Browsing: Online CBT

Working closely with a professional online counselor can help us see how thoughts have a powerful impact on the way we live our lives. They can shape our outlook, attitude, and behavior, and have an impact on our overall happiness and well-being. More often than not, we are not aware of the thoughts that influence our behavior. Thoughts happen in a split second and just outside our awareness. The good news is that you can take control of your thoughts and use them to create a positive change in your life. In this blog post, we will discuss three ways…

Do you ever feel like your moods hijack your thoughts, leaving you to marinate in negativity and self-doubt? When our emotions are intense, it’s easy to dismiss any evidence that contradicts our current beliefs, regardless of how irrational or unhelpful they may be. This is because our brains are wired with a cognitive bias called negativity bias, which makes us more likely to focus on the negative and overlook what’s positive. But there’s hope! Online therapy can help us understand how this bias works, we can learn to challenge our emotions and rewire our thinking patterns. First and foremost, it’s…

Everyone has an inner critic, that nagging voice that tells you that you’re not good enough, that you’re a failure, and that you’ll never succeed. This inner critic can be incredibly damaging, leading to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and even self-harm. But the good news is that there are ways to deal with it, and online therapy is one of the best. In this blog post, we’ll explore 5 ways that online therapy can help you deal with your inner critic. Identify Your Inner Critic Many people don’t even realize they have an inner critic. But once you…

Depression can be a overwhelming and debilitating struggle for many people. The feelings of sadness and hopelessness can make it difficult to enjoy life or maintain healthy relationships. If you are experiencing depression, it may be helpful to look towards a solution. One way of managing depressive symptoms that has gained attention recently is acceptance. With Acceptance, individuals can learn to embrace their emotions and allow themselves to work through these difficult times. Working with an online counselor can help you cultivate self-acceptance when dealing with depression. Melancholic mood weaves through all depression. When this gloom seems impenetrable, you are…

On a day-to-day basis, we are faced with different situations that can elicit varied emotional responses. How we interpret and make meaning of these situations goes a long way in determining our mood and feelings. However, we often overlook this and would instead blame external circumstances for how we feel. While it’s natural to have negative thoughts, reacting quickly to them can harm your mental health. Online counseling can help you explore how quick negative interpretations are red flags for mental wellbeing. The truth is that it’s what we say to ourselves in response to any particular situation that mainly…

Are you constantly plagued by feelings of guilt and shame? Do you find yourself setting impossible standards for yourself, only to fall short every time? If yes, then you may be a perfectionist. Perfectionism is the belief that anything short of perfection is failure. It is a common trait among successful people, but it can also be an incredibly detrimental one. When you begin online therapy, you can examine ways that perfectionism may be the source of much of your mental misery, and why you need to start letting go of your need to be perfect. “Should,” “must,” “ought,” “require,”…

Depression can be a debilitating condition that affects our motivation, drive, and pleasure in life. While getting professional help is important, there are other steps we can take to help ourselves through difficult times. One such step is reengaging in a passionate pursuit. You and your online therapist can explore the benefits of reengaging in activities that bring you pleasure and why it is a valuable coping mechanism for depression. It is never too early in the process of curbing depression to think about engaging in a positive or passionate pursuit. A passionate pursuit is more than a planned disruption…

Do you ever feel trapped by negative thoughts and beliefs that leave you feeling helpless and powerless? Do you often find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and self-criticism? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with helpless thinking, a type of thinking that can become overwhelming and lead to debilitating feelings of anxiety and depression. There are different types of helpless thinking, and working with an online therapist can provide strategies to break free from this pattern of thought. You have the power to think about your thinking. You can learn to develop competing systems of thought…

Do you ever get the feeling that things aren’t as straightforward as they seem? That perhaps the world isn’t so easily divided into good versus bad or right versus wrong? You are not alone. All-or-nothing perfectionist thinking, otherwise known as black and white thinking, plagues us all to some degree. Unfortunately, this extremist thinking can lead to significant issues that prevent you from being happy and fulfilled. When you start online therapy, you can explore why nuanced thinking is more helpful than black and white thinking, and how it can help you achieve a more positive approach to life. All-or-nothing…

Negative thinking can be a habit that’s difficult to break, leading to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But just like any other habit, it can be unlearned. The key is to develop skills that can help you counter negative thinking, which will positively affect your overall emotional well-being. Online counseling can help you build skills to change the way you think, feel, and behave. By teaching yourself to think about your thinking, by separating sensible from depressive thoughts, and by engaging in problem-solving behaviors, you position yourself to disengage from automatic depressive thinking, feelings, and behavioral habits. The…