What Other Techniques Do You Do With CBT? CBT often overlaps with other therapeutic approaches, each contributing unique strengths: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on emotional regulation and mindfulness. Exposure Therapy: Helps people gradually face and...

How Long Should a CBT Session Last?  Therapy takes time and consistency. In most cases, meaningful progress begins after six to twelve months of regular sessions, usually every one to two weeks. For more complex cases—such as trauma recovery—therapy may extend over...

The Role of Practice Outside Therapy Therapy doesn’t end when you leave the session. CBT is highly practical, so I often give patients structured “homework.” This might include: Journaling to identify recurring thoughts and emotions. Practicing exposure exercises,...

What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to help people recognize and reshape unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. It’s founded on the understanding that our thoughts,...

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? It is a long standing pattern that begins by early adulthood and shows up across settings. The DSM requires five or more symptoms such as: Intense fear of abandonment Unstable self image Chaotic relationships at work or in...

The Short Answer Professionals often use the terms interchangeably. In practice, behavioral health usually emphasizes patterns of actions and skills that respond well to therapy and structured supports. Mental health often points to conditions with clearer...