Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Children, Adolescents, Adults

CBT is a structured, time-limited, skill based form of psychotherapy. It has been proven via research to help in symptom reduction for mood, anxiety, and other mental health issues people struggle with. The CBT model helps to break the unhealthy pattern of interaction between our thoughts, moods, behaviours, and physical sensations that all happen within a context. CBT therapists commonly treat the following issues that can impair an individual’s functioning:

We can provide help for:

• Depression and Low Mood
• Bipolar Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder or Excessive Shyness
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Excessive Worry)
• Phobias (e.g., Fear of Animals, Insects, Flying, Spaces)
• Eating Disorders
• Panic Disorder/Panic Attacks
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Illness Anxiety (Preoccupation over an Illness)
• Chronic Pain
• Personality Disorders (Emotional Regulation Difficulties)
• Substance Abuse/Dependence (Alcohol, Drug, Behavioural)

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health – an individual’s state of emotional and psychological wellbeing – affects the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. When our mental health is compromised, we can experience mental illness. Anyone can be affected by mental illness, which can have immediate and residual negative consequences.

THESE CONSEQUENCES COULD INCLUDE:

• Stigma
• Social and Interpersonal Relationship Difficulties
• Employment Difficulties
• Educational Disruption
• Economic Disruption
• Personality Difficulties
• Poor Physical Health
• Low Self-Esteem
• Mood and Anxiety Difficulties
• Cognitive Difficulties and Psychosis

At Orchard Therapy, we don’t just treat mental health, we care for people. Our philosophy places people first, and we view mental health along the life continuum. Our highly skilled therapists have years of experience and clinical knowledge working in mental health and related fields. We use best practice methods of therapy to help alleviate the mental health struggles people experience.

If you need help with a particular issues not listed above, please call our office to discuss.

Get in touch, we can help:

Orchard Park, 5420 Hwy. 6 North
Suite 446, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2

Office 519-265-9165
Toll Free 1-888-299-4994
Email info@orchardtherapy.org