Panic Attacks Panic is the unexpected upsurge of intense fear usually accompanied by distressing physical symptoms, such as chest pain, rapid heartbeat, choking or smothering sensations, dizzy sensations, and gastrointestinal discomfort. In the throes of a panic attack, the person believes he/she may die or lose control of his/her mind. After the panic subsides, there […]
New Treatment Developments At the Center we want to incorporate any ideas or techniques that might enhance the effectiveness of treatment. There are two therapy approaches, Schema-Focused Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy, that offer interesting and useful concepts which can increase the scope and effectiveness of cognitive therapy. These models are described below with a particular […]
How Effective is Cognitive Therapy? Very. Cognitive therapy is the most widely researched of all modern psychotherapies. There have been over 350 studies designed to investigate the benefits of cognitive therapy. Most studies indicate that cognitive therapy reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety as effectively as medication, with lower rates of relapse. In addition, cognitive […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Cognitive Therapy How Long Does Therapy Take? Cognitive therapy is a short-term treatment model. Although treatment is always tailored to the individual’s unique difficulties and circumstances, the course of therapy for most disorders is 8-15 sessions. Some clients respond more quickly to treatment, while others require a longer course of […]
Welcome Welcome to The Washington Center for Cognitive Therapy. We appreciate your interest. Please let us know how we can help you. For over 20 years, our primary mission has been to provide short-term cognitive therapy to people suffering from a variety of mood disorders. We offer supervision and training for students and mental health […]
