Ashley Downs

Our brains are remarkably skilled at shaping our perception of reality. When something goes wrong, it can feel like the situation itself is the cause of our distress. Anxious about a presentation? Depressed about a college rejection? While those situations feel significant, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) research reveals a more nuanced truth: it is not the situation that drives our emotions, but rather our thoughts and interpretations about it. A person worried about a class presentation...

If you have ever felt paralyzed by worry, stuck in a spiral of "what ifs," or convinced that the worst is always about to happen, you are not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common struggles people face today. The good news? There is a well-researched, proven approach that can help you break free from the cycle: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based counseling approach built on a...