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Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children in Denver, CO
For cognitive behavioral therapy to be successful, it’s critical for your child and our therapists to work together actively in order to have a better perception or react differently than their natural feelings.
At A and J Behavioral Health in Denver, CO, we know this type of therapy is problem focused and action based. The therapist and child or adolescent develop goals for therapy together, often in close collaboration with parents, and track progress toward goals throughout the course of treatment.
Expecting Better Outcomes
For many, emotions are caused by the ways that we perceive or interpret the things that happen around us. Sometimes these thoughts may be unrealistic or unhelpful. For instance, an adolescent might interpret an unclear phone message as suggesting rejection from a friend; or he/she may perceive some physical symptoms as evidence of a serious medical problem. Others may set unrealistic expectations for themselves, or harbor concerns regarding their acceptance by their peers or others.
These types of thoughts can contribute to unrealistic, biased, or maladaptive thinking filters that contribute to negative feelings and unproductive actions. So, a teen who unrealistically perceives an unclear text message as rejection, might avoid that friend, assume the friend dislikes her, and feel sad and isolated. Cognitive therapy teaches the teen to challenge those distorted thoughts, to assess the situation more realistically, and to make decisions based on more balanced thinking.
Working with a child or teen to change their interpretations of events or sensations can lead to entirely different emotional responses!
Contact our office today and set up a consultation with one of our experienced therapists. We proudly serve Denver, CO and are looking forward to working with you.
A and J Behavioral Health
We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based therapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other similar developmental disabilities. We understand your struggles and that is why our programs are individualized to your family's needs. We are here to help guide you every step of the way!
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I can't thank A &J enough for how they've helped my 5 year old daughter. She was diagnosed at 3 and we could never get her to interact with anyone! She has now become a little social butterfly and we are so grateful!- Jennifer Gaeta. 7/1/2019![]()
My experience at A and J Behavioral Health was very professional. When I called in there was a young lady who listened intently and took my insurance information. I was able to book an appointment for my young child within 1 week of calling in. The doc explained my therapeutic options in a kind and gentle manner. Getting a diagnosis is traumatic, but it led to the great and compassionate behavior therapy services we have been receiving for a year now on a daily basis. Thank you guys!!- Jon B. 4/27/2019![]()
I don’t know what to say. A and J has truly helped my family in ways that are difficult to explain. They helped my husband and I in ways that I am still discovering today. My children eat, follow directions, sleep well, and speak all because of Angela our wonderful therapist from A and J Behavioral Health! She is just so wonderful! I used to blame myself when my kids weren’t progressing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Angela !!- Emily T. 4/20/2019![]()
I was concerned when my daughter Emma was not saying any words by 1 1/2 so I called And J Behavioral Health which was recommended by my friend Brielle. A and J was treating her son who was having frequent temper tantrums and she professed that he so much much better after a few months with working with one of the therapists at A and J; so I called and Emma is now saying mama for the first time. I was so relieved. You guys are the best!!- Cindy 1982. 4/20/2019
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