CBT

CBT

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Practical, Evidence-Based Therapy for Shifting Unhelpful Thoughts and Behaviours

Are you feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt? Do your thoughts sometimes spiral into worst-case scenarios or harsh self-criticism? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers tools to understand and shift these patterns so you can feel more in control of your mind, emotions, and the choices you make.

At Four Wings Psychology, we offer CBT therapy in person in Nepean and virtually across Ontario. Our trained clinicians use CBT to help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and more. They bring their clients empathy, collaboration, and practical strategies that work.

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

CBT is a short- to medium-term, structured therapy that focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It’s based on the idea that when you can notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, you can begin to shift how you feel and act.

CBT helps you:

  • Recognize inaccurate or automatic negative thoughts
  • Challenge and look at unhelpful beliefs differently
  • Understand how your thoughts impact your emotions and behaviour
  • Learn new coping strategies and emotional regulation skills
  • Break free from cycles of avoidance, self-sabotage, or overwhelm

You don’t have to be “positive all the time” just open to exploring your thinking patterns with curiosity and care.

What Can CBT Help With?

CBT is one of the most well-researched therapies available and is highly effective for:

  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Depression and low mood
  • Social anxiety and self-esteem
  • OCD and intrusive thoughts
  • Post-traumatic stress and trauma symptoms
  • Health anxiety and chronic stress
  • Sleep difficulties (CBT-I)
  • Work, school, or relationship-related stress

CBT can be used for working with adults, teens, and children, and can be combined with other approaches for deeper or longer-term issues.

What to Expect in CBT Sessions at Four Wings Psychology

Our CBT sessions are collaborative, focused, and adapted to exactly your needs. We don’t use a rigid workbook unless you want one. Therapy may include:

  • Learning to identify “thinking traps” or cognitive distortions
  • Gaining awareness of behavioural patterns that reinforce anxiety or depression
  • Practicing real-life coping strategies between sessions
  • Using thought records, mindfulness, or exposure techniques (if helpful)
  • Tracking progress and adjusting tools based on your experience

We meet you where you are, moving at your pace and tailoring the approach to your specific needs.

Why Choose Four Wings Pyschology?

  • Therapists trained and experienced in CBT for a range of concerns
  • Blending CBT with trauma-informed, emotion-focused, or mindfulness-based approaches when appropriate
  • LGBTQ2S+ affirming and culturally sensitive care
  • In-person CBT in Nepean and virtual sessions across Ontario
  • Support for adults, teens, tweens, children, and families

Whether you’re looking for structured strategies or flexible support grounded in science, CBT at Four Wings can help you make meaningful changes.

Ready to Change the Way You Think and Feel?

CBT won’t silence every negative thought, but it can turn down the volume on them. It can give you tools to understand your thoughts, respond with compassion, and make more empowered choices. CBT isn't about “thinking happy,” it’s about thinking clearly and living more intentionally.

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