During mental health treatment in Colorado and Illinois, our licensed and certified therapists help clients overcome mental health disorders and improve their overall well-being.
Have you ever felt like change is impossible? For those who struggle with mental health disorders, changing the way they think, feel, and act is a process that often requires the skills and expertise of professional mental health counselors using psychotherapy techniques.
One of these techniques is called behavioral therapy, which posits that behaviors are learned and, with practice, can be changed and improved.
Elevare Behavioral Health offers behavioral therapy in Colorado and Illinois at our licensed and certified treatment facilities. A staff of professional, experienced, and dedicated clinicians help our clients learn how to manage their symptoms and improve their well-being.
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What Is Behavioral Therapy?
Behavioral therapy for mental health is an umbrella term for different types of psychotherapy that look at the connection between behavior and thoughts. It examines how our thoughts, feelings, and actions interact with each other to affect our moods and behaviors. The therapist helps clients understand how past experiences shape current behaviors and teaches them new skills to help them manage their behavior more effectively.
- Identify and change negative patterns of behavior
- Build self-esteem
- Increase positive behaviors
- Learn to manage stress and anxiety
- Cope with difficult emotions like anger and defeat
- Develop skills to handle interpersonal conflicts
Studies from the American Psychological Association show that about three out of every four people who undergo behavioral therapy find at least some benefit to the treatment. Working with mental health professionals like those at Elevare Behavioral Health can help you a happier, healthier, more productive life.
What Does Behavioral Therapy Treat?
Behavioral therapy is a crucial element in the treatment of a vast array of mental health disorders. The goal is to modify damaging behavior and replace it by reinforcing positive behavior. Before deciding on treatment, your therapist will conduct a behavioral analysis to make a diagnosis and recommend treatment.
- Depression
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Specific phobias
- Bipolar disorder (BD)
- Personality disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Substance use disorder
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What Are the Different Types of
Behavioral Therapy?
Behavioral psychotherapy encompasses a wide range of approaches that aim to help individuals change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Clinicians may use one approach or a combination of cognitive therapies during treatment to find the most effective path to recovery.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It works by addressing the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. This results in improved moods and increased levels of functioning.
During your sessions, you will learn skills to help manage problems and prepare for future challenges. This leads to positive changes that promote healthier coping strategies and better mental health overall.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on the idea that people are doing their best to cope with difficult situations, but may not know how to handle them effectively. To help, DBT combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices. It also focuses on acceptance and change strategies to help people move toward healthier behaviors.
Through individual sessions and group skills training, DBT can teach clients how to regulate emotions and tolerate distress more effectively. It can also help you build interpersonal skills to improve relationships. In general, DBT works to find a balance between accepting reality and practicing healthier coping strategies for better mental health overall.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps people to accept the difficulties they face in life, rather than trying to resist or change them. It uses mindfulness-based techniques such as mindful breathing and self-talk to help individuals gain psychological flexibility and become less attached to their negative thoughts and feelings.
People who participate in ACT learn how to observe their thoughts without getting caught up in them, take actions that align with their values, and identify areas where they can focus on positive change. This therapy is effective for reducing stress, managing chronic pain, improving relationships, increasing self-compassion, and enhancing overall well-being.
Exposure Therapy
Exposure therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that works to reduce fears and phobias by gradually exposing the individual to the source of their anxiety. Its primary goal is to help individuals learn how to better manage anxiety, as well as successfully confront challenging situations. It works by creating a safe environment in which the person can experience whatever it is they’re afraid of without any actual danger or physical harm.
Over time, this helps them come to terms with their fear and develop skills for managing future anxiety-inducing situations. Exposure therapy is very effective for dealing with specific phobias like heights, small spaces, animals, and more.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a research-based psychotherapy that helps people improve their relationships and better manage stress caused by depression. If you are struggling with mental health issues, IPT can provide a supportive environment for you to process your emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. This is because IPT focuses on the interpersonal context of mental health disorders, addressing issues such as broken relationships, isolation, loneliness, role disputes, and losses of loved ones. IPT can also help you build healthier relationships with your family, friends, and other people in your life. In turn, you can build better social connections that can help you move past emotional distress and live a healthier life.
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by psychologist Albert Ellis. It focuses on helping people identify, challenge, and replace irrational beliefs with more balanced thoughts, which can help reduce emotional distress and increase well-being. REBT teaches individuals how to recognize negative thought patterns and understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
By changing irrational beliefs into rational ones, an individual can reduce their distress and create more productive behaviors. REBT is based on the premise that it’s not external events or situations that cause our emotional distress, but rather our interpretations of these events that determine how we feel and behave. Therefore, practitioners focus on helping individuals understand their irrational beliefs and replace them with healthier ways of thinking. With practice and dedication, an individual can use REBT to become proactive in their development of emotional health and well-being.
Comprehensive Mental Health Services
At our mental health facilities in Colorado and Illinois, we offer a wide range of behavioral therapy services during our programs. Behavioral therapy can be a powerful tool in helping individuals cope with disabilities or other difficult situations. From group and individual therapy to family counseling, we have the resources to help you or your loved one get back on the right track. Don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information. We are here for you.
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