COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is based on the understanding that the way individuals interpret and evaluate situations has a greater impact on their emotional and behavioral responses than the situations themselves. According to this approach, distress often arises not solely from external events but from the thinking patterns people use to make sense of those events. When individuals fall into rigid or unhelpful cognitive habits—such as all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, magnifying the negative and minimizing the positive, or jumping to conclusions—they are more likely to experience fear, anger, shame, helplessness, or depression. These emotional responses, shaped by distorted interpretations rather than objective reality, then influence choices, behaviors, and interpersonal interactions.
In Rockville Centre, NY, Marta Laurette uses cognitive behavioral therapy across individual therapy, group therapy, and a specialized group for anxiety management to help individuals understand and shift these patterns. Whether working one-on-one or within a group setting, she guides clients in recognizing the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This process begins by helping individuals identify their automatic thoughts—the immediate interpretations that surface in challenging moments. Once these thoughts are identified, they can be evaluated to determine whether they are accurate, balanced, and grounded in evidence.
Within individual therapy, clients work closely with Marta Laurette to explore the thought patterns that contribute to their current struggles. This personalized setting allows individuals to examine their beliefs in depth, understand how these beliefs developed, and learn strategies to challenge and reframe unhelpful thinking. Clients also receive tailored “homework” assignments designed to reinforce new skills between sessions, making cognitive behavioral therapy a highly action-oriented and experiential approach.
In group therapy, and particularly in the group for anxiety management, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques are integrated into a collaborative and supportive environment where members learn not only from the therapist but also from each other. Group members practice identifying cognitive distortions, sharing real-life examples, and applying CBT strategies to current challenges. The group for anxiety management focuses on understanding how anxious thoughts escalate emotional and physical responses, and members work together to reduce avoidance, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. The group setting offers additional benefits such as normalization, shared experience, and mutual encouragement, which can accelerate progress.
Across all formats, cognitive behavioral therapy as practiced by Marta Laurette emphasizes present-focused problem solving and practical skill development. Clients learn that by modifying unhelpful thoughts, they can create meaningful changes in their emotions and behaviors. Over time, individuals gain confidence in their ability to manage distress, make healthier decisions, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and balance. Through cognitive behavioral therapy in individual therapy, group therapy, and the group for anxiety management, Marta Laurette provides a structured and empowering pathway toward emotional well-being.
