CBT Therapy Castle Rock Colorado

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Ashley Jangro, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC). Evidence-based CBT treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and negative thought patterns in Castle Rock.

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CBT Therapy

Change thoughts, change feelings, change life

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

CBT is a proven, evidence-based therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress and mental health challenges.

CBT Conditions I Treat

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Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias
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Depression: Major depression, persistent depressive disorder, seasonal depression
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Trauma & PTSD: Processing traumatic experiences and trauma-related symptoms
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OCD & Obsessive Thoughts: Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
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Stress & Life Transitions: Work stress, relationship issues, major life changes

The CBT Triangle

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Thoughts
What we think influences how we feel and behave
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Feelings
Emotional responses to thoughts
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Behaviors
Actions we take based on thoughts/feelings

CBT Core Principle: By changing unhelpful thoughts, we can change how we feel and behave, leading to improved mental health and life satisfaction.

CBT Techniques I Use

CBT offers a toolkit of practical, evidence-based techniques that help you develop skills to manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors more effectively.

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Thought Records

Track and examine negative thoughts to identify patterns and challenge unhelpful thinking

โ€ข Increased self-awareness
โ€ข Pattern recognition
โ€ข Objective thinking
โ€ข Evidence-based responses
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Cognitive Restructuring

Learn to identify and replace distorted thinking patterns with balanced, realistic thoughts

โ€ข Reduced anxiety
โ€ข Improved mood
โ€ข Better problem-solving
โ€ข Increased confidence
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Behavioral Experiments

Test the validity of negative thoughts through real-world experiments and experiences

โ€ข Challenge assumptions
โ€ข Build evidence
โ€ข Increase courage
โ€ข Expand comfort zone
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Exposure Therapy

Gradually face feared situations in a safe, controlled way to reduce avoidance and anxiety

โ€ข Overcome phobias
โ€ข Reduce anxiety
โ€ข Build confidence
โ€ข Increase life satisfaction

Why CBT is So Effective

Evidence-Based Results

CBT is one of the most researched and proven forms of therapy, with decades of studies showing its effectiveness for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other mental health conditions.

Practical & Goal-Focused

Unlike traditional talk therapy, CBT is structured, skill-based, and focused on creating concrete changes in your daily life. You'll learn tools you can use immediately.

What to Expect in CBT Therapy

CBT is a collaborative, structured approach where we work together to identify patterns and develop practical solutions.

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Assessment & Goal Setting

We'll identify your specific challenges, thought patterns, and set clear, measurable goals for therapy.

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Skill Building

Learn and practice CBT techniques like thought challenging, behavioral experiments, and coping strategies.

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Implementation & Progress

Apply new skills in real-life situations, track progress, and adjust strategies for optimal results.

CBT Session Structure

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Check-in & Review:

Discuss how youve been feeling and review homework/practice from previous session

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Agenda Setting:

Collaborate on what to focus on in todays session based on your current needs

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Skill Practice:

Learn new CBT techniques or practice existing skills with real-life examples

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Application Planning:

Plan how to use these skills in your daily life between sessions

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Homework Assignment:

Receive practical exercises to reinforce learning and track progress

Who Can Benefit from CBT?

CBT is effective for people of all ages dealing with various mental health challenges and life difficulties.

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Anxiety & Worry

If you struggle with persistent worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, or specific fears, CBT can help you break the cycle of anxious thoughts.

  • โ€ข Racing, catastrophic thoughts
  • โ€ข Physical anxiety symptoms
  • โ€ข Avoidance behaviors
  • โ€ข Sleep problems from worry
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Depression & Low Mood

CBT helps identify and change the negative thought patterns that fuel depression, while increasing positive activities and behaviors.

  • โ€ข Negative self-talk
  • โ€ข Loss of motivation
  • โ€ข Social withdrawal
  • โ€ข Hopeless feelings
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Life Transitions & Stress

Major life changes can trigger unhelpful thought patterns. CBT provides tools for managing stress and adapting to new situations.

  • โ€ข Career changes
  • โ€ข Relationship transitions
  • โ€ข Health challenges
  • โ€ข Family changes

Ready to change your thought patterns and improve your mental health?

Start CBT Therapy Today