Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a present-focused, action-oriented style of therapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT therapists believe that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected and that, by changing our thoughts and behaviors, we can improve our mood and emotional well-being.

How does CBT Therapy works?

CBT therapists help you to identify and challenge your negative thoughts and beliefs. They also teach you skills to manage your thoughts and behaviors more effectively. For example, a CBT therapist might teach you how to: 1. Identify and challenge your cognitive distortions 2. Increase your behavioral activation 3. Use exposure therapy to overcome your fears and phobias

What are the benefits of CBT Therapy?

CBT therapy has been shown to be effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. CBT therapy can also be helpful for people who are struggling with stress, anger management, and relationship problems.

Who Can Benefit from CBT Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers a versatile and empowering approach to wellness, suitable for individuals across diverse age groups and life situations. It is especially helpful for those navigating the complexities of mental health challenges, managing stress, or seeking to enhance their interpersonal relationships. CBT’s structured framework equips people with the tools to reframe negative thought patterns, fostering resilience and promoting lasting positive change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a present-focused, action-oriented style of therapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT therapists believe that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected and that, by changing our thoughts and behaviors, we can improve our mood and emotional well-being.

How does CBT Therapy works?

CBT therapists help you to identify and challenge your negative thoughts and beliefs. They also teach you skills to manage your thoughts and behaviors more effectively. For example, a CBT therapist might teach you how to: 1. Identify and challenge your cognitive distortions 2. Increase your behavioral activation 3. Use exposure therapy to overcome your fears and phobias

What are the benefits of CBT Therapy?

CBT therapy has been shown to be effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. CBT therapy can also be helpful for people who are struggling with stress, anger management, and relationship problems.

Who Can Benefit from CBT Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers a versatile and empowering approach to wellness, suitable for individuals across diverse age groups and life situations. It is especially helpful for those navigating the complexities of mental health challenges, managing stress, or seeking to enhance their interpersonal relationships. CBT’s structured framework equips people with the tools to reframe negative thought patterns, fostering resilience and promoting lasting positive change.

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Welcome To COPE

COPE’s mission is to provide personalized and evidence-based mental health treatment for your specific mental health and addiction concerns. COPE clinicians have been trained and certified in a number of evidence-based practices, including

Dr. Rubin Khoddam

Clinical Psychologist and COPE Founder

SERVICES

Individual Therapy

Treatments provided include CBT, ACT, DBT, CPT, Psychodynamic Therapy among others

Couples and Family Therapy

COPE staff have been trained in a variety of couples and family treatments.

IMPROVE: Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Program

IMPROVE is an outpatient substance use treatment program that was developed by COPE staff

Teletherapy

Individual and couple services, as described above, can also be provided via teletherapy

Group Therapy

Groups based on ACT, DBT, and process groups among others are periodically offered

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