{"id":192,"date":"2024-06-19T00:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T00:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracepwc.com\/blog\/?p=192"},"modified":"2025-03-20T18:55:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T18:55:31","slug":"cognitive-behavioral-therapy-help-with-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracepwc.com\/blog\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-help-with-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help with Depression?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Countless millions of people struggle with depression<\/a> or major depressive episodes. This disorder can suck the color out of your life and make every day seem like a major obstacle. Fortunately, therapies are available that can help you see light and hope again! For many people, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective. What is CBT, and how might it help you cope with depression? This blog post explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is CBT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CBT is a type of psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy). It combines the principles of cognitive therapy, which focuses on thoughts, and behavioral therapy, which focuses on actions. It works on the idea that negative and unhealthy feelings are the result of distorted beliefs and thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through a series of sessions, a CBT expert will aim to help you identify thought patterns and behavioral responses that are harmful. Then, you can work to change those thoughts and behaviors with the goal of achieving improved mental health and overall wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBT for Depression \u2014 How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every therapist is unique, and so is every patient, so there is no \u201cone size fits all\u201d formula for CBT. Therapy may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n