTSD (in some cases)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Behavioral issues in children and teens
- Stress, perfectionism, and self-esteem challenges
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention for substance use

CBT for Children & Teens
Struggle with worry, anger, or behavior issues
Need tools to express emotions or calm themselves down
Have difficulty with school, friendships, or family routines
Need structure to develop resilience and confidence