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If you’re struggling with negative thoughts, CBT can help

Gain tools to respond to stress, anxiety, and self-doubt with clarity.

How can CBT help you?

Reclaim control and discover inner harmony

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) equips you with practical tools to navigate your emotions, conquer negative thought patterns, and achieve emotional stability. This isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about empowering you to thrive. With CBT, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle life’s challenges head-on, cultivate healthier relationships, and embark on a personalized journey of self-discovery.

  • Are you constantly battling with anxiety or depression, feeling like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle?
  • Do negative thoughts and emotions hold you back from living your best life?
  • Struggling to cope with stress and overwhelming emotions?

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) will help you:

  • Take control of your emotions, dialing down impulsivity, and finding a newfound stability.
  • Enhance your interpersonal skills, paving the way for healthier and more rewarding connections.
  • Develop resilience in the face of adversity, mastering the art of handling tough situations without falling into harmful patterns.
  • Embrace mindfulness, nurturing a deeper sense of awareness and acceptance, ultimately boosting your overall well-being.
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How have we helped?

Here are some experiences shared by our clients

Working with Sonja was so helpful! I feel really much more centered and ready to embrace the challenges ahead.

Also, I really appreciate that Viva’s approach isn’t so designed to make you come to Viva forever, but to give you the tools you need to handle challenges in the future!

S
Individual Therapy

I really felt taken care of at The Viva Center. Everybody was so professional and warm. It was a really great experience. Thanks again

L
Individual Therapy

I began working with Faith Ferber when my previous counselor identified that I needed a trauma-informed approach, and the work has been incredible. Faith has helped me get more grounded in my body, to make connections between physical ailments and emotional patterns that I’d never understood, and perhaps most importantly, to understand myself in deeper and core ways. Faith brings a special combination of practices, including brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and deep commitments to justice, which have been critical for sorting through the always-complicated mix of personal and collective matters. I highly recommend working with Faith!

Beth
Individual Therapy & Group Therapy

Decades of therapy hadn’t yielded the results I needed until I found the Viva Center. Aurena Green and Kristen Moyer are exceptional therapists who are knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled in the latest techniques.

Aurena’s guidance helped me through a crisis, and Kristen has continued to support my growth. She’s an excellent teacher who has helped me build self-reliance and confidence.

The Viva Center’s commitment to patient care extends beyond therapy sessions. Their business practices are efficient and accommodating, making the entire experience positive.

Rebecca F.
Individual Therapy with Kristen Moyer & Aurena Green

I have gotten a lot out of the services that I have received from Viva. I felt fully supported while still challenged to learn and grow. At Viva, I was encouraged to focus on the things that were most helpful to me and then challenged to get to the next step. I always felt enough safety in the relationship to explore myself. I have evolved both professionally and personally.

A
Clinical Supervision

My life was going at a fairly even pace but something was always missing. I felt like I had been groomed to do all the “right” things, but they weren’t my things. I went through a significant transformation where I learned how to tolerate bigger risks. As a result, I am living the life that is right for me. I am so grateful that I found Viva!

L
Individual Therapy

The Viva Center offers a unique combination of top quality psychotherapy combined with a holistic, mind-body approach. Having collaborated with Viva for over 2 years, I’ve been consistently impressed with their skill at helping individuals heal in a way that is deep, thorough, and transformational, both at the mind and body levels. They have a wealth of experience and skill in the field of healing trauma, and also have a strong dedication to integrative care, evidenced by the wide range of healing arts practitioners on staff.

Jeremy Riesenfeld
Founder of Tranformational Acupuncture

My experience at the Viva Center was extraordinary. I saw a therapist there for almost 2 years, who walked me through EMDR twice. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and thought that it was well-run. I never encountered any issues, but if I had, I know that the staff would have addressed them immediately. I would not hesitate to reach out to their wonderful team of therapists for treatment.

A.L.
Individual Psychotherapy
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What is CBT?

Provides the Tools You Need to Thrive

CBT is a form of psychotherapy designed to illuminate the intricate connections between thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. The essence of CBT is that it allows you to:

  • Understanding Your Inner Landscape: CBT delves into the intricate connections between thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, unraveling how they influence our feelings and behaviors.
  • Challenging Negative Patterns: By pinpointing and challenging negative or unhelpful thought patterns, CBT empowers you to reclaim control over your emotions and actions.
  • Nurturing Healthier Habits: But it doesn't stop there. CBT also delves into behaviors, recognizing how they impact our thoughts and emotions. Through this, we cultivate healthier coping mechanisms and behaviors, paving the way for lasting change.
  • Focusing on the Here and Now: Unlike traditional approaches, CBT is all about the present. It's a pragmatic, goal-oriented journey aimed at solving specific problems and igniting tangible transformation in your life.
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Want to know more?

Here are some more frequently asked questions

What does CBT treat?

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, can be a helpful tool for people who feel stuck in negative thought patterns or who struggle with overwhelming emotions. It focuses on the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Sometimes, difficult experiences or ways of thinking we learned in the past can lead to feeling anxious, sad, or frustrated. CBT helps us gently explore these patterns and develop new ways of thinking and behaving that feel more empowering.

It's a way of learning how to be kind to yourself and developing tools to manage challenges more healthily.

What research supports CBT?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its variations stand as extensively researched mental health interventions, showcasing effectiveness across a broad spectrum of challenges that you may know as anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, substance abuse, trauma, eating disorders, BPD, and schizophrenia. At Viva, we don't use these labels; we perceive these manifestations as adaptations that may have served a purpose but now hinder growth and limit your ability to live a fulfilled life. Explore a curated selection of peer-reviewed articles here, illustrating CBT's efficacy in addressing a multitude of conditions.

What are Behavioral Therapies?

Behavioral therapies are a toolbox for learning new habits. They're based on the idea that most behaviors are learned, and if you learned them, you can learn something new. These therapies help you identify patterns in your behavior and the situations that trigger them. Then, you work with a therapist to develop new skills and responses that are more helpful.

There are many different techniques used in behavioral therapy, but some common goals include:

  • Reducing unhealthy behaviors (like procrastination or avoidance)
  • Building helpful skills (like communication or relaxation techniques)
  • Increasing positive behaviors (like spending time with loved ones or saying no to unhealthy choices)

Viva clinicians are trained to offer behavioral therapies such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.

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