Goals of Cognitive Therapy

the promotion of self-awareness and emotional intelligence by teaching clients to “read” their emotions and distinguish healthy from unhealthy feelings
helping clients understand how distorted perceptions and thoughts contribute to painful feelings
the rapid reduction of symptoms with an emphasis on examining the client’s current situation and solving current problems
the development of self-control by teaching clients specific techniques to identify and challenge distorted thinking
prevention of future episodes of emotional distress and development of personal growth by helping clients change core beliefs that are often at the heart of their suffering.