Cognitive therapy is a scientifically well-documented and successful treatment for a variety of mental health problems. Cognitive therapy is a structured and shorter-term therapy model that is active and collaborative.
One of the simple benefits of cognitive therapy is that it is not a mysterious process! Patients generally meet weekly and individually with a therapist at the beginning of treatment, and rapidly decrease the frequency of sessions once the treatment goal has been reached. In the initial interviews with a cognitive therapist, treatment goals are clearly defined between the therapist and the client. By clearly defining treatment goals, it will be easy to determine whether cognitive therapy is effective. The client is expected to actively collaborate with the therapist in the treatment process, and to complete weekly homework assignments in order to achieve treatment goals. Cognitive therapy is based on the ‘here and now’ - focused on how a client’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions affect her mood and ability to meet her goals today.
Some clients may also be under medical or psychiatric supervision, and Dr. Bannister works with a client’s treatment team to help ensure treatment success for the client. Similarly, Dr. Bannister may recommend medical consultation for conditions that are known to be best improved with a combination of cognitive therapy and psychopharmacological treatment.
Who Are Your Clients?
Cognitive Therapy for Women serves an adult female clientele who seek professional help for a wide variety of emotional issues.
Services
Currently, Dr. Bannister works with clients on an individual basis. If you are interested in learning more about services or fees, please contact Tanya Bannister, Ph.D..
